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In the centre of Bologna with prestigious furniture and antique pieces of art

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Interior
Exterior
Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, bidet, towels
Interior
Fridge, oven, coffee/tea maker, toaster
Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

Check out the area

Map
Bologna, Emilia-Romagna
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Bologna5 min walk
  • Popular LocationPiazza Maggiore9 min walk
  • Popular LocationSant'Orsola Malpighi Hospital12 min walk
  • AirportBologna (BLQ-Guglielmo Marconi)21 min drive

Space details

2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, sleeps 5
Bedroom 1
    1 king bed
Bedroom 2
    2 twin/single beds
Common area
    1 sleep sofa/futon
Bathroom 1
    Shower
Bathroom 2
    Bathtub/shower combo

Room options

About the neighborhood

Bologna

Heart of Bologna.Within a 10-minute walk of this Historic Center apartment, you'll find University of Bologna and Piazza Maggiore. Palazzo Fantuzzi and University Library of Bologna are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • University of Bologna - 5 min walk
  • Two Towers - 5 min walk
  • Piazza Maggiore - 9 min walk
  • Basilica of San Petronio - 10 min walk
  • Sant'Orsola Malpighi Hospital - 12 min walk

Getting around

  • Bologna San VItale Station - 5 min drive
  • Cà dell'Orbo Station - 10 min drive
  • Bologna Airport (BLQ) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • I Panini di Mirò - 1 min walk
  • Èltsi - 4 min walk
  • Malerba, Organic and Natural Food - 2 min walk
  • Cucchiaio D'Oro - 1 min walk
  • Spacca Napoli Pizzeria - 1 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

In the centre of Bologna with prestigious furniture and antique pieces of art

Our apartment is located in the wonderful Piazza Aldrovandi. It is the perfect solution for living and discovering Bologna away from conventional tourism, in the most authentic way.
The familiar history of the owners permeates every corner of this apartment with several pieces of original antique furniture and paintings dating back to Renaissance or Baroque periods such as the two large canvases between the main windows of the living room and the two portraits which reveals the influence of some Flemish painter. Over the fireplace you will enjoy a splendid terracotta tondo by the school of Della Robbia with its typical tinted enamel glazes. At the sides two wooden candleholders give a touch of Roman Baroque.
The delicate ceramic framework of the fireplace gives visual force at its sides to a couple of wonderful pieces of furniture: a table console dating back to 1700 and a chest of drawers by early 1800. In the same living room you will enjoy also other important antique pieces of furniture as another chest of drawers, a perfectly preserved Renaissance chest, a slant-front desk whose panel, when closed, conceals a network of cubbies and drawers used for organizing paperwork, a round table with six chairs, various armchairs in front of the fireplace. Two canvases in the Jackson Pollock style, of the 1960s create a sort of contrast between different cultural epochs. In the living room there is no more present the Steinbeck piano shown in the photos of this advertisement.
Into the "studio" room you can rest on an original Wassily’s chair (1925) by the German designer and architect Marcel Breuer. The design reflects the principles of the Bauhaus school where Breuer worked in his early years. This masterpiece was the first designed piece of furniture to incorporate the leather with tubular steel. There is also an original desk as well as a bed manufactured in the late 1950s by Gavina Group. After the War years, Dino Gavina picked up the license for many design items and he got to know the owners of the apartment. The flat has so a wide living room, kitchen, two bathrooms, one bedroom with a double bed and a studio furnished with desk and two single beds. The flat is so able to accommodate up to 5 people.

Property manager

Paolo

Languages

English, Italian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Washing machine

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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Baby beds or cots are not supplied

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is In the centre of Bologna with prestigious furniture and antique pieces of art to the airport?

This apartment is 7.2 mi (22-min drive) away from the Bologna Airport (BLQ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does In the centre of Bologna with prestigious furniture and antique pieces of art have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this apartment.

Does In the centre of Bologna with prestigious furniture and antique pieces of art offer free breakfast?

This apartment does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at In the centre of Bologna with prestigious furniture and antique pieces of art?

No, there is no casino at this apartment.

What time is check-in at In the centre of Bologna with prestigious furniture and antique pieces of art?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

Is there free parking at In the centre of Bologna with prestigious furniture and antique pieces of art?

Free parking is not available at this apartment.

Does In the centre of Bologna with prestigious furniture and antique pieces of art have a pool?

This apartment does not have a pool.

Does In the centre of Bologna with prestigious furniture and antique pieces of art have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this apartment.

How close is In the centre of Bologna with prestigious furniture and antique pieces of art to downtown Bologna?

