Luca's place is amazing, and Luca is a great host. It was our first Airbnb experience, so naturally we were nervous about what to expect but the apartment is even better than the description! We only stayed for one night as Bologna was just a stop-over for us, but I wished we could have stayed longer!

It is located in a quiet residential street - the neighbourhood feels safe and the apartment feels very secure. For those with a car, there is parking available outside the house, but be aware you have to pay to leave the car there within certain hours. We availed of free parking just up the road, leaving our car there overnight and exploring the area on foot in the evening.

If you plan to visit Bologna centre (which you should!), I would definitely recommend taking the bus - it would be way too far to walk especially if, like us, you are tired from travelling when you first arrive. If you don't have time to go to the centre, there is a supermarket (Pam) and a couple of bars and restaurants in the neighbourhood. The busstop to Bologna centro is only a few seconds walk up Luca's street. The bus takes about 5/10 mins to reach the centro, depending on traffic, and the Tabbacheria to purchase bus tickets is just on the corner of Luca's street opposite the bus stop. The proximity of all these things made travelling between Luca's house and centro very quick and easy.

The apartment itself is spacious and spotless. Luca prepares everything himself, and does a great job - everything is of a high standard (beds/towels etc.). Three of us slept comfortably in the apartment - one person in each bedroom upstairs, and one person on the settee downstairs.

There are two bathrooms with soap/shower gel etc. provided, and the upstairs one has the most amazing walk-in shower! There is also a washing machine, and Luca was kind enough to leave a few bits and pieces in the fridge and cupboards for us (breakfast biscuits, water). Something which we were particularly excited to discover - the professional espresso machine! Luca prepared it for us before he left, so that we could make coffee in the morning - it was the little things like this that make Luca a great host, and our stay so lovely. Luca also leaves pamphlets etc with suggestions of things to do/places to eat - and the all important Wifi log-in information!

Last but not least, I have to mention our favourite part of the stay - his cat Mina! She's beautiful and friendly, and we enjoyed having her be our host for the night. Just listen out for her adorable meows - you'll love her too!

Luca's place is much better than a hotel - fantastic value for money, high standards of cleanliess, well-equipped, close to amenities, a pet for the night! I can't think of one negative aspect - I would definitely stay again.