Just came back from a super holiday in Switzerland, Austria and Italy.
We stayed in Florence at a B&B located not too far from the city centre ( easy bus routes available )
My daughter attended the NYU school at La Pietra ( which is very close to Il Torrino ) --and this B&B was recommended to us by friends.
Although we initailly wanted to be at the cenre of the "action" --we are GLAD we opted for this place. It's only mid-may , and downtown Florence already resembles a zoo!! Too many tours and people make sight-seeing an exhausting experience.
Which is one of the many reasons Il Torrino is the perfect getaway from the many hassles of the city centre in Florence.
Il Torrino is owned and run by a delightful lady --Letizia Castrucci. Her place is impeccably clean and has all the amenities ( individuality , character etc. etc. ) one associates with a well run B&B. Leti is very gracious to even pick you up from railway station or... more