Giovanni’s place is in a very romantic spot of town, right across from the Medici chapel. Wow, what a few! It is close to the open market, the Duomo, the Firenze SMN train station. The apartment is beautifully styled and very clean and the bathroom is very nice and the beds are very comfortable. It is a very safe area where the locals live. We walked around late in the city, no problems. There are restaurants below the apartments as there are in many of the European cities, so it can get lively in the evenings. Giovanni was a good communicator and met us at the time we were to arrive although our train was late he still waited for us and helped us carry the bags up and when we left helped carry down the stairs, very nice touch. He helped set up a taxi to the airport. As in many places around the world, there are mosquitos but he provided mosquito repellant! The apartment is on the second floor for those with trouble with stairs. Firenze is a beautiful city and enjoy your stay at Giovanni’s place!