My fiancée and I stayed at Rita’s apartment for five days and we really enjoyed our stay. The apartment is in the most amazing location (right off the Piazza Maggiore) and on an adorable Italian street with lots of fantastic cafes. It is really one of the best locations in Bologna!
Rita and her husband checked us in and they were the best hosts. They have a “house book” that includes local recommendations and directions. They even filled the refrigerator with drinks and set the table with cookies and candy. It was so thoughtful.
The one thing I would note for all travelers is that the apartment is VERY noisy, which may be an issue for light sleepers. Because the apartment is on the first floor and there are so many cafes right downstairs, the noise goes well into the night/early morning and the window shutters do not help much with muting the sound.
Overall though, we loved our stay at Rita’s and would recommend it to anyone traveling to the amazing city of Bologna (just remember to bring ear plugs!).