Silvia's place is in the center of the city with the Duomo being 5 mins away and the Maria Novella about 10 mins away. Lots of restaurants close by and Mercado San Lorenzo being 5 mins away. The apartment was super clean and very well appointed with cutlery and crockery as well as cooking utensils. A small espresso maker and some oil and salt etc. Silvia was a wonderful host who explained everything well and was helpful in checking in (carried up one of the suitcases) and called up taxis etc. The apartment is in a upper flow with about 60 steps but it's worth the climb. We travelled with a toddler with a stroller etc and we managed the steps without much of a problem. There is a view of the Fiesole as well. This was a great find and we absolutely loved it.