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The Heart of Bologna

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A large wooden double door with a metal handle, set within a white archway.
A dining area with a round table set for four, surrounded by wooden chairs. A wire basket is placed on the table, and there are plates and bowls on the table.
A kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a toaster, and a hanging rack with kitchen utensils.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a wardrobe with hanging clothes.
A living room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a kitchen area, and a wall clock.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 71076 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Bologna, Città Metropolitana di Bologna
  • Place, University of Bologna
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Two Towers
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Piazza Maggiore
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bologna (BLQ-Guglielmo Marconi)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Bologna

A stay at this apartment places you in the heart of Bologna, within a 15-minute walk of Sant'Orsola Malpighi Hospital and Piazza Maggiore. .This apartment is 1.8 mi (3 km) from BolognaFiere and 7.9 mi (12.8 km) from Unipol Arena.
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What's nearby

  • University of Bologna - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Basilica Santo Stefano - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Piazza Santo Stefano - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Two Towers - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Piazza Maggiore - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Bologna Rimesse Station - 9 min drive
  • Cà dell'Orbo Station - 10 min drive
  • Bologna Airport (BLQ) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sartoria Gastronomica - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Scuderia - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Berberè - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Birroteca Lupulus - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ripasso - Bar à vin - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Heart of Bologna

I’ve renovated and decorated this apartment with passion so that guests can find their very own “special” place right here.
It is a bright apartment with high ceilings, perfect for families, groups, couples, young people… everyone!
For those seeking culture and fine dining, for those who want to have fun, and for those traveling “on two wheels” (the inner courtyard and the building’s lobby offer cyclists a convenient place to store their bikes).
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and a stovetop. A kitchenette is outfitted with a microwave. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and a sofa bed, and housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • In the city center

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1,076 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 10:00 AM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

The guest must provide their check-in time at least 24 hours before arrival
The number of beds available is equal to the number of guests who have made reservations. There is a charge of €10 for each additional bed.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: È previsto un costo aggiuntivo di 10€

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
This property accepts cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number IT037006C2BNQAHOQQ

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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 EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

House Bologna
House Private vacation home
House Private vacation home Bologna

The Heart of Bologna Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Location
The flat, located only a couple of minutes walk from the center and close to a vivid market place, is very spacious, clean, quiet and individually designed. Those who want to cook a lot might wish for better equipment- but you are in Bologna - la grassa!The landladies are friendly, very helpful and react promptly if you have any questions.A very good place to explore Bologna !
Stayed 10 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The apartment was spacious and clean. The living room had sofas which were okfor young people. The bathroom and bedrooms were good. Walking up 4 flights of stairs was not great, however the co-hosts were kind and offered their help with transporting luggage. All in all a good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

The check in went smoothly. Our host received us personally and was very attentive to our needs. The location was excellent and it was a short walk to the major city attractions. The supermarket was also a short walk away.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place to stay in Bologna

Lara was the most attentive and informative property owner we had the pleasure of meeting. The apartment was spacious for my family of 4 and had everything we could ask for in a great location not far from Piazza Maggiore. We definitely recommend staying with Lara at this apartment.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent apartment, great host

We had a great stay in Lara’s lovely apartment. It is even better than it looks in the pictures. Very comfortable, spacious, arty and tastefully decorated. Lara was great. She was in touch in advance with useful information then met us at the apartment to show us round and gave us so many tips of things to do in Bologna. Her recommendations were really good. The apartment was super clean, well equipped and situated in the vibrant university district. We would highly recommend this apartment. Thanks Lara for a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing apartment in Bologna!

Traveled as a family of 5 adults and we stayed here for 5 nights. The apartment is huge and is as pictured, the two bedrooms have room for 3 people each with luggage. Everything was spotless, the owner Lara was on-hand for the check-in and she went out of her way to explain the apartment and all the wonders of Bologna, including all the great foods to try. The panty had lots of items to get us started and lots of towels are available. There is also a washing machine, so we were able to do a quick load. The beds and pillows are comfortable, not one complaint from us. Bologna Centrale train station was an easy 20-minute walk, and it was only a 10-minute walk to Piazza Maggiore. The communications with Lara were amazing and she provided excellent directions to the apartment and included an excellent list of recommended restaurants. One of the best VRBO’s we have ever stayed at! Five out of Five stars from us!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nous avons passé 2 nuits, c'était donc un court séjour.Lara est une hôte très réactive, et son appartement est très atypique, très chaleureux et agréable. Il est très bien situé dans Bologne.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Attractive well-appointed apartment, quiet at night

Great location in university area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022