Francesco couldn't make it to meet us but his friend was nice enough to let us in and show us around the apartment. What can I say about the Hipster Loft... it was perfect. Such a cool place! It has all the essentials - comfortable, clean and big enough but with the added extra of Francesco's personality all over it. Quirky bits and pieces, furniture and an impressive book collection made it worthwhile staying in the whole time!

The neighbourhood of Oltrarno and around San Spirito was perfect for us. We ate out there on all three nights. Of course we explored over the river during the day and we climbed up the fort, but for food we kept off the tourist trail. Oltrarno has everything you want for food in a more chilled out and less expensive atmosphere. The bars were also much cooler and didnt have the tourist mark up in price.

Location is perfect, 20 min walk to everything in the middle of Florence and all the cool places mentioned above right at your doorstep.

Francesco is a perfect host - he sent an email with info and tips on what to do which we found very useful.

All in all - stay at the Hipster! It is fantastic!