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

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

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 transport

  • 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
  • Shower
  • 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.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • 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

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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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

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
This property accepts cash
On-site 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 deadlock
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 IT037006C2XSHEI29B

We should mention

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 the information in the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Prestigious Furniture Antique Pieces art Apartment
Centre Bologna Prestigious Furniture Antique Pieces art
Prestigious Furniture Antique Pieces art
Prestigious Furniture Antique Pieces art Apartment
Centre Bologna Prestigious Furniture Antique Pieces art
Prestigious Furniture Antique Pieces art Apartment
Centre Bologna Prestigious Furniture Antique Pieces art
Prestigious Furniture Antique Pieces art

About the area

Map
Bologna, Emilia-Romagna

What's nearby

  • University of Bologna - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Two Towers - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Piazza Maggiore - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Sant'Orsola Malpighi Hospital - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • BolognaFiere - 5 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Bologna Mazzini Station - 9 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

Frequently asked questions

Is In the centre of Bologna with prestigious furniture and antique pieces of art pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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.

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

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is In the centre of Bologna with prestigious furniture and antique pieces of art located?

Located in Historic Center, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Palazzo Fantuzzi and Piazza Maggiore. University Library of Bologna and International Music Museum and Library are also within 5 minutes. Bologna (IBT-Bologna Central Rail Station) is 22 minutes by foot and Bologna Central Station is 22 minutes.

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

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 58 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rhondda N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bologna
We enjoyed it so much. Owners were great! Very spacious apartment! We loved it
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magical taste of authentic vintage Bologna
This apartment is magical, felt like stepping back in time with everything dating back to the 60s and earlier. Super spacious. So many amazing antiques and art made by the previous owners so it felt like being in another world. The location is brilliant, great bars and restaurants in the Piazza it's located in. You can also be right in the centre of town in about 8 mins walk, walking everywhere is a dream. Piazza can get noisy at the weekends (nothing earplugs wont fix if you are a light sleeper) but small trade off for the amazing location and one of kind apartment. Thank you for sharing this very special space with us.
Stayed 17 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Lisa W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming apartment but with some issues
This apartment is darling. The furnishings and art are lovely. However, the tiny kitchen isn't well stocked but rather a hodge podge of utensils that aren't organized very well. and only two wine glasses - really??? Additionally, this area is very noisy at night so if you need to sleep, this isn't the apartment for you. people would hang out right in front of the building until very (like 3:30 am) singing and yelling at the top of their lungs. There was also an issue with the front door to the building that was never resolved and because of that, we didn't feel very safe, especially with all of those people out front drinking until late.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Trish H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enter Nonni environment and delights
We arrived from New Zealand and found the property such a Bolognaise blast!! A cultural experience in the wonderful Piazza Aldrovandi. Thank you. A blast of heat too. While there were fans in each room they were not sufficient or efficient unfortunately. As climate change progresses the apartment will be greatly helped by either air conditioning or strong ceiling fans. Our host was suberly helpful and adaptable to very late arrival And moving our dates slightly. What would have added to the delights? Small things like chilled jug of water and ice in the fridge; soap in the showers and basins, we needed to empty the last guests rubbish, and cleaning of kitchen and bathrooms seemed minimal. But manageable. Thank you for the experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the apartment and the location
The apartment is beautiful. It is spacious and had wonderful windows overlooking the courtyard and the piazza. The kitchen has everything you could ever need (and then more) including a washing machine. We stayed during a heat wave and it was warm but with the windows open at night and fans we were comfortable and slept really well. We were strategic with the shutters during the day to avoid the extra heat. The location is wonderful. There is nothing you cannot walk to with ease. Every time we left our piazza we would wander into another wonderful part of Bologna. Piazza Aldrovandi is lively and so there will be noise from the square late into the night but we didn’t find it bothered us. The main bedroom is at the back and on all but the hottest nights we would close the windows in the kids’ room if needed. While we were there a dance festival was taking place from Thursday to Saturday and we danced the night away right outside our door. There are grocery stores a short walk (under 5 min) away and so many restaurants and bakeries near by. We had pizza from the square several times — delicious. Bologna quickly became a place we wanted to come back to and we would definitely stay in this lovely apartment again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

matt h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Bologna
Charming, well- located, close to everything .
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine Christine R.

