Cosy and compact, what this apartment may lack in space, it more than makes up for in location. Based in the very heart of Florence's city centre, this home boasts a beautiful vista of the Duomo of Florence's famous cathedral – in fact, the view sits so perfectly in the frame of the home's French balcony doors, that it almost looks like fine art on the wall.

Inside the home is calm and soft – and while you won't find bells and whistles here, you'll find a laid-back place to cook up your favourite meals and get your head down in between busy days adventuring around the city.

Home truths:
*There is no elevator in this apartment block *This home is located inside a historical building – you may experience dampness during periods of heavy rain *At full occupancy, two guests will be sleeping on the sofa bed in the living area, and there isn't enough seating around the dining table for all guests here *Parking in Florence can be tricky, so we recommend sticking to the easily accessible public transport where possible *This home is in a central spot, so noise is to be expected *Though there isn't a dedicated desk here, the dining table doubles up as a laptop-friendly workspace *Your host can provide a cot for free upon request