We enjoyed our stay at Elizabetta's apartment.

She was there to greet us when we arrived and made us feel at home by giving us refreshments at her place (a floor down) and giving us advice as to where to go to eat and places worth visiting.

The apartment was large and spacious and we had access to the kitchen which was great because we could cook and "eat in" some nights which added a more homely feel to our Florence visit.

In any case, it was a good place to stay and had everything we needed and Elisabetta was always helpful and friendly.

There's also a great little local restaurant just around the corner called Brindellone which serves decently priced authentic Florentine meals - a breath of fresh air from the countless tourist oriented restaurants charging extortionate amounts for very average food.

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