We had a wonderful stay at Eli’s apartment! As others have mentioned, it is located in a former monastery and shares real estate with a hostel. We found this to be a benefit, rather than a downside—things were generally quiet and peaceful, the front desk staff were friendly and courteous, and the building was clean and well taken care of. As for the apartment itself, it was well-stocked, clean, and more spacious than expected. My husband (who prefers to have plenty of space to spread out) and I were very comfortable staying for 3 nights without feeling cramped. We stayed in late April/early May, and we were plenty cool with the windows open. The location is, of course, excellent, and Eli was delightful, communicative, and helpful. Definitely recommend this as a home base in Florence!