I stayed in Federico’s apartment for three weeks in September 2020. I was alone but the apartment has two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a full kitchen / laundry and lounge, and a fabulous terrace. It could easily accommodate 4 - two couples or a family. It is safe and very secure, and there is lift access to the apartment (which is one floor up from the street level).
It was spotlessly clean and fully appointed (dishwasher, Nespresso machine, etc.). Federico lives in the next door apartment, met me on arrival and was on hand if I needed anything (I didn’t - though he was very helpful with the complicated rules around recycling and trash disposal!)
The location is excellent. The street where the apartment sits is an energetic place full of bars and restaurants, and although it could seem loud at night - even after midnight - this is the Italian culture of late evening eating and drinking and socialising, and very much part of the charm of Italy. I felt this buzz of the Italian evening more here than anywhere I have ever stayed in Italy. But the apartment is at the back of the building - away from the street - and the noise did not bother me at all.
The central square - Piazza Maggiore - is only 10 minutes walk away and the station only 15-20. Everything you would want to see in Bologna is easily accessible. Bologna is served by an extensive bus network which functions very well (I took the bus to school every day, halfway out to Modena, with no problems at all).
I didn’t have a car and parking may be a challenge for those who are driving, but as a base for the region Bologna is excellent. I took the train to Florence (25 mins away), Modena (20 mins) and one weekend hired a car and drove out to Rimini on the coast (1 hour away). There are fast trains to Rome, Milan, Venice, Padova ... and all very good value.
But back to the apartment... each day, returning from my three week training course I was very happy to arrive back in the apartment - a calm and quiet refuge, where I could have an aperitivi on the terrace, cook my own dinner, and relax. Or else step out of the door and engage in the nightlife of Bologna!
I would definitely stay here again if / when I return to Bologna.