Casina Centotrecento-Romantic & Quite Apartment-

Casina Centotrecento-Romantic & Quite Apartment- Overview

You know what caught me off guard about Casina Centotrecento? The name makes it sound way fancier than it actually is – and I mean that in the best possible way. This place sits on Via Centotrecento in Bologna’s Barca neighborhood, and honestly, it’s one of those finds that feels like you’re staying in someone’s thoughtfully renovated apartment rather than a sterile hotel room.

The location is actually pretty smart if you know Bologna at all. You’re about a 15-minute walk from the historic center, which means you get to skip the tourist crowds and inflated prices right outside your door, but you can still wander over to Piazza Maggiore whenever you want. The street itself is quiet – I’m talking genuinely peaceful, not that fake “quiet” hotels always promise. There’s a small trattoria maybe two blocks down that the locals seem to love (the kind where they don’t even have an English menu), and you’ll find yourself walking past the same faces on your way to the city center. The bus connections are decent too, though walking is honestly more pleasant since you get to cut through some of those narrow side streets that make Bologna feel like a living postcard.

What really sets this place apart is the attention to detail that you don’t usually get at a four-star property. The apartment – because that’s really what it feels like – has this warm, lived-in quality without being cluttered. The bed is actually comfortable (you’d be surprised how many places get this wrong), and the bathroom has proper water pressure, which matters more than you think after a day of wandering around cobblestone streets. The kitchen area is functional if you want to grab some fresh pasta and parmesan from the local market, though let’s be honest, you’re in Bologna – you’re probably eating out most of the time anyway. Check-in was refreshingly straightforward, none of that awkward hovering around a front desk situation. The hosts seem to genuinely know the city and can point you toward things that aren’t in every guidebook.

The romantic angle they’re pushing isn’t just marketing fluff either. There’s something about the way the evening light filters through the windows, and the fact that you can hear the city settling down for the night without the constant hum of traffic. It’s the kind of place where you might actually want to stay in for a bottle of wine instead of rushing out to hit every tourist spot. The 8.3 rating feels about right – it’s not perfect (the Wi-Fi can be spotty, and don’t expect luxury hotel amenities), but it captures something authentic about staying in Bologna that bigger hotels just can’t match. If you’re looking for that balance between comfort and actually feeling like you’re experiencing the city rather than just visiting it, this place gets it right.

Casina Centotrecento-Romantic & Quite Apartment- Accommodations

Reviews of Casina Centotrecento-Romantic & Quite Apartment-

• Superb – Georgina from Australia – 7 May 2025 (9/10)

  Having a quiet, comfortable apartment in a very good location made our stay in Bologna a wonderful experience. The host met us on arrival and was excellent at communicating and promptly fixed a problem. Excellent wifi. Washing machine a bonus. Easy walk to many great restaurants and tourist sights.

• Very good – Rocio from Spain – 29 December 2024 (8/10)

  La ubicación y lo bonito
  Que es
  
  What could be improved: Todo bien

• Fantastische plek voor een weekje Bologna! – Benedictus from Netherlands – 22 April 2024 (9/10)

  Een prima locatie in het centrum van Bologna. De host was erg gastvrij en behulpzaam. Het appartement was compleet, alles was aanwezig.

• Highly recommended – Ruth from Israel – 18 September 2023 (9/10)

  Great location, friendly host, many amenities, nicely stocked, great shower, nicely decorated, easy check in and check out – highly recommended!

• Stay in Bologna – Billy from France – 19 June 2023 (9/10)

  Tout est conforme à la description et l'équipement du logement est très complet.
  
  What could be improved: Le parquet craque parfois et avait quelques clous saillants dans la chambre donc coupants.
  Rien de grave

• Perfect well appointed apartment in great location – Janette from Australia – 24 April 2023 (9/10)

  The apartment is well stocked, even beautiful liquid soaps and detergent for washing clothes. the shower is hot and the bed is super comfy, would definitely stay here again so close to restaurants and bars
  
  What could be improved: nothing it was perfect

• Breve ma gradevole – Mangiaterra from Italy – 15 February 2023 (9/10)

  Ottima posizione, struttura molto curata anche nei particolari, pulita e riscaldata
  La proprietaria molto presente e gentile, è stato facile accordarsi sull'arrivo e sulla ripartenza, anzi ci ha concesso anche qualche ora in più di sosta dei bagagli

• Superb – Tania from Italy – 3 October 2022 (9/10)

  Posizione centralissima e letto comodo. Casa dotata di tutti i confort, noi siamo stati solo una notte e non abbiamo usato nulla in cucina ma c'è tutto.

• Very convenient location and personal touches made us feel at home! – Alta from South Africa – 21 September 2022 (10/10)

  My host, Alessandra was super helpful! Communication was great and she went out of her way to assist us with check in, even when we only arrived very late at night because of train delays. The English guide books provided were a nice touch 🙂
  
  What could be improved: No complaints.

• Superb – Niko from Italy – 22 August 2022 (9/10)

  Casa pulita, con tutti i serzi neccessari, spaziosa.
  
  Posizione eccellente, vicina al centro e con molti negozi vicini.

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