This apartment was wonderful. Lots of space and room, beds were very comfortable and the balcony was a lovely extra overlooking the River. The apartment had everything you would need for your stay including coffee, oil and seasonings for cooking. There is a grocery store just in behind, fully stocked with everything, as well as a laundromat if the laundry facilities at the apartment are not enough. Im not sure if there was a special event or the intersection below is a main one for emergency vehicles, but there did seem to be a lot of sirens while we were there. The bedrooms are in the back of apartment so it is quiet to sleep. There is a small lift for apartment that fits 3 people snugly, so no stairs to haul luggage, but you may need to make 2trips. ;)
Piero was quick to respond to any questions or issues and was very helpful in sourcing and providing Covid testing and vaccine information for us, to to answer our questions.
There are busses that stop close by.(you must buy tickets at ticket shop-you can not pay bus driver) although shocking as it may be, for most sights, it’s quicker to walk than take buss or taxi from this location. The main square(Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore) is approx 15-20 min walk, as well to the Uffizzi Gallery and Ponte Vecchio bridge. The app ‘appTaxi’ was a helpful suggestion from Piero, for requesting and booking taxis. Check out the app TheFork for restaurants, ratings, and discounts. If you like chocolate, the Forca restaurant has a chocolate calzone that is to die for, and Black pizza…and only 5min walk from apartment. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the penthouse and hope you enjoy it as much as we did.