Elena was a very helpful host. We sat down and just the way she talked about Firenze, made us feel even more eager to set out and explore. Her tips for dinner, winebars and gelaterie proved to be all very good. The apartment was comfortable and very neat, and close to most tourist attractions. The street was a bit noisy, but this did not bother us at all. It is part of the Italian way of life :) and the fact that Elena had provided us with breakfast for our first morning was a really nice touch!