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THE GATEWAY- Apartment in the Historical City Center of Bologna

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Smart TV, books

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 680 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • 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.

THE GATEWAY- Apartment in the Historical City Center of Bologna

About 1 km away from '2 Towers' and 'Piazza Maggiore', passing by the most famous pedestrian street of the historic center of bologna. About 200 meters away from Train Station.

Fully furnished and equipped for cultural and fun holiday.
Price all inclusive:

-bed linen and bath
-bills and WiFi
-80 Sq / mt apartment
-Bright and relaxing living room with balcony
-Fully equipped kitchen
-2 bedrooms (one with its own balcony & one with its own bathroom)
-2 bathrooms with showers

The gateway is the perfect location to experience the city.

Maps, informations, useful tips and suggestions about the city of Bologna and surroundings are already at THE GATEWAY. Though, I will always be available for info, tips and help.

Next to the apartment is "Independence Street" under the famous arcades of Bologna, where you can shop, sightsee local market during weekends, taste local cuisine; The apartment has two 'gateways': "the towers", "2 towers" 'Basilica of S. Petronio' (the fifth largest church in the world and the last big Gothic church built in Italy) on the other one.

THE GATEWAY is very convenient to visit the city.

as the famous "Mercato di Mezzo", a market town of medieval origins.

Supermarkets, restaurants and pizzerias, local markets and attractions are really close to home.

Getting around from / to:

TRAIN STATION
-less Than 200 meters (less than 5 min walking) or to bus solutions just around the corner (for heavy luggages only)

AIRPORT
-5 Km or 30 minutes with Airbus (ticket: € 6), stop to train station + less than 5 min walk.
-taxi: about € 20

CAR
- Outdoor parking at € 6 per day (free on holidays) and private covered parking at just 20 meters (i. E., Abycar and garage star)

Suitability: children welcome, non smoking only, pets allowed, wheelchair accessible

Property manager

Antonio Bianco

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ice skating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 861 sq ft (80 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

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
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 no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and 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
Property Registration Number IT037006C2P5OFA2G5

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 information in the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
Bologna, Emilia-Romagna

What's nearby

  • Land Rover Arena - 10 min walk
  • Piazza Maggiore - 17 min walk
  • Two Towers - 19 min walk
  • University of Bologna - 19 min walk
  • BolognaFiere - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Bologna Central Station - 5 min walk
  • Trebbo Corticella-lame Station - 9 min drive
  • Bologna Airport (BLQ) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ristorante Cinese Città D'oro - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Il Veliero Ristorante Pizzeria - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ein Prosit - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bar River - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Verace - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is THE GATEWAY- Apartment in the Historical City Center of Bologna pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at THE GATEWAY- Apartment in the Historical City Center of Bologna?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at THE GATEWAY- Apartment in the Historical City Center of Bologna?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is THE GATEWAY- Apartment in the Historical City Center of Bologna located?

Located in Historic Center, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Bologna Museum of Modern Art and Land Rover Arena. BolognaFiere is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) away. Bologna Central Station is 5 minutes by foot and Bologna (IBT-Bologna Central Rail Station) is 6 minutes.

THE GATEWAY- Apartment in the Historical City Center of Bologna Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jane S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Truly Great Apartment
Well-lit and spacious, loved the kitchen area and appreciated the washer/dryer. Great location, beautiful and walkable area./ and really nice owner!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay- great location
Great location minutes from train station. Great base camp for trips to Florence Venice etc. Apartment is roomy with 2 full baths. Antonio and his parents are great hosts.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana A., Otterbein

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
The apartment was perfect for our week stay. The owners were very nice. The location was perfect and a great pizza place just steps from the apartment. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Bologna Apartment
Might have been the best VRBO ever! Modern, Clean, Local to train and Center city. Host was great and his parents who greeted us are wonderful! I would stay of a month or two!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charmaine P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Felt like home
We received a warm welcome on arrival and loved the apartment. Great to come back to a large relaxing apartment after a day of walking around Bologna. Very close to the main train station and an easy walk into the centre of Bologna.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place to stay in Bologna
Met by lovely owners of apartment, immaculately clean and well equipped with everything you could need. Ten minute walk to centre and 5 minutes to the station. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

aymeric v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean flat near the train station
I was amazed by the cleanliness of the flat and the owner was very responsible to my requests. Very friendly contact.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorien s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Apt
Apt was clean, mgr was always available. Convenient location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eileen K., Roosevelt Minnesota

Great home, great location.
Clean, charming apartment in a very secure building. 5 minutes to trains. Bologna was beautiful. Very kind hosts, greeted us with wine, cake and coffee thank you for the wonderful treats and wonderful visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sara Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent vacation rental
We stayed two weeks in this apartment. It is convenient both to the historic district of Bologna and the train station. We took five day trips and were easily able to catch early morning trains with just a brief walk. The apartment is modern and everything—washer, dryer, dish washer—works! Antonio is a great host and answers any communication very quickly. We highly recommend this apartment!
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best Apartment of our trip!
This apartment is wonderful! The owners met us and gave us a personal tour of the apartment, appliances and access. Everything is new and in excellent condition. The kitchen is beautiful and complete for cooking.The neighborhood is very near the train station for day trips, etc. Loved Ristorante Il Veliaro! Definitely stay here❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin A., Wollongong

