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Leaf, a stone's throw from the city center

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Bologna, Città Metropolitana di Bologna
  • Sant'Orsola Malpighi Hospital
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • University of Bologna
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Piazza Maggiore
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Bologna (BLQ-Guglielmo Marconi)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Leaf, a stone's throw from the city center

This apartment is the perfect place to relax and unwind. Explore the sights and local attractions of Bologna - there is so much to see and do here, in the city of the world oldest university, the best food, with its towers and arcades (portici) running along the streets of the city centre.

The apartment, in a distinctive quarter of the city, is five minutes walk from the lively historic centre and few metres from the main park of the city: "Giardini Margherita".

As a self-catering apartment, you'll find everything you need for a perfect stay. The apartment has been completely renovated in 2021, wide kitchen and dining room with a balcony, one large double bedroom, another room with two single sofa-beds and working space, the bathroom with a toilet, a sink, a bidet and a walk-in shower.
The kitchen is fully equipped with fridge, hob, freezer and microwave.
The apartment is a perfect place to relax and offers a television and internet access.

This apartment can comfortably sleep 4.

Linen and towels are all included to make your stay more enjoyable.

There are on-site parking facilities available at the property.

Property manager

Fabio Piha
Premier Host

Languages

English, Italian
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Check in from 15 to 20,00. Check in from 20,00 to 23,50 must pay € 40,00 Check in after 23,59 is not allowed Check out after 10,00 AM to be agreed

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
Property Registration Number IT037006C2FSANS5O7

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

About the area

Bologna

Located in Bologna, this apartment is in the city centre. Palazzo Fantuzzi and Via Zamboni are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Galleria Cavour Shopping Center and Mercato di Mezzo o Quadrilatero. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at PalaDozza or Stadio Renato Dall'Ara. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours.
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Bologna, Città Metropolitana di Bologna

What's nearby

  • Sant'Orsola Malpighi Hospital - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • University of Bologna - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Two Towers - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Piazza Maggiore - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • BolognaFiere - 7 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • Bologna Mazzini Station - 5 min drive
  • Cà dell'Orbo Station - 8 min drive
  • Bologna Airport (BLQ) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffetteria Murri 101 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chalet dei Giardini Margherita - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Antica Trattoria del Ragno - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Las Piadina - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ling's Ravioleria Migrante - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Leaf, a stone's throw from the city center pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Leaf, a stone's throw from the city center?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Leaf, a stone's throw from the city center?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Leaf, a stone's throw from the city center located?

Located in Santo Stefano, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Margherita Gardens and Sant'Orsola Malpighi Hospital. Teatro Duse and Palazzo Hercolani are also within 1 mile (2 km). Bologna Mazzini Station is 20 minutes by foot and Bologna Rimesse Station is 23 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

jack j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful appartment

Very clean and modern appartment, easy to get to and on the main road for the town centre. Road traffic is quite noisy but managable. Only thing is the main town is a 20-25 minute walk, not 5 minutes as listed.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jo W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A comfortable stay

A perfect stay in a comfortable, well maintained and well equipped apartment. Thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David L., Dorchester

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ideal spot for Bologna

Lovely clean apartment outside of the centre of Bologna. Getting in was easy and Giacomo was very supportive and helpful, responding to messages promptly. The apartment itself is on the first floor, has everything you need and would sleep three comfortably - there were two of us and it was ideal for us. There was a little road noise, but not enough to bother me. The location is good - we tended to cycle in, which is preferrable to driving because of the restrictions on cars in the old city and difficulty parking. City buses go past the apartment as well. Bologna itself is a gem and well worth visiting. All in all, highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Immaculate apartment

The apartment was immaculate and well equipped. Not sure it is accurate to say it is a 5 min walk to the centre. I see the centre as The Duomo which was a 20min walk. The local bus system is excellent however and I would recommend buying a city pass (10tickers)for €14
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

DAVID L., WOOBURN GREEN, England

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bologna enjoy!

Host very helpful. Location ok, bus stop outside apartment into centre. Everything you would need in the the apartment.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lami M., Edinburgh, Scotland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bologna Gem

Communication was great, arrived late in the middle of the night and got quick and helpful access. The apartment was well situated and well furnished and stocked. Plenty of cafes and shops nearby. Great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

julie h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spotless modern apartment in good neighbourhood

The apartment was exactly as in the pictures and was easy to find on a main road just outside the city walls. 25 min walk from centre or 5 mins from bus outside. The neighbourhood was nice and we ate locally as well as in the city. Bologna was friendly and beautiful and the food was amazing. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frazer L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Super comfortable stay, in a lovely location, close to the city walls and Bologna's best park. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Florence E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely, modern apartment not far from city centre.

