Cristian was such a gracious host from the moment I booked the reservation. He welcomed us with the same friendliness which was a great start to our Italian holiday, and always feels nicer to stay in the home of a nice host. He also provides tons of recommendations for restaurants, etc in the apartment should you wish. He welcomed us at the flat and was super helpful with directing our car.
Cristian's flat is located just outside the city walls, which is about 15-30 minutes into the center depending on where you are going. We had a car, so I believe it is almost impossible to park in the center without a permit, so this was perfect for us - and although I thought I'd love to stay right in the center, we loved having a nice walk home after all the amazing food of Bologna! Cristian also told us there is an easy bus to take, but unless you have mobility problems, I would highly recommend so you can eat more tagliatelle ragu and lasagna bolognese! We were there in winter and even then the walk is fine, so can only presume it's more pleasant in warmer weather.
The flat is in a typical building so it felt nice to stay in what felt like a local home, and the flat has all the amenities you need including a nice kitchen / dining / living area, large bathroom, bedroom with tons of storage space. There's even a little balcony out back which was nice to sit and enjoy a meal. Although not in the center, there are a few restaurants, a supermarket and a bakery to buy morning bread so you won't feel like you're staying in the outskirts with nothing around. This is very good value for money and I would highly recommend!