The apartment is in a lively location, with lots of great bars and restaurants. The apartment itself is set back from the road so you do not hear any noise. It is very safe and secluded with 3 lockable security gates to get into the property. Piazza San Francisco is 2 minutes away and is a lovely hang out in the evenings, with groups of young people playing guitars – it has a nice vibe to it.
Whilst the location is busy and lively, like most cities, there are a few streets/areas where I did not feel as safe so if you are a female solo traveller, I would ask the host for recommendations.
Communication with the host was good – I received an immediate response when I texted a question. (Ask to be shown where things whilst you are with the host, such as the plug adaptors and switch for security gate).
The lounge room is light and spacious, with a sofa bed and dining table. The TV is only terrestrial Italian channels. The kitchen has all the utilities you need, although you will need to provide all of your own refreshments (no breakfast or water is provided). There is a mini-mart 2 minutes away in one direction and a larger Co-op supermarket 5 minutes away in the other direction, which are open until around 8pm. A small hairdryer is provided as are shampoo sachets, but no shower gel – so you need to bring all your own toiletries.
The bed is comfortable, the linen is clean, there is plenty of wardrobe space.. There is air-con and a duvet is provided if you wish to sleep with the air-con on. Plenty of towels are provided. The bathroom is modern, no bath but a good strong shower.
There is a nice garden area to relax in, with an outside sofa and beautiful flowers – very relaxing.
My taxi ride from the airport to the apartment was 13 Euros but when booked through the host, it increased to 19 euros.
I would highly recommend this apartment if you are travelling for business or leisure. It is well-priced, clean and modern and situated in possibly the best location in Bologna.