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In the centre of Bologna with prestigious furniture and antique pieces of art
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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5
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Bologna, Emilia-Romagna
- Place, University of Bologna5 min walk
- Place, Two Towers5 min walk
- Place, Piazza Maggiore8 min walk
- Airport, Bologna (BLQ-Guglielmo Marconi)18 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Bedroom
1 King Bed
Bedroom Studio
2 Twin Beds
Living room
1 Double Futon
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Bidet · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area
About this property
In the centre of Bologna with prestigious furniture and antique pieces of art
Our apartment is located in the wonderful Piazza Aldrovandi. It is the perfect solution for living and discovering Bologna away from conventional tourism, in the most authentic way.
The familiar history of the owners permeates every corner of this apartment with several pieces of original antique furniture and paintings dating back to Renaissance or Baroque periods such as the two large canvases between the main windows of the living room and the two portraits which reveals the influence of some Flemish painter. Over the fireplace you will enjoy a splendid terracotta tondo by the school of Della Robbia with its typical tinted enamel glazes. At the sides two wooden candleholders give a touch of Roman Baroque.
The delicate ceramic framework of the fireplace gives visual force at its sides to a couple of wonderful pieces of furniture: a table console dating back to 1700 and a chest of drawers by early 1800. In the same living room you will enjoy also other important antique pieces of furniture as another chest of drawers, a perfectly preserved Renaissance chest, a slant-front desk whose panel, when closed, conceals a network of cubbies and drawers used for organizing paperwork, a round table with six chairs, various armchairs in front of the fireplace. Two canvases in the Jackson Pollock style, of the 1960s create a sort of contrast between different cultural epochs. In the living room there is no more present the Steinbeck piano shown in the photos of this advertisement.
Into the "studio" room you can rest on an original Wassily’s chair (1925) by the German designer and architect Marcel Breuer. The design reflects the principles of the Bauhaus school where Breuer worked in his early years. This masterpiece was the first designed piece of furniture to incorporate the leather with tubular steel. There is also an original desk as well as a bed manufactured in the late 1950s by Gavina Group. After the War years, Dino Gavina picked up the license for many design items and he got to know the owners of the apartment. The flat has so a wide living room, kitchen, two bathrooms, one bedroom with a double bed and a studio furnished with desk and two single beds. The flat is so able to accommodate up to 5 people. Mind that the total price in this website does not include the local tourist tax (amount depends by the period of the year, the number in party, the number of day (the tourist tax is applied only on the first five days). Regular receipt will be released upon payment on arrival.
The familiar history of the owners permeates every corner of this apartment with several pieces of original antique furniture and paintings dating back to Renaissance or Baroque periods such as the two large canvases between the main windows of the living room and the two portraits which reveals the influence of some Flemish painter. Over the fireplace you will enjoy a splendid terracotta tondo by the school of Della Robbia with its typical tinted enamel glazes. At the sides two wooden candleholders give a touch of Roman Baroque.
The delicate ceramic framework of the fireplace gives visual force at its sides to a couple of wonderful pieces of furniture: a table console dating back to 1700 and a chest of drawers by early 1800. In the same living room you will enjoy also other important antique pieces of furniture as another chest of drawers, a perfectly preserved Renaissance chest, a slant-front desk whose panel, when closed, conceals a network of cubbies and drawers used for organizing paperwork, a round table with six chairs, various armchairs in front of the fireplace. Two canvases in the Jackson Pollock style, of the 1960s create a sort of contrast between different cultural epochs. In the living room there is no more present the Steinbeck piano shown in the photos of this advertisement.
Into the "studio" room you can rest on an original Wassily’s chair (1925) by the German designer and architect Marcel Breuer. The design reflects the principles of the Bauhaus school where Breuer worked in his early years. This masterpiece was the first designed piece of furniture to incorporate the leather with tubular steel. There is also an original desk as well as a bed manufactured in the late 1950s by Gavina Group. After the War years, Dino Gavina picked up the license for many design items and he got to know the owners of the apartment. The flat has so a wide living room, kitchen, two bathrooms, one bedroom with a double bed and a studio furnished with desk and two single beds. The flat is so able to accommodate up to 5 people. Mind that the total price in this website does not include the local tourist tax (amount depends by the period of the year, the number in party, the number of day (the tourist tax is applied only on the first five days). Regular receipt will be released upon payment on arrival.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Parking available
Fireplace
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House Rules
Check in after 4:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:30 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Baby beds or cots are not supplied
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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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
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Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
Property Registration Number IT037006C2XSHEI29B
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All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
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About the neighborhood
Bologna
Located in Bologna, this apartment is in the city center. Basilica di Santa Maria dei Servi Bologna and Palazzo Hercolani are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Pliocene Contrafforte Natural Reserve and Path of the Gods. International Music Museum and Library and Bologna Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours.

Bologna, Emilia-Romagna
What's nearby
- Basilica Santo Stefano - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- University of Bologna - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
- Two Towers - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
- Via Indipendenza - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Piazza Maggiore - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Sartoria Gastronomica - 1 min walk
- Èltsi - 4 min walk
- ZOO - 4 min walk
- Berberè - 2 min walk
- La Taberna Del Re Vallot - 2 min walk
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Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.8/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
9.6/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Feb 1, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 20 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Andreas G.
Mar 31, 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay in Bologna
Andreas G.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
matt h.
Jun 20, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Bologna
matt h.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rhondda N.
