My mom and I stayed at Alessandro's studio in the heart of Florence, and I can't begin to describe how incredible it was to live like a local.

Alessandro greeted us at our scheduled time, and gave us a nice welcoming that included a tasty bottle of red wine (which was what I was looking forward to after reading all of the reviews), and he also gave us great recommendations on food and sightseeing.

The studio is just how it's described. It's small, but that's what a studio is, and coming from NYC, it's actually quite standard for me. We felt right at home and cozy. The bed is super comfortable, and I wasn't expecting that so that was a nice surprise.

The room comes with a small fridge, a hairdryer, an iron, and an adapter, which was a bonus treat.

The best part was how close the studio was to everything. It's great to walk around, be able to come home, and have a siesta before heading back out again. There's also plenty of laundromat's around the area as well.

I'd definitely recommend this cute studio to visitors coming to Florence.

On a side note: Yes, there's plenty of great Italian food, but I also highly recommend trying out the food at Star Chicken. It may seem too Americanized but it's the best chicken I've ever had. Like ever.

Alessandro was also kind enough to book us a cab for our departure at 4am, which was so nice because we were able to leave without any delays or worries.

Thank you again for hosting us! I was so sad to leave Florence. I hope and pray to return again.

Best,
Araceli Cruz