Mauro's place is in a nice quiet neighborhood that borders student fringe and outer inner city hub. There are some nice detours in the area: botanical gardens, a few cafes, a co-work space...and the streets are clean, compared to the rest of Florence. Overall, the apartment is a fine value if you have a solo room; overpriced if forced to share. Mauro is super helpful and flexible, very respectful of your space and super trustworthy. Worth the money.