This apartment is 0.5 mi away from Bologna.

In the centre of Bologna with prestigious furniture and antique pieces of art Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 43 reviews" "
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9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sharry W., San Francisco, Ca.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Apartment in a Lively Neighborhood
This beautiful, spacious, classical Italian style property was the perfect landing spot for our first week in Bologna. On the third floor, ovelooking cafes, wine bars and a vital social scene in the center of University life, we still enjoyed a good night’s sleep in the quiet back bedroom. Then down the elevator and out the front door, we could make our first stop at the cafe just across the street, then head out on foot in any direction to explore this interesting and beautiful city.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous location and great apartment
Loved the space. There is lots of it and the beds are comfortable. Places to sit a multiple bathrooms. The location is outstanding! Thanks Paolo!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Frankie C., New Orleans

Liked: Cleanliness
Big apartment
Beware. Parking is a big issue with this apartment in Bologna. If you have a car it is highly recommended that you figure out parking before getting there. You are not allowed to drive anywhere in the city center. You cannot even drive in to drop off your bags in front of the apartment without fear of getting a ticket. The apartment itself if very nice. Pretty antique furniture. The park outside is very busy with lots of young people hanging around until very late at night. We were only there for three days. I would not stay in Bologna city center again with a car.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great large apartment, superb location
Stayed for one week. Excellent location. The piazza is very lively at night. Close to the university. No worries though as the bedroom is in the back🙂 and no problems sleeping. The piazza has everything you need, bakery etc and market stalls on Sunday. Can’t remember if the stalls are there on other days. There is a great restaurant on the corner and green box restaurants and food shops on the piazza. Grocery stores are a few blocks away. The apartment is very large and very homey. If you want modern and sterile this is not the place to stay. We could have stayed a month!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Helen T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful old apartment, great location.
The apartment was beautiful with marble floors and lavish antique furniture and art. It felt like a palazzo. The beds and facilities were good quality. However it was hot when we stayed in Bologna and the students gathered in front of the apartment partied all night until about 4am. The windows blocked much noise but then the apartment was too hot. My adult daughter in the front room found it hard to sleep. I still recommend to stay here but to make it comfortable at night the apartment needs air conditioning. The student area is lively and we loved our week in Bologna!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Sharyn K.

Liked: Cleanliness
First visit to Bologna
Roomy apartment. Shower curtain in main bath was awkward and a possible safety issue. Thanks , again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Homage to Scholarship and Art in the Heart of Bologna’s University District
Symphony 12 is many things - all of them good! First of all it is a comfortable two bedroom apartment, very centrally located in Bologna’s historic University district. As such it is ideally suited for wandering the city on foot, enjoying the artistry and protection of the nearly 40 miles of porticoes in the old city. Secondly, it is a decade-spanning time capsule in terms of decor, objet d’arts, family artifacts, architecture, and even some of the kitchen appliances. Finally, it is located on one of the most unique and lively piazzas in Bologna. We began and ended each day at the very welcoming Sartoria; which is a café/bakery by day and a bar/trattoria by night. Also on the square are numerous stalls and cozy restaurants with open air seating and a wide selection of affordable food and drinks. The neighbourhood is full of University students and during our stay the traditional graduation processions, pranks, and street parties were in full swing. This would not be everybody’s cup of tea, but the main bedroom at Symphony 12 is away from the street and we only heard the noise at night as we were closing the front shutters. Another advantage of Bologna’s “foody” scene combined with our location, is that we could choose high or low in terms of spending on meals, but it was all delicious. In summary, Symphony 12 was a great experience in terms of general comfort, cleanliness, location, and opportunities to access local culture.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bologna Beauty
Museum quality accommodation. Sumptuous antiques and traditional Italian feel. So much luxurious spatial rooms. Close to everything and just a short bus ride to the station. Bellissimo!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Guy C., Lake Oswego

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it!
Spacious, comfortable apartment in a great location. The Piazza is a hangout for the college students, but we were not bothered by the noise at all with the windows shut. We found them all to be polite and respectful.. it is an old apartment with original furnishings which we appreciated. Two bathrooms with showers, although one you stand sideways which is a little unique. Communication wasn’t great as it takes a while to get responses, but it wasn’t a real issue. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynne I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful 18th Century apt w/modern conveniences!
Large, charming apartment in Quadrilatero, near University. Lovely classics period furniture. We felt we were staying at Nonna’s house. Original paintings on every wall. On bus & taxi line. Great for walking and eating. Lively piazza. Highlite for us was taxiing up to San Luca Sanctuary and walking Down the 2.4 miles of porticos.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023