As someone who lives in another big tourist city, I knew staying outside of the central area would be key to the experience. I had never visited Florence before so despite my research I didn’t know much about this area, but this neighborhood was an amazing find! The main street, Via Spirito, has so many amazing restaurants and shops to see! I had a friend study abroad here and I booked the place before talking with them, but it turns out the majority of their recommendations were on this side of the river and you could tell it was much more of a local crowd this way. (There’s also a great cafe across the street and a supermarket less than 5 min walk away!)
The apartment building does have a lift which was convenient for getting our suitcases up and down, otherwise we just used the stairs.
There’s a beautiful terrace that we utilized everyday. Even though we did get caught in a storm the terrace is covered so we got to enjoy it even during the rain. It was a magical experience!
There was also a lovely bottle of wine upon arrival and water in the fridge, an unexpected and appreciated touch.
Alessandro was a quick communicator, so anytime I had a question I had a response within a matter of minutes. I highly recommend this place for your stay in Florence if you’re looking for a genuine feel for this charming city!