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Mari house (5 pax, 80 square metres)
lovely apartment in a great location and Mari was a great host with endless recommendations for the local area.

Elegante & accogliente monolocale, Bologna Centro
We had a wonderful time in the appartment of Matteo. He is very friendly and always quick in contact. The appartment was very well equipped and clean as on the fotos. A terrific location in the old town near all the sites and quiet at night. A real good deal and great experience!

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O Antonio e a Alessandra são magníficos anfitriões, são pessoas muito amigáveis e sempre disponíveis para ajudar. O apartamento tem excelentes condições que nos fizeram sentir em casa. Recomendo mesmo muito!

Bright and Peaceful Apartment in Historic Palazzo
Luca’s place was perfect for our stay in Bologna. It is centrally located so we could easily walk anywhere within the city walls, even with young children. This was also nice as we could come back midday for a rest. We enjoyed the board game or tv for an hour midday. Everything is comfortable and beautiful in the apartment. We had clean linens, and stocked toiletries (soaps, shampoos, etc). Luca was extremely responsive when I had a question regarding parking/ZTL upon arrival. I would definitely stay here again if visiting Bologna. The building that it’s in is also very nice with high ceilings and traditional details. The apartment had good light. You won’t regret staying here.

Green refuge in the heart of Bologna
Green Refuge is a perfectly equipped apartment in an ideal location right next to the main train station. Julia is a wonderful host, the apartment was spotless and had everything we needed. We enjoyed coming back each day to such a comfortable space. Highly recommended!

IL TEATRO studio
From the beginning of our stay to the very end Anthony has been a wonderful host! He recommended us great places and he was responsive to our questions. The place looked like the photos. It was clean and had all the things in the description. It's the best place for the price and it's close to many locations so that you can walk easily. You won't regret choosing this host and the studio 😊

Elegant apartment in Bologna Downtown
We had such an enjoyable stay. The flat is on the first floor with an elevator. We were greeted by Antoinette, an absolutely lovely person. The flat is very well proportioned, well furnished and comfortable with a great outdoor patio.

Casa Ranocchi - Elegant home in central Bologna
We had a great stay in the center of the market. Plenty to do and see close by. Busy area, but quiet bedroom. Very responsive host. I recommend and will stay here again on our next visit.
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Bologna Boutique Home, exclusive living experience
We had a wonderful time at Paola’s place. From a very friendly and helpful check-in right through to leaving, Paola was very attentive and gave us some nice restaurant recommendations. The apartment is beautiful and just as described. Right in the centre of Bologna - just minutes walk from the two towers and some amazing piazzas and beautiful churches. We would thoroughly recommend the red city bus and mini-train to San Luca. You can get the train back down or walk the Portico. Both great options. Thank you for a fantastic stay!

Bologna Sweet Home - Private Parking
La casetta est située dans une rue calme, dans un quartier suffisamment proche du centre historique pour tout faire à pied. idéal pour une famille. Elisa est une hôte sympathique, accueillante et très réactive qui donne des idées de restaurants, dans le quartier et au centre. Flyers et guides de Bologne à disposition dans l'appartement. Le must : Elisa avait laissé pour nous tout le nécessaire pour déjeuner le matin.

CASA DORIANA IN COLLINA A DUE PASSI DALLA CITTA
The house is easy to find and is very quiet in a relaxed atmosphere. The surroundings are spectacular in the middle of nature. Even so, one can easily reach the town and the shopping areas. Piero was very welcoming and discrete and gave us very good points about Bologna and the surroundings. We are taking into account coming back.

An independent house close to Piazza Maggiore
We had a wonderful long weekend in Bologna and our accommodation was perfect - great decor, very clean and fully equipped with everything you would need for a relaxing weekend. The location is superb, just off Piazza Maggiore and everything worth seeing is walkable from the apartment. Excellent place!

La Casina, immersed in nature in historic center
We had a really nice 6-night stay. The little house is an old renovated farm building. very charming, with exposed beams. it was comfortable. we liked the huge bedroom and living space. the kitchen is tiny but fine for what we used it for. The bathroom is accessed from the stairs. Parking right outside the door made things very easy. The location is great for exploring the many attractions in the area. We visited Bologna by walking 12 minutes to the railway station and taking a 45-minute train ride.

Il Giardino di Annabella
Der Aufenthalt war wunderbar, die Unterkunft war sehr sauber und schön eingerichtet. Es war alles da, was man braucht. Besonders angenehm war der Parkplatz an der Unterkunft und der schöne kleine Garten, indem man sich vom Sightseeing erholen kann. Ich würde jederzeit wiederkommen.

