Easy tips for your stay in the Oltrarno

In Florence taxis are easy to take, they usually come in 5 minutes, and are a good price/quality service. We usually suggest you to use them to move from the central train station of Florence or Peretola Airport.

It might not match your taste, but it's absolutely fine to drink tap water at home.

We are aware of the fact that in many countries garbage can be thrown directly in specific compartments in the building itself, but here in Florence people need to take its trash out. For locals it's absolutely normal and the trash bins aren't that far from home. In fact the nearest trash bins are only 2 minutes walking distance from the apartment.

This is one of the most spectacular events in Florence. In this day the city honors its patron, St. John the Baptist, with amazing fireworks that will show you a very atypical side of Florence. Many events take place throughout the city and sometimes you will feel like transported back to Renaissance times.

Mosquitoes in the summer are very common in Florence. Therefore in the bedrooms you will find liquid electric devices that are effective against these annoying insects