Great location within walking distance to most of the primary tourist locations in Florence. Very cool apartment with super high ceiling and plus amentities with stove/microwave and clothes washer. The spiral staircase and the headroom of the loft can be a bit tricky for a taller or clumsy person (I am 6’ and bumped my head a couple times on a beam... decide for yourself whether I am tall or just clumsy). You are right on a very popular square... it did not bother us, but if you are a light sleeper, be aware that the noise from the street will extend well into the night. Overall a great place!