Barbara and her partner Riccardo were great hosts who were very quick to reply to messages and offered up some great recommendations of things to do in Bologna.
The apartment is a 10 minute walk from Piazza Maggiore and the centre of the city, but is even closer to attractions such as Mambo, the bars of Via del Pratello and Mercarto Delle Ebre.
It's a great place to use as a base for a short stay in the city, and the inclusion of coffee and tea making facilities is a nice touch.
The only word of warning would be the mezzanine where the bed is. It's perfectly safe, but might be a bit scary if you don't have a head for heights!