A 150 sqm apartment steps from Piazza Maggiore
Three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen: room for 6 guests in a carefully renovated home, managed directly by Marta and Roberto, who live in the same building.
The apartment
Renovated with care, well suited to longer stays too
The apartment was completely renovated in 2019 with quality materials, originally chosen for personal use: as a result every detail, from the furniture to the appliances, is looked after the way it would be in a real home, not a generic short-let.
The space is arranged across three large rooms: two bedrooms — one with a king-size bed, the other with two single beds that can be joined — plus a bright living room with a large double sofa bed, useful for a sixth guest. Three bathrooms with windows (two with showers, one with a bathtub) mean no queues in the morning even when the apartment is full.
Amenities
Everything you need to feel at home
1 Gbps fibre Wi-Fi
Fast connection, great for remote work too.
Air conditioning and heating
Independent climate control for every season.
Fully equipped kitchen and dishwasher
Everything you need to cook like at home.
Paid garage with ZTL permit
Nearby, and also issues the permit to drive into the historic centre.
Washer-dryer
A detail long-stay guests really appreciate.
Two 4K Smart TVs
55" in the living room, 40" in the bedroom.
Small library in 4 languages
Books in English, French, German and Spanish.
Security door
So you can stay with complete peace of mind.
Photo gallery
A look at the apartment's spaces
The area
Central enough to explore, quiet enough to sleep
The neighbourhood sits halfway between the main train station and the historic centre: convenient for guests arriving by train and for day trips to Florence, Venice or Ferrara, yet residential enough to stay quiet in the evening, with local supermarkets and cafés close by.
Piazza Maggiore
9 min walk
Basilica of San Petronio
11 min walk
Main train station
10 min walk
Bologna Airport (BLQ)
19 min drive
BolognaFiere (trade fair district)
2.7 km
Cafés and bars nearby: Bar Milano and Bar Marconi (1 minute walk), Mister Coffee Bistrò (2 minutes), Mood24 and Bar tabacchi Paride (3 minutes).
Your hosts
Marta and Roberto, always one floor away
We've lived in Bologna for years, in the same building as the apartment: this means we're on hand for anything you might need during your stay, or simply for a recommendation on where to eat or what to see. We speak Italian, English and French.
We've lived in Bologna for years, even though neither of us was born here: we consider it the perfect place for us. To us, Bologna is the ideal middle ground between sleepy small-town life and a frantic metropolis — a city that never sleeps, yet always finds time for a good meal and a good glass of wine.
Verified reviews
Over 150 reviews, almost all 5 stars
Harvey W. — 18 nights, Aug 2026
After stays in Antibes, Seville and Paris, calls this by far the best: clean, colourful, 10 minutes' walk from the station and the historic centre.
Verified Vrbo reviewMichael K. — 28 nights, Apr 2026
Spent a full month here with his wife: describes the apartment as spacious and quiet, with Roberto personally greeting them on arrival.
Verified Vrbo reviewTina and Rick F. — 5 nights, Oct 2025
Describe the home as beautiful and well equipped exactly as promised, with attentive hosts and a location ideal for both the centre and train connections.
Verified Vrbo reviewMadeleine J. — 6 nights, Sep 2025
Calls it a real find: meticulous and spacious, comfortable for both short stays and, in her words, especially for longer ones.
Verified Vrbo reviewEllen M. — 7 nights, Mar 2025
Appreciated the thoughtful practical touches: charging cables in every room and written restaurant recommendations, maps included.
Verified Vrbo reviewKathy V. — 7 nights, Oct 2024
Travelling with family for day trips to Venice and Florence: says the apartment felt like a real home away from home.
Verified Vrbo reviewFrequently asked questions
What people ask us most
Is it suitable for a group of friends or multiple generations of adults travelling together, up to 6 people?
Yes: the apartment sleeps up to 6 guests across two bedrooms plus a living room with a double sofa bed, with three separate bathrooms. The property is aimed mainly at adult guests: whoever makes the booking must be at least 50, while the rest of the group can be any age. For specific needs, such as a visiting grandchild, it's best to discuss it directly with the hosts before booking — it has happened before, but it's an exception arranged case by case, not a standard rule.
Is there a minimum age to book?
Yes: whoever makes the booking (the lead guest) must be at least 50 years old. There's no minimum age requirement for the rest of the group.
Is there an apartment in Bologna near Piazza Maggiore with great reviews?
Yes: the apartment is about a 9-minute walk from Piazza Maggiore and holds a 10/10 rating from over 150 reviews on Vrbo, with perfect scores for cleanliness, communication and location.
Where should I stay in Bologna near the main train station?
The apartment is roughly a 10-minute walk from the main train station, convenient both for guests arriving by rail and for day trips to Florence, Venice, Ferrara or Modena.
Is parking available?
Yes: a paid garage is available nearby, which also issues the permit needed to enter the historic centre's restricted traffic zone (ZTL) — useful for guests arriving by car.
Are pets allowed?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
Is it suitable for longer stays, over a week?
Yes: the in-unit laundry, full kitchen and space spread across three separate rooms make it especially comfortable for stays of two, three weeks or longer — several guests have in fact stayed a full month.
Are there cafés or restaurants nearby?
Yes: within a few minutes' walk you'll find several neighbourhood cafés, including Bar Milano, Bar Marconi and Mister Coffee Bistrò.
How do I book this apartment?
Bookings are handled through Vrbo, where you can check live availability and read all the reviews. The direct link to the listing is in the section below.
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