Casa Barbieri
We were a group of 3 couples traveling together and this was the first location on our trip. We all loved this beautiful home!! It was very large so we had plenty of room to gather but it also felt very private for each couple. The location was perfect to explore Modena. Very walkable to all restaurants and sites. Frederica was a lovely host who made several reservations for us and was very easy to communicate with. Staying here was a fantastic experience and all of us would stay here again! Thank you for sharing your beautiful family home with us.

PrettyJewel Attic in Typical Village
I had a great, great time at Katia's beautiful apartment. Even though it's not at the city center, it is still not difficult to find since the tran station is 30 seconds on foot away from the apartment. The buses are also around the corner, so it was really a lovely stay. I would definitely recommend her place if you are looking for something convenient and don't mind not being directly by the old town. Katia is a super friendly person and she always responded very quickly to my further questions!
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La casa di Cavazzona*
Nadia è stata disponibilissima! Posizione ottima anche per visitare Bologna e Modena. Casa pulitissima e ordinata!

Casa Colibrì - Presso S. Orsola
Daniela and Filippo are beyond super host, welcoming kind and responsive. I was lucky to meet Daniela upon arrival and get to know Fllippo who helped me with every single inquiry during my stay promptly. The apartment is neat, location is good and it has everything I needed and more. It will be always my choice in Bologna. Thank you so much for everything.

OLIMPIA
From a long retired couple... Very enjoyable week's stay during September in Ruth's spacious, clean, comfortable and comprehensively equipped, family oriented villa. Ideal base for local hiking (which we didn't) and surprisingly well located, given its fairly remote position, for sampling good quality nearby restaurants (which we did). Good scope for cultural and shopping trips: eg. Bologna, Faenza, Dozza (delightful) and outlet centres incl. Barberino (convenient and extensive). We found Ruth to be a very welcoming, helpful and accessible host with a ready wealth of local knowledge - a much underrated asset that certainly enhanced our visit. 6Stanco - go for it!

Apartment: Center, Station, Netflix
“Nuestra estancia fue excelente. El apartamento es tal como se muestra en las fotos, muy limpio, bien equipado y en una ubicación inmejorable, cerca de todo lo necesario para disfrutar de la ciudad. La comunicación con el anfitrión fue rápida y fluida en todo momento. En general, muy cómodo, aunque la cama del salón podría ser un poco más confortable. Aun así, nuestra experiencia fue muy positiva y sin duda lo recomendaríamos. ¡Gracias por todo!”

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Almost everything was great, especially the kitchen and bathroom. Since Italy has stringent recycling and garbage disposal rules, it was unfortunate that the apartment did not have presort bins. Worse yet, the previous tenant lost the key card needed to dispose of miscellaneous waste (i.e. stuff that isn't simple paper, plastic, glass, or organic - which is more than one would think) so we needed to be rather creative about that. It would have been better had we been told about it ahead of time. The other oddity was that the dining table had only one chair, making it an awkward arrangement for two people. The kitchen counter had two stools but we needed that space for makeshift recycling bins. The apartment faces the courtyard which avoids all street noise but not air conditioning unit noise should you want to leave the window open. It's a 15 minute walk to the train station but 25 minutes to the old city center. However, bus service is plentiful. All in all, we would stay here again.

Vigna del Sol
Accoglienza splendida, casa bella e funzionale. Un luogo in cui tornare!

Ca' Inua, art, woods, hospitality
Alessandra ist eine großartige Gastgeberin. Sie ist sehr bemüht, Ihren Gästen den Aufenthalt so schön wie möglich zu machen. Die Wohnung ist sehr großzügig und gemütlich und hat einen schönen Holzofen, an dem wir abends gerne gesessen sind. Die Aussicht und die Natur rund um das Haus ist sind wunderschön. Wir hanen den Aufenthalt sehr genossen und würden jederzeit wiederkommen.

