Piazza della Signoria is a one-minute walk from the front door, and Ponte Vecchio is a five-minute stroll – this seventh-floor apartment in Florence's historic centre puts the city's greatest hits entirely on foot. Getting up there is easy, too, thanks to a modern elevator that's a rarity for buildings this central. The main suite is the headline: a mezzanine perch with direct views over the Duomo and the Baptistery, plus a freestanding bathtub for when the sightseeing is done. Each of the three bedrooms has its own en-suite, so there's real independence for everyone staying.