Casa Billi was a great place to stay. REALLY close to the Santa Maria train station. The location can't be beat. It's right in the middle of Florence with plenty of restaurants nearby and for the right price.

The facility itself is really clean and the couple who run it are very nice, although we didn't have a chance to get to know them, we spent most of our days out and about.

The only downside were the mosquitoes that attacked my boyfriend the first night we were there and a really tiny shower.

Other than that I would recommend Casa Billi to anyone looking to stay in Florence.

PS
There is a bar called Sabatino to the right when you step out of the hotel. It was recommended by the owners and it had a fantastic breakfast.