Nov 16, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bologna
Rhondda N.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
6/10 Okay
Diane C.
Jun 1, 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely apt in a great location
Diane C.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Malcolm B.
Mar 24, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious and elegant apartment
Malcolm B.
Stayed 16 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
John R.
Dec 23, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous location and great apartment
John R.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
michael k.
Dec 7, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
perfectly located antiquefilled family apartment
michael k.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sonia J.
Mar 17, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Stay in Historic Bologna
Sonia J.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Katherine Christine R.
Jun 15, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I Can't Imagine A More Ideal Place to Stay
Katherine Christine R.
Stayed 13 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Catherine D.
Jun 2, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bologna Beauty
Catherine D.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Susan C S.
Jun 28, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Five PA Choir singers
Susan C S.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
jan v.
Mar 5, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lively square! We got to view a small protest against tacism on Saturday morning rinners particip
jan v.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
8/10 Good
Sharyn K.
Sep 12, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First visit to Bologna
Sharyn K.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sharry W.
Apr 1, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Apartment in a Lively Neighborhood
Sharry W.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
6/10 Okay
Sarah P.
Jun 8, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Great...Unless It Is Warm Outisde
Sarah P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
6/10 Okay
Rhuan K.
Jul 10, 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rhuan K.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jonathan B.
Jul 4, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful apartment
Jonathan B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Katherine
May 17, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Katherine
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lynne I.
May 8, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful 18th Century apt w/modern conveniences!
Lynne I.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kate B.
Oct 31, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magical taste of authentic vintage Bologna
Kate B.
Stayed 17 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Adrianna E.
May 4, 2018
Beautiful apartment, excellent location.
Adrianna E.
10/10 Excellent
Guy C.
May 20, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Loved it!
Guy C.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
6/10 Okay
Larry F.
May 24, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic
Larry F.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Laura H.
Nov 5, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great large apartment, superb location
Laura H.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
About the host
Hosted by Paolo
Paolo Devescovi, Italian, tourist rental experience since 2003, architect free lance and art teacher in public school.
I am an architect and surely I can take care of buildings better than care of money. Since then, the rental activity, held through the web, became an important activity of mine. As freelance architect I soon acquired clients who expressly wanted to restore or to refurbish their houses for doing the same rental activity I was managing for my own properties. The whole has been dressed by my enthusiastic approach to the possibilities offered by the Internet. I aggregated around my private website a small community of guests. In some cases, true friendships started for long lasting rapports.
Some years ago, I ought to vary my little beloved activity (I was used to call it ‘my window facing the world’) when some companies bought the whole trust of the online advertisements, begining to target the fast online-booking-style through the search engines rather than to foster the quality of growing sincere relationships as I was used to offer through my website and my personal brand Archirent (do a search on line for more). Anyway I went to great lengths to maintain the original spirit fighting against standardization of great commercial websites. Right now I can count to the cooperation of my valid colleague and architect Carlotta Lo Verde. During the booking process and also during your stay, for any circumstance, you will deal directly with us.
I am an architect and surely I can take care of buildings better than care of money. Since then, the rental activity, held through the web, became an important activity of mine. As freelance architect I soon acquired clients who expressly wanted to restore or to refurbish their houses for doing the same rental activity I was managing for my own properties. The whole has been dressed by my enthusiastic approach to the possibilities offered by the Internet. I aggregated around my private website a small community of guests. In some cases, true friendships started for long lasting rapports.
Some years ago, I ought to vary my little beloved activity (I was used to call it ‘my window facing the world’) when some companies bought the whole trust of the online advertisements, begining to target the fast online-booking-style through the search engines rather than to foster the quality of growing sincere relationships as I was used to offer through my website and my personal brand Archirent (do a search on line for more). Anyway I went to great lengths to maintain the original spirit fighting against standardization of great commercial websites. Right now I can count to the cooperation of my valid colleague and architect Carlotta Lo Verde. During the booking process and also during your stay, for any circumstance, you will deal directly with us.
What makes this property unique
Parking only on demand (not included)-if parking is a fundamental requisite, contact us before proceeding with an instant booking.
On one thing in particular I staid strong:
I maintained the same prices in all my advertisements.
You will see that the prices in this website are lower than those reported in my official private website (do a search with Archirent).
This reduction takes into account the fact you have to pay an 8.7% average rate as Service Fee to book through this website (actually the total will grow as you proceed with the checkout procedure!). The price, based on short stays, you are going to pay using this website, is approximately the same you can find in my private website or in other websites advertising my property.
Differences may persist, but, positive or negative they are really inconsistent (a few euros due to the VAT policies, variability of currency rates and other factors). If you book through this website you will get the benefit of an insurance and my advertisement will rank into a higher position toward the top of the ‘anonymous competitors list’ of this website.
On one thing in particular I staid strong:
I maintained the same prices in all my advertisements.
You will see that the prices in this website are lower than those reported in my official private website (do a search with Archirent).
This reduction takes into account the fact you have to pay an 8.7% average rate as Service Fee to book through this website (actually the total will grow as you proceed with the checkout procedure!). The price, based on short stays, you are going to pay using this website, is approximately the same you can find in my private website or in other websites advertising my property.
Differences may persist, but, positive or negative they are really inconsistent (a few euros due to the VAT policies, variability of currency rates and other factors). If you book through this website you will get the benefit of an insurance and my advertisement will rank into a higher position toward the top of the ‘anonymous competitors list’ of this website.
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