we really enjoyed our stay. the hike up the stairs was grueling but it seems that most flats for lease in Italy are on the upper floors. we started in Milan, Merano, and Venice before coming to Florence and all of our flats were on the upper floors. the room was clean and updated, the location was perfect for getting to the train station, and district 1. we found several nice restaurants within walking distance as well as a grocery store right around the corner. at no time did we ever worry about our safety, even walking home late in the evening.