Silvia knows what a traveller wants, and she delivers perfectly. My stay was exception -- Many Thanks! Location is prime. Communication has been prompt and to the point. The room and the bed are comfy. I see this listing as a nice suite with a bonus kitchen at the center of Florence. This is the third time I visited Florence for fun in five year and the first time staying at the tourist center. Silvia's place is really suitable for a short getaway -- for those that wish to get morning pastries and enjoy breakfast at home before exploring, or an afternoon snack between exploring in the mid day, there is a boulanger Forno Sartoni that is superb and friendly -- her kitchen is functional for making coffee and preparing simple meals. Besides, for all those that wish to dine out, there're tons of choices -- as an aside, I would avoid Trattoria dall'Oste Chianineria that is three minutes away -- which seems to have betrayed its roots for tourist money and lost its soul -- 1. why offers an option of "well-done" florentine steak to tourists paying 80euro for a kilo of Chianina?!! 2. the restaurant takes away the pricier filet mignon when serving (so not a T-bone) -- I asked what's the minimum of a T-Bone Bistecca alla Fiorentina and ordered that 1kg minimum -- and this is what happens 3. The quality of salt and pepper served are bland 4. Appetizers are dull -- even I am a tourist, never underestimate us and gives us a short end of the stick, we see the corners that are cut; and most likely as a frequent traveller, we know more than you do. End of the aside -- in summary, I recommend Silvia's place, it's never a given to find quality place and people to interact with, as Florence or some other vacation hotspots in Italy are being spoiled by easy tourist money whereas some people or some shops always wish to hustle and less than honest. In contrast, I think Silvia is someone of integrity. Best of luck with your endeavor in our post-COVID world.