Paola's flat is THE airbnb experience.

This was my second time here. I had stayed in Paola's flat two years ago, and I thought it was the best airbnb place I'd seen. After two years of lots of travelling and lots of airbnbs, I still think so, top of my list. In the many occasions I visited Bologna during this time, I tried to book Paola's place again without succeeding, as it's always booked. I couldn't believe I got so lucky this time (last minute cancellation by someone else - yay!).

Honestly, I'm not surprised it's so much in demand: the location is fantastic, the price is low for what you get, Paola is kind, available, reachable, anything you want to have from a host. But most of all - the flat is beautiful and perfect. What strikes me most, and what makes it different than other places I've stayed at, is the care for everything. Nothing is cheap: there were wine and foods of excellent quality in the fridge; there was coffee, bread, and special crisps, and highest quality sauces and snacks, not the kind of things you often find in rented places, it's the kind of stuff you would buy for a special occasion. All the bathroom items are also quality products: Weleda soap and cream, professional shampoo and conditioner, and the like. It's really like being at home, with all the nice special things you would buy for yourself without trying to save money. It's pure pleasure to stay in a place like this, and I totally appreciate Paola's attitude towards hosting. I love this place. The only downside is that it sets your airbnb standards too high :)

Paola, thanks again for everything. I hope to see you soon!