I loved my time in Andi's place.It is a loft style apartment which, while compact, is very cleverly organised and very comfortable for one or two people. It is one of the cleanest and tidiest I've been in. However, the real gem here is the location. It is between the station and the central square off Via Indepenza, about 5 mins walk to each. Open the window and the sound of Italy floods in- students laughing at the nearly by bar; children playing; dogs barking as their owners meet for an espresso at the cafe across the road- (Italians don't really do pianissimo!) Lots of bars, restaurant and shops nearby.
Andi was a great host; he left enough food for breakfast to feed a family!He shared a meal with me and Marlene in a traditional ostaria where the food was terrific and wine plentiful (even too plentiful!!!). He loaned me his (super) bike for the duration and it was great to get around Bologna which is quite compact. There was so much going on in Bologna in terms of cinema & music and much of it free. Overall a great experience; would highly recommend it.