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Beautiful, Bright, Spacious in Historic Bologna, great atmosphere, renovated

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The living area: a detail
Bedroom 2: 2 single beds that can be put together to make a large double bed
The living-room-a detail.
Wooden beams.
The living-area-a detail-with kitchen and corridor. Wooden beams .
The kitchen: well-equipped

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 694 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Bologna, Emilia-Romagna
  • Piazza Maggiore
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Sant'Orsola Malpighi Hospital
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Bologna (BLQ-Guglielmo Marconi)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful, Bright, Spacious in Historic Bologna, great atmosphere, renovated

Located in the heart of the historic center, 5 mins’ walk from Piazza Maggiore, in one of the most picturesque streets,a totally renovated beautiful, spacious and very comfortable apartment with a wooden 17th century painted ceiling and wooden beams, with all modern amenities in an atmospheric historic setting.

Comfortably accommodating 5 (if necessary 6) people, it has 2 double bedrooms, 1 single bedroom (where you can if necessary accommodate 2 single beds) and 2 large bathrooms with showers, with a modern kitchen and sitting/dining area
Fully equipped and very comfortable, also for long stays.

Furnishings include high-quality modern furniture, fittings and new beds (beds are singles to be put together to form doubles) with top-quality orthopedic mattresses, offering all the elements for a comfortable stay - chosen for style as well as functionality.
All kitchen devices are state-of-the-art: refrigerator/freezer, cooking range/oven, microwave, dishwasher, toaster, electric kettle and coffee-makers, utensils, washing machine, vacuum cleaner, iron and ironing board and hair dryer. Television, DVD player and internet Wi-Fi are included. Bed linen and bath/kitchen towels are provided.

The apartment is in a great location – quiet and residential, steps from Via d’Azeglio which leads directly into the central Piazza Maggiore.
Everything you need is within walking distance or max a short bus ride.

Two well-equipped supermarkets are nearby (3 mins’walk) and“Il Quadrilatero /Mercato di Mezzo”, very picturesque food market is 5 mins’walk.
All the main attractions, as well as shops, cafés, restaurants are close by on foot.
Bologna's most elegant shopping district is very close by - and also the best gelato in town!
Plentiful historical monuments and churches are nearby, including the beautiful square and church of San Domenico, containing works of Pisano, Michelangelo and Lippi. This is a perfect spot for walking out the door to enjoy the best that Bologna has to offer.

“Giardini Margherita” (Bologna’s most famous park is close by (10 mins’walk), “S.Michele in Bosco” (nice park with a great view of the historic center from the square adjacent to the Church) is 10 mins’walk. The large beautiful “Villa Ghigi” in its park in the foothills of the Appennines is about 15 mins’walk, 5 mins by bus.
The station is about 5-10 mins. by bus.

In the apartment handsome details of the historic construction remain; exposed heavy timber framing and newly restored ornamental wood ceiling add generous ceiling height that lends a sense of spaciousness as well as history.
Situated on the first floor of a characteristic residential building that is connected to Bologna’s iconic portico system, the apartment is reached via a generous stairway one flight up from street level. It occupies the entire south-facing street frontage on this floor and receives generous sunlight throughout the day. Equipped with double-glazed windows, shutters, and new air-conditioning and heating systems, the environment is livable and controllable year-round.

Bologna is among the most centrally located cities in Italy, served with excellent bus and train transport providing easy access to the surrounding region, including the famous Emilia Romagna culinary centers, the Appennine Mountains and nearby cities such as Florence and Venice.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number IT037006C2SX5PFK96

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed USD 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bologna

Located in Bologna, this apartment is in the city centre. Bowling San Lazzaro and Tennis Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Pliocene Contrafforte Natural Reserve and Lago di Castel dell'Alpi. Archaeological Museum and International Music Museum and Library are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Bologna, Emilia-Romagna

What's nearby

  • Piazza Maggiore - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Two Towers - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • University of Bologna - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Sant'Orsola Malpighi Hospital - 4 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Bologna Central Station - 11 min drive
  • Cà dell'Orbo Station - 11 min drive
  • Bologna Airport (BLQ) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pasticceria D'Azeglio - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪California Bakery - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪L’ufficio Postale - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Missbake - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Osteria Solferino - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful, Bright, Spacious in Historic Bologna, great atmosphere, renovated pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful, Bright, Spacious in Historic Bologna, great atmosphere, renovated?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful, Bright, Spacious in Historic Bologna, great atmosphere, renovated?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful, Bright, Spacious in Historic Bologna, great atmosphere, renovated located?

