We absolutely loved our stay in Federico's apartment. It's so central to everything - Santa Maria Novella station, the market, and all the main sights - yet despite being in the heart of town, this room was absolutely quiet, and we slept soundly.

The best thing about the apartment is that it is a genuine hosting experience - it's got a wonderfully quirky layout, original features, and because it's a real home, Federico's personal touches in the decor throughout. He's also really generous in sharing some basics in the kitchen with guests, as providing pretty much everything we needed for our stay. Despite all the rooms being occupied, it never felt busy.

We were really pleased to bump into Federico himself and have a good chat - and his communication over messages before and during our stay was fantastic.

The only thing I'd mention is that we got mauled by mosquitoes overnight (which I understand is pretty standard in Florence/Tuscany), so don't forget your mosquito repellent, nets or plugins!