This is an ideal base for exploring Florence with the Santa Maria Novelle train station only minutes away. Loads of lovely restaurants on the door step, a PAM supermarket only metres away. Close to river and Ponte Vecchio bridge a couple of minutes away Our hosts were perfect. The only potential issue is that if you have mobility issues or struggle with steps, this is not for you. Once you know this before everything else is perfect, also follow Laura's directions much better than Google maps..