Located in Historic Center, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Basilica of San Domenico and Piazza Maggiore. Path of the Gods and Galleria Cavour Shopping Center are also within 10 minutes. Bologna (IBT-Bologna Central Rail Station) is 26 minutes by foot and Bologna Central Station is 26 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gill A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An emaculate very well presented property with everything you need to make your stay welcoming. Thank you to our hosts
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

yolande m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quel plaisir de pouvoir cheminer à travers la ville à pied et de découvrir églises, monuments, et ruelles.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Via Solferino perfection

We loved the comfortable, well-appointed flat and its proximity to the centre of Bologna. Everything was in walking distance, with restaurants and shops nearby. We were greeted by our hosts and appreciated their concern that we should be at ease during our holiday.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bologna Vacation

This was a fantastic condo. Great location close to historical sites and piazza’s. We were also able to visit a few other towns by train an site see Parma, Modana, Marinella. Paola was a wonderful host and gave us some great site seeing and restaurant suggestions. 5 Star!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vallerie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Easy walk to major attractions. Lovely accomodation. Easy check in and out. 2 great restaurants on same street.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Apartment and Comfortable Stay

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Paola's apartment. The place was exactly what we had hoped for. The location was on a quiet street, but convenient for walking to the town square and also close to some very good restaurants (some of which we visited multiple times during our stay!) The apartment was extremely clean and had everything you could need (extra pillows, blankets, laundry soap, cooking spices, dishes, etc). It fit the 5 of us very comfortably. Paola was very easy to communicate with and helped us with any questions we had throughout the stay. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Randee B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great choice for near city center and comfort

We enjoyed our stay in this lovely apartment. Full kitchen and all very clear.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

richard k., Moorestown,NJ

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful and helpful owner. Apt spotless and bright. Easily access to all activities

At the top of our expectations. Right at the best of our VRBO rentals.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sylvie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous apartment and location

Loved the apartment and location. Our thanks to Paola and Kenneth for a very warm welcome. Will definitely recommend to friends and family
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Corey M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay for Four Adults

My boyfriend and I stayed here for two weeks with my parents and the property exceeded all expectations. It was clean, had air conditioning, and was a short walk from the heart of Bologna. Paola was a gracious host and extremely responsive, even going so far as to help us book taxis to the train station. Would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great apartment in Bologna

Here with family. Great location. Clean. Nice kitchen - cooked Christmas dinner. Lots of hot water in shower. Very responsive hosts!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Stay!

Was an amazing apartment to rent and right in the center of everything. Only one flight of stairs to walk up. Great little restaurants and cafes right around the corner and a short walk to the city center and train station!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eliana T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Outstanding

Enjoyed a 17 night stay at this excellently appointed property and couldn't be happier. The location was perfect, easy to get to everything, great local eateries in the same street in a quiet neighbourhood. The apartment was spacious, well furnished and extremely clean. Our hosts Paola and Kenneth were very accommodating and easily contactable. We highly recommend this property.
Stayed 16 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfection

It surpassed our expectations in what it had to offer and its location to the historic centre. Paola and Ken gave us such a warm welcome and could not have been more helpul. Arriving late Saturday evening Anita, daughter of nearby local Trebbi restaurant owner took pity on us and set up an extra table in their extremely busy and delightful family restaurant. Overall we had a wonderful two week stay in Bologna band would highly recommend the apartment. We felt lucky to have found it.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

DECLAN C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paola apartment was excellent for our visit to Bologna. Apartment was exceptionally clean .

Thank.you.Paola. we plan to visit again and will be happy to stay at your apartment. Declan.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Delightful apartment in central Bologna

Everything in the apartment is as advertised, and Paola is very friendly, welcoming, and professional. Communication before, during, and after our stay was easy and fast, and useful. The place was spotless, well-located, and well-appointed. We did not lack anything and spent a comfortable week exploring in and around Bologna. The location is central, and you can easily walk to restaurants, shops, bars, and tourist sights. Look forward to a return visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles C., Portland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ideal in every way

This apartment in Bologna has everything that makes me return to VRBO and its very best offerings. Every step of the way was easy and pleasant in communicating with Paola; the apartment is spotless, thoughtfully arranged for a group, has everything one would need for a comfortable stay. Bonus points for plenty of hot water and great water pressure in both showers, firm mattresses with ample extra bedding and pillows, an ample selection on everyday necessities. I would not hesitate to book this again and again.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lucie R., Montreal, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect spot to discover Bologna

Paola and her husband were responsive and friendly hosts. The apartment is warm and tastefully decorated. The air conditioning works well, which is important in this new era of climate changes! Best location to discover Bologna - it is easy to walk to all the historic sites and about 20 minutes to the train station by bus. I would chose it again and definitely recommend it to my friends.
Stayed 16 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randy S., Cypress

