I stayed several days at Michela’s guest flat during which I got to know what a truly kind and interesting person Michela is. First, the guest flat is as pictured and the neighborhood is tucked away just far enough to be untraveled by hoards of tourists but literally a 5 minute walk to the Santa Trinita bridge (one bridge west of the Ponte Vecchio) and then over to the city center. For me, a solo traveler, it was very safe and absolutely perfectly located. It’s a 20-23 Euro cab fare from the airport and walking distance from the train station.
I hope you make your way here. Michela is so warm and welcoming as well as well-traveled and very lively and interesting. We shared a glass of wine, chatted over a delightful dinner she invited me to share, and she made sure I saw some places in Florence that aren’t on the “must see” list. I feel that I’ve made gracious and kind friend in Florence. You will, too.