Where do I start? Grazia is a wonderful hostess. She met us at the front door at around 845pm. If you are coming by train to Florence/Firenze SMN we suggest taking a taxi to the location. Cost is €15-€20 Euros. It is a long walk with crowded sidewalks, not much fun if you are dragging a suitcase.
Grazia’s place is in the perfect location. It is a two minute walk to the Uffizi and Galileo museum. About 4 minute walk to the Loggia and plaza with the replica David statue.
Super safe area. We came home around 1130pm and there are a ton of people out, everything is well lit and you feel secure.
Walk out the door take a left in about 30 seconds take your next left. Depending on when you arrive, there will probably be a medium to long line of people waiting for panini sandwiches. For five euros you get this monster sandwich which is quite delicious, which explains the long lines 😃
We had been traveling forever, and were starving to death, so this was a great suggestion by the hostess.
From the apartment it is about a eight minute walk to the Ponte Vecchio
In the apartment there Is a cute little kitchen and refrigerator and stove. there is a cute little coffee maker that I learn to use by watching a YouTube video. For an American who is used to using a 12 cup Mr. coffee, this was a fun change.
Something I wanted to mention, I am 6 foot two, and this apartment was not made for people of my height. I had to make sure to duck for the bathroom door (it only took hitting my head twice to make it a habit) and also the kitchen entry is a bit low for me. Also, the toilet and drying off getting out of the shower was a bit tight. But ....Hey, those are the small things that make you laugh, and give you good stories.
If a friend or family member told me they were planning a trip to Florence (Firenze), I would twist their arm until they promised me they would stay here, because I know they would thank me profusely once they returned. 🤣🤣🤣