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic home in Bologna

We stayed here in November 2022 and it was just a fantastic location. The host met us at the property and helped with our luggage even though the property is on first floor. The home was perfectly suited for our needs. The host explained all of the features of the home and told us where the most excellent restaurants were just minutes from the home. A full kitchen, complete with coffee maker and washer were a real plus as we were traveling for several days. The cathdral/plaza were just minutes away with a nice walk to many sites. We would definitely recommend this property to anyone visiting Bologna....I would stay there again!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Menna H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Delightful visit to Bologna

We spent a most enjoyable few days at Paola and Ken’s apartment in Bologna. Before the trip, Paola communicated clearly with us and they were both there to meet us on arrival and gave a thorough ‘tour’ of the facilities. The apartment is spacious, very clean and all equipment worked well. The location is ideal, being a 10-15 minute stroll to the city centre with a couple of small supermarkets within 5 minutes of the apartment. Plenty of restaurants within a short walk too. Paola was very helpful in booking taxis for us. All in all it was a perfect stay with pleasant hosts who are straightforward to deal with. Many thanks.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Annette B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous

We are a mature couple with two friends who joined us for our 45 night stay in Bologna. The friends moved out over easter so we could have a brief visit from family with two grandsons. The apartment worked really well, with the two boys in the small third bedroom. Having two bathrooms was excellent. The location was perfect for us, an easy walk to Piazza Maggiore and just about anywhere in the historic centre or the gardens outside. The walk to the station is easy, but we tended to catch the bus to the station for our train excursions , which were wonderful. Paola and Ken are perfect hosts and responded quickly to any issue we may have had. We had a lot of dinners in house as two of our group love shopping at the fresh food markets and cooking up something special. The kitchen worked well. Highly recommend this comfortable, nicely appointed apartment. Annette & others
Stayed 45 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bologna Summer 2023

The hosts of this property could not have been more accommodating. They made themselves available to me the entire time I stayed They were there to welcome me and made the check out process very easy. If I had questions about the apartment, the city, places to run and walk, restaurants, etc. they had answers and responded right away. The property itself is in a wonderful neighborhood. It is well kept and well appointed. The only recommendation I have is a minor one. I would suggest upgrading the living room furniture so that it is a bit more comfortable. I only think this is an issue if you have an extended stay as I did (two months). The current furniture is fine, just something to consider for the future. All of historic Bologna is at your feet when you walk out the door. I felt safe and secure both in the apartment and in the neighborhood. I highly recommend this property and Paola and Kenneth.
Stayed 56 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernard V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Impeccable de A à Z

Cet appartement est parfait. Propre, bien amenageet parfaitement bien situé en étant a quelques minutes de marche des restaurants, epiceries et attraction. Et Paola et Kenneth ont ete des hôtes extraordinaires. 100% de A à Z.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ivan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfekte Unterkunft

Zentral, bequem, sauber, gut ausgestattet... das beste, das man finden möchtet
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

About the host

Your host

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We are a married couple -a teacher of English and a physicist-with two daughters.
We have another property in the center, VRBO "Il Portico", Great Comfort and Syle in the Heart of the Historic Center". We like meeting new people and keeping in touch!

Why they chose this property

A wonderful apartment in a great location:
a 5 minute walk from Piazza Maggiore – the central square – the apartment overlooks a picturesque quiet residential street with nearby cafes, restaurants and shops. From here, everything within the walls of the historic center of Bologna – and the railway station – is within walking distance, or a short bus ride.
Two well-equipped supermarkets nearby (3 mins’walk), “Il Quadrilatero /Mercato di Mezzo”, very picturesque food market, 5 mins’walk.
All the main attractions, as well as shops, cafés, restaurants are close by on foot.
“Giardini Margherita” (Bologna’s most famous park is close by (10 mins’walk), “S.Michele in Bosco” (nice park with a great view of the historic center from the square adjacent to the Church) is 10 mins’walk. The large beautiful “Villa Ghigi” in its park in the foothills of the Appennines is about 15 mins’walk, 5 mins by bus.

What makes this property unique

The apartment has recently been totally restored. Handsome details of the historic construction remain; exposed heavy timber framing and newly restored ornamental wood ceiling (17th century) add generous ceiling height that lends a sense of spaciousness as well as history.
It occupies the entire south-facing street frontage on the first floor and receives generous sunlight throughout the day. Equipped with double-glazed windows, shutters, and new air-conditioning and heating systems, the environment is livable and controllable year-round.

It comfortably accommodates up to 5 (6) people, with 2 double bedrooms, 1 smaller bedroom/study and 2 large bathrooms with showers, complemented by a modern kitchen and sitting/dining area.
Furnishings include high-quality furniture, and fittings (including new beds with top-quality orthopedic mattresses, offering all the elements for a comfortable stay - chosen for style as well as functionality.

Languages:

English, French, German, Italian

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