1 Via Belmeloro, 40126 Bologna, Italy
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Belmeloro Home Overview

You know what struck me first about Belmeloro Home? It’s actually tucked into this narrow medieval street that feels like you’ve stumbled into old Bologna by accident. Via Belmeloro is one of those cobblestone lanes where you can practically touch the buildings on both sides if you stretch your arms out – and honestly, that’s exactly what makes this place special. The hotel sits right in the university quarter, which means you’re surrounded by that vibrant student energy, but somehow the 15th-century walls keep things surprisingly quiet inside.

The whole setup feels more like staying in someone’s beautifully renovated palazzo than a typical hotel. I mean, they’ve kept all the original architectural details – those gorgeous frescoed ceilings and stone archways – but somehow made it feel completely modern without being sterile. The rooms have this perfect balance where you’re sleeping under centuries-old beams but the bathroom has that rainfall shower you actually want to use. What really got me was how the staff just… knows things. Like, they’ll casually mention that the morning light hits Piazza Maggiore perfectly around 9 AM, or that the best tortellini spot (not the touristy one) is literally a three-minute walk down Via delle Belle Arti.

Speaking of location – and I hate when people just say “convenient location” because what does that even mean – but this spot is genuinely perfect if you want to experience Bologna like someone who actually lives here. You’re a two-minute walk from the university area where students hang out at those tiny osterie, but you can also reach the main shopping streets around Via dell’Indipendenza without dealing with crowds. The morning sounds are just right too – you’ll hear the gentle clatter of delivery bikes and coffee machines starting up, but none of that jarring city noise that makes you want to hide under the covers. I stayed there during exam season in May, and even with all the students around, the hotel felt like this calm pocket of serenity. The 8.8 rating honestly makes sense – it’s not trying to be some flashy luxury experience, but everything just works the way it should. Oh, and parking is actually manageable in the nearby streets if you’re driving, which is pretty much a miracle in Bologna’s centro storico.

Belmeloro Home Accommodations

AccommodationDetailsEstimated Price
One-Bedroom Apartment1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2$180
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Reviews of Belmeloro Home

  • Πολυ καλο – Despina from Greece – 10 May 2025 (10/10)

    Πολυ ωραια διακοσμηση ακριβως οπως τις φωτογραφιες.Ανετο και καθαρο ειχε ολα οσα χρειαστηκαμε για την διαμονη μας.Με πολυ ομορφο μπαλκονι .Η Μαρελλα μας υποδεχθηκε για να μας παραδωσει τα κλειδια και μας βοηθησε πολυ και τις επομενες μερες .Πολυ καλη !!!!

  • Très agréable séjour à Bologne qui vaut vraiment le voyage – Elisabeth from France – 9 March 2025 (9/10)

    Emplacement parfait au centre de Bologne avec tout à proximité (commerces, restaurants, bars, monuments…). Logement très propre et bien équipé.

  • Fantastycznie spędzony rodzinny czas z rodziną. – Małgorzata from Poland – 20 October 2024 (10/10)

    Funkcjonalnie i przytulnie urządzony apartament, wyposażony we wszystkie najpotrzebniejsze rzeczy. Bardzo czysto. Świetny kontakt z obsługą. Doskonała lokalizacja.

  • Soggiorno breve a Bologna – Gaia13 from Italy – 10 October 2024 (8/10)

    L'appartamento è piccolo, ma molto accogliente e ben curato. La descrizione dei servizi offerti ha coinciso con quello che ho trovato.
    Lo consiglierei.

    What could be improved: Il quartiere può essere rumoroso (l'appartamento è sito nella zona universitaria).

  • Very good – Christina from Germany – 2 October 2024 (8/10)

    sehr saubere Wohnung im Zentrum, entsprach den Bildern, super zentrale Lage, gute Ausstattung,netter Gastgeber

    What could be improved: Die Wohnung ist sehr hellhörig und die Nachbarschaft laut

  • Good – Will from United Kingdom – 27 September 2024 (7/10)

    The bed, very comfy! Great location.

    What could be improved: Walls very thin, can hear other people in the apartments next door… heard their alarms in the morning and everything else…

  • Fabulous in all ways – Zenon from United Kingdom – 22 September 2024 (10/10)

    Clean, comfortable and well equipped. Great location too

    What could be improved: The two flights of stairs, and poor lighting on those stairs

  • Exceptional – Adriana from Romania – 2 September 2024 (10/10)

    Locatie excelentă, în apropiere de obiectivele principale Bucătăria dotată cu vesela necesară pentru gătit. Check in și check out facile…gazda a fost de acord sa ne dea cheile cu 3 ore înainte.Apartamentul arata exact ca in poze, e curat și patul și canapeaua sunt foarte confortabile.

    What could be improved: Baia destul de îngustă…la bucătărie ar fi necesare și niste prosoape de hârtie. În balcon nu se prea poate sta, fiind foarte cald

  • a pleasant apartment – Dilay from Turkey – 23 October 2023 (10/10)

    First of all, it is a flat with great design. It had all the equipment needed to feel at home. The welcome was made exactly at the time stated. It was clean and comfortable. Located in the university area, 10 minutes walking distance from the centre. Everything was great. Thanks for this experience.

  • wonderful landscape, city with history and old buildings, with a special style, clean city… – Florica from Romania – 30 August 2023 (10/10)

    A spacious apartament, modern, clean apartment, equipped with everything you need, can easily accommodate 4 people. Exactly as in the pictures! Excellent location, the owner answers all questions, friendly. I recommend!

    What could be improved: –

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Casa Brogli: 200 m
  • San Leonardo: 250 m
  • Aula Carducci: 250 m
  • Palazzo Gotti: 150 m
  • Palazzo Paleotti: 150 m
  • Cerchia dei Terresotti: 250 m
  • Cà Grande dei Malvezzi: 50 m
  • Torresotto di San Vitale: 300 m
  • Chiesa Santa Maria Maddalena: 350 m
  • Bibliot. dell’Isti. delle Scienze: 250 m

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Berberè: 150 m
  • Cafe/bar Cafe’ la Piazzetta: 100 m
  • Restaurant Tigelleria I Tigellanti: 100 m

Top attractions:

  • MAMbo: 1.7 km
  • Palazzo Fava: 1 km
  • Piazza Maggiore: 950 m
  • Della Chiusa Park: 8 km
  • Piazza del Nettuno: 1.1 km
  • Cemetery La Certosa: 4.3 km
  • Giardini Margherita: 1.8 km
  • Pinacoteca Nazionale: 450 m
  • La Macchina del Tempo: 500 m
  • Museum for the Memory of Ustica: 2.7 km

Public transport:

  • Train Bologna AV: 2.1 km
  • Train Bologna Centrale Railway station: 1.8 km

Closest airports:

  • Forlì Airport: 74 km
  • Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport: 8 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Bathroom:

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

Outdoors:

  • Balcony

Living Area:

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Food & Drink:

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Accessibility:

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Miscellaneous:

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

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Italian

Safety & security:

  • Key access

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Reception services:

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

Great for your stay:

  • Private bathroom
  • Balcony
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Family rooms
  • Washing machine
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Shower

Building characteristics:

  • Private apartment in building

Other for your stay:

  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
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House Rules at Belmeloro Home

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 11:00

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:

8.9

Comfort:

8.9

Location:

8.6

Facilities:

8.9

Cleanliness:

9.0

Value for money:

8.5