Directly in front of the Baptistry of St John, High Lyric is about as central as it gets. Florence is known as one of the most beautiful cities in the world, and it’s hard to imagine a better place from which to explore. The flat’s a decent size, but while it can hold a maximum of four, there are several other places in the same building, also managed by Scott, so even if you’re in a larger group, you might be able to make it work. Home truths: *The flat's on the second floor of a building without a lift *While it's still quite high, the shower does feel a little small, particularly for taller guests *As it's so central, you can expect a lot of tourists to pass by on the street below *There isn't much natural light