Fadia's apartment is in a great location for exploring Florence. It is across the river from most of the main sites, so the area is a bit quieter and more private than the city center. However, it is just a 5 minute walk from Ponte Vecchio with easy access to all major sites. We never needed to take a taxi, with the exception of to and from the train station with our luggage. Moreover, Fadia was a huge help and called a cab to pick us up at the apartment and take us to the train station! The space itself is small and cozy - comfortable for our group of 2 adults. There are 3 flights of narrow stairs to reach the apartment, so make sure you are comfortable carrying your bags up to the third floor!