Elisa's apartment is a cozy and comfortable studio east of central Florence, but close enough to be a base for seeing the city's sights. It's about a 30 minute walk from the Duomo and downtown museums. Closer to home, the neighborhood has some shops and restaurants (especially down by the river).

There's free parking on the street just outside the front door -- it's easy to park here and walk into the city, avoiding the ZTL entirely.