Great place in a great area! bologna is not one of the most famous 'touristy' cities in Italy, but you should definitely go. Unlike Roma, Firenze, and other popular places, you will meet real Italians here and have a chance to enjoy the local lifestyle.

Federico's apartment is the perfect place to stay in Bologna. It is in the center of the city, in between the train station (a short walk away) and the main attractions. You can easily walk everywhere, but there is also a car park just a few minutes away from the apartment (you definitely don't need a car for Bologna, but having one makes exploring the Emilia-Romagna region much easier -- we took side trips to Modena, Maranello, and some of the small towns in between).

The apartment is not very big, but it still has everything you need to feel comfortable. There is a good kitchen and it includes plenty of supplies for cooking and eating at home. The bathroom has a washing machine and a good shower. The bedroom is actually a loft space, upstairs, with a big, comfortable bed. The ceiling is high enough, so you won't feel like it is right on top of you.

The apartment and neighborhood felt very safe, even though you are on the ground floor (no stairs to worry about). There is a courtyard separating you from the main street, and a few doors, all with locks, in between.

The internet worked very well also, which is always nice.