Residenza Ariosto

8/10

Excellent

12 Jul 2026

Daniel

Initially stayed in an apartment with 1 bedroom and sofa bed but due to air conditioning not working they couldn't fix (staff were great and tried fixing as soon as we emailed), so we ended up moving to a different apartment which was much better. The first had an odd layout in that the only bathroom was inside the main bedroom, so anyone staying on the sofa bed would need to go through the bedroom to use the bathroom which isn't ideal when you get up frequently in the night! The other had 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms so much better, plenty of space, and working air conditioning so no complaints there. It also had a shared Terrace which was nice.

Family

8/10

Excellent

29 May 2026

Pamela

Overall a nice property in a great location. We had issues with the air conditioning and the noise in building but they worked hard to rectify it.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2026

DULCIE

Classic Duplex apartment (Unit # 8) is a 83m2 comfortable multi-level unit. Entrance leads into a small hallway & sitting room with old fireplace. Second level has a small kitchen with full size fridge, electric kettle, microwave, toaster, dishes, cups & cutlery. This level also has a 1 bedroom with a double size bed, large closets with hangers, 2 folding luggage racks, window and air conditioner. Also has an ensuite bathroom with a shower, sink & bidet and a window for ventilation.

The third level is a tv room with 2 sofas, dining table with chairs, bathroom with a small bathtub, sink & bidet, and AC unit & sunroof. The second bedroom on the third (attic) floor is not an actual bedroom with a door, but an open nook with a comfortable twin size bed, side table with lamp, and a clothes closet. Everything was clean. Getting hot water took a long time in both bathrooms.

Stairs leading from entrance level in this unit to second level & third (attic) level, so would not be appropriate for anyone with mobility issues.

Building is mixed residential plus Studio Vita's vacation rental units, so you may run into some locals, especially when sharing small elevator that takes you up to third (upper) floor where the Classic Duplex unit # 8 is on. Rental unit door is secured with heavy wooden door with lock and gate. Reception provides a set of keys to open the building's main door, elevator, gate and unit. Enjoyed our stay for 4 nights with 3 people.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2026

Stacy

Great rental! There was so much room.

10/10

Exceptional

30 Apr 2026

Jeff

Our room was very large with a full kitchen. It had everything we needed and more. It was clean and the bed was very comfortable. The location was perfect and in the heart of the city center. There was also a grocery store feet away. The staff was friendly and always responsive. We would stay here again.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Feb 2026

Michael

Excellent option for an airport hotel and the staff is really nice.
The room was both nicely furnished and large (esp for a European hotel), the bathroom was great, breakfast buffet had lots of great variety, with traditional Spanish, or AngloAmerican, healthy fruits, yogurts,etc.
They have a free shuttle from/to airport from (I think) 6:45-10:15. It should be a 3 minute ride but because of highway work (early Feb 2026) it took more like 8 minutes to get there (only 3 min on the shuttle next morning!)
Unfortunately our flight, which should have landed at 9:15 was two hours late so we had to take a cab. Despite arriving close to midnight, the gentleman at the desk (Feb 2nd) was welcoming and helpful. As were the staff in the breakfast room.
Good choice for location, rooms, breakfast.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Oct 2025

Mika

Beautiful traditional home that is cozy, great location, and spacious. The only thing was, when we arrived, we were confused with the entrance of the building. Other than that, its located in the center of old town bologna and near the popular Bolognese place.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Oct 2025

Dominic

Thanks to Martina and crew for making our stay warm, easy and comfortable. Nothing was too much trouble. From locating shops and advice on major attractions and good food choices too.

The apartment is well appointed and delightful to rest in. We had everything we needed. A favourite accomdatiin from our trip to Italy.

Bologna is a great town to visit.

Cheers

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

17 Oct 2025

Dominic

Clean, but noisy and dated.

The location is great - it’s close walking distance to most of the touristy and social areas. The place itself was clean, but I wouldn’t stay there again. It’s not a hotel, it’s a couple of hotel rooms within a condo building. The building is very noisy, with paper thin walls. You need 4 different keys to get through 4 different doors with complicated locks every time you leave and come back. Checkout is early (10a). The room had an ironing board but no iron. The furniture felt old.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 Oct 2025

Thinh

Centrally located. Has kitchen and washer. Feel safe with all the security.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Aug 2025

kevin

Lovely little apartment, very good value for money, Perfect spot to explore Bologna by foot, 5 minutes easy walk to Piazza, lots of options for food, drink, coffee on the way,
Friendly, helpful and welcoming staff,
Would stay again,

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2025

Jason

Great room and quiet. Lovely windows and fresh air coming in. Room was very spacious with a washing machine. Lovely area.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Apr 2025

Lucy

Overall I would give this a 4 star relative to what we wanted from the property/were expecting.

