This apartment was perfect for what I needed during my recent stay in Florence. I usually avoid staying so close to very touristy areas, just due to the constant noise and walking out the front door into a crowd. However, this is just far enough off the main walking route that there isn’t usually an instant crowd, but it’s so close to so many things, including a lot of great places in the Oltrarno. And as far as noise, I t’s set at the back of the building—on the river—so there is hardly any street noise, and what you do get to hear is everything off the river, which basically means music nightly. (I actually booked because a review said they could hear music from the Ponte Vecchio - it’s true, and I got to catch my favorite street musician because of it.) Other than the perfect location, the apartment was larger than I anticipated, and I was surprised to find so many appliances (washing machine and drying rack, dishwasher, kettle, toaster, hair dryer). I was able to do laundry and dishes without taking much time from my vacation. There are even screens on the windows! (If you’re unfamiliar with Florence homes, that’s a big deal, and would make it great in the summer.) Overall, terrific stay and would stay there again.