It was our second stay at Irene's apartment - my sister and me loved it just the way we did last year! The apartment is beautiful, cosy and very comfortable, in quiet location in the old part of Bologna, 5 min walking distance from the center. Irene and her mother Piera are wonderful hosts and simply very nice people. They helped us with many things, including even ordering a taxi and booking a restaurant for us, not counting such things as a bowl of fruit upon arrival and a new iron. The restaurant downstairs is just superb, and there are several places to choose from for grocery shopping nearby. Real Bologna experience I would certainly recommend!