Carla and her husband are exceptional hosts, they have a lovely home in a quiet neighborhood close to a bus line that is easy access to the centre of town. The room is upstairs, sort of an attic room, but with large skylights that let light in, and is very spacious but with a cozy feel, plenty warm in December, comfortable bed, loved the moon peaking in on me at night. It's an older home that has been impeccably kept, lots of art done by her mother (her parents also live in an apartment in the home). Everything clean, comfortable, nicely decorated, but most of all their hospitality was so welcoming. (This is my favorite part of airbnb, meeting people!) She answered all my questions before I arrived, easy bus directions from the stazione Centrale in Bologna to their home, (google it if like me you are a visual person and want to see a map how to walk from the bus stop, very easy short walk) and offered a map and suggestions for what to see in the center of town and what bus line to take. I was there on a Saturday and they have the streets in the center of town near the central Piazza closed off to vehicles, so it's all walkable, bustling with families and people out to enjoy. The central market is a delight (!) with a square of small streets with lovely little shops from flowers to food and cafes, to Christmas treasures, I've never seen anything like it. Bologna is a delight to explore. I loved being able to hop a bus easily to return to their home in a quiet, residential neighborhood in just a few minutes. They also own a shop nearby with sports equipment, shoes, clothing... kind of a mini REI. If I hadn't recently gotten some hiking shoes, I would have been tempted to buy some! Loved their three border collies too, all bustling with wanting attention. I got a photo of them, and realized later I didn't even snap a picture of my hosts (!) oops... This was my first trip to Italy, and I fell in love with Bologna in particular. I would definitely love to stay with Carla and family again, for me it would be the perfect location near enough to the center, but far enough to provide a quiet break from the noise of downtown. And Carla bakes amazing cookies(!!!) if you get lucky enough to sample some. They speak English, as well as French and Italian (and not sure what else). They called a taxi for me to take me to the airport, just 10 minutes away, very convenient. My only regret is that I did not stay longer. Next time...