This is THE ONLY place to stay if visiting Bologna! Rita is the most wonderful host and had prepared her cozy little studio like a restaurant brunch for our arrival. The fridge was stocked with an array of welcome goodies and drinks which was so thoughtful and completely above and beyond. If you don't have a car for your stay you cannot beat the location: literally footsteps from Piazza Maggiore where all the buzz of the day starts and ends. Don't waste your time trudging back and forth between hotels, getting in and out of town, especially in the heat of summer. Also located in this Piazza is the very large and informative Tourist Bureau where you can find everything out for your trip and practically book everything from there. How can you say no to stepping out into a charming historical little street in the old town and be confronted with cafes, delicatessen's, restaurants and a book shop??? It is sooooo convenient. Yes, as others have mentioned the noise does rise from the street into the night but closing the window, shutters and putting the air con on will pretty much alleviate this. Location, location, location. BOOK!