This apartment is truly in the heart of old Bologna with restaurants and shopping just steps away. You are also very central to many sights. We took a guided food walking tour which left from the neighboring square. Very convenient. There was also a book with great recommendations for food and wine. Bologna is a wonderful city for foodies. The hospitality touches in the apartment are wonderful as well including some cookies and items stocked in the mini fridge. It can be noisy with people dining and drinking right below the apartment but it does quiet down late at night. Unfortunately, they also start deliveries to the restaurants early in the morning too. Ear plugs might be helpful.