While not centrally located in "downtown", the apartment is in a residential neighborhood that is a 15-min walk away from the hot spots of Florence. The building interior is beautiful, elevator was a huge help with baggage. There are 3 short flights of stairs to get to the penthouse after the elevator, and the apartment is as described with an adorable view outside the kitchen window of rooftops and the distant hills. Clean, comfortable. It is truly a home away from home. Looking forward to returning back in the future!