This is a WONDERFUL place and great host - my daughter is a student in Florence and this was so close to her apartment and great access to all Florence has to offer - you can walk anywhere in no time- only problem was the noise at night - couldn't get to sleep until after 1:30 every night due to bars letting out, recycling and some traffic- Sunday night was better than Fri and Sat- also bring warm PJ's as it is illegal to turn the heat on until Nov 1 - the host was kind and sent me an extra blanket- would have loved to give this place all 5 stars - so many wonderful things about it- maybe you have better earplugs than mine!!