Chiara’s place is on two levels connected by a wooden staircase. Each level has a comfortable double bedroom and a roomy bathroom with a washbasin, a toilet, a bidet, and a large shower. On the upper level is a luminous living room with a sofa and a fully functional kitchen. The lower level connects to a small private patio, which I’m sure is enjoyable in a warmer season (we stayed at this place in February).
The apartment is a 5 minute walk from the Santa Maria Novella train station and the Central Market, and a 10 minute walk from the top sightseeing sites in Florence. The area has no shortage of restaurants and supermarkets. Despite being so central, Chiara’s place is quiet, as it’s inside an apartment complex and not directly facing any streets.
The kitchen lacked a microwave oven, but it did have a kettle. Floor heating is supposed to keep the place warm, but the lower level was a bit too cold anyway. A space heater was made available for extra warmth, but the wall socket didn’t fit the plug.