About a 20 minute walk to center of Florence where you will find The Dome, Basilica of Saint Mary, Uffizi, all the tourist sites, etc. Vera gives guests a welcoming letter with recommendations of restaurants & super markets, which I frequented daily. The room is perfect for 1-2 people, the shower runs fairly cold but is perfect for hotter months like July. There is an AC unit in the room, again perfect for hotter months. The room was very clean and the balcony view was beautiful, especially at sunset. There is an elevator in the building which is easy to use. Although I only saw Vera one time, she was so welcoming and made sure to ask me how my trip had been so far. Great hospitality! (Grazie Vera!). The people in the neighborhood were also so friendly! I never felt unsafe while in Florence. The only downside was the walking distance but only because I injured my feet in Paris and I’m sensitive to heat. If heat is not an issue with you, this is a great location! (For summer months). Added note, I did my best to speak Italian, but many of the locals speak English so do not fear the language barrier.