This is just the most perfect spot to stay in Florence. You are five minutes walk from anywhere in the centre of the city and the terrace is the perfect place to soak up the atmosphere - especially in the evening. There is a church opposite which holds an organ concert for about half an hour each evening and - not only is it wonderful if you go and sit in the church - but the sound drifts up to the terrace too. However, you are four floors up so it's atmospheric without being too loud. Patrizia and Simone were wonderful hosts - helping us up with the bags, answering any queries beforehand very quickly and also giving us useful pointers on where best to go while we were in Florence. There are a lot of steps but you quickly get used to it and it's well worth it to get such an amazing view of Brunelleschi's Dome (although take ear plugs if you're a light sleeper and want a lie in - you don't see this many belltowers without hearing the odd bell!). There is a handy small supermarket in the square behind the apartment - perfect for stocking up on groceries. Oh and everything is wonderfully clean and tidy - yet furnished in a way that gives real character.