Alessandro's place was great for our 3 night stay. Clean and cozy. My children and I commented how peaceful it was and we all slept like 'babies'. It's 10 mins from the station, and we arrived from Milan. Alessandro was gracious to let us check in early as we wanted to drop off our bags and see the sights.
The Accademia is a short walk away and Uffizi 17 mins. Lots of places to see on the way.
Also, the Mercato Centrale is a food court, is nearby, but our favorite place was La Burrasca Restaurant in San Lorenzo. One other place worth mentioning for the focaccia sandwiches is Budellino.
Love to come again and stay at Alessandro's on our return to Firenze.