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THE HIDDEN GARDEN

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Third-party on-site parking
Lake
Exterior
Interior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 228 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

THE HIDDEN GARDEN

In the heart of the city of Bologna, a few steps from the beautiful park of Giardini Margherita, the apartment is on the ground floor of a characteristic 1930s building located in a quiet interior, in the shade of holm oaks and palm trees, with a large courtyard and a small flowery garden enjoys a particularly pleasant cool climate in summer, favored by the historic house and the position at the foot of the Bolognese hills. 
The studio is well-kept and furnished with style with a Boffi kitchenette, a comfortable and new double bed, walk-in closet, bathroom with shower and all the comforts for a pleasant holiday and the rest breaks that the excursions require.
The position is strategic to reach on foot all the most interesting cultural destinations of the city, in ten minutes on foot, through the scenic via Castiglione with the magnificent arcades, you will reach the Two Towers Garisenda and Asinelli; from Viale XII Giugno, under the shade of the scented lime trees in late spring, passing in front of the Church of San Domenico, you will reach Piazza Maggiore, the beating heart of the city and the exclusive and elegant Galleria Cavour; the various Alma Mater offices and the Municipal Theater are near and comfortable.
A few steps from the house, a large paid car park, the bus stop with lines that take and come from various destinations including the Central Train Station, from the Station take the direct bus line to the Guglielmo Marconi airport.
On the adjacent via Castiglione, the best ice cream shop in the city, an excellent pastry shop, as well as several restaurants, famous taverns, wine bars and small clubs and also a well-stocked market open 24 hours a day.
Our family lives in the building and will be happy to meet, advise and support the welcome guests.
In the hills near Marzabotto, we are the owners of an agricultural estate where we rent apartments and, among other activities, we produce natural wine that you will find as a welcome gift, in the Bologna studio.
The apartment is equipped with free WI-FI.

Property manager

ROBERTO

Languages

English, Italian

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 301 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 22

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
Property Registration Number IT037006C2ZT44IMS5

We should mention

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 the information in the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Hidden Garden Bologna
THE Hidden Garden Bologna
THE Hidden Garden Apartment
THE Hidden Garden Apartment Bologna

About the area

Map
Bologna, Emilia-Romagna

What's nearby

  • Piazza Maggiore - 11 min walk
  • Two Towers - 14 min walk
  • University of Bologna - 17 min walk
  • Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute - 18 min walk
  • Sant'Orsola Malpighi Hospital - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • San Lazzaro di Savena Station - 9 min drive
  • Cà dell'Orbo Station - 10 min drive
  • Bologna Airport (BLQ) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Sorbetteria Castiglione - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pasticceria Regina di Quadri - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Forno Brisa - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Mary - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Enoteca Solferino - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is THE HIDDEN GARDEN pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at THE HIDDEN GARDEN?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at THE HIDDEN GARDEN?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is THE HIDDEN GARDEN located?

Located in Historic Center, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Teatro Duse and Piazza Maggiore. BolognaFiere is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) away. Bologna (IBT-Bologna Central Rail Station) is 30 minutes by foot.

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THE HIDDEN GARDEN Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 78 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Don

Very comfortable and lovely place in a great part of the city. We very much enjoyed our stay.

10/10 Excellent

Grahame

10/10 highly recommended - excellent location, wonderful apartment, and Roberto was a warm, welcoming, and super helpful host. Cannot say enough good things.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

William A.

Fantastic location, great host
We had a wonderful time here. The apartment is just a quick walk from anything you could want while in Bologna. Roberto was a great host!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jim and Francene R.

Very good
Owner very responsive
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary C.

Balogna Adventure
Clean and comfortable. Close to many attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dean N., Yakima, WA

Wonderful stay!
We had an absolutely amazing time in Bologna. The apartment was as described and met our needs. Thank you Roberto for restaurant recommendations and all of your assistance. We hope to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jay B.

Great Host!
Wonderful little apartment. Roberto is a gracious host with great communication and many good recommendations. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tamara K., Vancouver, Canada

Great for visit, we enjoyed Bologna!
Roberto’s place is clean, nicely located close to centre. He is very resourceful and quick to respond on our requests. All recommendations for visit alone or for couples.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael A.

Fabulous studio apartment
Beautiful, well equipped period property. Perfect location. Host was extremely kind & helpful, & provided excellent restaurant recommendations.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keith G., Hamilton, Ontario Canada

Absolutely enjoyed this property and the location close to the city center.
Roberto met us at midnight with our late arrival and helped locate parking. Thank for for a wonderful experience in this Gem of a city!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Hubert S.

Great apartment, amazing host!
Roberto was very welcoming, and knows the city very well!! The apartment is super safe, very well located, and clean. What you see on the pictures is exactly what you get. I really enjoyed my stay, thanks Roberto :)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Justina

Close to the attractions. Good communication with host. Very friendly. Builing itself was very dark at night. Definitely needed more lighting. I had to use my phone flashlight to get to my door. Not the fault of the host.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Sian H.

Good location
We were warmly welcomed on arrival. The studio is small and we had not appreciated that it is really a bed-sitting room. We visited in November and were cold in the studio in spite of the owner adjusting radiators. It is well-equipped but mugs & plates could do with being updated and replaced.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean C.

