This was a great apartment to experience the Florentine lifestyle. The street below the apartment is alive during the day and a bit at night. It can get noisy but Silvia provided great earplugs. It is very close to the C2 and C3 buses to easily get to the main sights in the center. You should be able to find everything for shopping and eating on the Borgo la Croce street going towards or away from the center. If you somehow can't find something to eat in Florence, the kitchen is well-equipped for cooking. Silvia is a very kind host who closely takes care of her guests!