Via Irnerio 38, 40126 Bologna, Italy
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Accogliente loft in palazzo storico centrale Overview

You know what struck me first about this place? The fact that it’s actually in a historic palazzo but doesn’t feel stuffy or museum-like at all. Walking up Via Irnerio – which, honestly, is one of those streets that feels properly Bolognese without being touristy – you’d almost miss the entrance if you weren’t looking for it. But once you’re inside, there’s this wonderful sense of stepping into someone’s carefully curated home rather than a typical hotel room.

The loft itself is genuinely spacious, and I mean actually spacious, not that weird hotel marketing version of spacious where you can barely open your suitcase. The ceilings are high enough that you don’t feel cramped, and whoever designed this place clearly understood that travelers need real space to spread out. What really got me was how they’ve managed to preserve the historical character – you can feel the age of the building in the best possible way – while making everything feel completely modern and livable. The kitchen area is particularly well thought out; not just a mini-fridge and microwave situation, but something you could actually use if you wanted to grab ingredients from Mercato delle Erbe (which is just a pleasant walk away, by the way).

Location-wise, this is pretty much ideal if you want to be in the thick of things without dealing with the chaos around Piazza Maggiore every time you step outside. You’re close enough to the university area that there’s always life on the streets, but Via Irnerio itself is quiet enough that you can actually sleep with the windows open – something I always appreciate in Italian cities. The 9.4 rating makes complete sense once you’ve stayed here; it’s one of those places where you can tell the owners actually care about the details that matter. Check-in was smooth, the wifi actually works properly (crucial for anyone trying to get work done), and honestly, the whole experience just felt more authentic than most places in this price range. If you’re the type who prefers feeling like a temporary local rather than a tourist passing through, this is exactly the kind of place that delivers on that promise.

Accogliente loft in palazzo storico centrale Accommodations

AccommodationDetailsEstimated Price
One-Bedroom Apartment1 extra-large double bed and 2 × 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2$153
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Reviews of Accogliente loft in palazzo storico centrale

  • A really beautiful place – Anouk from Belgium – 27 June 2025 (9/10)

    An absolutely beautiful place, quiet and very convenient

  • Superb – Sotiris from Cyprus – 26 June 2025 (9/10)

    Cute apartment just outside the old town
    Public parking available
    10 minutes walking to the old city center

    What could be improved: Not very comfortable for our family of 5

  • Excellent pied à terre à Bologne pour découvrir la ville en prenant son temps. – Agnes from France – 10 June 2025 (9/10)

    Appartement très bien équipé y compris en ustensiles de cuisine, en shampoing et gel douche. Il y a même une trousse de secours. On sent que ce n'est pas un appartement à usage exclusivement touristique, ce qui fait son charme. Calme et bien placé, donnant sur un jardin. Spacieux et bien décoré. Il était très agréable à vivre. En outre, l'hôte était très réactif et sympathique.

  • Loft perfetto! – Michele from Italy – 27 April 2025 (10/10)

    Appartamento curato nei dettagli esattamente come da foto. Host disponibile e celere nelle risposte.
    Ambiente pulito. Ineccepibile. Super consigliato!

  • Excellent apartment !!!! All recommendations – Ivan from Montenegro – 8 April 2025 (10/10)

    Extraordinary apartment, with huge parking in a closed courtyard.The apartment is very nice and modern and fully equipped with all appliances and things, suitable for permanent residence. It even has a vacuum robot, a printer and an air purifier. Excellent location. Definitely the warmest recommendation.

  • Exceptional – Konstantinos from Italy – 25 March 2025 (10/10)

    La posizione; comoda per muoverti a piedi in centro. La possibilità di parcheggio interno. Le istruzioni precise per l'utilizzo della struttura.

    What could be improved: La mancanza di una camera indipendente

  • Perfect! – Shuang from Switzerland – 7 February 2025 (10/10)

    Very clear and prepared well.

    What could be improved: The physical keys sometimes works on conditions.

  • Exceptional – Anna from Hungary – 10 September 2024 (10/10)

    The apartment is perfect, clean, comfortable, well equipped, close to the city center. We spent the best time here with my family 🙂

  • Fantastic place to stay when in Bologna. – Carly from Australia – 26 August 2024 (10/10)

    Fantastic apartment- felt very homely.
    Had all the mod-cons. In a great location, walking distance to everything. Loved it. Highly recommend!

    What could be improved: Nothing. It was perfect.

  • Very good – Markus from Germany – 28 July 2024 (8/10)

    A beautiful apartment with nice places in walking distance.

    What could be improved: Finding the apartment was a bit challenging. However most difficult was to open the door with the digital key and to understand to pull the door while the opening mechanism runs….

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Aula Carducci: 300 m
  • Casa Graziani: 400 m
  • Palazzo Paleotti: 400 m
  • Giardino del Guasto: 300 m
  • Palazzo Bianconcini: 250 m
  • Pinacoteca Nazionale: 300 m
  • Palazzina della Viola: 50 m
  • Via Borgo San Pietro 99: 350 m
  • Chiesa Santa Maria Maddalena: 350 m
  • Bibliot. dell’Isti. delle Scienze: 300 m

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/bar Bolo Art-Caf: 300 m
  • Restaurant Ciao Kebab: 100 m
  • Restaurant Baracca e Burattini: 50 m

Top attractions:

  • MAMbo: 1.2 km
  • Palazzo Fava: 1.1 km
  • Piazza Maggiore: 1.2 km
  • Della Chiusa Park: 8 km
  • Piazza del Nettuno: 1.3 km
  • Cemetery La Certosa: 4.3 km
  • Giardini Margherita: 2.2 km
  • Parco La Montagnola: 600 m
  • La Macchina del Tempo: 800 m
  • Museum for the Memory of Ustica: 2.2 km

Public transport:

  • Train Bologna AV: 1.5 km
  • Train Bologna Centrale Railway station: 1.3 km

Closest airports:

  • Forlì Airport: 77 km
  • Florence Airport: 96 km
  • Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport: 7 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Alarm clock

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Spa bath
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Wellness:

  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

Living Area:

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Desk

Food & Drink:

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Accessibility:

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Miscellaneous:

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Room Amenities:

  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Italian

Safety & security:

  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

Services & Extras:

  • Wake up service/Alarm clock

Media & Technology:

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Video games
  • Video
  • TV

Reception services:

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage

Great for your stay:

  • Private bathroom
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Spa bath
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Washing machine

Building characteristics:

  • Private apartment in building

Other for your stay:

  • Children’s high chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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House Rules at Accogliente loft in palazzo storico centrale

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 15:00
  • You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.

Check-out:

  • Until 10:00

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.

Guest reviews

Staff:

9.2

Comfort:

9.4

Location:

9.7

Free WiFi:

10

Facilities:

9.5

Cleanliness:

9.7

Value for money:

9.5