Michaela is great little studio if you want more then a hotel room can offer. Comfy seating area for relaxing.

There is a large built-in closet beyond the sofa. Just beyond the closet is the bathroom.

The sofa opens out into a large queen size bed (3 inches wider then a U.S. queen).

Modern dining table and chairs are convenient for meals at home or as a work surface. The large window fills the apartment with light.

Behind the dining table is a buffet that holds dishes and serving pieces. To the left behind the closed white cabinets is the kitchenette.

Breakfast at home is easy as there is an excellent bakery on the same block.

The efficiency kitchen has a two-burner stove and an under-the-counter refrigerator.

If your feet are too tired to venture out for dinner at night, enjoy dinner at home.

The bathroom has halogen lighting, heated towel racks in winter, good storage space, hairdryer and a large mirror.

The bathroom has ample proportions, with plenty of space to move around.

Fully enclosed shower and plenty of hot water and water pressure. Infinite water heater system provides instant hot water.

Window overlooks the quiet inner courtyard where neighbors hang their clothes to dry on internal terraces. Practical but not scenic.

Second building on left is home to Prisco, Strozzi & Michaela apartments on Via della Spada, off fashion mecca Via Tornabuoni.

Prisco, Strozzi & Michaela apartments are on 3rd floor. Restaurant just downstairs where you see the white awning.

The chic Roberto Cavalli boutique is just a few blocks away as is the Ferragamo store and museum.

Neighborhood bakery, Forno Top, a few doors down from the apartment. Feast your eyes on rich pastries, artisan breads, delicate cookies.

Around the corner is Procacci established in 1885, famous for truffle sandwiches, many other food specialities and wine.

Colorful fruits, nuts and homemade jams at the Mercato Centrale.

Profumeria Inglese, established in 1843, where chemist Henry Roberts invented talcum powder! Now it's a Hogan and Tod store.

MaxMara store a few blocks away is best known for fabulous cashmere coats, and has a large selection of beautiful women's fashions.

The Gucci shop directly behind the Prisco, Strozzi & Michaela apartment building. Quite handy if you need a little retail therapy!

The apartment building is just two doors beyond this corner. The fashionable Via Tornabuoni is the place to "see and be seen".

Enjoy people-watching at the outdoor cafe that adjoins the Roberto Cavalli boutique. The cafe is well known for excellent chocolate candy.

Palazzo Strozzi one block from Prisco, Srozzi & Michaela apartments, regarded as most beautiful Renaissance building in Florence.

Florentines use bikes to get around the city as the streets are closed to through traffic except delivery vehicles, taxis and residents.

The beautiful Santa Maria Novella church is nearby. The main Florence train station is just behind this famous piazza.

The freshest meats, eggs and salame from one of the butcher stalls at Florence's Mercato Centrale.

Florence's renowned indoor market, the Mercato Centrale, is a feast for the eyes. It's about a 15 minute walk from the apartment.

Popular Il Latini restaurant only a few blocks from the apartment. At night the crowds are thick outside awaiting a much-coveted table.

The Museo Marini is directly behind the Prisco, Strozzi & Michaela apartment building.

Eye candy at the Furla store nearby.

Wide private hall leads to the Prisco, Strozzi Michaela apartments. Antiques passed down through the family for many generations.

Front door to Prisco on right out of view. Strozzi entrance opposite Prisco. Michaela apartment is to left at end of a smaller hallway.

Palm trees line terrace on the second floor of the Gianfranco Ferre store which is next door to the Prisco, Strozzi & Michaela apartments.

Designer shops fill the neighborhood. The Gianfranco Ferre store is directly to the left of the apartment building entrance.

Pop in for a coffee or a chocolate treat at Cafe Giacosa across the street and next to the Roberto Cavalli store.

Miki & Franco provide a warm welcome to guests of the Prisco, Strozzi & Michaela apartments.