Alberto's apartment is conveniently located next to the train station and close to all of the major sights in Florence. We are a family of 5 (2 adults, 2 toddlers, 1 baby) and found the apartment nicely finished, very clean, and comfortable. Alberto and his wife met us at the apartment to check us in and were fantastic hosts.

Pros:
- Across street from main train station (great after a long day of travel)
- Close to major sights
- Fully equipped and nice kitchen (w/ dishwasher!)
- Comfortable bedrooms with nice bedding
- Top floor with elevator and good views
- Air Conditioning
- Good WiFi

Cons:
The only potential downside (also a pro) we found is how close the apartment is to the train station, which brings noise and congestion.

Noise: Surprisingly, street noise in the apartment isn't as loud as you might expect. However, you will still hear some street noise so if you have any light sleepers in your group, the bedroom closest to the station (with single beds) might not work well for them. There is an air conditioner in the room so running this might also help block out what remaining sound does get through. The second bedroom with the queen bed, however, was very quiet.

Congestion: The area around the apartment is also very busy with travelers and vendors congregating around the train station. If your group only has adults and older kids, this probably won't be a problem. However, if you have anyone in your group who isn't very mobile (very young kids or elderly), it is challenging to navigate through the throng of people dragging suitcases to/from the train station or the groups of people waiting at the various bus stops near the station. That said, ALL of downtown Florence is going to be a challenge given the crowds, stone roads, and extremely narrow and uneven sidewalks.

Overall, we had a great experience. Alberto and his wife are wonderful hosts, the apartment is very comfortable, and I would definitely stay here again!