Giulio was a great host. Our train arrived late but we were easily able to contact him and get checked in. He was very gracious and accommodating - a really nice guy. This is his family's building and he works in the shop right around the corner so he was very accessible. The apartment is spacious, well furnished, clean, and nicely located. There's even coffee and sugar for you. Giulio left us with a good map of the city and we had an excellent time exploring Bologna.