Lucia's apartment is the perfect base for a stay in Bologna. It's in easy walking distance of the central square but just out enough to make you feel a bit more like a local. Lucia greeted us and gave us tonnes of tips for the weekend ahead. She also booked a restaurant reservation for us when we struggled with the language. (At Biaji, which is just opposite and you have to go to.)

The apartment is lovely and the bedroom windows look out to a beautiful view of red Bologna rooftops. Ace to wake up to.