I attended a conference in Bologna in September. Rather than seeking a hotel, I choose a private room on airbnb. This was my second experience with airbnb. The experience was excellent. I had a private room with bath and a shared kitchen and entry terrace. The rom was very clean and kept that way during my stay. The room is located in central Bologna, a 10 minute walk from the central square, Piazza Maggiore. The surrounding neighborhood is quiet. Anthony Salluce was a most excellent host. He provided excellent suggestions for restaurants and was very helpful providing directions to places I planned to visit in Bologna. We had a number of discussions concerning the history and culture of Bologna which deepened my experience of the city. I highly recommend Anthony's room if you plan to visit Bologna. I will certainly stay there when I return.