Via Alessandro Stoppato 19, 40128 Bologna, Italy
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Light & Colours Apartment Overview

Honestly, I wasn’t expecting much when I first pulled up to Via Alessandro Stoppato – it’s one of those quiet residential streets that you’d probably walk past without noticing if you weren’t looking for it. But that’s actually what makes Light & Colours Apartment so great. You’re tucked away in a proper Bologna neighborhood, about a 15-minute walk from the historic center, where locals are doing their grocery shopping and kids are playing in the courtyard below. The building itself has that classic Italian apartment feel – you know, the kind with the heavy wooden doors and marble steps that echo when you climb up.

What really got me was how thoughtfully everything’s been put together inside. The name isn’t just some random marketing thing – there’s genuinely great natural light streaming through these tall windows, and whoever decorated this place actually has an eye for color. The living spaces feel lived-in rather than sterile, if that makes sense. I mean, you’ve got modern amenities (the wifi is solid, thank god) but it doesn’t feel like a corporate hotel room. The kitchen’s properly equipped too – I actually cooked a few meals there using ingredients from the Mercato delle Erbe, which is maybe a 10-minute walk away. Speaking of walking, you’re close enough to Via del Pratello that you can stumble back after a night out, but far enough that you won’t hear the bar crowds when you’re trying to sleep.

The hosts clearly know what they’re doing – check-in was smooth, they gave me actual recommendations (not just the tourist traps), and when I had a question about the washing machine, they responded within like 20 minutes. That 9.6 rating isn’t just because the place looks good in photos; it’s because they’ve figured out all those little details that make a difference when you’re staying somewhere for more than a night or two. The shower pressure is excellent, there’s plenty of storage space, and – this might sound weird but it matters – the bed is actually comfortable, not just decorative. You’re also right near the bus lines that’ll take you to the train station, which is clutch if you’re doing a multi-city trip. Bologna’s not huge, but having a proper base in a real neighborhood rather than some touristy area near the towers? That’s what made this stay memorable for me.

Light & Colours Apartment Accommodations

AccommodationDetailsEstimated Price
Apartment2 × 1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2$153
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Reviews of Light & Colours Apartment

  • Exceptional – Eyüp from Turkey – 23 September 2024 (10/10)

    Location, cleanliness, spaciousness and comfort. Friendly, honest, helpful host.

  • A fabulous stay 👌 – Farrugia from Malta – 20 July 2024 (10/10)

    It was a pleasure to stay at the apartment,, there is everything you may need in the surroundings including parking, pharmacy, shops, cafeterias etcc.. the host is very nice and helpful! Highly suggest!

  • Exceptional – Marzena from Poland – 1 June 2024 (10/10)

    Really friendly, nice and helpful host and lady helping him. They took care about us in really late night and supported in the best possible way 🙂 We spent perfect night in high equipped and clean apartment and we will be back for sure!

  • Exceptional – Athanasios from Switzerland – 10 May 2024 (10/10)

    The host was very helpful and responsive. The place was clean and had everything.

    What could be improved: We arrived late at night, so finding parking (which was free) took a bit of time.

  • Exceptional – Marek from Poland – 12 February 2024 (10/10)

    Giorgio was helpful at all the time.
    As I hired a car to visit other cities too, localization was perfect (easy to reach highway, 5-10 mins to bus stop to reach Bologna and not warry about parking in city center).
    The apartment is spacious and warm (I was there in Feb).
    There are shops and restaurants in the immediate vicinity so you can easily reach them by foot.
    To summarize, very good location to visit/stay in Bologna.

  • Wonderful – Dick from United States – 29 August 2023 (10/10)

    Giorgio is amazing host. He allowed us to check in much earlier and met us on the front of the building. Gave us all the details about the apartment and all the attractions, restaurants and park in Bologna.

    The apartment is very spaceful and super clean. It has air conditioning in each room which is unusual in the whole trip. The functional kitchen and washing machine were very useful for us.

    What could be improved: Nothing

  • Superb – Thomas from France – 20 July 2023 (9/10)

    Very nice and very welcoming Owner. Gave us many usefull tips.
    Lift to reach the fourth floor
    Air conditionned powerfull and greatly needed in heatwave
    Bus-stop very close – only 20 min from center

    What could be improved: Shower stall door to be re-installed

  • Strongly recommend – Valkodinov from France – 17 June 2023 (10/10)

    Giorgio is a really nice guy and did us great favour by letting us enter the appartment before 15h, much appreciated. The appartment is in a perfect location, only 20 min by bus to Bologna city center, the bus station is 2 min away. Free parking is also available near by the public garden, recommended once again by Giorgio. The appartment is big, cosy and has everything one needs. Giorgio also gave us very nice addresses for food, ice cream and other in Bologna and in the area. I strongly recommend!

  • Exceptional – Branka from Slovenia – 18 May 2023 (10/10)

    Appartment is large, nice and clean. Owner is very helpfull. Location is very quiet and you find nice restaurants in walking distance.

    What could be improved: Parking might not be not so easy to find in the afternoon.

  • Great – Ivana from Serbia – 10 April 2023 (10/10)

    The host was great, helped us with bags, organized the cab, recommended some great places to eat🙂

    What could be improved: No complaines🙂

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • MAMbo: 5 km
  • Palazzo Fava: 5 km
  • Villa Torchi: 250 m
  • Caserme Rosse: 2.1 km
  • Parco Lupicchio: 3 km
  • Parco San Donnino: 5 km
  • Parco La Montagnola: 5 km
  • Pinacoteca Nazionale: 6 km
  • Giardino Parker Lennon: 5 km
  • Museum for the Memory of Ustica: 3.7 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Latteria Cilento: 50 m
  • Restaurant Sapori di Classe: 150 m
  • Restaurant Rosticceria Cinese Pechino di Zeng Weirong: 50 m

Top attractions:

  • Piazza Maggiore: 6 km
  • Della Chiusa Park: 12 km
  • Piazza del Nettuno: 6 km
  • Cemetery La Certosa: 8 km
  • Giardini Margherita: 7 km
  • La Macchina del Tempo: 6 km

Public transport:

  • Train Bologna Fiera: 4.3 km
  • Train Bologna Corticella: 1.3 km

Closest airports:

  • Forlì Airport: 77 km
  • Florence Airport: 99 km
  • Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport: 7 km

Facilities

Shops:

  • Minimarket on site
  • Barber/beauty shop

Kitchen:

  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Bathroom:

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

Outdoors:

  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Transport:

  • Shuttle service Additional charge
  • Airport shuttle Additional charge

Living Area:

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Food & Drink:

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Accessibility:

  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Miscellaneous:

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

Outdoor & View:

  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view

Room Amenities:

  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Fold-up bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Mosquito net
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Italian

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
  • Carbon monoxide detector

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels

Reception services:

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Express check-in/check-out

Great for your stay:

  • Private bathroom
  • Balcony
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms

Building characteristics:

  • Private apartment in building

Parking Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs € 1.20 per hour.:

  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking

Other for your stay:

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Dressing room
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House Rules at Light & Colours Apartment

Pets:

  • Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 15:00 to 23:30
  • 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.

Guest reviews

Staff:

9.6

Comfort:

9.5

Location:

9.1

Free WiFi:

10

Facilities:

9.5

Cleanliness:

9.6

Value for money:

9.3