Let me start by saying that this is my first « negative » review on AirBnB in quite a few rentals, mostly in Italy as well.
Let’s start with the good:
The location is great. It’s in a quiet area halfway between the train station and the city center, we found it really practical. Don’t be put off by the graffitis in the streets, all the city is like that, it’s a safe area.
Secondly, both Alfredo and his wife were easy to deal with and willing to help. For instance, when we got there the lights in the living/bed area had a problem so they wouldn't even stay on for more than a second, this was taken care of promptly by the owners.
Now on with the bad:
I can deal with noise, uncomfortable beds (sometimes it's a matter of preferences) or even unforeseen events that are not under the owners control. I can not, however, deal with a lack of tidiness and this was the main problem of this apartment.
It is not clean nor is it well maintained. I don't know how or why the other renters said otherwise. The walls are all stained, there's rust and mold in multiple places in the bathroom (it also stinks) the ceiling has water leak marks and you can clearly see that the maid is short since everything up high (top of mirrors, range hood, etc. Is dirty).
We had planned to eat in the apartment but after seeing the state of the dishware and cookware, we decided to head to the restaurant instead.
So overall, since Bologna has plenty of other choices on offer, may it be hotels or AirBnB's, I'm sorry dear hosts but I cannot recommend your place until you decide to invest more in cleaning and upkeep.