We had a great time at Carlotta’s apartment. It’s very spacious and uncluttered and the location is perfect for seeing the major sites in Firenze. Because it’s right next to the Mercato Centrale, it’s very easy to buy inexpensive, fresh food to prepare for yourself. It’s noisy because it’s in the center of everything, but if you close the windows it will block most of the ruckus. There’s a great vino sfuso shop (DeVino, Via Taddea 6) nearby where you can refill your own wine bottles very inexpensively with un-aged wines from nearby winemakers. Also, there’s a fun Cuban bar right below that serves rum cocktails and is popular with locals. There may be more luxurious accommodations in the area, but Carlotta’s has everything you need and is a great value.