This apartment is right off the main square in the back of a traditional courtyard style building. As busy and noisy as the streets were, we never heard any sounds inside the apartment. Not only is this a fantastic location when visiting Bologna (you can walk to everything) but Filippo is a wonderful host-- quick to respond and offer suggestions, and flexible enough to let us check in a bit early. He even ordered our cab when it was time to leave! All of those things are extremely helpful when traveling and we highly recommend you choose not only this beautiful apartment but this gifted host when staying in Bologna.