Sveva's apartment is a rare find and a Florence destination in its own right. You are staying in the rooms of the old Soderini palace, with the original floors and frescoes on the walls and ceiling. The paintings, stone fragments, and art pieces throughout give you much to take in and appreciate. Yet at the same time you have every modern amenity and convenience. The bathroom is new and clean and feels luxurious. The kitchen is very functional and stocked with cookware. We easily walked to the nearby grocery store and were able to cook some meals for ourselves. You cannot beat the location which as others have noted is central to many of the attractions of Florence. If we needed a break between outings we could easily stop back to rest. We never felt bad spending time in the apartment because it was an experience in and of itself. Sveva left great recommendations for local sites and restaurants and was communicative throughout our stay. If this place is available the next time we come to Florence we would absolutely stay again.