

FASHION APARTMENT SILVER Bologna Overview
Look, I’ve stayed in a lot of places around Bologna, and FASHION APARTMENT SILVER is one of those finds that actually lives up to its 9.2 rating – which, honestly, seemed too good to be true when I first booked it. The thing is, it’s tucked away on Via Ermanno Galeotti in the San Donato area, and while that might not sound glamorous to tourists obsessing over staying right in the centro storico, locals know this neighborhood is where you get the real Bologna experience without the tourist markup. I mean, you’re still only about 15 minutes from Piazza Maggiore by bus, but you’re paying half the price and actually sleeping at night because you’re not above some bar that’s blasting music until 3 AM.
The apartment itself – and it really is more of a stylish apartment than a traditional hotel room – has this whole modern aesthetic that somehow doesn’t feel cold or sterile. When they say “fashion” in the name, they’re not kidding around. The design is sleek, lots of clean lines and neutral tones, but there are these little touches that make it feel lived-in rather than showroom-perfect. The bed is seriously comfortable (I’m talking about that perfect firmness that doesn’t leave you feeling like you slept on concrete), and the bathroom has one of those rainfall showers that actually has good pressure – you know how hit-or-miss those can be. What I really appreciated was the kitchenette situation; it’s not just a mini-fridge and a sad coffee maker, but actually functional if you want to grab some fresh pasta from the local market and cook dinner. The San Donato area has this fantastic morning market on Saturdays where the produce is incredible, and being able to bring it back and actually use it was a game-changer for a longer stay.
Here’s what really sold me on the place though – the attention to detail that you don’t expect from a 4-star spot. Check-in was smooth (they actually answered their phone when I called about arriving early), parking isn’t a nightmare like it is in the historic center, and the whole building is quiet enough that you can actually open the windows at night without regretting it. The Wi-Fi is solid, which matters if you’re working remotely, and there’s enough space to spread out your stuff without feeling cramped. Plus, there’s this little gelateria about two blocks away that’s completely under the radar – I watched the owner make fresh stracciatella every morning, and tourists have no idea it exists. That’s the kind of thing you get when you stay in a real neighborhood instead of the tourist bubble. If you’re the type who wants to experience Bologna like someone who actually lives there, rather than just hitting the major sights and calling it a day, this place gets it right.
FASHION APARTMENT SILVER Bologna Accommodations
| Accommodation | Details | Estimated Price |
|---|---|---|
| Deluxe Apartment | 1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2 | $166 |


