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In the centre of Bologna with prestigious furniture and antique pieces of art

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Living area
Interior
Living area
Interior
The tea corner

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available

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Bologna, Emilia-Romagna
  • University of Bologna
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Piazza Maggiore
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Sant'Orsola Malpighi Hospital
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Bologna (BLQ-Guglielmo Marconi)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom

1 King Bed

Bedroom Studio

2 Single 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.

Property manager

Paolo

Languages

English, Italian

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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
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Baby beds or cots are not supplied
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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
Early check-ins (before 16:30) and late check-ins (after 20:30) must be planned far in advance and accepted by the host
At least 3 days before the arrival day, the client shall define an estimated arrival time; alternatively he shall communicate a train/flight schedule

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
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
Property Registration Number IT037006C2XSHEI29B

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 GBP 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

About the area

Bologna

Located in Bologna, this apartment is in the city centre. Palazzo Fantuzzi and Two Towers are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Pliocene Contrafforte Natural Reserve and Lago di Castel dell'Alpi. International Music Museum and Library and Bologna Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours.
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Bologna, Emilia-Romagna

What's nearby

  • University of Bologna - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Two Towers - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Piazza Maggiore - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Sant'Orsola Malpighi Hospital - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • BolognaFiere - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Bologna Mazzini Station - 9 min drive
  • Cà dell'Orbo Station - 10 min drive
  • Bologna Airport (BLQ) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪I Panini di Mirò - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Èltsi - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Malerba, Organic and Natural Food - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Il Cucchiaio d'Oro - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Spacca Napoli Pizzeria - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is In the centre of Bologna with prestigious furniture and antique pieces of art pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at In the centre of Bologna with prestigious furniture and antique pieces of art?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at In the centre of Bologna with prestigious furniture and antique pieces of art?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is In the centre of Bologna with prestigious furniture and antique pieces of art located?

Located in Historic Center, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Palazzo Fantuzzi and Piazza Maggiore. University Library of Bologna and International Music Museum and Library are also within 5 minutes. Bologna (IBT-Bologna Central Rail Station) is 22 minutes by foot and Bologna Central Station is 22 minutes.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 66 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 66 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan C S.

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

Five PA Choir singers

Our college-aged choristers were stunned at the beautiful rooms and furnishings of La Symphonia, your apartment is aptly named! ... I rather expected we would each be very pleased and we are! Carlotta was so gracious; she actually welcomed us from the living room window when we arrived. Of course the weather today after the rain, is perfect: but cross-ventilation assisted by fans everywhere will be sufficient, and reminds me of childhood summers. Ten-foot ceilings, large windows, a taxi stand out front, two nearby grocers, a pharmacy and trattoria complete the amenities!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Rhuan K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The good: It is indeed a spacious and nice apartment with a lot of antiques to admire, and very well located.The bad: BEWARE: The listing mentions parking available but this is not the case, there is no parking available for visitors, nor ZTL permits. Considering temporary permits cost 6 per day, and parking is a little fortune overnight (45 inside ztl about 10m walk, 25 at the train station about 20m walk) it will cost you much more than you expect to pay and also walk. The floor was also dirty with a LOT of white hair, so improving the cleaning would be appreciated (you can’t see it because of the beautiful flooring, but if you put your feet on the floor or have a toddler with you, you will quickly notice it).
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan B.

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

Beautiful apartment

Despite the late June heatwave, we had a wonderful week in Bologna, and were delighted with our accommodation - Paolo's apartment is spacious, comfortable, beautifully furnished and perfectly located, just a short walk from the very centre. As other reviewers have commented, Piazza Aldrovandi gets busy at night, but for us this was one of the big attractions - you really feel immersed in the life of the city. I can't quite understand why some people have complained about the noise. The living room overlooks the piazza, but the main bedroom is on the other side of the apartment and though the piazza was swarming with students into the early hours of the morning, and we had to keep a window open in living room because of the heat, the noise didn't bother us at all. And Paolo could not have been more helpful. We've been to Bologna many times, and I'm sure we'll be returning. This apartment will be our first choice.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarah P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great...Unless It Is Warm Outisde

The property is really unique and spacious. Very close to everything. But, if it's over 80 degrees Fahrenheit, the apartment is sweltering, even with the windows open. The square below is very loud all night with college students so sleeping with the windows open is useless. The fans do not do much to cool things down. We did not sleep while staying there and left.a day early because it.was going to be 90 degrees outside. I became ill.from the heat. This apartment should not be rented after May until fall.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm B.