Liked: Cleanliness
I Can't Imagine A More Ideal Place to Stay
The location is so central and so fun; you can walk everywhere you might want to go, including right across the street for wonderful food, coffee, people-watching and atmosphere. The huge, antique-filled apartment is fit for for a movie setting. EVERYTHING you could possibly need is there. It truly couldn't be more perfect.
Stayed 13 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Diane C.

Lovely apt in a great location
The apt is on a noisy square but this did not bother us. Very central to everything. A lovely apartment
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Larry F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic
To begin, the apartment is beautiful’ spacious and furnished like a museum. Paintings, anntques, sculpture and documents and awards showing the talents and achievements of the owner’s family going back a century. The location is overlooking a wonderful piazza with active cafes bars restaurants and shops. Filled with young people enjoying coffee or Aportivo at the outdoor tables. An easy walk to everywhere you would want to go. But with a taxi stand and bus stop right in the piazza if you need it. Paolo,the host and Carlotta, his assistant could not have been more friendly or helpful with information about restaurants, the history of the apartment and much more. We had a wonderful week here and recommend it highly. We look forward to staying here the next time we visit Bologna.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We spent five days at this wonderful property. It is like living in an old world palace. Marble and wood floors, antique furniture, and a huge floorplan. The bedroom is very quiet, though the office space is a bit louder, given the square and cafes where students congregate. We enjoyed the street sounds at night; bring earplugs for the office area if you want complete silence. The location is fantastic, and one of the things we always look for in a property… restaurants, bars, markets all within an easy walk. We would love to stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

virginia w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Faded Elegance
I've been conflicted for the last 2 weeks about this review. We stayed for the month of April 2024 and overall we enjoyed our stay. Firstly rhe positives - the position was fantastic. There were few other options in the centro storico. We were able to walk everywhere including the railway station. The apartment was bright and very spacious. The decoration was “quirky”! There was a lift for those who couldn't tackle the 63 stairs, unusual for an old building. Anything we asked for during our stay was promptly attended to, thank you. However, the check in process was rushed and not comprehensive eg no instructions for the washing machine etc., no list of contact numbers for emergencies, taxis etc as is usual in our experience. Most places also offer a welcome pack of water, wine etc. We were only offered 2 cleaning days in the month, usually it's once a week. I am always happy to do the cleaning myself but it didn't seem to be an option. The kitchen needs to be relaced, as does the furniture in the sitting area. The elephant in the room is the noise from the piazza, every night until 3 or 4 in the morning. It's impossible to sleep in the front room and the noise can also be heard in the back bedroom. It's not possible to open the window because of this. I hope this is a fair review as we've given it a lot of thought. Even though we really enjoyed our stay we probably wouldn't do so again. Cheers, Virginia and Barry (Australia)
Stayed 28 nights in Apr 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Andreas G.

Great stay in Bologna
Great host, fantastic location!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sonia J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Stay in Historic Bologna
We had a wonderful stay at this apartment in the heart of historic Bologna. The location was close to restaurants, shopping and major sights in the city. The apartment itself was charming, filled with art and furniture that were truly Italian. Our flight came in past midnight but Paolo went the extra mile to be there to greet us. We would stay there again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Tasteful Sojourn
There is much to like about this property…my husband and I stayed for three weeks and felt that we were privileged guests of the Landriscina family…the location is wonderful with the food vendors out front, a terrific asset if you like to shop and cook as I do (although the kitchen is a little under-equipped)…the apartment is spacious and furnished tastefully with old and sometimes antique items…there is interesting art, with a number of pieces painted by a member of the family…of particular interest to me as an amateur painter who took art classes during my stay. One negative is the crowds that assemble outside during the night…sometimes it is more than frolicking students…but this was a small negative for us. If you want to have an authentic and old-line taste of Bologna, this may be your place.
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

andrea s.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was ok.. I wish a little better
All was good .. a few things could be a bit better .. the toilet splashes water all over every time you flush , windows all leaked badly when it rained , second bathroom wasn’t really useable. The place was beautiful however !
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022