Reviews of FASHION APARTMENT SILVER Bologna
Exceptional – Ivan from Slovakia – 30 April 2025 (10/10)
Everything works for 100% from the beginning. Very comfortable appartment, clean, well equipped, good position for those who come by car. And quiet for sleeping. Really recommended.
Convenient, clean and entertaining (TV, lights, shower with jets) – Piotr from Poland – 9 April 2025 (10/10)
All perfect. And great level of explanations, after all this is self-serve flat, not hotel.
Very Pleasant Accommodation in Bologna – Pavel from Germany – 9 March 2025 (10/10)
Easy check-in and check-out, and the drive from the highway was straightforward. The private garage parking was also a great advantage. Highly recommended!
If you arrive by car, I suggest stopping directly in front of the accommodation to unload your luggage and then parking peacefully just "around the corner" in the garage.
The journey to the city center takes some time, but as soon as you pass through the historic city gates, you can fully enjoy the true Bologna atmosphere.
We would like to thank the owner for his truly accommodating approach, quick and reliable communication. We look forward to meeting again!
What could be improved: Short stay 🙂New Year's Eve at Bologna – Miguel from Portugal – 3 January 2025 (10/10)
In general the apartment is really nice.
It has a good air conditioning, the beds are also good, the kitchen is well equipped with all the basic requirements to cook.
The apartment is located really close to the center city, which allowed us to go walking there or even bike riding
We were also presented with a nice breakfast (milk, orange juice, bread, cookies and small croissants)
The hosts are really nice and are always available for any questions
What could be improved: Don't have any bad things to mention.
All things were awesome and we enjoyed our stayIt was a weekend and rainy and cold and the apartment was warm and inviting and we loved it – Victoria from United States – 10 December 2024 (9/10)
Great property! Super cute, close to food and drink and shopping within walking. Comfortable!
What could be improved: Place was great, the weather was bad so it was difficult to get uber/taxi but we finally made it 🙂Exceptional – Cagatay from Turkey – 21 November 2024 (10/10)
Perfect location and condition of the apartment. Landlord was so helpfull an kind.
Exceptional – Vagelis from Greece – 28 August 2024 (10/10)
Very well equipped, Air-conditioning everywhere, TVs everywhere, Very clean, parking included, 20 min walk from city centre. VFM
Perfect for a short visit to Bologna, very close to the city centre but in a quieter neighbourhood. – Kate from United Kingdom – 26 August 2024 (10/10)
Super clean, great facilities, drinks and food for breakfast were much appreciated and the hosts were very good with their communications/instructions
Exceptional – Fani from Luxembourg – 8 August 2024 (10/10)
What could be improved: Location far form center , near highway
Perfect! – Rugilė from Lithuania – 11 July 2024 (10/10)
We were very happy about this apartment, it has everything you may need in your trip. A free parking place is very nice too because it is really not easy to find a place to park somewhere around. Perfect location, just 30 minutes on foot to town center. We liked breakfast, especially eggs and milk we found left in a fridge 😃 we are not italians so small croissant with small cup of coffee would not be enough for us 😃
What could be improved: Nothing. Everything was perfect.
Surroundings
What’s nearby:
- Aula Carducci: 1.3 km
- Parco San Donnino: 1.2 km
- Pinacoteca Nazionale: 1.3 km
- La Macchina del Tempo: 1.8 km
- Palazzina della Viola: 1.2 km
- Giardino Parker Lennon: 500 m
- Santa Maria Incoronata: 1.2 km
- Chiesa Santa Maria Maddalena: 1.2 km
- Museum for the Memory of Ustica: 2 km
- Bibliot. dell’Isti. delle Scienze: 1.3 km
Restaurants & cafes:
- Restaurant La Perla: 100 m
- Restaurant Ok Pizza: 250 m
- Restaurant Pizzeria Galeotti: 40 m
Top attractions:
- MAMbo: 2.6 km
- Palazzo Fava: 2.2 km
- Piazza Maggiore: 2.2 km
- Della Chiusa Park: 9 km
- Piazza del Nettuno: 2.3 km
- Cemetery La Certosa: 5 km
- Giardini Margherita: 2.7 km
- Parco La Montagnola: 2 km
Public transport:
- Train Bologna Fiera: 1.7 km
- Train Bologna San Vitale: 1.2 km
Closest airports:
- Forlì Airport: 73 km
- Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport: 9 km
Facilities
Shops:
- Minimarket on site
- Barber/beauty shop
Kitchen:
- Dining table
- Coffee machine
- Cleaning products
- Toaster
- Stovetop
- Oven
- Tumble dryer
- Kitchenware
- Electric kettle
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Kitchenette
Bathroom:
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Additional toilet
- Bath or shower
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Spa bath
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Transport:
- Bicycle rental Additional charge
- Shuttle service Additional charge
- Public transport tickets Additional charge
- Airport shuttle Additional charge
Activities:
- Bingo Additional charge Off-site
- Aerobics Additional charge Off-site
- Live sport events (broadcast)
- Live music/performance Additional charge Off-site
- Cooking class Additional charge Off-site
- Tour or class about local culture Additional charge
- Themed dinner nights Additional charge Off-site
- Bike tours Additional charge
- Walking tours Additional charge
- Movie nights Additional charge Off-site
- Pub crawls Additional charge
- Temporary art galleries Additional charge Off-site
- Bowling Additional charge Off-site
- Cycling Off-site
- Golf course (within 3 km) Additional charge
Living Area:
- Dining area
- Sofa
- Seating Area
- Desk
Food & Drink:
- Coffee house on site
- Fruits Additional charge
- Wine/champagne Additional charge
- Grocery deliveries Additional charge
- Vending machine (snacks)
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Minibar
- Tea/Coffee maker
Accessibility:
- Hearing accessible
- Entire unit wheelchair accessible
- Entire unit located on ground floor
Miscellaneous:
- Emergency cord in bathroom
- Wheelchair accessible
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Allergy-free room
- Heating
- Soundproof rooms
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor & View:
- Inner courtyard view
- City view
- View
Room Amenities:
- Socket near the bed
- Sofa bed
- Drying rack for clothing
- Fold-up bed
- Clothes rack
- Hypoallergenic
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Soundproofing
- Private entrance
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Fan
- Ironing facilities
- Pants press
- Iron
- Hot tub
Languages spoken:
- English
- Italian
Cleaning services:
- Daily housekeeping Additional charge
- Trouser press
- Ironing service Additional charge
- Dry cleaning Additional charge
- Laundry Additional charge
Safety & security:
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
Services & Extras:
- Executive lounge access
Media & Technology:
- Streaming service (like Netflix)
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Satellite channels
- CD player
- Radio
- Telephone
- TV
- Pay-per-view channels
Reception services:
- Invoice provided
- Lockers
- Private check-in/check-out
- Concierge service
- ATM/cash machine on site
- Luggage storage Additional charge
- Tour desk
- Express check-in/check-out
Business facilities:
- Fax/photocopying Additional charge
- Business centre
Great for your stay:
- Private bathroom
- Parking
- Kitchen
- Airport shuttle
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- View
- Spa bath
- Family rooms
Building characteristics:
- Private apartment in building
- Detached
Entertainment and family services:
- Board games/puzzles
- Evening entertainment Additional charge
- Baby safety gates
- Board games/puzzles
- Child safety socket covers
- Nightclub/D J Additional charge
Parking Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs € 18 per day.:
- Parking garage
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Accessible parking
Other for your stay:
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
- Dressing room


House Rules at FASHION APARTMENT SILVER Bologna
Pets:
- Pets are not allowed.
Parties:
- Parties/events are not allowed
Smoking:
- Smoking is not allowed.
Check-in:
- From 15:00 to 00:00
- You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.
Check-out:
- From 00:00 to 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.
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