A cosy mini-studio within a larger apartment, in a fantastic location for visiting central Florence.
The room was spotlessly clean with some lovely thoughtful touches, such as a bowl of breakfast pastries, a stocked Dolche Gusto coffee machine and milk in the fridge. The room has everything you need in a compact kitchenette including a hot plate, microwave, pots/pans, utensils and the aforementioned fridge and coffee machine.
The bedroom/kitchenette is definitely small but perfectly fine as a base for exploring Florence. The bathroom is a good size and the terrace with a view of the Palazzo Vecchio is a lovely addition. I would say that the photos on AirBnB don’t do this place justice.
Despite the very central location, street noise is not an issue due to the studio facing away from the street. However, bearing in mind that this is a studio within a larger shared apartment, noise from then other rooms is inevitable (to the extent of being able to overhear conversations). We were fortunate that we had fairly considerate ‘flatmates’ during our stay, but others may not be so lucky.
Unfortunately, our room seemed to have a bit of a mosquito problem during our stay, meaning that we left covered in itchy bites. There was also a sulphur smell that seemed to be coming from the back of the restaurant below the terrace; both things are perhaps something to bear in mind if you leave the door to the terrace open.
Overall, we had a good stay with decent amenities in a great location, with the negative points being fairly minor. Damiana is also a very accommodating host - thank you!