Casa Rosa is a lovely apartment to stay in when visiting Bologna. Being in the old city walls, it's location is great in that you can walk everywhere easily. Marina, the host and Francesca, your contact for Casa Rosa, were both so helpful and easy to communicate with. The apartment is clean and stylish with everything you might need provided for. Air conditioning was a bonus in 35degrees. Bologna is very different in the summer but has so much going on. The free outdoor cinema in Piazza Maggiore, free concerts in the botanical gardens, mostly though with our children we just liked wandering the streets, sitting in Santo Stefano or the Mercato dell Erbe. This market is great at night where the side sections have tables and booths selling different food and drink so kids instantly have something. Then out the back are bars and out door tables which are again easy with younger children. Marina recommended Pane and Panelle restaurant on San Vitale which was lovely as specialising in fish and veg with just 2 choices for each course. I would highly recommend staying at Casa Rosa, and visiting Bologna.