My friend Anja and I stayed in Bologna for a week for the annual Bologna Book fair and loved staying in Elena's flat! It's been like a home far from home for us :) I would definitely recommend this place to anyone. It has a spectacular view on the old canal (I have been coming to Bologna every year for 12 years and did not even know the existence of it!) and feels very homely. Plus Elena was very kind to leave some fresh fruits for us, drinks.... just perfect! Not mentioning that she was incredibly nice helping me to carry my heavy luggage to the taxi station on my departure day. Grazie mille Elena! :)