We stayed in Bologna for 2 days, and this apartment was spacious and amazingly located in the old town, which was perfect for exploring in a relatively short space of time.

The pros were:

The responsiveness of staff. The aircon wasn’t working on day 1 and this was rectified quickly, were very happy to recommend restaurants and sites proactively and generally were very pleasant.

Location. Very central to main sites and restaurants. Safe area, safe apartment.

Space - lots of space to keep suitcases

Clean

Netflix in the room which was nice to relax at the end of the day.

Cons:

Quite dated

Bed not the comfiest but fine for a couple of days

Weird smell in the communal lift and corridor but fine in room

Overall would definitely stay here again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Feb 2025

Verified traveler

Quality, centrally located apartment

Our stay at the apartment was excellent. Staff were attentive and very helpful, while the apartment itself was clean, warm and confortable. I would certainly stay here again.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Dec 2024

Genevieve

A great place to stay for our three nights in Bologna. Everything we wanted to see was within walking distance. There are grocery stores nearby and a good restaurant across the street. Our place also had a washing machine, which I wasn't expecting. Although a bit dated, the apartment was clean and comfortable. We enjoyed our stay.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Nov 2024

Katherine

A perfect spot in Bologna

A perfect, cute, unique apartment in a great location! The apartment had plenty of space, 2 bathrooms, and a comfortable bed. Its location is central and it’s easy to walk anywhere you need to go! There are a couple of great little wine bars across the street as well. Reception was very friendly and communicative. All around a great find.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Oct 2024

Samira

It was spacious and felt like you were living in Italy. Perfect space.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Sep 2024

tricia

Perfect location in the center of the old town, but just far enough away from peak tourist spots that it was quiet and safe.
The apartment was very secure and spacious. It was very well-equipped and felt very traditional. No roadside parking was available, but there was a garage nearby.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Sep 2024

Toni

The building is ice, better than most in the block. The elevator...too small and really smelly, like bad garbage.
Parking in the area, very pricey 105€ for 3 nights.
Replace the old red overthrow on the sofa to make it look inviting and to match the decor better...perhaps taupe color.
The place was nice. The amenities offered within really good.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Sep 2024

Mary

Nice small apartment in center of Bologna. Easily walkable to all the sites.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Sep 2024

Marjorie

We had a wonderful stay. Large apartment fully updated and very well equipped. Excellent AC. Very helpful staff. Loved it.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

15 Jul 2024

Andrew

This was a very clean apartment, located in a safe neighbourhood, within very easy walking to the train station, shopping, historic sites, and a vast selection of eating and drinking options. The location of this flat can’t be beat. Staff were very friendly. We would stay here again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2024

Kathy

staff was great. Apartment was spacious and bathroom had an excellent shower

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2024

Paul

Perfect base for Bologna.

Great apartment in a great location. Was perfect for what we needed in every way.
We had everything we needed and the staff were on hand if we needed anything else.
Its the perfect place for exploring this great city.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2024

Jose G

Good apartment, it allows you to be closer to everything in the city. No luxurious but modest and well equipped with appliances. Only flaw was the spider webs on the attic ceiling, close to the bed, I did not stayed in that bedroom so it was fine for me. I will comeback if have the chance.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2024

KEIKO

The room had two large couches and was very relaxing. The staff was also very friendly. I would like to stay here again.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Mar 2024

Elizabeth

Clean & comfortable home base for Bologna. Neighborhood is great - close enough to walk to the train station for day trips (or with luggage to/from airport) but far enough away to be in a set back in safe, lovely & charming streets. Many of our favourite restaurants and wine bars are just around the corner.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Feb 2024

Margaret

Wonderfully charming apartment within the wall! Well equipped with everything we’d need. Comfortable bed, full equipped kitchen. Easy walk to all the city sites. We would definitely come back.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jan 2024

MICHAEL

Absolutely excellent cannot fault apartment is quiet although through the night there is noise of street cleaning which may effect if you are a light sleeper it’s brief

Very central we opted to use the many supermarkets and cooked 3 of the 4 nights

The apartment is over 3 floors homely feel.

Fernando very helpful office of Vita Studio apartments is ground floor 10 till 7 pm

You are in the middle of everything & Bologna is a walkable city.

Please book honest review I cannot fault

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jan 2024

Zoe

Must stay

Very spacious apartment with every amenity you need. Lovely balcony also. In a perfect location right in the centre of the city. Very lovely staff.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Jun 2023

Michael

Enjoyable stay in Bologna

Great location. About 25 minute walk from train station and 10 minutes to Plaza Maggiore. Many good restaurants within easy walking distance. Easy to communicate with property managers both before and during our stay. Apartment clean and well maintained. Three things to consider. Some night time noise from people walking nearby after dining. Pretty minor considering it’s in the middle of a city. Steep and narrow stairs within the apartment might pose challenge for some. Top floor got hot and air conditioning didn’t help much.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Fantastic location, really lovely apartment and friendly staff.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Great location

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Aug 2019

TS

This was by far the nicest place we stayed in Italy. The place was clean and well maintained. It is within easy walking distance to many sights within the city center and only about a 10 minute walk from Bologna Centrale Station.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

17 Oct 2018

Verified traveler

We stayed for 2 nights and found the property to be incredibly well-located, professionally managed, and overall a great place to stay. The layout of our apartment was a little odd, but the place had everything we needed. The location is super convenient to everything. And the staff welcome was amazing. Definitely would consider returning here.

