Matt and my's choice to stay with Istay was for the location, as the apartment is located in the city center of Florence, a quick walk to all major tourist attractions near and around Duomo. This being said, the apartment itself was very stark, and had little to no touches of character. Additionally, though there was dish-ware for our use, there was no dish soap, or even salt or pepper or sugar available, and so in order for you to cook or even to make coffee, all essentials would need to be purchased, even if you are staying for one to three nights only. In the end, though well located for tourism, the apartment felt more like a dormitory.