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Luxury Apartment In An Ancient Historical Palace In The Heart Of Bologna

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A grand staircase with ornate balustrades and classical statues, leading to an open courtyard with arches and columns.
An arched corridor with a wooden door and a window with bars.
A kitchen area with a person preparing food, a rolling pin, baking trays, jars of cookies, and a floral arrangement.
A four-poster bed with a canopy, a large mirror, a bedside table with a lamp, and a decorative ceiling with frescoes.
A classic room with a large bookshelf, a vintage gramophone, and a patterned rug.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Spacious, comfortable rooms
    Guests love the top-rated, generously-sized rooms.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Piazza Maggiore
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Dryer
  • Non-smoking
  • Microwave

Explore the area

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Bologna, Emilia Romagna
  • Place, Basilica Santo Stefano
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Two Towers
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Piazza Maggiore
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bologna (BLQ-Guglielmo Marconi)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Luxury Apartment In An Ancient Historical Palace In The Heart Of Bologna

The elegance and the details of the three rooms make this apartment the perfect place for a charming stay.
Each bedroom is spacious and has a private bathroom, air conditioning, tv, and dvd player. In each bedroom there is a queensize bed and a single bed (we can host 3 people in each room). The kitchen is equipped and there is a washer and dryer (sorry, but we do not have a dishwasher).
At the end of the day you can relax in the cosy little library or enjoy the night in town! Some of the best restaurants are just steps around the corner, and so are the shops.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Adults only
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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-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Full payment is due 15 days before check-in. If not paid we can cancel without any refund to the guest and we will ask for the total of payment due

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number IT037006B4Y4XO7DP8
Property # 3713121
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
This property accepts cash
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

About the area

Bologna

Located in Bologna, this apartment is in the city centre. Galleria Cavour Shopping Center and Via Zamboni are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Pliocene Contrafforte Natural Reserve and Path of the Gods. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Unipol Arena or Stadio Renato Dall'Ara.
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Bologna, Emilia Romagna

What's nearby

  • Basilica Santo Stefano - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Piazza Santo Stefano - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Two Towers - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Piazza Maggiore - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • University of Bologna - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Bologna Mazzini Station - 9 min drive
  • Cà dell'Orbo Station - 12 min drive
  • Bologna Airport (BLQ) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Èltsi - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Camera con Vista - Bistrot - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Agricola e Vitale - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Cesarina - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Vincenzo Capuano - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury Apartment In An Ancient Historical Palace In The Heart Of Bologna pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Luxury Apartment In An Ancient Historical Palace In The Heart Of Bologna?

As of 12 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Luxury Apartment In An Ancient Historical Palace In The Heart Of Bologna on 4 January 2027 start from NZ$3,810, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Luxury Apartment In An Ancient Historical Palace In The Heart Of Bologna?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Apartment In An Ancient Historical Palace In The Heart Of Bologna?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Luxury Apartment In An Ancient Historical Palace In The Heart Of Bologna located?

Located in Historic Center, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Basilica Santo Stefano and Piazza Maggiore. BolognaFiere is 1.9 mi (3 km) away. Bologna (IBT-Bologna Central Rail Station) is 26 minutes by foot and Bologna Central Station is 27 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 27 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The apartment was perfect for our 3 couple party. Private, roomy beautiful rooms with high painted ceilings. The location could not have been better with short walks to everywhere we wanted to go. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stay in an historic palace

Very charming with period furnishings. Beautiful, high ceilings. Close to the city center without the crowds.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2025
Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautifull building in the center of Bologna

Beautifull rooms with nice painted ceilings in this historic apartment. We enjoyed it a lot
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Experience in Bologna

Ilaria is an excellent host and our family enjoyed every moment in this historic home.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Absolutely beautiful apartment/house!

Not only was the apartment gorgeous, it was so convenient - walking distance everywhere. Beds were comfortable and kitchen fully appointed. We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Thank you!! It was great to have you here! Ilaria
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for 3 couples

Ilaria was so helpful from the beginning of our planning of Bologna vacation. Travel tips and recommendations. The Villa is well equipped and located exactly where we wanted to be. Easily walked everywhere.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

There were five of us as family members with ages from low 30s to 70. There are three bedrooms. It is a lovely large house which allows solitude and togetherness. Beautifully painted high ceilings and very elegant surroundings. Close to public transport and the number of eateries close by is amazing; a great bakery next door to the right, a butcher 100 yards to the left and supermarkets close by. A lovely place to stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Casa Zucchini right in the Bologna Historical Centre

