This is an incredible location. Walk out the front and see the Duomo , go the opposite direction to the Accademia, then shopping. You will be right in the heart of all the action. But good luck getting in because I am telling all my family and friends that this is where they must stay. Azadeh is a excellent communicator and her apartment is very secure with locks . There is a lift( elevator) and a clothes washer ( which was so helpful to us as we had come off of a cruise.) Only only regret is that we could not stay longer. Hope to come back to Florence and stay here again.