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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About the area
Bologna
Located in Bologna, this apartment is in the city centre. Tennis Club and Golf Club Bologna 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 Margherita Gardens. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara or Unipol Arena. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
Mercato di Mezzo o Quadrilatero - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Via Indipendenza - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Basilica of San Petronio - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Two Towers - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Getting around
Bologna Central Station - 11 min drive
Cà dell'Orbo Station - 11 min drive
Bologna Airport (BLQ) - 23 min drive
Restaurants
Da Cesari - 6 min walk
Zazie - 5 min walk
Antica Osteria Le Mura - 3 min walk
Caffè S. Domenico - 5 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.
How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful, Bright, Spacious in Historic Bologna, great atmosphere, renovated?
As of 9 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful, Bright, Spacious in Historic Bologna, great atmosphere, renovated on 2 Jul, 2026 start from S$284, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
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
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This was a wonderful place for 2 couples. We each had our own bathroom w shower. We cooked in or brought in takeaway a couple of nights. Easy walks to the city center and train station but on a quiet side street. Would highly recommend!
This was an absolutely wonderful place to stay in Bologna! It was in the perfect location, far enough away from the main plaza that it was always quiet, but close enough we could get anywhere walking in less than twenty minutes. The apartment itself was bright, clean, and spacious, and all of the provided amenities made it an extremely comfortable place to stay. We loved being able to do some laundry, cook a couple meals, and leave in the morning/arrive back at night without worrying about disturbing anyone. The hosts were so accommodating about our arrivals schedule when our train from Florence was delayed for two hours, and they met us at the door to help us get settled in. They were fantastic at communicating property in’s and outs, and were kind enough to reach out and check in mid-stay as well. We will definitely be staying here again the next time we come back to Bologna!
Paola was absolutely wonderful! Communication was great and she was very understanding when we experienced some travel delays. The apartment is absolutely delightful! very spacious, and she kindly left us some apples, oranges and bananas, which we very much appreciated after a long day of travel. Having two bathrooms made the stay even more comfortable, along with the washer that we used twice to wash clothes. The location was on a quiet street on the south side of Old Town, with an easy 10 minute walk to the main square. I would absolutely stay here again when visiting Bologna!
This was the best apartment! We loved having a relaxing place so close to the square! 3 bedrooms all with comfortable beds. Kitchen was well equipped. Everything was decorated so pretty and very clean! Very hard to get parking, so I would avoid having a car next time!
Three of us stayed in this lovely apartment with three well-sized bedrooms and two full bathrooms and we all were pleased with how modern, well furnished (washing machine a God’s send) and in good condition it was.The location is just south of the main piazza on a very quiet residential street, but still within the ring road and accessible and convenient to everything the city has to offer.The owners were incredibly friendly and responsive to all of our questions. We would definitely consider staying here again.
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!
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.
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!
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!
After a two year delay because of the pandemic, we weren’t disappointed. The apartment was easy to find and was very well presented. The hosts were helpful and we would definitely stay there again.
Jancis D.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar, 2022
Thank you, Jancis, I am very pleased we finally managed to make it (after the pandemic) and that enjoyed being there at last!
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.
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.
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.
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.
We spent 10 days at Paola’s place and couldn’t have been happier. The apartment was spotless, roomy and a great kitchen with everything we needed to cook and have meals in. I had not stayed in this particular neighborhood before and really loved it. Lots of restaurants, grocery store close by and bus stop and taxi stand just a few blocks away. All of that but still a real neighborhood non touristy feel to it.
The apartment was a great place to come back to after a day of sight seeing. Three bedrooms and two baths so plenty of space. Paola was always available to ask questions and had some great suggestions for us. Apartment is in the first floor so only one flight of stairs for anyone concerned about not having an elevator it was not a problem for us.
I would highly recommend this apartment!
Betty P.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Nov, 2021
Thank you, Betty! We were very happy to have you and pleased you enjoyed your stay.
We hope you can come again.
Verified
6/10 Okay
Beatrice H.
22 Oct, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Terrific location!
We were comfortable in this apartment and really liked the 'real neighborhood' location. However it was very expensive with the additional 120 euros on top of the advertised rental price (in the small print but not expected when we confirmed our booking) for a third person given it is a 3 bedroom 2 bathroom apartment. There was nothing to welcome us, but lots of (reasonable rules), no maps or guides or advice for local buses or restaurants. It was fine overall but we would not go back. When we picked up our luggage having arranged to leave it (tidy in one corner) for the last morning the cleaners were not pleasant leaving a bad feeling overall.
Beatrice H.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Oct, 2021
I'm pleased you enjoyed the apartment & neighbourhood but sorry that, after you had booked, you seemed not to have understood how the price is established on the VRBO site, where the total to be paid should be completely clear.
I'm a little surprised about your comment "there was nothing to welcome us". You may remember that I was pleased for you to check in at 9.30 am, so that you could go on a city tour after dropping off your luggage. Then you 'phoned me to say you were lost, so I came out to look for you; in that way the time to explain everything became limited, as you didn’t want to be late for the tour. Then of course I followed up with telephone contact whenever you needed any information, up to the day you left.
It is a pity about these misunderstandings.
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
Annette B.
Stayed 45 nights in Mar 2023
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Betsy K.
20 Oct, 2017
Wonderful Stay in Beautiful Apartment
This has been one of our best and most enjoyable travel experiences largely due to our stay in
this beautiful apartment. We were two couples who stayed here for a week in early October. Location was excellent – on a quiet, residential street only a ten-minute walk from Piazza Maggiore. Food shopping and cafes were just around the corner. The apartment is spacious, immaculate, tastefully renovated and decorated, and very comfortable. The two full bathrooms were a great plus. We enjoyed cooking several meals in the well-equipped kitchen and very much appreciated that even basic condiments were provided. We looked forward to coming “home” after a busy day of touring and slept well on the comfortable mattresses. Plenty of closet and drawer space. Paola has thought of everything and was extremely responsive to all our questions prior to and during our stay. Both she and Ken were warm and generous and shared their knowledge as well as a box of delicious pastries to welcome us.
We highly recommend this apartment for anyone visiting this beautiful city. If we return to Bologna, we would love to stay here again.
Betsy K.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr, 2020
Thank you, Betsy. It was a pleasure to meet you all and I am happy you had a good time!
About the host
Your host
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.
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