We had a great stay in irene's place in BolognaI!!! It was clean & cosy with 2 single but very comfortable beds, a great shower and is very well located being a 10 min walk to the 2 Towers, Via Rizzoli, Piazza Maggiore and everything central Bologna has to offer. It overlooks an internal courtyard and for the most part of our stay was quiet with the usual noise from neighbors but not too much.

We were met by Irene's mother, Piera, who lives in the same building and Irene popped around the following morning to say hello. There is an Incoop supermarket about a 5 mins walk from the apartment so very easy to buy what you need there. It is situated in a street that is quiet and frequented by lots of students.

Highlights in Bologna were definitely the fantastic food we ate there - Ristorante di Silvio is directly opposite Irene's place but if you book a table there don't eat all day as it's a full menu with lots of courses - antipasti, pasta dish, meat dish, lots of puddings, coffee, limoncello & wine - expect to pay around 40/50 euros per head! Another recommendation would be La Corte di Bacco in Il Corte Isolani on Stade Maggiore - great for aperitifs. The famous Tortellini in brodo and Tagliatelle al ragu were simple but delicious anywhere we ate!

We found the locals very friendly and happy to speak English when our very limited Italian was used up!

All in all we had a great trip and I would not hesitate in recommending Irene's place to stay if you are 2 friends/family members as it has 2 separate 'rooms'. It suited us perfectly.