Florence is a city where you enjoy best when walking. Hence, the distance from this place to the Duomo is about 25 min but there is plenty of restaurants, bars, bakeries, and other spots along the way. But if walking too much is not for you then you should not worry because this place is located about 2 blocks from the bus station which drops you off right at the STAZIONE SANTA MARIA NOVELLA. If you are looking for a safe, relaxing, and quiet place to stay and do not mind too much the walking, hands down this is the right place. Within only 5 to 10 blocks (which are relatively short), you can find osterias, ristorantes, pizzerias, a laundromat, supermarkets, bakeries, and coffee shops. The place has an elevator in case needed but what truly surpasses all is their outstanding customer service (broad variation of cooking utensils, cleaning products, appliances, towels, welcoming treats, and NETFLIX! ).