I loved staying in Valeria's apartment. Santo Spirito is the best place to stay if you want to not feel like a tourist, catch a glimpse of the real Florence, but still be within walking distance to all the major sites - around the corner from the Palazzo Pitti & Ponte Vecchio, just across the river from the Ufizzi, etc. Piazza Santo Spirito is literally next door with it's restaurants, bars & Fiorentinos sitting about being so effortlessly cool & Italian! On Sunday there is an amazing flea market in the Piazza which has some unique & classic vintage furniture, object d'art, food, and all the hippest people in Florence wandering about & catching up with friends. The apartment is tiny, but perfect for one & so so cute with it's artworks & vintage furniture. Valeria was very quick to respond to any queries I had & gave me some great tips for places to eat & things to do. Definitely recommended!