If the apartment is available for your travel plans to Bologna, SNAP IT UP!! I could not fault the location which is walking distance to all the known attractions but also if you wanted to explore the city off its beaten tracks. Although we did not cook whilst in the apartment (and why would you when there is so much the city has to offer), the apartment came with all the amenities and facilities to be totally self contained. The attention to details and little touches around the apartment are very nice - we particularly liked the view from the shutter window and how it looked out to chirping swallows in the sky (very atmospheric during sunset). We were welcomed in person by our hosts but they also provide a step by step guide to check in independently. Highly recommended!! *****