Villa Bolsenda
Vittorio and Rosa Maria were the perfect hosts and couldn’t do enough for us. Vittorio provided great recommendations for restaurants and places to visit including a winery and cheese making factory. Also we had a fantastic meal cooked by Rosa Maria. It is a good base to visit other cities such as Modena and Parma (and others) by road or by train. The house was spacious, well equipped and felt like more like a family home with books, comfortable sofas a lovely sitting room and bedrooms. We very much enjoyed our stay and had a great holiday. Thank you Vittorio and Rosa Maria!
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Your guide to Bologna
All About Bologna
Bologna, capital city of the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy, is known throughout Europe as a food-lover’s mecca. Friends gather along the peach porticos of Piazza Mazziore for carafes of Lambrusco, the local wine, and plates of prosciutto and other aperitivi. Some restaurants specialize in Bologna’s distinctive pastas, such as meat-filled tortellini in broth (hand twisted, of course) and lasagne oozing with Bolognese sauce.
While the incredible food scene is a huge draw, Bologna’s other charms are on display when you’re not looking down at your plate. Recently, the so-called City of Porticos was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site. Musicians perform on the cobblestones of Bologna’s central piazzas while cyclists whisk by on bikes and Vespas. Bologna doesn’t have a leaning tower like Pisa — it has two: Asinelli and Garisenda. At the Fountain of Neptune in the Piazza del Nettuno, the Ancient Roman sea god towers over the city. North of the city center, the centuries-old Piazzola Market is where hundreds of merchants sell their wares, from fashion to flowers.
The best time to stay in a vacation rental in Bologna
The best times to secure your Bologna vacation rental are spring and autumn, when the weather is usually sunny but milder and less humid than summer, which can get very hot. Businesses also often close during part of the summer so the owners can take their annual vacations, so keep this in mind if you choose to visit during this time. Winters are generally cool but not too cold, and since snow is rare, this may be a great time to explore the city. Bologna’s Christmas markets, held in the weeks leading up to the holiday, can be a festive place to do some shopping and discover Christmas delicacies.
Top things to do in Bologna
Bologna Food Tour
A perfect way to quickly get your bearings in the city that calls itself La Grassa (“the fat one”) is to take a walking, biking, or bus tasting tour. You can learn how the best foods and wines are produced and prepared, and leave knowing where to buy true Modena balsamic vinegar or top-notch Parmigiano Reggiano.
University of Bologna
Founded in 1088, the University of Bologna is the world’s oldest university in continuous operation. It is home to stunning 16th-century buildings like the Palazzo Poggi or the Collegio di Spagna, as well as one of the oldest botanical gardens in Europe. The university grounds and many of its buildings are open to the public to explore.
Carpigiani Gelato Museum
This museum is dedicated to the history, culture, and technology of gelato. Here you can enroll in a hands-on masterclass, take a guided tour of the exhibits, and taste some of the many flavors of gelato that Bolognese artisans produce.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the weather in Bologna?
Bologna has a humid subtropical climate, with hot, humid summers reaching temperatures of 86°F (30°C) and mild winters averaging 41°F (5°C). There's moderate rainfall throughout the year, and occasional snowfall in winter.
What are some of the best things to do in Bologna?
In Bologna, you can explore the historic Piazza Maggiore, visit the beautiful San Petronio Basilica, or climb the Asinelli Tower for a panoramic city view. Food enthusiasts might enjoy sampling local cuisine at the Quadrilatero market.
What is the best time of year to visit Bologna?
The most popular time to visit Bologna is during spring (April to June) or fall (September to November). Local events like ArteFiera in January, and Bologna Children's Book Fair in April, often draw international crowds.
What are the best places to stay in Bologna?
Popular areas to stay in Bologna include the vibrant University Quarter, the historic and central Piazza Maggiore area, or the tranquil Santo Stefano neighborhood, known for its medieval charm.
What are the best places to visit in Bologna?
Popular places to visit in Bologna include the distinctive Two Towers, the bustling Piazza Maggiore, and the historic Archiginnasio. For art enthusiasts, the Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna hosts an impressive collection of Renaissance paintings.
What are some hiking trails in Bologna?
Bologna is surrounded by the hills of Emilia-Romagna, providing ample hiking opportunities. The trails of Parco dei Gessi Bolognesi e Calanchi dell'Abbadessa, and the scenic path to San Luca Sanctuary, are favored by locals and visitors alike.
What are some family activities to do in Bologna?
Families in Bologna can enjoy a visit to the interactive Museo per Bambini, explore the city's parks such as Parco della Montagnola, or discover the intriguing exhibits at the Science Museum. Puppet shows at Teatro Testoni are also popular with children.
What are some of the best day trip ideas in Bologna?
Day trips from Bologna often include exploring the elegant city of Parma, the historic town of Ferrara, or the vibrant coastal city of Rimini. For car enthusiasts, a visit to the Ferrari Museum in nearby Maranello is also an exciting adventure.
How much does it cost to stay in bed and breakfast rentals in Bologna?
Experience the best of Bologna with our bed and breakfast rentals, starting at about $30 per day, before taxes and fees. Embrace comfort and style while staying within your budget in your home away from home.
Are there bed and breakfast rentals with a dedicated workspace in Bologna?
Yes! Work meets play with ease at over 170 bed and breakfast rentals in Bologna featuring dedicated workspaces. Stay connected and productive in your home away from home.
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