CIN: IT037006B4I24D9YXA Bright and modern apartment of about 50 sqm with one bedroom, located on the 2nd floor (with elevator) of a nice building steps from Piazza Maggiore and the most interesting sights of Bologna city centre. Guests have access to a fully equipped kitchen and are provided with bed linens and towels. Upon arrival, our staff will be waiting at the apartment to explain how everything works and to hand over the keys. During your stay, our staff is available to address any requests or concerns. ​ The apartment has been fully renovated in September 2016 and features carefully selected, top-quality materials and finishings. Air conditioning is provided in all rooms, whilst the big windows, coming complete with electric shutters, make the rooms extremely comfortable and bright. Although being located at the crossroad with Via Ugo Bassi and Piazza Malpighi, a key hub for public transports in Bologna, the state-of-the-art windows and doors guarantee peace and quietness to our guests. The apartment stands apart for the minimalist but elegant gray and white furniture, which creates a modern but relaxing environment. Upon entering, the guests are welcomed into a small anteroom leading either into the living area or the master bedroom. The sitting room also comprises a big sofa bed able to sit up to 3 people, a modern round dining table for 2 people and a 32” flat screen TV set. The brand-new open plan kitchen offers refined white cupboards and comes with the most modern appliances, such as electric oven, induction hobs, Nespresso and dishwasher. The spacious bedroom, decorated in white hues, is furnished with a double bed (which can be split into 2 single beds upon request), a wardrobe and a big chest of drawers. The bathroom, fitted with light brown ceramic tiles, is equipped with a spacious floor-level shower stall and washing machine: take care of yourself and offer you some self indulgence in such a relaxing ambiance. Important: guests are required to pay a tourist tax not included in the price (€ 4 per adult, per night. It is applied only on the first 5 nights). Area: The apartment is located within Bologna city centre, steps from the city’s main square, Piazza Maggiore (some of the sights around: the Basilica of San Petronio, one of the most important churches in the world, Palazzo Accursio, Palazzo Re Enzo, Morandi as well as the Civic Museum), Piazza Nettuno - famous for the stunning fountain of the artist Gianbologna - the Salaborsa, a state-of-the-art multimedia library, and the Two Towers, dating back to 1100. You are right at the heart of the city and all around is a maze of incredible streets and alleyways, filled with pubs, trendy clubs, typical and historical shops. Don’t miss the famous Mercato delle Erbe (a traditional street market), where you don’t only buy some local groceries, but you can also stop in one of the many restaurants standing around and taste the local mouthwatering cuisine. Moments from the apartment is Via del Pratello, one of the main meeting points for young people in Bologna. Public transportation: The Via Ugo Bassi and Via Marconi (next to the apartment) bus stops allow guests to reach the train station, the Fiera di Bologna and the main hospitals of the city in no time. Parking: The building is located within a pedestrian and restricted-traffic area (ZTL) and an access-ticket is required. The nearest private garage is in Piazza Galileo 5. Here you may also fill a form to get access to the restricted traffic area. Alternatively you can park at the garage RIVA RENO, just outside the ZTL, at a cost of € 15 per day, monthly subscriptions are € 165. Information on Bologna’s traffic patterns: Visitors who stay for prolonged periods of time (more than 3 months), can request a permit to access Bologna’s historic center by car. For shorter stays, the City permits car access to the historic center only 3 days per month. Pets: Pets are allowed (€ 20+VAT per night, limited to the first 5 nights).