My family and I stayed at Alessandro's apt for 4 nights and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Alessandro's welcoming could not have been warmer. His information for the area, suggestions for restaurants and things to do, and guidance on the how to's for everything in his apt was unmatched. The tram ride into the historic center of Florence is an easy 10 min walk from the apt and then a 15 min ride on the tram. The area in which the apt is in is residential and pleasant, with restaurants, shopping, and an excellent gelatoria within walking distance. Also, the area is fairly quiet which is a nice respite from the busyness of the historic center. I highly recommend a stay at the Florence Flowers apt! Alessandro is the type of person that you will wish lived close to you so that you could be friends!