we really enjoyed our stay in Florence. There are a number of pharmacies (farmacia) nearby Simonetta's place, and a grocery store about a 2 minute walk. Also plenty of restaurants right nearby. My boyfriend sprained his ankle while we were enjoying the Campanile (bell tower) at the Duomo, so the nearby amenities were all very useful. Only complaint is that the apartment was typically on the colder side, so our laundry took longer to air-dry. However, we did visit in November, so that also could have been a factor for the colder building. But overall, a great spot and one we will definitely consider again.