We enjoyed our stay and found the apartment to be very clean and nicely furnished. Alessandro and Giacomo were extremely welcoming and helpful. We would definitely recommend this as a great place to stay in Bologna.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

Hilary R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend stay

Overall a nice stay in a comfortable apartment. If you are picky about road noise and mattresses this might not be the place for you but we were fine. The apartment is on a main, busy road with access to lots of grociers, cafes, and restaurants which is great. There’s a nice park nearby, as well. However, the building is not very sound proof and if you’re sensitive to noise the road noise and noise from other apartments could be problematic. There is also a strong sewer smell that intermittently comes from the bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn J.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy & nice

Great place @ location. Excellent pizza place located right across the street.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect apartment in Bologna

This apartment was ultra clean, extremely spacious, and beautifully appointed. The bed/pillows were comfortable, the washing machine and A/C were huge bonuses. There was some noise from the street but it didn’t hinder our sleep at all. Lovely bakery, gelateria, and pizza restaurant on Via Augusto Murri. Try the Affumico restaurant which was a 18 min walk. Extremely delicious non-traditional food and the waitress was delightful. We came to Bologna for the food, and it didn’t disappoint. Our host was very helpful too!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

First time in Bologna

Excellent VRBO stay. Great location and very clean. Walking distance to city Centre. Bologna was wonderful and want to visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sibylle H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Natalia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

disappointed in our stay

My main complaint would be lack of AC - there is one AC unit but it's in the kitchen/living area and it's struggling to work and never makes it to the temperature you set it on for. Because of that it's very hot in the bedrooms to sleep when temperature is 90-100 degrees outside (way over 30C). It's a shame because unit looks well and remodeled and it has a lot of potential. Other complaints - pull out couches are extremely uncomfortable and instead of a "stone through" distance from historic center, it really is a 25-30 min walk. Both TV's are smart TV's so forget about using Netflix. Bottom line - if you are an American and you are visiting in the summer - don't. Chose the time of the year when AC is not needed and then maybe unit will work for you. We left after the 1st night, unfortunately
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An oasis in Paradise.

Valeria is a great host. Her property is first class. I recommend it highly. Our only regret was we didn’t stay longer. Thank you. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mareike T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super Aufenthalt

Es war hervorragend für uns. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt während der drei Wochen und würden jederzeit wiederkommen. Der Gastgeber war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Bei der Lage haben wir nicht die volle Punktzahl gegeben, da es verkehrsbedingt sehr laut ist, man kann nicht mit offenem Fenster schlafen. Aber wir haben sehr gut geschlafen. Bei der Genauigkeit des Onlineeintrags haben wir einen Punkt abgezogen, da der auf dem Foto gezeigte Balkon, der Balkon der Nachbarwohnung ist. Aber die Wohnung hat einen Balkon und alles was das Herz sonst noch begehrt.
Stayed 20 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pleasant, charming flat within minutes of Bologna's old city

We had a pleasant stay, although just for one night. I would definitely stay here again if I were back in Bologna, it was clean, well furnished, with all the amenities - it would have been good for a longer stay. The owner was polite and easily reachable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bologna

Great apartment, we highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna D., Vimodrone, Milano

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Soggiorno piacevole

Io e i miei amici ci siamo trovati molto bene nella casa. L’appartamento è accogliente e completo di tutto. Nel complesso è stato una piacevole esperienza
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elena F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Un bellissimo weekend a Bologna

Abbiamo soggiornato presso casa Leaf durante il ponte dell'Immacolata. La casa è molto carina e ben arredata, perfetta per 4 persone. La procedura di check in in modalità self è molto comoda ed il proprietario è stato molto disponibile e gentile.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Jacqueline D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Bologno lohnt sich

Aufenthalt war etwa getrübt. Im inserat war von 2 Schlafzimmer die Rede. Gab nur eins. Schlafsofa im Wohnzimmer höchstens als Notbett zu sehen. Bett und Einrichtung relativ neu und gut. Schlafzimmer nach vorne zur stark befahrenen Straße sehr laut. Schade Wohnungen insgesamt hübsch aber hellhörig. Wenn die Bewohner darüber/daneben telefonieren oder laufen ist die Geräuschkulisse schon störend. Besonders wenn man als Urlauber nicht früh um 6.00 uhr aufstehen muss. Das Viertel hat viele schöne Ecken und die Busanbindung ist sehr gut.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Séverine H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Petit appartement parfait

L'appartement est charmant, tres bien équipé, et situé pas loin du centre. En aout, tres facile de se garer dans les alentours. Tout etait parfait !
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot for visiting Bologna

We stayed here for a few nights and really enjoyed it. The apartment was clean and perfect for our stay. It has a full kitchen including a dishwasher. And, most importantly, the apartment has good air conditioning. That was a big win for our summer trip. The listing says it’s a 5 minute walk to the historic town center but it’s more actually 20 minutes to the actual heart of the city. There is a bus stop right outside the apartment, though. It is a short walk to the Giardini Margherita, and we loved walking through on our way into the city center. One other note: the apartment is located on a busy road so we did notice some traffic noises. We didn’t have trouble sleeping but keep that in mind if you’re sensitive to noise. All in all, we would stay here again. Bologna is a lovely city and we’ll be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

JANE H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The best

We were very pleased with the place Everythi g wonderful The best
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Fabio Piha

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English, Italian

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