We visited Florence for 7 days in September 2022. Our stay at the Casa Lily was great - comfortable, clean accommodations - but no laundry. It was walking distance to everything we wanted to see and more. Mauro greeted us at the apartment and gave us some info regarding the suite and additionally gave us information about places to see in Florence and provided us with a detailed map with walking routes!! We used the map everyday!! The area we stayed in was still in the historic part of Florence but was a little less hectic. The area had great markets, small boutiques and restaurants ... vibrant neighborhood. There was a grocery store - CONAD - and a market conveniently located nearby. We took a day trip to Siena from Florence. We booked return train tickets ahead of time but found out afterwards that bus would have been better as the bus goes directly into the historic Centre. Siena was an amazing day trip - small gothic little town. Definitely well worth the trip.