I recommend Laura's place if you are looking for a charming, clean & affordable studio apt in Florence. I enjoy walking and exploring new neighborhoods, so I walked to the central plazas where all the major tourist sights are. Or you can take a nearby bus. The studio apt has everything you need and there is a nice supermarket on the same block. Within about an 8 block radius you will find cafes, restaurants, stores, a laundromat, a shopping mall with a movie theater, and a big park with a pleasant walkway along the river. And Laura is a very helpful and kind host.