For a great value in Florence, Miriam's place is it. You will have a lot of stairs to get to her place in the building and there is no elevator for luggage, but if you are aware of this it is all fine. There is a bus stop just around the corner and a great local restaurant (I've forgotten the name) that she recommended just down near the end of her street. It is still well within walking (20-30) minutes to the center of Florence if you don't mind walking or are a relatively moderate paced walker. It is nice to have the view from the little balcony and be up above the street. There is a little city noise, like sirens etc, and church bells, but that is to be expected and we slept just fine with earplugs, which I do anyway for all travel. It was not excessive noise by any means. Great place to be out of the true city noise, but still be able to easily get into the city. I recommend it. And the espresso/coffee she makes for you in the morning is good and strong ;).