Elena was a terrific host--everything went smoothly from check-in to check-out, and once she was available right away when I accidentally locked myself out of the apartment. The apartment is spacious and very clean and has everything one would need. The large bed is extremely comfortable, and the kitchen is well-stocked for cooking and dining. There's a market and other shops just a 5 min walk away. Within a few minutes' walk you will be inside the old walls of the city, and able to find everything. It's a 15-20 min walk to the Piazza Maggiore, 20-25 to the train station, and 25-30 minutes to the university (via Zamboni). Most importantly (for me) the apartment is situated in a very quiet, green, and peaceful part of Bologna on a fully residential street with virtually no car traffic. Much of Bologna is very noisy due to the excessive number of loud students and heavy car and bus traffic, but here in Elena's neighborhood you will not hear anything from outside the building besides the chirping of the birds. Sound does travel easily within the building, so guests should bear this in mind and be considerate of the other residents, for example, when going up and down the main stairwell. The balconies are excellent places to sit and read or just relax looking out at the trees. Thank you again Elena for the lovely stay.