Aparthotel Sant'Orsola
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Full kitchen · 45–98 m² · Sleeps 10
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Aparthotels & serviced apartments in Bologna
12 stays · 7 aparthotels and 5 serviced apartments
Aparthotels and serviced apartments suit Bologna because the city draws people for more than a quick sightsee. It is the capital of Emilia-Romagna in northern Italy and home to the University of Bologna, founded in 1088 and considered the oldest university in the world, so academic visits, conferences and study stays all bring people for days or weeks. A kitchen is also useful in a city known for hand-made pasta, cheeses and sausages, when you want to cook with what you bring home from the market.
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Where to stay in Bologna
Piazza Maggiore and the old centre
- first-time visitors
- sightseeing
- food
Piazza Maggiore anchors the old city, with the Gothic Basilica di San Petronio on the square and the Due Torri, the two medieval towers, dominating the skyline. The Quadrilatero market district, known for pasta, cheeses and sausages, is a few streets away. This is the most atmospheric base, and most sights are within walking distance.
Stays in or near Piazza Maggiore and the old centre
- Almarossa · about 900 m away
- Marconi Apartments · about 500 m away
- Residence le Porte - by Adriano Group · about 300 m away
- Cuore di Bologna Suites · about 200 m away
University district
- students
- academic visits
- walkability
The area along Via Zamboni is close to the university quarter, home to the University of Bologna, founded in 1088. It suits academic visits and study stays, and the covered arcades keep walking comfortable in any weather.
Stays in or near University district
- Almarossa · about 400 m away
- 4 Star Bologna Train Station - Self Check-In · about 800 m away
- Marconi Apartments · about 1.2 km away
- Residence le Porte - by Adriano Group · about 500 m away
Bologna Centrale
- rail arrivals
- business travel
- short stays
The area around Bologna Centrale railway station is convenient for rail arrivals, including the high-speed services to Florence, Milan, Venice and Rome. The Marconi Express people mover links the station with the airport in around seven minutes, which makes this a practical choice for early starts or late arrivals.
Stays in or near Bologna Centrale
- 4 Star Bologna Train Station - Self Check-In · about 600 m away
- Almarossa · about 1 km away
- Marconi Apartments · about 1.2 km away
Bolognina
- longer stays
- local feel
- station access
Bolognina lies just north of Bologna Centrale, outside the historic centre. It is a practical option if you want to be near the rail links and the airport shuttle, with the centre a short bus ride or a moderate walk away; Wikivoyage describes the station as north of the historic centre, a moderate walk or a 15-minute bus ride away.
Stays in or near Bolognina
- 4 Star Bologna Train Station - Self Check-In · about 900 m away
- Casa Temporanea · about 1.2 km away
San Luca
- walking
- views
- day trips
The hill of San Luca, south-west of the centre, is reached by a portico almost four kilometres long with 666 arches, which leads up to the Sanctuary of San Luca. It suits walkers and those who want a stay away from the centre.
Stays in or near San Luca
- Antico Podere San Luca · about 900 m away
Getting around Bologna
Guglielmo Marconi International Airport is about 6 km north-west of the city. The Marconi Express people mover reaches Bologna Centrale in around seven minutes, according to both Wikivoyage and the airport. Wikivoyage also describes buses 81 and 91 from the Birra stop, within a ten-minute walk of the airport, to Bologna Centrale (about 30 minutes). Wikivoyage gives high-speed times to Bologna of 37 minutes from Florence, 65 from Milan, about two hours from Venice and 2 hours 20 minutes from Rome.
The historic centre is very walkable and characterised by extensive covered arcades: there are around 38 km of porticoes in the historic centre, and they were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2021. Local buses are run by TPER, and Wikivoyage notes bicycles are popular with rental services available. The San Luca portico leads up to the sanctuary.
Living in Bologna for longer
For a month or more, shop at the Quadrilatero market district for local specialities, and use a kitchen for pasta, cheeses and sausages. Wikivoyage describes the historic centre as very walkable, so many daily errands are possible on foot. Bologna Centrale has high-speed links to Florence and Milan, with journey times of 37 and 65 minutes according to Wikivoyage.
The university gives the city a large student population around the centre, and Bolognina or the station area are options if you prefer a less central base. For relocation guidance, our guide to serviced apartments for relocation explains what to ask before you book.
When to visit Bologna
Bologna's January average is about 3.3 degrees Celsius and its July average about 25.2 degrees. Annual rainfall is around 650 to 750 mm, mostly in spring and autumn, according to Wikipedia. Summer is warm and winter is cool.
The tourist board promotes autumn in Bologna for major exhibitions, autumn colours in the city and countryside, and food festivals, and has dedicated pages for Christmas markets.
The historic centre is compact and walkable, covered by arcades, and well connected by high-speed rail to Florence, Milan, Venice and Rome. If you are comparing accommodation types, our guides to what an aparthotel is and aparthotels versus hotels explain the differences.
Long-stay tips for Bologna
Of the 12 properties here, 8 offer an in-apartment washing machine, 4 list a laptop-friendly workspace, 7 include some form of housekeeping and 1 have a 24-hour front desk. For longer stays, the facts box on each property page shows exactly what the apartments include.
11 properties list a full kitchen and 1 only a kitchenette, so check the room type if you plan to cook more than simple meals.
Where room sizes are published, the median apartment here is 44 m².
Moving for work? Our guide to serviced apartments for relocation explains what to look for.
Other cities in Italy
Planning a longer trip? See aparthotels in Rimini, Milan, Rome, Florence, Trieste, Riva del Garda, Naples and Vieste.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best area to stay in Bologna?
The old centre around Piazza Maggiore is best for sightseeing on foot. Bologna Centrale suits rail travel, and Bolognina is a more local choice for longer stays.
How do I get from Bologna Airport to the city centre?
The Marconi Express people mover runs from the airport to Bologna Centrale in around seven minutes, according to the airport and Wikivoyage. Wikivoyage also describes buses 81 and 91 from the Birra stop near the airport.
How long is the train from Bologna to Florence?
Wikivoyage gives around 37 minutes to Florence by high-speed train, 65 minutes to Milan, about two hours to Venice and 2 hours 20 minutes to Rome.
What are Bologna's porticoes?
They are covered arcades, about 38 km in the historic centre, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2021. The San Luca portico is almost four kilometres long, with 666 arches.
Is Bologna walkable?
Yes. The historic centre is very walkable and covered by arcades, and buses run by TPER cover the rest of the city.
How many aparthotels are there in Bologna?
We currently list 12 aparthotel and serviced apartment properties in Bologna.
Do aparthotels in Bologna have kitchens?
12 of the 12 properties we list have a kitchen or kitchenette in at least one apartment type.
Which aparthotels in Bologna have a washing machine?
8 properties list an in-apartment washing machine. Use the facts box on each property page to check.
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