If you are a group of 2-4 adults looking for a place outside Florence to stay, this is it. Settignano is a marvelous tiny town on a hill overlooking Florence, and Matteo’s place is set in the perfect location only a 6 minute walk from the town.
The only downside for us was that we had 2 kids with us and the apartment felt smaller than we had hoped. There isn’t a private outdoor space or space for kids to run around. But we quickly adjusted when Matteo suggested a nearby park (11 min walk) that the kids loved.
Very clean, super minimalist design features, and one of the only places in Italy I’ve seen with a dryer. Overall a great value and a great spot to see Florence if you’re okay with walking 6 minutes and catching an easy 20-30 min bus ride.
One last tip: make sure that you spend at least one night staying out late in Florence (past 10). There are still so many people out and about and still so much to do. The city is beautiful at night. You’ll miss the last bus back to Settignano and have to take a taxi but it’s worth it.