The loft is very close to the Duomo and the Uffizi. Could not ask for a better location for the price. It was very quiet at night -- because of the way the room is situated one cannot hear the street. It was also very dark, which suits me. It very much had an old world charm and was comfortable for a few nights. One wouldn't be doing any fancy cooking, but why when there are so many great restaurants at the door step?