8/10

Excellent

13 Sep 2018

Verified traveler

The staff at this property were great - great communication ahead of time, super friendly, on time meeting at the apartment, etc. The location of the apartment is great - not far from the train station or the historical district; we could walk everywhere. And, the street itself wasn't particularly noisy. The apartment was spotless. The downsides for us were that the bed was quite firm and the AC in the bedroom was quite noisy (and required at night as it was hot out), so we didn't sleep well. The shower is also particularly small so might not work for a large person.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Aug 2018

Victor

Our stay in Bologna

Enjoyed our stay in the apartment. New, lots of space, clean. Nice having two bathrooms and clothes washer. Very helpful staff. Would stay there again.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2018

Nadia

Location was great. Staff very friendly and helpful.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2018

David

Second stay in our holiday!

This is a great place to stay, quiet, comfortable, just as described. Staff super helpful, great to have restaurant recommendations on map provided in arrival package. Bologna is an exquisite city with amazing porticos for miles and miles. Terrific history, tall mideval towers, beautiful churches, great shopping. This location was excellent.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Jun 2018

Verified traveler

Great service and location

Amazing location, the service was excellent. The apartment was reasonable. Lovely bed, kitchen, living area and washing machine. The air conditioning was not brilliant and was so noisy in the bedroom that we couldn’t have it on at night so I didn’t sleep as I was very warm. Also the shower looked like one of those with all bells and whistles however none of the functions worked on it. All in all I would recommend as mostly it was great.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2018

David

Great apartment in central Bologna

Just as described, nice apartment in great location in Bologna. Super recommended restaurants nearby, very friendly staff

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Mar 2018

Rebecca

The place to stay in Bologna!

We rented a 1 bedroom apartment. It was everything advertised. Clean, upgraded, full kitchen with dishes. Full size refrigerator, oven, microwave and stove top. An added bonus: clothes washer. Well worth the nightly rent. Centrally located. Awesome staff- very customer friendly. Excellent service.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jan 2018

Julie

Brilliant

5 mins walk to main square and also lovely quaint back streets, loads of lovely restauarants, shops. Will definitely go again and stay at these apartments.

10/10

Exceptional

07 May 2026

Corinne

Appartement très agréable et fonctionnel, tout est parfait. L'accueil est ouvert toute la journée et le personnel donne toutes les informations nécessaires. Situé à deux pas du centre, dans une jolie rue. Nous reviendrons dès que possible !!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Mar 2026

Silvia Aleja

Se trata de un departamento muy lindo, con ambiente muy familiar, muy cuidado y equipado. Es amplio y cómodo con dos ventanas a la calle, en una muy buena zona de la ciudad. El muchacho de la recepción muy agradable y nos aconsejó sobre lugares para comer y recorrer (además se esforzó para hablarnos en español, muy bueno).

Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Mar 2026

antonio

Camera pulita . Reception con personale gentilissimo e disponibile. Centralissimo
Ci torneró

Self

8/10

Excellent

20 Sep 2025

Harald

Geräumiges und gut ausgestattetes Apartment, zentral und damit ideal gelegen. Das Gebäude selbst ist weniger schön und ein Balkon oder eine Terrasse oder auch nur ein einladender Fensterausblick würden die fünf Sterne rechtfertigen.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Jul 2025

Micheline

L’endroit était parfaitement situé. Rue tranquille, offrait restaurant et gelateria dans la rue. Deux minutes d’une épicerie. 8 minutes à pieds de la piazza Neptune. 20 minutes de la station de train. J’y retournerais. Toutefois attention les photos ne sont indicate it’s de l’appartement que vous croyez réservé, bien que très propre et bien equipé. Pas de vrai cafetiere si vous aimez le café du matin.

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2025

Matteo

Personale cordiale, struttura nel cuore pulsante di Bologna, e tutto il necessario disponibile nell’appartamento.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Mar 2025

Rene de

De accomodatie ligt in een prachtig deel van de oude Binnenstad van Bologna. Op loopafstand van alle bezienswaardigheden. En vooral ook de ontelbare enoteca's en tratoria's die de stad rijk is. Het verblijf is in een mooi groot pand temidden, stil, veilig en naast het kantoor van verhuurder.

Leisure Partner