A perfect Florence apartment! You won't find a better location for exploring this beautiful city. The Oltarno (or other side of the bridge) is the more "local" area – still touristy but far less crowded than right in the city center, and absolutely more charming. Florence is a small city, so you will be in short easy walking distance to everything, but with a real neighborhood feel. The Oltrarno has some of the best restaurants and shopping (more unique boutiques, less big chain stores) and is literally just a few blocks from Ponte Vecchio. The apartment itself is fantastic. It's just around the corner (steps away) from beautiful Piazza Santo Spirito, which has many great restaurants and a market every morning. The apartment is quite spacious and equipped with all the amenities (modern kitchen and bath, washer, excellent wifi, etc.). The bed is really comfortable and big, and although there's no AC there is a fan which works great when the temperature is hot, plus you can easily open windows to get great air flow through the space. The hosts are top notch! Their communication in advance was prompt and they allowed me to check in early (immediately after my train arrived). Tommaso and his cousin Lorenzo met me and then Loranzo showed me all the apartment details and was available to help with anything I needed during my stay. I absolutely recommend this place and especially these wonderful helpful hosts!