Sant’Apollonia Apartment

Sant’Apollonia Apartment Overview

You know what struck me first about Sant’Apollonia Apartment? It’s tucked away on this quiet side street that feels completely removed from the tourist chaos, but you’re actually just a few minutes’ walk from the heart of Bologna. I mean, Via Sant’Apollonia isn’t one of those streets tourists usually stumble across – it’s more where locals actually live, which honestly makes the whole experience feel more authentic.

The building itself has that weathered Bologna charm you get in this part of the city, and the apartment lives up to its 4-star rating without trying too hard. What I really appreciated was how thoughtfully everything was set up – the kitchen actually has proper cookware (not those flimsy tourist apartment pans), and there’s enough space to spread out without feeling cramped. The owners clearly get that people want to live a bit like locals when they’re here, not just crash between sightseeing sessions. Check-in was refreshingly straightforward too, none of that awkward key-passing-in-random-cafés thing you sometimes get with apartment rentals.

Location-wise, you’re perfectly positioned to explore Bologna the way it should be explored – on foot, and hungry. There’s this little osteria about two blocks over that serves the kind of tortellini that makes you understand why Bolognese people are so particular about their pasta. And honestly, being just off the main tourist routes means you’ll hear actual conversation in Italian from your windows, not just groups of travelers trying to figure out Google Maps. The neighborhood comes alive in the evenings when people are heading home from work, grabbing groceries, living their actual lives – it’s that kind of residential vibe that makes you feel like you’re experiencing the city rather than just visiting it. Parking can be a bit of a puzzle if you’re driving (this is Bologna, after all), but the train station is close enough that you probably won’t need a car anyway. I’d definitely recommend this place, especially if you want somewhere that feels like a temporary home base rather than just another hotel room. The 8.8 rating makes sense – it’s the kind of spot that delivers exactly what it promises without any unpleasant surprises.

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Reviews of Sant’Apollonia Apartment

• Great apartment in amazing location. – Harry from United Kingdom – 8 July 2025 (8/10)

  Great location, apartment had everything you needed and bed was comfortable.
  
  What could be improved: The garden needed some attention, it was covered in pine needles that needed sweeping up and had a very strong smell of cat urine meaning we couldn’t use it.

• Exceptional – Jean from Canada – 10 June 2025 (10/10)

• Very good – Michel from France – 24 May 2025 (8/10)

  Proximité centre-ville
  
  What could be improved: Literie pour la 3ème personne

• Superb – Melissa from Australia – 1 May 2025 (9/10)

  Great little space, perfect for a week work trip! All the facilities needed including a washing machine, full fridge, oven and dishwasher. Much better than being in a hotel room and I saved a lot of money on eating out.
  
  What could be improved: The bathroom is very narrow and a bit dark, which was fine for the week but something to be wary of! The location is pretty good, but maybe not the best for a woman travelling alone as it's a bit of a walk from the main areas of town.

• Perfect location, super responsivnes host. Cozy apartement with tiny garden. – Dawid from Poland – 29 April 2025 (8/10)

  Location is perfect! Cozy flat with lovely garden. Everything you need for a citybreak.
  
  What could be improved: Sofa is in bad condition and when you open it to make it bed its quite dirty.

• Superb – Marina from Greece – 25 April 2025 (9/10)

• Excepcional – Olga from Spain – 17 April 2025 (10/10)

  El millor apartament en què hem estat.
  
  What could be improved: Més coberts i estris de cuina.

• Vicino a tutto – Silvia from Italy – 21 December 2024 (9/10)

  Molto carin anche se piccolissima
  
  What could be improved: Nulla tutto ok

• Superb – Paweł from Poland – 10 November 2024 (9/10)

  Bliskość centrum, przestronny, jasny apartament z własnym ogródkiem, bardzo pomocna właścicielka. Na wyposażeniu wszystko, czego trzeba aby komfortowo spędzić kilka nocy.
  
  What could be improved: Brak

• Gerne wieder! – Cecile from Germany – 15 October 2024 (10/10)

  Die Wohnung war sehr sauber und modern eingerichtet. Die Badewanne im Schlafzimmer ist sehr cool! Kleiner privater Garten mit Terrasse vorhanden. Waschmaschine und Spülmaschine waren auch da. Bett sehr gemütlich. Ruhige Lage.
  
  What could be improved: Wir haben die Mücken im Oktober unterschätzt, Mückenspray mitnehmen!

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