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

Spacious and elegant apartment

My wife and i really enjoyed our stay in this apartment. It felt like a much-loved home. It was a little dated in some respects (bathroom and kitchen) but this added to its natural charm for us. Also, while there was noise into some rooms from the busy piazza outside, it offered a sense of vibrancy to our stay, and connection to Bologna. We especially loved the size of the apartment, perfect for a longer stay of 16 nights. We hope to return as soon as possible. Thank you!
Stayed 16 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhondda N.

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

Bologna

We enjoyed it so much. Owners were great! Very spacious apartment! We loved it
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

matt h.

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

Beautiful Bologna

Charming, well- located, close to everything .
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Diane C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely apt in a great location

The apt is on a noisy square but this did not bother us. Very central to everything. A lovely apartment
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine Christine R.

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

I Can't Imagine A More Ideal Place to Stay

The location is so central and so fun; you can walk everywhere you might want to go, including right across the street for wonderful food, coffee, people-watching and atmosphere. The huge, antique-filled apartment is fit for for a movie setting. EVERYTHING you could possibly need is there. It truly couldn't be more perfect.
Stayed 13 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John R.

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

Fabulous location and great apartment

Loved the space. There is lots of it and the beds are comfortable. Places to sit a multiple bathrooms. The location is outstanding! Thanks Paolo!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

michael k., -

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

perfectly located antiquefilled family apartment

a huge family place in the thriving university district. on a fun crowded piazza, but the main bedroom is on the back and very quiet. beautifully set up for guests, but authentic to a life in wonderful bologna. i cant recommend it more.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed in this apartment for 2 months and it was a true delight. First off as others have mentioned, it is huge! We really settled in and felt right at home with everything we needed. The kitchen is very well equipped with all you will need to cook any meals you wish. Towards the end of our stay the refrigerator stopped working and Paulo had a new refrigerator installed very quickly. The living room is so nicely decorated we loved spending time enjoying a glass of wine and reading in the evenings. Very comfortable bed in the back large bedroom. Lots of hot water and excellent pressure, even on the third floor. There’s been comments on the noise from the plaza; I really think this is just what you are used to. Yes, there is conversation floating up and the clink of glasses or bottles, but it isn’t out of control. But I will temper that, we closed the windows at night when we went to bed and we slept in the back room. If it was really hot and you needed to leave the windows open or if the front bedroom was needed I think it would be annoyingly loud. But we personally never had an issue. The location can’t be beat. Wonderful cafe across the street for morning pastries and coffee, and many little street stands for a quick lunch or Appertivos. We very much enjoyed the immediate neighborhood as much as the apartment. I can not express how delightful this place was, and how responsive Paulo was to any issue. I would return with no hesitation.
Stayed 51 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate B.

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

Magical taste of authentic vintage Bologna

This apartment is magical, felt like stepping back in time with everything dating back to the 60s and earlier. Super spacious. So many amazing antiques and art made by the previous owners so it felt like being in another world. The location is brilliant, great bars and restaurants in the Piazza it's located in. You can also be right in the centre of town in about 8 mins walk, walking everywhere is a dream. Piazza can get noisy at the weekends (nothing earplugs wont fix if you are a light sleeper) but small trade off for the amazing location and one of kind apartment. Thank you for sharing this very special space with us.
Stayed 17 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonia J.

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

Lovely Stay in Historic Bologna

We had a wonderful stay at this apartment in the heart of historic Bologna. The location was close to restaurants, shopping and major sights in the city. The apartment itself was charming, filled with art and furniture that were truly Italian. Our flight came in past midnight but Paolo went the extra mile to be there to greet us. We would stay there again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine D.

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

Bologna Beauty

Museum quality accommodation. Sumptuous antiques and traditional Italian feel. So much luxurious spatial rooms. Close to everything and just a short bus ride to the station. Bellissimo!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We spent five days at this wonderful property. It is like living in an old world palace. Marble and wood floors, antique furniture, and a huge floorplan. The bedroom is very quiet, though the office space is a bit louder, given the square and cafes where students congregate. We enjoyed the street sounds at night; bring earplugs for the office area if you want complete silence. The location is fantastic, and one of the things we always look for in a property… restaurants, bars, markets all within an easy walk. We would love to stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Sharyn K.

