The Gateway - just in the historical city center

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a potted plant, and a large mirror.
A hallway with marble walls and a wooden door.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a dining table set for four, and a microwave on the counter.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a dining table set for two, and a large painting on the wall.
A modern building entrance with a glass door, a metal gate, and a sign indicating 'Scalab via Bollrini'.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Piazza Maggiore

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Kitchenette
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Bologna, Emilia-Romagna
  • Place, Via Indipendenza
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Piazza Maggiore
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Bologna
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bologna (BLQ-Guglielmo Marconi)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

3 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

3 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

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About the area

Bologna

Located in Historic Center, a neighbourhood in Bologna, this apartment is near theme parks. Montagnola Park and Path of the Gods reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Archaeological Museum and Bologna Botanical Gardens. EuropAuditorium Theater and Grand Tour Italia are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing, hiking/biking trails and mountain climbing.
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Bologna, Emilia-Romagna

What's nearby

  • Via Indipendenza - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Bologna Museum of Modern Art - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Piazza Maggiore - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • University of Bologna - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Two Towers - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Bologna (IBT-Bologna Central Rail Station) - 3 min walk
  • Cerotolo Station - 12 min drive
  • Bologna Airport (BLQ) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bologna Food Gallery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Leggera - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Verace - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Gateway - just in the historical city center pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Gateway - just in the historical city center?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Gateway - just in the historical city center?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Gateway - just in the historical city center located?

Located in Historic Center, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Via Indipendenza and Piazza Maggiore. BolognaFiere is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) away. Bologna (IBT-Bologna Central Rail Station) and Bologna Central Station are within a 5-minute walk.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 91 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 91 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 91 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 91 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 91 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Antonio was great to do with, always good, fast communication and a nice touch to be met at check in and given lots of information about the area.Clean, comfortable apartment. Good location with some very nice recommended restaurants. Ideal for walking into the old town to explore and see the sights. Perfect location to the train station only a couple of minutes away to jump on a train and explore further afield.Would stay again if back in town.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
From the time of the booking through checking in and out, Antonio was responsive and helpful. The apartment was perfect for our needs and the AC a blessing on the hot days. It was convenient to the train (5 minute walk) and into the center (15 minute). We will absolutely return to stay at this apartment. Thank you for a wonderful visit
Stayed 8 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location for sightseeing
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Air conditioning can not be run while using washer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct, 2026
Dear Jane, thank you for your review and for staying at The Gateway! It was a pleasure hosting you. Just to clarify for future guests, you can absolutely use the washing machine and air conditioning together! To prevent a brief blackout, I simply recommend using a maximum of 2/3 high-consuming devices at the same time. I want to emphasize that this limit is not a restriction of the apartment itself, but a standard feature of residential electrical systems across Italy, which typically provide up to 3 kW – max 3 high-consuming devices at the same time. You are completely free to use as many devices as you prefer—I just share this friendly tip as a precaution to keep your stay as smooth and comfortable as possible! Thank you once again for choosing my home, and I would be thrilled to welcome you back anytime. Warmest regards, Antonio
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place. Lots of space. A/C in bedrooms and living room. 2 Balconies. Great host. Quiet. Great location.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Antonio is an exceptional host. He met us and provided great advice about where to visit as well as nearby restaurants.
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Antonio is a great host! He met us on arrival & checkout. Was responsive, friendly and knowledgeable. The apartment was clean and comfortable, an home away from home in Bologna.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay in Bologna close to train station and the city center. Good places to eat nearby. Very responsive host with ample ammenities in the unit. Also, clean, quiet, and safe.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was great proximity to the train station which made for easy arrival and departure. It was a 20-25 minute walk to the tourist/piazza areas where we shopped, dined & explored. A very easy trek though! Friendly and welcoming host! Would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great air conditioning and lovely space for two women. We loved Walking!! to a restaurant every night.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and clean apartment, very well situated close to trainstation and city centre 10 to15 minute walk. Supermarcet around the corner.Excellent communication and warm welcome.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing home away from home.

Very spacious for the three if us, easy walk from the train station and to the historic center. Friendly check-in process, nice kitchen, and small but usable laundry facilities. Perfect for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay- great location

Great location minutes from train station. Great base camp for trips to Florence Venice etc. Apartment is roomy with 2 full baths. Antonio and his parents are great hosts.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location

The apartment was perfect for our week stay. The owners were very nice. The location was perfect and a great pizza place just steps from the apartment. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Truly Great Apartment

Well-lit and spacious, loved the kitchen area and appreciated the washer/dryer. Great location, beautiful and walkable area./ and really nice owner!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Apartment in Bologna

Excellent location, roomy & comfortable. Easily slept three. Very secure.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family of four

Wonderful location in a fantastic apartment. We loved the accessibility to Bologna sites as well as ease in getting to train station. We plan to return!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Antonio was very welcoming and super accommodating about our late arrival. He recommended lots of places in and around Bologna for us to visit. The apartment was well equipped and we appreciated the fact that each bedroom had its own bathroom. Everything was clean and there was plenty of storage space. The walk into the city was short and we felt safe in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Felt like home

We received a warm welcome on arrival and loved the apartment. Great to come back to a large relaxing apartment after a day of walking around Bologna. Very close to the main train station and an easy walk into the centre of Bologna.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location near to the station. An immaculately clean tidy and well equipped flat. Our host greeted uswhen we arrived and was very helpful. He was even able to be flexible about our arrival time. He provided us with useful information and maps and there were guide books for us to use. All together a very successful and comfortable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Bologna Apartment

Might have been the best VRBO ever! Modern, Clean, Local to train and Center city. Host was great and his parents who greeted us are wonderful! I would stay of a month or two!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My wife and I stayed at The Gateway for one week in February. Antonio had the apartment ready early and greeted us when we arrived. He showed us around the apartment, provided maps and guides for the area, and provided lots of great recommendations for places to eat and things to do. The apartment was perfect for us; everything was very clean and had all of the amenities we needed for our stay. The train station is a five minute walk, and the walk to the city center allowed us to experience the local atmosphere along the way. I can't recommend The Gateway enough, and we hope to return soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Antonio was wonderful to communicate from start to finish. The apartment is beautiful and had everything and anything you might need in it. The location was fabulous and neighborhood lovely. I can't recommend this apartment highly enough!!! You will LOVE it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bologna

Antonio is an amazing hostVery attentiveThe apartment was perfect for our four night stayHighly recommend this apartmentThe Bologna location is superb
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place to stay in Bologna

Met by lovely owners of apartment, immaculately clean and well equipped with everything you could need. Ten minute walk to centre and 5 minutes to the station. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
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