59 Via Donato Creti, 40128 Bologna, Italy
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Realkasa Creti Apartment Overview

You know what struck me first about Realkasa Creti Apartment? It’s tucked away on Via Donato Creti in a way that feels genuinely residential – not like those sterile hotel districts where you’re surrounded by other tourists. I mean, you’re staying in what feels like an actual Bologna neighborhood, which honestly makes all the difference. The building itself has that classic Italian apartment vibe, complete with the heavy wooden doors and those satisfying old-school keys that actually require a bit of finesse to work properly.

The location is actually pretty brilliant once you get your bearings. You’re about a 15-minute walk from the main train station, which sounds far but honestly isn’t bad at all – especially since you get to cut through some of Bologna’s quieter streets instead of dealing with the usual tourist chaos around Piazza Maggiore. There’s this little alimentari right around the corner where the owner definitely remembers regulars, and you’ll find yourself grabbing morning cornetti there more often than you’d expect. The apartment setup means you’ve got a proper kitchen too, so you can actually use those gorgeous San Benedetto market finds instead of just photographing them. Parking can be a bit tricky (it’s Bologna, after all), but the hosts are really good about explaining the zona traffico limitato rules – trust me, you want to get that sorted before you arrive.

What really sells this place, though, is how it strikes that perfect balance between being in the city but not feeling overwhelmed by it. The street gets genuinely quiet at night, which is saying something for Bologna, but you’re still close enough to walk to Osteria del Sole for that communal dining experience everyone talks about. The apartment itself feels lived-in rather than hotel-sterile – I actually found myself lingering over morning coffee instead of rushing out to tick off sightseeing boxes. The 4-star rating feels about right; it’s not luxury, but everything works well and the space is thoughtfully laid out. My only real complaint would be that the Wi-Fi can get a bit spotty during peak evening hours, but honestly, that might be a blessing in disguise when you’re trying to actually experience Bologna instead of just documenting it. If you’re the type who wants to feel like you’re staying in Bologna rather than just visiting it, this place gets it right.

Realkasa Creti Apartment Accommodations

AccommodationDetailsEstimated Price
Two-Bedroom Apartment1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 4$127
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Reviews of Realkasa Creti Apartment

  • Bell'appartamento comodo – Serena from Senegal – 24 June 2025 (8/10)

    Bell'appartamento climatizzato e comodo. Personale molto disponibile, ho potuto fare il check-in di mattina e il check-out nel pomeriggio.

    What could be improved: La doccia è otturata e si allaga il bagno. L'ultimo giorno un ragazzo è entrato in casa con una copia delle chiavi perché non era passata l'informazione che avrei fatto il check-out più tardi del previsto 🙂

  • Cauchemars – Samir from France – 26 May 2025 (1/10)

    What could be improved: nous sommes arrivés en avance en a récupérer les clefs l'appartement elle doit être propre a 4h nous sommes monté les valises a l'appartement a la demande le jeune home. nous sommes partis a l'exposition d'automobiles a 5h30 il netoyer l'appartement ils sont pris. le vêtement de mon bébé une lunette louis vuitton et la nourriture ils sont pris que en avait acheté a notre arrivée lendemains je trouvé pas la vest de mon bébé la marque moncler .
    En plus je payé 45 taxes
    nous sommes été volé

  • Fantastisch appartement, zeker op perfecte locatie en top service – Rita from Netherlands – 12 May 2025 (9/10)

    Echt hele goede service. Goed contact vooraf en tijdens verblijf. Erg behulpzaam om al iets eerder de bagage te brengen en alles wat goed geregeld. Vooral het contact was echt super. Mooi schoon appartement met alles voorhanden

    What could be improved: Helaas deed de airco het nog niet, terwijl er wel één hing. Dat was jammer, want het was best warm. En het is op de derde verdieping dus wel even trappen lopen 😉, maar dat ging verder wel prima.

  • Very good – Marta from Italy – 26 April 2025 (8/10)

    Appartamento completamente rinnovato e molto confortevole, completo di tutto il necessario. Letti molto comodi.

    What could be improved: Nel palazzo manca l'ascensore e l'appartamento è al terzo piano, quindi attenzione se avete molti bagagli. I copripiumino avrebbero bisogno di essere cambiati (vecchie macchie e uno anche strappato).

  • Exceptional – Cristina from Romania – 20 April 2025 (10/10)

  • Superb – Mateusz from Poland – 16 March 2025 (9/10)

  • Exceptional – Francesco from Italy – 11 November 2024 (10/10)

  • Exceptional – Cláudia from Portugal – 16 August 2024 (10/10)

    Casa espaçosa para uma familia de 4. Moderna e limpa.
    Ar condicionado.
    Fica a 10 minutos a pé da estação de Bolonha Central e tem supermercados muito próximos.

    What could be improved: Nao ter microondas.

  • Exceptional – Daniela from Italy – 19 April 2024 (10/10)

    appartamento moderno con tutti i confort

    What could be improved: la difficoltà nel trovare parcheggio

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • MAMbo: 2.1 km
  • Casa Graziani: 1.7 km
  • Museo Morandi: 2.1 km
  • Parco La Montagnola: 1.6 km
  • Pinacoteca Nazionale: 1.9 km
  • La Macchina del Tempo: 2.2 km
  • Palazzina della Viola: 1.6 km
  • Giardino Parker Lennon: 1.1 km
  • Parco della Montagnola: 1.7 km
  • Museum for the Memory of Ustica: 800 m

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Gelaterie K2: 50 m
  • Restaurant La Pizza di Damiano: 150 m
  • Restaurant Pars Ristorante Persiano: 250 m

Top attractions:

  • Palazzo Fava: 2.3 km
  • Piazza Maggiore: 2.5 km
  • Della Chiusa Park: 9 km
  • Piazza del Nettuno: 2.6 km
  • Cemetery La Certosa: 5 km
  • Giardini Margherita: 3.6 km

Public transport:

  • Train Bologna AV: 1.3 km
  • Train Bologna Centrale Railway station: 1.5 km

Closest airports:

  • Forlì Airport: 75 km
  • Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport: 8 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Outdoors:

  • Balcony
  • Terrace

Living Area:

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Miscellaneous:

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Italian

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Reception services:

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

Great for your stay:

  • Private bathroom
  • Balcony
  • Kitchenette
  • Free WiFi
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Washing machine
  • Shower
  • Coffee machine

Building characteristics:

  • Private apartment in building

Other for your stay:

  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
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House Rules at Realkasa Creti Apartment

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 15:00 to 19:00
  • Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out:

  • From 00:00 to 10:00

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:

8.7

Comfort:

9.7

Location:

7.7

Free WiFi:

10

Facilities:

8.4

Cleanliness:

8.0

Value for money:

8.3