Staying at Patrizia’s place is a truly once-in-lifetime experience. The view of the Duomo from the terrace and the setting is incredible and well worth the four flights of very steep, narrow stairs. The location is phenomenal, near all major tourist sites, cafes, gelato across the street, etc. Only downsides were the WiFi which was technically included but never worked and the shower that went from scalding hot to freezing to nonexistent in a span of 30 seconds. But those are a small sacrifice given the chance to stay in a 400 year old apartment with arguably the best view in Florence.