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Bologna
We were very happy with our stay in this apartment. Antonio was very prompt with his communications. The apartment was very clean and well situated near nice restaurants and the station was nearby. We did day trips to Ravenna and Florence very easily. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommend
Stayed here for 2 month holiday.Apartment was very large and clean with plenty of space and everything you need. The location is perfect for catching the train and lots of really good restaurants nearby. Grocery store right around the corner. Antonio the host was very accommodating. Highly recommend.
Stayed 56 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin C., Copenhagen N

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic flat
This is a great flat with a lot of amenities. Antonio and his parents are great hosts. The flat is near supermarkets and also quite close to the city center and the central station. The 2 bedrooms has it's own bathroom, wich is great. The little balcony is a lovely place to eat breakfast at. This place is highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend in Bologna before Tuscany
Very nice sixth floor apartment close to the train station. Very safe and secure building, just a little difficult to find the entrance on the first day. Nice kitchen, bathrooms and laundry facilities. Coop grocery is only a block away. The historic district is within an easy walk. Very nice host family. Would highly recommend, was a good value.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

JoAnne F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay at Gateway Apartment
Antonio and his wife met us at their well-equipped apartment, showed us where everything was and how it all worked. They are very accommodating hosts who left coffee, tea, snacks and breakfast food for our five day stay in Bologna. The location near the train station meant no car was needed and we toured the surrounding area as well as a day trip to Venice by train. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Martina R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
We enjoyed this place very much. The location is perfect, after you find the direct way to train station its just a 5 minute walk. Everything was very clean, if we had a question Antonio was helpful. The mattresses and bedsheets could be more comfortable. But that’s probably an individual preference. We felt safe at all times and would definitely use this condo again.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine H., Silver Spring, MD

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay in Bologna at Antonio's Apartment
My sister and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Antonio's apartment in Bologna. It is clean and well-furnished--very comfortable. Walking distance to downtown as well as just a couple of blocks from the train station. Nice neighborhood also with many excellent restaurants nearby. Antonio was available by phone as we wanted to verify we were at the right location, and his parents let us in, explaining all the details about the apartment. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn B.

An excellent place to stay.
An excellent place to stay, close to everything we wanted to see and enabling us to visit Modena by train, because it was close to the railway station. We received detailed information about everything in the apartment and how to use it. Included was a list of nearby restaurants with details about their specialities, which we used to enjoy meals out. The apartment was clean and comfortable and had all the facilities and equipment we needed. Would happily recommend to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great appartment in the heart of Bologna
This property was very clean and well organized. There is plenty of space. The kitchen has all of the amenities and the two bathrooms are likewise nicely finished with excellent fixtures. The apartment is easy to access and it has several good restaurants within easy walking distance. The host was friendly and responsive to all of our questions and requests. I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Large roomy 2 bdrm 2 bath
Lovely building. Large apt. All amenities there to make for a comfortable stay. Quick 5 min walk to the train station. 10 min walk to Piazza Maggiore. Lovely cafes near apt, especially Nuevo Cafe. Supermarket 5 min walk. Balcony with apt. Washer/dryer. Wonderful. Owner was lovely as was the concierge. Very comfortable stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael W., Scottsdale, AZ. USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bologna Stay
Antonio was great with communication from the minute I made our reservation. He met us at the apartment within 5 minutes of our arriving. He explained everything about the apt. and gave us some recommendations for near by restaurants. We were about a mile from the Piazzo Maggiore which was perfect for walk to that area and back. Apartment was quiet and was spacious for the two of us. Thanks for being a great host!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable apartment convenient for railway station
This apartment was modern, very clean, safe and in a great location. Everything in the flat was spotless and well thought out for a short stay. An easy 20 minute walk to the centre of Bologna. Near reasonably priced restaurants and a well stocked Coop. Check in is flexible and Antonia's parents showed us around the apartment, taking great care to make sure we knew how to work the appliances. Delightful couple. We were very grateful for the air con as it was so hot. If I am ever in Bologna in the future I wouldn't hesitate to stay there again and would recommend to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

thuy t.

Close to the train station
We were greeted by the owners parents. Super nice people. Only speaks Italian only. But able to show us where things are and how to use it. It is super close to the train station and the place is spacious. They left us a bottle of brut, two waters and snacks. That is very nice of them. Place is very clean. Everything is in walking distance. Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Laura G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in
Confusing to get to from train station
Direction from train station could be clearer. It is a 5 minute walk but only if you exit the correct door. We walked 45 minutes the first day with luggage to find it. And then no one was there to let us in. Some places ok to walk for eating etc but not very convenient. Apartment comfortable and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022