Julia's place was perfect for us -- a comfortable space with a functional kitchen and a comfy loft bed in a very old building with lots of character and charm. The location was ideal for us -- just a 10 minute walk from the Duomo and the center of the historic area (loved seeing the Duomo when exiting the building!), but far enough from the mobs of tourists to make us feel like we were among real Florentines. The one downside was that the piazza that the apartment is on was under construction when we were there (late April 2018), so it wasn't the beautiful square or bustling market that we had hoped for. But another market was just around the corner and the area was still lively and beautiful! We enjoyed walking the streets. If you want a sparkling clean/modern hotel experience, this isn't ideal. But if you'd like to feel like you really live in Florence for a few days, this apartment is perfect!