It's an experience from start to finish at this top-floor apartment. Walk up the grand staircase, admire the dome that adorns the ceiling, then make your way into the home. Run by a management company, the design is not as personal as you might get elsewhere, but the furnishings are all high-end, the bathrooms are modern and clean, and the best part, the roof terrace, offers sweeping views over Florence. You can even combine this flat with the one next door if you're a larger group.

Home truths:
*The roof terrace is open seasonally
*This is a management property and therefore lacks that personal touch
*The kitchen is well-equipped but does not offer any basic cooking ingredients
*While there is a sofa bed in the living room, the maximum occupancy of this home is four guests