It is about a 20 min walk from the center but there are also many "mobikes" in the area which you can rent for very cheap by downloading the app. Either way was convenient for us. In the backyard is a mandarin tree (I think) with delicious, sweet fruit. Walk or bike everywhere and get to see more of beautiful Florence. The hosts had great suggestions for us. Also, even though most of the bathrooms are shared they are right outside the bedrooms and very clean and spacious.