We traveled to Florence as a large group of 8 people (guys and girls, no couples). Maria Elena’s place worked out very well as there was a place to sleep for every person. It is big and spread out so we did not constantly feel like we were cramped. We had been looking for a very simple place to stay, and Casa Fiamma exceeded our expectations. The location was walk-able from the majority of the old city. It is just far enough from the major sites that there is not a ton of foot traffic immediately around the apartment, and there is no shortage of good dinner choices close at hand. If you are traveling in a big group this place is a great choice!