Sibilla is a wonderful host. She welcomed me at the check-in and helped me settle into her gorgeous apartment. The space is stylishly decorated, spacious and functional (there’s even a washing machine hidden in the cabinet next to the entrance door). The red brick walls and the wooden ceiling give the space warmth and a very unique charm. The bedroom fills up with sunlight in the morning which is great for a natural wake-up (you can always shut the windows if you prefer darkness). The apartment is on the third floor of a palazzo. The building has got character and is perfectly located behind Palazzo Pitti and next to Santo Spirito. There’s a few bars, cafés and boutiques in the street itself and around. And yet, the apartment is really quiet as the windows are facing the back, not the street. The neighbourhood is lively without being as crowded as Santa Croce or around Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore. The owners of the bar downstairs, Mukki, are lovely and super helpful, if you need tips. Caffe Pizzino and Caffe degli Artigiani are great for breakfast. And if you want to learn how to make fresh pasta, book a class with Chef Vary, at the cheese and wine spot to the left of Trattoria Boboli (which is also a delicious and fairly priced spot for lunch / dinner). Enjoy your stay.