We loved our stay at Gian's elegantly decorated studio. Imagine staying in a place where the roof is original from the 16th century. It's pretty amazing. Great way to manage travel costs considering hotel stays can easily cost 200-300 dollars.

Gian was kind and quick to meet and greet. He was organized and efficient.

For travelers, the key is to stay somewhere center so it's easy to go for sightseeing. Gian's place is perfect for that purpose. Anything you could not walk to (almost everything) is reachable by bike. The studio is one block away from the beautiful Arno river.

The amenities are new and updated. We actually cooked one dinner with prepared food bought from Florence's wonderful market.