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A Step from the Center

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 280 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Bologna, Città Metropolitana di Bologna
  • Place, PalaDozza
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Stadio Renato Dall'Ara
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Piazza Maggiore
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bologna (BLQ-Guglielmo Marconi)
    ‪15 min drive‬

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About this property

A Step from the Center

✨ Bologna: Your Strategic Retreat, 10 Minutes from the Central Station ✨

Our cozy apartment awaits you in a peaceful and well-served neighborhood, just 1 km from the beating heart of Bologna's historical center. Enjoy the ideal mix of tranquility and convenient connectivity to the whole city.

Key Access and Transportation:

From Central Station: EASILY REACHABLE in just 10 minutes by bus (the bus stop is just a few steps from the entrance).

From the Airport (BLQ):

By Taxi/Car: The trip is fast, about 15 minutes.

By Public Transport: The apartment can be reached in approximately 30–40 minutes with a quick transfer near the Maggiore Hospital (shuttle/bus + local bus).

What You'll Find in the Apartment:

A fully equipped kitchen with everything you need for your meals.

Your breakfast is covered: choose between a pod coffee machine or a classic Italian moka pot (caffettiera).

Bathroom with a comfortable shower, supplied with soft towels and fresh bed linen.

A private balcony with a view, perfect for enjoying a morning coffee or an evening aperitivo.

The neighborhood is quiet and offers all essential conveniences within walking distance (supermarkets, pharmacies, etc.).
During your stay at this apartment building, you're just a quick walk from Porta San Felice. Features include laundry facilities. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the apartment.
  • The apartment offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and a balcony
  • Free WiFi (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Stadio Renato Dall'Ara and 5 minutes from Piazza Maggiore
This apartment offers its guests laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Bologna apartment.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Winery tours nearby

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

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Unit size: 861 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 12:30 PM

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Gather used towels

Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks

Turn off the lights and return the keys

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
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
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

A Step from the Center Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Bruce B., British Columbia

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026

8/10 Good

Arielle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a well appointed suite in a good location. It had all the amenities, though the stove did not work very well and the washing machine was also not easily operational. We enjoyed our stay in Bologna over New Years though! It is a great city and easy to get around by bus.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Lena C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Good location, about 15-20 min walk to the main piazza. Great restaurants nearby. The apartment is stalked in everything you need. The host is very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nenad D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Everything was in the best order, and the description in the offer is identical to the real conditio

Everything was in the best order, and the description in the offer is identical to the real condition, the host was very helpful for everything... Nenad
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephane Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Even though the property is a little bit outside of the city center, it can easily be reached within a 15/20 minute walk and there are plenty of buses at the street corner. The apartment is very clean and has everything you need. Pietro is great at communicating and lives nearby if necessary. There are also a lot of supermarkets and cafes in the neighborhood. Make sure to ask Pietro about the local restaurants; he knows all the good, non touristy places.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abhishek

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pietro has been a very friendly host. He was very communicative about arriving and also presented some tips on local food experiences near by. Communication was very good and the apartment was very clean and tidy.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Christine M.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Feel like a local

The immediate area around the location is not heavily touristed and you can get a genuine local experience. 5 to 10 minutes walking towards the centre of town and the action picks up. Bedroom, lounge and kitchen are all clean and comfortable. The little balcony is where we finished every evening listening to sounds of life. Great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stefano

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jörg N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Camilla T.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Cosima Susann E.

Übernachtung in Bologna

Der Standort der Wohnung ist ideal, weit genug vom schönen aber rummeligen Zentrum entfernt, das mit dem Bus (Haltestelle 2 Minuten Fussweg entfernt) gut zu erreichen ist. Direkt neben dem Mehrfamilienhaus gibt es einen Pub, der nur Freitag Abends etwas belebter war. Wer auf großen Luxus verzichten kann und gerne in komplett abdunkelbaren Räumen schläft, wird mit der Unterkunft zufrieden sein. Vom Balkon aus hat man einen schönen Blick in die bewaldeten Hügel.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Giulio S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Appartamento Pulito e Completo di ogni servizio

Ho pernottato in questo appartamento con la mia compagna dal 13 al 15 Ottobre, l’ho trovato estremamente pulito. Letto molto comodo, cucina completa e funzionante, bagno pulito, utilissima la lavatrice. La posizione è buona, grazie alla fermata degli autobus vicino casa si può raggiungere sia il centro che la stazione dei treni in pochi minuti. Il proprietario di casa è stato molto gentile e preciso nel darmi tutte le indicazioni di cui avevo bisogno. Abbiamo vissuto una bella esperienza a Bologna anche grazie a questo confortevole appartamento.😁
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Noelia F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gran anfitrión

Nos alojamos durante dos noches y fué todo estupendo, el contacto con el dueño magnífico, alojamiento con buenos servicios cerca y fácil para llegar al centro. Destaco la limpieza del alojamiento y la comodidad del dormitorio. Un gran detalle tener café para poder levantante con buen pie tomando uno en la terraza. Recomendable!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023