I had a magical 7-day stay at Via Irneria, 43, and have to say it was 5-star. The apartment was immaculate. Perfect for the single traveler or a couple. Caterina met me at the apartment and went out of her way to settle me in. She recommended great Trattoria and was always quick to respond to any questions. The apartment is ideally situated in the northeast corner of the old city, near the university. The narrow lanes are full of life, with a lot of uni students and locals out with their families and friends in the evenings. But it's never noisy or oppressive. There's a really lovely feel to Bologna. I visited Florence for the day but found it a bit too self-aware. Bologna has a gentle modesty about it. It's very proud of its partisan history and that comes through in some of the ways the city feels. The people are warm, very friendly, and very accommodating to those of us with very limited Italian. But the apartment is the real star. The view from the dining table alone is worth the cost of the apartment 😁, and the morning and evening light streaming into the apartment in October when I traveled was magical. I can't recommend this place highly enough and would encourage anyone looking for a short stay in Bologna to check it out. You won't be disappointed.