Location, location, location! This apartment is located just minutes from the train station, four minutes from the Duomo, one block from the Mercato Centrale and an easy walk to almost anything one would want to do in Florence. Although the neighborhood is pretty lively, no street noise was heard. It was windy and cold when we were there and it was great to have a warm place to return to for lunch, a quick break, or at the end of the day. Although neighbors could be heard during the day, the apartment was very quiet at night. We would definitely consider staying here again.