First, it was Julia’s mother Olga who greeted me. Very lovely. Like previous reviewers have mentioned, this host is very accommodating for early arrival / late check out. Trust me, you need plenty of time to explore beautiful Bologna. I took Olga’s suggestion to check out San Petronio and pay to see the special art. Loved it!
I was able to walk from the train in about 15 minutes. The apartment is on a funky street that comes alive in the evening with wine bars. Great for seeing the real Bologna. It was the perfect location to explore. My only regret is staying one night. There is so much to see and do here!