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A Step from the Center

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A balcony with a table and a bottle of water, overlooking a residential area with buildings and greenery. - A Step from the Center (Bologna)
A compact kitchen with a dining table, chairs, a microwave, a refrigerator, and a television. - A Step from the Center (Bologna)
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A Step from the Center provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 280 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

A Step from the Center

  • ✨ Bologna: Your Strategic Retreat, 10 Minutes from the Central Station ✨

    Our cozy apartment awaits you in a peaceful and well-served neighborhood, just 1 km from the beating heart of Bologna's historical center. Enjoy the ideal mix of tranquility and convenient connectivity to the whole city.

    Key Access and Transportation:

    From Central Station: EASILY REACHABLE in just 10 minutes by bus (the bus stop is just a few steps from the entrance).

    From the Airport (BLQ):

    By Taxi/Car: The trip is fast, about 15 minutes.

    By Public Transport: The apartment can be reached in approximately 30–40 minutes with a quick transfer near the Maggiore Hospital (shuttle/bus + local bus).

    What You'll Find in the Apartment:

    A fully equipped kitchen with everything you need for your meals.

    Your breakfast is covered: choose between a pod coffee machine or a classic Italian moka pot (caffettiera).

    Bathroom with a comfortable shower, supplied with soft towels and fresh bed linen.

    A private balcony with a view, perfect for enjoying a morning coffee or an evening aperitivo.

    The neighborhood is quiet and offers all essential conveniences within walking distance (supermarkets, pharmacies, etc.).

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 861 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 12:30 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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 EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation

About the neighborhood

Saragozza-Porto, a neighborhood in Bologna, is home to this apartment. Archaeological Museum and Bologna Botanical Gardens are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Mercato Delle Erbe and Mercato di Mezzo o Quadrilatero. Palazzo Poggi Museum and EuropAuditorium Theater are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours. Visit our Bologna travel guide
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What's nearby

  • A large brick building with a central tower and arched entrances, surrounded by a stadium with blue railings.
    Stadio Renato Dall'Ara
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • A nighttime street scene with classical architecture, including a prominent columned structure and illuminated buildings.
    Via Indipendenza
    4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • A historic square with a large brick wall, a fountain, and classical architecture.
    Piazza Maggiore
    6 min drive - 2.9 km
  • PalaDozza
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Villa delle Rose
    16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Bologna Central Station
    9 min drive
  • Pilastrino Station
    10 min drive
  • Bologna Airport (BLQ)
    14 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bar Peperly
    9 min walk
  • Kabulágna
    4 min walk
  • Bar Lunik
    4 min walk
  • Bar Pasticceria Valle
    9 min walk
  • Bar Girasol
    3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A Step from the Center pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at A Step from the Center?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at A Step from the Center?

Check-out is at 12:30 PM.

Where is A Step from the Center located?

Located in Saragozza-Porto, this apartment building is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Porta San Felice and within 3 mi (5 km) of Piazza Maggiore and BolognaFiere. PalaDozza and Porta Lame are also within 15 minutes. Bologna Central Station is 26 minutes by foot and Bologna (IBT-Bologna Central Rail Station) is 26 minutes.

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A Step from the Center Reviews

Reviews

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All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

8.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Pietro has been a very friendly host. He was very communicative about arriving and also presented some tips on local food experiences near by. Communication was very good and the apartment was very clean and tidy.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Feel like a local

The immediate area around the location is not heavily touristed and you can get a genuine local experience. 5 to 10 minutes walking towards the centre of town and the action picks up. Bedroom, lounge and kitchen are all clean and comfortable. The little balcony is where we finished every evening listening to sounds of life. Great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
I had a superb week at this cute little Bologna apartment. 15 mins walk to Piazza Maggoria and well located with all the usual conveniences close by. 15/20 mins walk to Bologna Centrale as well. Pietro was a superb host, always there for questions and super helpful. I wouldn’t hesitate to book again when back in Bologna. Very Italian traditional style and suited me perfectly. Book, you won’t be disappointed! Thanks Pietro :)
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Good location, about 15-20 min walk to the main piazza. Great restaurants nearby. The apartment is stalked in everything you need. The host is very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was a well appointed suite in a good location. It had all the amenities, though the stove did not work very well and the washing machine was also not easily operational. We enjoyed our stay in Bologna over New Years though! It is a great city and easy to get around by bus.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Honestly, this is a five-star stay and value for the money. The rooms are huge, the kitchen and bathroom are fully equipped, the host is lovely, and the bed is comfortable. The place itself is absolutely pristine in cleanliness and there are coffee, biscuits, spices and really everything you need for a great stay. The only problem is that the location is loud. Although it's on a side street, there's a pub downstairs which is loud on the weekends until midnight or so. Then on Sunday/Monday morning at midnight the garbage collection is at midnight and again at 5 am. None of this is the fault of the host, so I feel bad giving 4 stars, but it is something that detracts from the stay. Everything else is perfect. Location is a bit further from center than ideal, so I don't think it's really "A step from center". It's a 20-25 minute walk, and there are lots of busses to get there, but it's not really so central.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything was in the best order, and the description in the offer is identical to the real conditio

Everything was in the best order, and the description in the offer is identical to the real condition, the host was very helpful for everything... Nenad
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Even though the property is a little bit outside of the city center, it can easily be reached within a 15/20 minute walk and there are plenty of buses at the street corner. The apartment is very clean and has everything you need. Pietro is great at communicating and lives nearby if necessary. There are also a lot of supermarkets and cafes in the neighborhood. Make sure to ask Pietro about the local restaurants; he knows all the good, non touristy places.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Übernachtung in Bologna

Der Standort der Wohnung ist ideal, weit genug vom schönen aber rummeligen Zentrum entfernt, das mit dem Bus (Haltestelle 2 Minuten Fussweg entfernt) gut zu erreichen ist. Direkt neben dem Mehrfamilienhaus gibt es einen Pub, der nur Freitag Abends etwas belebter war. Wer auf großen Luxus verzichten kann und gerne in komplett abdunkelbaren Räumen schläft, wird mit der Unterkunft zufrieden sein. Vom Balkon aus hat man einen schönen Blick in die bewaldeten Hügel.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Appartamento Pulito e Completo di ogni servizio

Ho pernottato in questo appartamento con la mia compagna dal 13 al 15 Ottobre, l’ho trovato estremamente pulito. Letto molto comodo, cucina completa e funzionante, bagno pulito, utilissima la lavatrice. La posizione è buona, grazie alla fermata degli autobus vicino casa si può raggiungere sia il centro che la stazione dei treni in pochi minuti. Il proprietario di casa è stato molto gentile e preciso nel darmi tutte le indicazioni di cui avevo bisogno. Abbiamo vissuto una bella esperienza a Bologna anche grazie a questo confortevole appartamento.😁
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gran anfitrión

Nos alojamos durante dos noches y fué todo estupendo, el contacto con el dueño magnífico, alojamiento con buenos servicios cerca y fácil para llegar al centro. Destaco la limpieza del alojamiento y la comodidad del dormitorio. Un gran detalle tener café para poder levantante con buen pie tomando uno en la terraza. Recomendable!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024