Andrea’s apartment is just as described – clean, quiet, comfortable and fitted with everything you may need for a great stay in Florence.
Andrea met me as we had arranged – he is very kind and helpful, the perfect host. The apartment is on the ground floor, so no stairs to bother with. It features an enclosed outside area with a large table – the outside area belongs to the apartment and is very private. I spent several enjoyable evenings out there after a long day in the city.
Andrea welcomed me with a bottle of wine and some snacks plus a little something for my breakfast - a very touch!
The apartment is quite newly appointed and as mentioned very comfortable. Highly recommended! The area itself is quite nondescript; there are a few bars in the streets nearby, but nothing much besides. But that doesn’t matter, because six, seven hundred meters down the road is the Santa Maria Novella train station, and that’s where all the fun begins.
You can walk anywhere from here easily. Getting to the apartment is child’s play: From the airport, get on the T2 tram which leaves less than 50 meters from the exit of the terminal (turn left). It takes less than 20 minutes, and it costs €1.50; you can purchase tickets at the platform using either cash or credit card. The tickets should be validated inside the train itself. The trams leave every ten minutes or so, so no need to rush. Get off at Rosselli or Belfiore and walk a couple of hundred meters. If you arrive by train, just exit the station on your right hand and turn right, and you will be at the apartment in 5-10 minutes. No need for a taxi or anything.
I will make sure to stay at Andrea’s place the next time. You should, too.