Giulia is a great host! She waited for us in her apartment when we arrived and explained everything clearly to us. She was very kind and answered every one of our questions attentively and patiently. The apartment was extremely nice and gorgeous. Cooking utensils and simple seasonings were provided and this allowed us to cook our own food. The hostel was located just next to Ponte Vecchio, which was at the centre of Florence. Supermarkets and shops were just down the street, and we just needed a few minutes walk to the major attractions, which was really convenient. One point to add: Giulia's building is a historical one, which is one of the few that were not destroyed during WWII. This made the hostel an even better place to stay!