Attico Costa 17 [5 minuti a piedi dalla stazione]

Attico Costa 17 [5 minuti a piedi dalla stazione] Overview

You know what caught me off guard about Attico Costa 17? The name literally tells you everything you need to know – it’s actually on the top floor of this beautiful building on Via Lorenzo Costa, and honestly, that five-minute walk to Bologna Centrale is no joke. I timed it because I’m obsessive like that, and it’s legitimately a quick stroll even with luggage.

The thing is, Via Lorenzo Costa sits in this sweet spot where you’re close enough to the station that you can hear the distant hum of trains if you really listen, but far enough that it doesn’t actually bother you. The street itself has this lived-in Bologna feel – there’s a little alimentari on the corner where the owner always seems to be arguing with someone on his phone, and the buildings have that warm terracotta color that makes everything look golden around sunset. What really sold me on this place was stepping into the actual apartment. The attico part isn’t just marketing speak – you’re genuinely up there with these slanted ceilings and windows that frame the city in a way that makes you want to drink wine at 3 PM (I mean, I didn’t, but the urge was there). The space feels like someone’s stylish friend let you crash at their place, not some sterile hotel room. The kitchen actually works – I made coffee there every morning and it became this little ritual, looking out over the rooftops while the city woke up below.

Here’s the practical stuff that matters: the building has one of those old-school European elevators that fits maybe two people and a small suitcase, so don’t pack like you’re moving permanently. The wifi is solid, which I only mention because I had to take a few work calls and didn’t want to sound like I was calling from underwater. And parking – well, this is Bologna, so you’re better off using the train station’s parking garage if you absolutely must drive. The neighborhood gets this perfect quiet around 10 PM, except for the occasional Vespa tearing down the street, but that’s just Bologna being Bologna. What really impressed me was how the 9.6 rating actually feels accurate – usually those numbers are inflated, but the attention to detail here is genuine. Fresh linens that smell like they were dried in actual sunlight, not industrial dryers. A shower with proper water pressure (seriously underrated when you’re traveling). And the host left these little touches that felt personal rather than corporate – local recommendations written by hand, not some laminated generic list. If you’re the type who wants to feel like you’re living in Bologna rather than just passing through, this is your spot. The station proximity means you can dump your bags and be exploring the city center in twenty minutes, but coming back each evening feels like returning home rather than checking into another anonymous room.

Attico Costa 17 [5 minuti a piedi dalla stazione] Accommodations

Reviews of Attico Costa 17 [5 minuti a piedi dalla stazione]

• Exceptional – Daniela from Croatia – 9 June 2025 (10/10)

• Generelt godt 😊 – Jessen from Denmark – 6 June 2025 (8/10)

  Pænt og rent super aircondition
  
  What could be improved: Køkkenet var mangelfuldt og terrazze ud møbler meget mærkeligt når der er så stor ude areal

• Appartamento favoooso ritorneremo – Valentina from Italy – 26 May 2025 (10/10)

  Struttura oltre che favolosa pulitissima l’host veramente gentile e disponibile. Eravamo un gruppo di ragazze e siamo state benissimo
  
  What could be improved: Niente

• Great location & everyone loved the property & facilities. Very helpful & friendly owners – Linda from United Kingdom – 23 May 2025 (10/10)

  Great residential location with a short walk to the train station and into Bologna centre. The property had plenty of space with 4 bedrooms and a balcony with views. Washing machine dishwasher etc

• Exceptional – Seb from Belgium – 2 February 2025 (10/10)

• Superb – Luca from Italy – 7 December 2024 (9/10)

  Appartamento molto grande ben attrezzato e con una splendida terrazza. Vicino alla stazione.

• Excelente alojamiento – Daniel from Argentina – 30 October 2024 (10/10)

  Las comodidades de la casa
  
  What could be improved: Nada, todo fue correcto

• Ottimo, spazioso e pulito – Matteo from Italy – 16 October 2024 (10/10)

  Tutto

• Exceptional – Alberta from Italy – 15 September 2024 (10/10)

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