Casa Letizia

Casa Letizia Overview

Look, I’ve stayed in my fair share of Bologna hotels, and Casa Letizia honestly surprised me. It’s right on Strada Maggiore – and I mean literally on it, not tucked away on some side street – which sounds like it might be noisy, but the old building’s thick walls actually do their job. You’re maybe a three-minute walk from Piazza Maggiore, though you know what? I found myself using the back entrance more often because it puts you closer to the university quarter where all the good late-night spots are.

The thing about this place is it feels like someone’s actual home that happens to rent rooms, not some sterile chain property. The lobby has this worn marble flooring that’s probably been there since the 1800s, and there’s always this faint smell of espresso drifting from somewhere – turns out the family that runs it basically lives above the reception area. My room was on the second floor (no elevator, fair warning), and the ceilings were ridiculously high with these old wooden beams that probably creak for other people but somehow didn’t bother me. The bathroom was renovated recently – you can tell because the fixtures are modern but they kept the original tiles around the edges, which I thought was a nice touch.

What really sold me was the breakfast situation. They set it up in this little courtyard that you’d never guess exists from the street, and honestly, the cornetti are better than what I got at most cafés in the city center. The woman who runs breakfast – I think she’s the owner’s sister or something – remembers how you like your coffee after literally one morning. Plus, she’ll tell you which markets are good that day if you ask. The whole operation feels family-run in the best possible way, where they actually care if you’re having a decent time rather than just processing you through. I mean, they helped me figure out parking (there’s a garage about two blocks away that’s way cheaper than the touristy ones), and when I mentioned I was trying to find this specific mortadella shop, the guy at reception drew me a little map on hotel stationary. It’s that kind of place – they want you to actually experience Bologna, not just sleep there between museum visits.

Casa Letizia Accommodations

Reviews of Casa Letizia

• Perfect location, in the middle of everything – Szilvia from Hungary – 9 June 2025 (9/10)

  The location is unbeatable. The apartment is very comfortable – it has everything what you need. The kitchen is fully equipped and we really liked the travel brochures which gave us ideas what to explore.

• Beautiful appartment in the centre of Bologna – Kristian from Norway – 2 June 2025 (9/10)

  Beautiful appartment in the centre of Bologna, a few meters away from the two towers. Very well equipped and comfortable, spacious for two persons. We appreciated linen and towel change after a week. Very responsive host. Everything was in good working condition. The street outside is closed to traffic Saturdays and Sundays, as most of the streets in the centre. A perfect stay.
  
  What could be improved: If you are a light sleeper, bring earplugs, as the street outside is a major public transportation lane on weekdays.

• Friendly host and a fabulous location – Denia from United Kingdom – 3 April 2025 (10/10)

  The central location in the heart of the old town. Access to shops, cafes and bars. Good detail on the area provided by the host.
  
  What could be improved: The weather!

• Exceptional – Elissa from Israel – 27 March 2025 (10/10)

  Very comfortable and clean apartment, excellent central location. There was everything you need for a long or short stay.
  The owner was very helpful, allowed us to leave our luggage in the apartment after check out.

• Excellent !!! – Cioclei from Romania – 7 March 2025 (10/10)

  Everything is charming and clean ! Letizia was verg helpful and charming !
  
  What could be improved: Nothing not to like !

• Exceptional – Ana-mihaela from Romania – 4 March 2025 (10/10)

  Extremely nice host, Letizia thank you again! 😉

• Lovely stay in Bologna – Jillian from Australia – 20 January 2025 (8/10)

  The property was very clean with everything supplied for a short stay.
  Letizia was extremely helpful and organised a taxi for us on the day we were leaving.
  
  What could be improved: The property was further away from the train station than I anticipated. I should had looked more closely at the location as we were using Bologna as a base to visit other places in the area.

• Superb – Barbara from United Kingdom – 24 October 2024 (9/10)

  What could be improved: The main room js quite dark with

• Great location, comfortable with a lovely host – Lisa from Australia – 21 October 2024 (10/10)

  Location is central to all the major sights

• Great location , lovely clean flat would return ! – Andrew from United Kingdom – 16 October 2024 (10/10)

  Fantastic location and great host .
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

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