Fantastic historical and expansive and comfortable property in Via Santo Stefano right within walking distance of nearly everything in the grand city of Bologna. We were three couples and all had plenty of room and privacy for our individual needs in the three bedrooms with have ensuite in each. Highly recommended and will definitely return one day when we get back to Bologna. Did not need much contact with owner but met Simone for key handover on first day and he was on time and obliging etc. Only observation is there was no bottle of local Lambrusco in the fridge on arrival !!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 September 2023
Thank you! Next time the Lambrusco will be in the fridge!🤣
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing property in a prime location

This is a truly special property. Located just steps from Piazza Santo Steffano in the heart of historic Bologna, it sits behind a massive medieval door facing onto the street which opens onto a quiet courtyard. After walking past a sweeping staircase with renaissance statues, you come the door to the apartment, entering into the spacious kitchen / dining room. One of the bedrooms opens off this, and the two others open off the large common room / library which connects to this. The ceilings are high and frescoed. Each bedroom has its own comfortable en suite bath (just beware that the water heaters in each have somewhat limited capacity, so be considerate if you are sharing). It is a perfect base from which to explore the city, and is a very quiet retreat when one grows tired from treading through Bologna's endless cobbled alleyways (each corner bringing a postcard vista). The host is fantastic and very communicative. Can't wait to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Extremely Disappointing

The property was advertised as a Ancient Historical Palace. The property was ancient, musty, smelly and mold ridden. The furniture was flea market type. The pictures in the listing were staged. No crisp white linens to be found. The mattresses were sunken in, the day bed was as well. The bath towels were mixed, matched and worn out. There was a considerable amount of mold in the bathroom. The exterior court yard was a disaster and required a very serious cleaning and makeover. We had a difficult discussion with the property owner explaining our concerns but she did not want to understand our issues with the property. After a lengthy discussion with the property owner, she just walked away and told us to deal with it. The property owner lived upstairs and was unable to hear our concerns because she lived upstairs and it was her private home. When we travel it is imperative that we are comfortable. We could not be comfortable at this property. We did not stay at the property, it was totally unacceptable and we stayed in a hotel during our stay. Booking.com worked with us for over an hour to find accommodations for our 5 adults, we were extremely lucky to find those accommodations so late during the first night of our stay in Italy. Bologna was great, the food was amazing, JUST DON’T STAY HERE.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2023
What a review! You came in already not happy about the patio (which dates back to 1400 and has been restored 2 years ago and it is quiet and clean). Your wife was going through the apartment like fury touching everything. The matteresses are not sunkong in as there is no mold as you deaply clean the bathrooms between guests, the furniture is not flea market as most of it has been in the family for decades and hare original from 1600. The towels are new and we choose different color so that everyone has its own. As I show you (and you said nothing) all the rooms are as on the website. You used all the facilities,left all the lights on and left writing me during the night....Ancient places are surely not for your family
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Well located and quiet

The property is quite old but well maintained. Large and comfortable bedrooms. The kitchen somewhat dated but functional
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Magnificent home away from home

Such a beautiful and historically interesting apartment. The Zucchini Palace was exactly as portrayed. We found it perfect for our 3 couples. Each bedroom was like a separate apartment, large bedrooms and separate bathrooms. The sitting room was so very interesting and the kitchen very welcoming. The large kitchen table was perfect for our evening gatherings after our days of exploring beautiful Bologna. Also, very close to the market area which was full if shops and great places to eat. Ilaria Zucchini was an excellent host, always available to answer questions if needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful palace apartment

Beautiful palace apartment in a charming district of Bologna with lots of history as well as amazing restaurants and cafes. The only thing that could have made our stay better would have been better/higher-powered air conditioning. In the middle of a heat wave in July, the air conditioning units struggled to provide much relief. The hosts were kind, accommodating, and very responsive. The apartment had everything we needed. Thank you, Ilaria!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing property, perfect location

Casa Zucchini was great. We had 3 adult couples traveling together and this fit perfectly. 3 large bedroom suites with beautiful painted ceilings and separate bathrooms. Lovely common area and separate kitchen with large dining table. Easy 5min walk along the beautiful porticoed sidewalks to Piazza Maggiore. Many restaurants closer than that. Smaller Piazza St. Stefano right outside the door. Only downside was that it was very hot when we visited and the AC in the place couldn't really keep up with the huge rooms so it was still pretty warm inside.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

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Great place. It would have been nice to have more information on the history of the palace.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Like a palace

Great location and unbeatable ambiance. Must stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing apartment and phenomenal host!