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

First visit to Bologna

Roomy apartment. Shower curtain in main bath was awkward and a possible safety issue. Thanks , again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynne I.

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

Wonderful 18th Century apt w/modern conveniences!

Large, charming apartment in Quadrilatero, near University. Lovely classics period furniture. We felt we were staying at Nonna’s house. Original paintings on every wall. On bus & taxi line. Great for walking and eating. Lively piazza. Highlite for us was taxiing up to San Luca Sanctuary and walking Down the 2.4 miles of porticos.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Lisa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Location

Charming apartment but with some issues

This apartment is darling. The furnishings and art are lovely. However, the tiny kitchen isn't well stocked but rather a hodge podge of utensils that aren't organized very well. and only two wine glasses - really??? Additionally, this area is very noisy at night so if you need to sleep, this isn't the apartment for you. people would hang out right in front of the building until very (like 3:30 am) singing and yelling at the top of their lungs. There was also an issue with the front door to the building that was never resolved and because of that, we didn't feel very safe, especially with all of those people out front drinking until late.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Larry F.

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

Fantastic

To begin, the apartment is beautiful’ spacious and furnished like a museum. Paintings, anntques, sculpture and documents and awards showing the talents and achievements of the owner’s family going back a century. The location is overlooking a wonderful piazza with active cafes bars restaurants and shops. Filled with young people enjoying coffee or Aportivo at the outdoor tables. An easy walk to everywhere you would want to go. But with a taxi stand and bus stop right in the piazza if you need it. Paolo,the host and Carlotta, his assistant could not have been more friendly or helpful with information about restaurants, the history of the apartment and much more. We had a wonderful week here and recommend it highly. We look forward to staying here the next time we visit Bologna.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrianna E.

Beautiful apartment, excellent location.

The apartment was beautiful, with many pieces of art. There was even a piano. Marble floors throughout. Very clean and well maintained. The owner was very helpful and provided good customer service. Excellent location, close to Piazza Majore. Many good restaurants nearby. Loved the booths directly across the street that sold fresh vegetables, flowers, etc. So convenient. We would definitely recommend this apartment to friends and relative. We would stay there again on our next trip to Bologna. Such a beautiful city!

10/10 Excellent

Guy C., Lake Oswego

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

Loved it!

Spacious, comfortable apartment in a great location. The Piazza is a hangout for the college students, but we were not bothered by the noise at all with the windows shut. We found them all to be polite and respectful.. it is an old apartment with original furnishings which we appreciated. Two bathrooms with showers, although one you stand sideways which is a little unique. Communication wasn’t great as it takes a while to get responses, but it wasn’t a real issue. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

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

Great large apartment, superb location

Stayed for one week. Excellent location. The piazza is very lively at night. Close to the university. No worries though as the bedroom is in the back🙂 and no problems sleeping. The piazza has everything you need, bakery etc and market stalls on Sunday. Can’t remember if the stalls are there on other days. There is a great restaurant on the corner and green box restaurants and food shops on the piazza. Grocery stores are a few blocks away. The apartment is very large and very homey. If you want modern and sterile this is not the place to stay. We could have stayed a month!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Helen T.

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

Beautiful old apartment, great location.

The apartment was beautiful with marble floors and lavish antique furniture and art. It felt like a palazzo. The beds and facilities were good quality. However it was hot when we stayed in Bologna and the students gathered in front of the apartment partied all night until about 4am. The windows blocked much noise but then the apartment was too hot. My adult daughter in the front room found it hard to sleep. I still recommend to stay here but to make it comfortable at night the apartment needs air conditioning. The student area is lively and we loved our week in Bologna!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra M.

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

A Tasteful Sojourn

There is much to like about this property…my husband and I stayed for three weeks and felt that we were privileged guests of the Landriscina family…the location is wonderful with the food vendors out front, a terrific asset if you like to shop and cook as I do (although the kitchen is a little under-equipped)…the apartment is spacious and furnished tastefully with old and sometimes antique items…there is interesting art, with a number of pieces painted by a member of the family…of particular interest to me as an amateur painter who took art classes during my stay. One negative is the crowds that assemble outside during the night…sometimes it is more than frolicking students…but this was a small negative for us. If you want to have an authentic and old-line taste of Bologna, this may be your place.
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2023

About the host

Hosted by Paolo

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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.

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.

Languages:

English, Italian