That view though! The terrace is the best reason to stay here. It's somehow perfect for an early riser (me now, apparently) and night owl (not me anymore, apparently). An easily navigated location for my first visit to Florence. It is very busy, though, all hours of the day and night during peak season. Just relax and savor all the sounds of the city!

My sunrise espressos with the bells were the best part of my trip. An hour or two on the terrace in the morning was a lovely way to ease into the bustle and heat of the day.

Matias was wonderful and the perfect soul to welcome me after such a long travel day. I made a comment about the speed at which the front door wasn't moving; he laughed and joked it was on Italian time. Which is just what I needed - the reminder of the appropriate pace for my experience :) It set the right tone!
Fifi was very sweet and communicative leading up to my stay. Her emailed list of recommendations was nice too!

Tip for those with long, thick hair - I found that, even using the showers outside of peak hours, the pressure did not effectively rinse my hair without spending much much too long in the shower. The sink was a much better option for my impossible hair.
And if you open things up at night, be warned: the mosquitos will get you!