Ilaria was a great host! Very responsive to messages! The check in and out process was very easy and she was flexible with the times which helped since our train was delayed. Her property is in a great location and it was very easy to walk everywhere. The apartment was very clean and bigger than we thought! It was great for our group of friends! We all felt like we had our own privacy within the apartment.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Spacious historical apartment

Enjoyed our stay at this spacious architectural gem in prime location a minute from Santo Stefano in the heart of Bologna. A bathroom for each room, well stocked kitchen and responsive owner were big pluses. Loved the high ceilings and beautiful frescos! Only negatives are living room furniture is uncomfortable and natural light is limited. Would highly recommend for large families or group of friends.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perfect host / apartment / location

Our stay exceeded our expectations in every way.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

A perfect base for our first visit to Bologna

What a wonderful apartment for our group's (3 couples) first visit to Bologna. We always take care to find somewhere central and with character when we take our long weekend breaks and this apartment ticks all the boxes. It was a joy to stay within an historic palace and the facilities were perfect for us. We each had our own spacious ensuite room with fabulous ceilings and made good use of the kitchen for lazy breakfasts and a meal in. Ilaria made us very welcome and responded very quickly when we needed help. We really did appreciate this discreet service. Bologna itself is equally warm and welcoming the food is fabulous and people really care about their food. We had 2 fabulous evening meals in drogadia di rosa - literally just around the corner. We enjoyed exploring Bologna and took a train to Modena to visit the Ferrari museum - well worthwhile. Thanks ilaria for a wonderful stay we would love to come back again soon.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Like living in a Palace

This Apartment is wonderfully unique. It's a huge space with frescoed ceilings 18 feet high. There is a huge kitchen/dining area and a charming living room. The 3 bedrooms with 3 bathrooms are spacious and very comfortable. And the 3 bathrooms are a rare find. Even though we were a family, we all had lots of privacy when needed because the bedrooms are huge and private. There is an enclosed courtyard outside the Apartment where you can stargaze in quiet comfort. The location is great. We walked from the central station (about 25 minutes) over smooth portico covered sidewalks. (Cab fare is about 13 euros). The main Piazza and attractions are easily walkable. There are restaurants and Gelato stands and bakeries everywhere. A full service CooP supermarket is a 3 minute walk from the frontdoor. The owner was very nice, friendly and informative. Ever take a tour of an Italian Villa? Here you are actually staying in a Villa.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Viel Platz an zentraler Lage

Wir hatten eine tolle Zeit im Palazzo Zucchini und kommen gern wieder.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A dream rental

This property exceeded all our expectations.We had an exceptional stay only surpassed by the kindness of the owners who bent over backwards to make sure we had a perfect stay. This is equivalent to renting your own floor of an actual palace but with all the modern amenities you could want.Think more than 30ft. celings with paintings on the ceiling but air conditioners that were powerful and quiet.The washer and dryer worked great and the nespresso machine a nice plus. All the windows open (which are huge) so you can have a great cross ventilation too.Extremely conveniently located.Fabulous restaurants all within a block or two.Don't miss Druggerie di la rosa restaurant. Simone ,one of the owners,waited half an hour to escort me and my daughter to a close parking place and then drove us with our luggage to the rental.We can't wait to return. Wonderful CD collection and an amply stocked kitchen.A dream rental!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

fantastic apartment

Amazing apartment in perfect location. Very clean and comfortable and warm and cosy even in December, and equipped with everything you could need. Friendly welcome and good communication during booking.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2015
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Apartment in great location

One of the highlights of our trip to Italy was Bologna. We definitely want to come back one day. We will make sure that we book this apartment. Everything was great. Very spacious. The pics were true to size which surprised me as most apartments are much smaller when you arrive. Beds were comfortable, bathrooms were nice and clean and kitchen had everything we needed. We even ate dinner there one night. You really felt like you were staying in a palace with the frescoes on the ceilings. Location was the best. Ilaria (the owner ) could not have been more accommodating and gracious in anything we needed. She helped with parking our car, suggesting great restaurants off the beaten path and just a kind individual in general. I feel that I need to address the washer as I read another review that said it was a problem. We used the washer three times and we had no problems with it at all. Ours clothes came out clean and no wear or tear at all. We were very appreciative that the apartment had it. I highly recommend booking this apartment if you visit Bologna.

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