Wonderful!
Our stay in the apartment was great. It was well appointed, clean and the location was convenient to the historic center but off the beaten path enough to be quite and find some great restaurants and bars. Roberto was more than helpful with suggestions for activities. He also helped us find a hotel for friends who joined us at the last minute for our trip. Thanks, Roberto!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tish M., High Point, NC (USA)

Great location & wonderful hosts!
The location was very convenient to see all the sights but not in the thick of all of the tourist traffic. The quaint apartment was well equipped with everything I needed for my stay. It was clean and beautifully decorated. The owners, Roberto & Angela were the best. Not only did they recommend restaurants, pastry shop & gelateria (very close by) but they helped me through a difficult time when I needed to go to the hospital. I would not hesitate to rent this place again.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia E., Wheat Ridge, Colorado USA

Yummy Bologna!
Bologna is a wonderful foodie destination. This studio apartment is very well located & Roberto is super helpful., He gave directions, restaurant recommendations, even called me a cab on departure. His office is in the building so he is very responsive by text or phone.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine B., New Jersey, USA

Comfortable and Clean
Lovely apartment within walking distance of all the sights. Roberto is a gem. He couldn’t do enough for us. We are very grateful. Thanks and Ciao Roberto!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marion T.

Above and beyond
Hosts went out of way to help us and every possible supply is available in both kitchen and bath Apartment pristinely clean Shower great and bed comfortable Hosts gave great restaurant recommendations and even gave a bottle of wine produced by them
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Allan Frederik M., Roskilde. Denmark.

Nice room for a short stay in Bologna.
The room was very nice and charming. However the shower cabin needs to be cleaned carefully or a new one installed. The ad for the room (appartment) sayes "parking" but that is in the street and it will cost extra euros per day according to rates set up by city of Bologna. Not cheap. Should be mentioned in the ad for the room.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Burton P.

Location, facility, and management outstanding
When we arrived at the airport we discovered that all taxi services were on strike. Roberto and Angelica responded to the situation immediately by coming in their own car to bring us to the apartment. From then on they continued to make our stay perfect, recommending outstanding restaurants and excellent advice on neighborhoods to visit. They couldn't have been warmer, more humorous, or more welcoming during our two week stay. They went out of their way to ensure that our stay would be a success. We are already planning our next stay in Bologna and we will surely want to repeat this experience.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny A.

Beautiful Bologna
We really enjoyed our stay in Roberto’s Garden apartment. Set in a green oasis, it has all the facilities two people need - especially the kitchen for simple meals and a functional bathroom with large shower and good water pressure. Great to have a washing machine too! Apartment is located in a quiet residential neighbourhood with many dining options including the best gelataria and pasticceria shop only a few minutes walk away. It’s also only a ten minute walk to Piazza Maggiore and 20-25 min walk to main train station so very convenient. Roberto is a genial and thoughtful host, exemplified by the extensive information folder detailing from restaurant recommendations, local supermarket and instructions on the operation of all appliances. Would definitely recommend! *****
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

tamar c.

Delightful
This is a lovely studio in a great city. Being at the back of a pretty courtyard, we had no street noises at all. And there was plenty of natural light. We found it extremely clean, comfortable and well-equipped. Ten minute walk from central sites. No complaints. Roberto and Angela are lovely people and great hosts, with as much local advice as you care for. They were also particularly helpful and gracious when an unexpected personal problem arose. (grazie mille!) Bologna was a delightful discovery. Would definitely go back and stay in the 'hidden garden'
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Roberto's place is a great spot to visit Bologna. It's a stone's throw from the heart of the city and not far from a couple of key sites just outside the city. There are also many restaurants and shops a mere block away. The apartment is well equipped with a kitchen and although a studio it has a full-size bathroom, with a washer and its own hot water. There's also air conditioning. Roberto is a great host. The first night we were there he called a local restaurant and got us a reservation. Something I'm sure if we'd done on our own would not have resulted in a reservation 'that night'. Some notes; the garden in the complex that the apartment is in really isn't much to go on about. Probably a fine place for a smoke if you're a smoker but not really a spot to hang out in. The apartment is on the ground floor of a medium-sized apartment/condo complex, there are windows but no view. The complex is quiet and secure. We found it difficult to obtain a taxi near the property during what I'll call off hours; for instance on Sunday morning (9 a.m.) when we needed to get to the train we ended up having to walk to the center of town before we could get a taxi using the phone app. Otherwise during 'normal hours' we didn't have any trouble with getting a taxi right outside the door to the complex. We'd definitely visit again.

10/10 Excellent

Tori S.

Beautiful Bologna!
We really enjoyed our stay here! Great location and our host Roberto gave us great tips on things to see and places to eat! We fell in love with Bologna during our stay. We definitely want to come back. Beautiful courtyard garden area was the perfect atmosphere for us. Short walk to city center. We'll be back!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily G.

I felt well taken care of
This is a wonderful studio apartment for one person. Roberto has thought of everything. Whenever I was looking around for some thing, I then found it. The communication with Roberto was incredible even when he was in another country the first couple of days that I arrived. Unfortunately Was sick and as soon as he and his wife returned, they were so kind and helpful. It is very quiet location
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024