Compact, convenient, excellent value, and in the best part of Florence if you want to be close to the historical centre but still in a neighbourhood that retains its character. Can recommend the nearby Leonardo bakery and the Sant'Ambrogio market for excellent provisions. While the amenities are a bit basic and the decor hasn't been updated for a while, the studio has everything you need. The bed is extremely comfortable, and the extra eiderdown was really welcome (it was a really cold week, and any heating system in such an old building would struggle). There are families in the building, so expect normal levels of noise for any block of apartments, but in terms of street noise this was one of the quietest stays I've had in S Croce.