This apartment is conveniently located about a fifteen minute walk from most any of the sights of Florence. As mentioned, it is up a short flight of steep steps and down a private locked corridor. The apartment is spacious and sparkling clean with plenty of storage space and anything else you might need during your stay. Other than coffee, cheese, and wine - we did not prepare a meal but the kitchen is fully equipped to do so if you desire. There was virtually no street noise- however we could hear footsteps overhead at times. A great value- I would stay again if returning to Florence.