I had a nice stay here while attending a conference at the Fortezza da Basso. Andrea's place was very modern and clean, and it had AC which was really nice since I was visiting in late July. The balcony is nice and is a great place to sit out in the morning with coffee or in the evening with some wine after a day in the city. I'd definitely recommend this place if you want a *great* value and are willing to stay a little off the beaten path of the main city center. It's about a 30 min walk to the heart of downtown Florence, but there is also a tram stop very close that can get you there a bit more quickly if you want. The tram also connects directly to the entrance of Florence SMN (regional train hub). Light sleepers: the unit is located right next to a train stop so there is some periodic noise from stopping trains -- this wasn't an issue for me, but it might be good to be aware of it if you wake up easily.