L'ARENA - Prestigious apt. in the very heart of Bologna - Apartment Rental Listing Details

Hence, the easiness of getting around without the need of a car. The airport shuttle bus takes you right to our door, about 10 different bus lines to all the interest points in town are available at the same stop, the railroad station is at walking distance, no more than 6 minutes, and so is Piazza Maggiore, the center of gravity of this stunning Medieval and Renaissance urban beauty.

L’Arena is part of one of the most elegant buildings bordering Via Indipendenza. A second floor (elevator) with a view over the avenue, extremely clean and well kept, it comfortably accommodates up to 7 guests in 3 bedrooms (one with a queen-size bed to which an extra bed can be added, one with two singles that can be put together to form a queen-size and one single sofabed, one with a single bed), 2 bathrooms, 1 large living-diningroom, a kitchen with all the tools provided and a hallway, a terrace.

Furnished with choice antique furniture (1920’s, 1930’s and 1940’s), decorated with love and zest with the all major appliances provided and in perfect working order, L’Arena stands out for its class, traditional Bolognese style and comfort. It would be hard for you to find a more central and comfortable accommodation, a better spot to fully enjoy the life and fun of this amazing city.

Other pluses: large parking lot (guarded) about 200 mts., plenty of all kind of restaurants and pizzerias in the immediate premises (the most renowned restaurant in town is right across the street), Friday and Saturday open-air market (huge, lot of fun!) in the nearby piazza, theatres and movie theatres, monuments, museums, etc. right there for you to enjoy.

Comfort, convenience, class, fun and great relax: these are the key words for L’Arena, a superb place, your nr. 1 home away from home.

TESTIMONIALS ==

"A real gem in the heart of the city. One of the best vacation rentals we've ever had. The location is perfect, 10 minute walk to the train or Piazza Maggiore. The apartment has everything you could need and was well stocked. The owners are lovely people and very helpful." (Anonymous, West Orange, NJ, USA)

"Lovely apartment, very convenient to everything in town - only a couple of blocks to main piazza. Only drawback was street noise when windows open at night, but it is in the heart of the city. I would recommend it. Owners across the street are very helpful." (Anne Jacobson, Oakland, California, USA)

"A gorgeous place furnished with excellent taste and zest, extra-central location, all at hand. This was our third time in Bologna -- no comparison with any other rentals, even the centrally-located ones. This is definitely #1 and we highly recommed it. Don't miss the Saturday market nearby!" (Victor & Jane, USA)

"We loved this apartment! The owners are lovely people who speak good English and tried to make sure that every aspect of our stay was pleasant. They met us at the bus from the airport – there is a great bus that stops right in front of the door to the apartment, and goes about every 15-20 minutes both to the airport and the train station – and took us upstairs (there is an elevator) to show us around. The apartment itself is huge (3 large bedrooms, 2 bathrooms – one with a tub, an eat-in-kitchen and a beautiful living room) with magnificent antique furnishings and all the things you need for a week’s stay. The Italian-style kitchen has a gas stove, sink, refrigerator, dishes and cookware, and a balcony overlooking the street. There is also a washing machine and plenty of racks for drying clothes. The location was just perfect – right in the middle of town, close to shops and restaurants, a 10 minute walk from the train station and from Piazza Maggiore. Although it does not have internet, there is an internet point right around the corner. We would definitely recommend this apartment to anyone visiting Bologna!" (Anonymous, Washington, DC - USA - dohlbaum@hotmail.com)

"J'ai passe un tres agreable sejours dans L'Arena. Il est bien situe lumineus, propre, calm, pres de Plaza Maggiore et d'autres sites touristiques et a proximite de toutes les moyens de transports. La proprietaire est tres tres gentille. Je suis sur de demander de sejourner a L'Arena chaque fois je viens a Bologne, s'il est libre evidamment." (Abdulgader A., France)

"Two thumbs up for this rental! Roomy, extremely comfortable, everything selected with love and zest, very helpful owner, great eateries right in front, more. The only minus is the neighborhood, which is very animated, but hey! This is Bologna. Colorful Italy at its best." (James P. Vittori, Elizabeth, NJ, USA)

"We spent a great 14-day vacation at L'Arena! Everything is right there and the location could not be more convenient. Clean, extremely comfy apt., it is definitely worth the money. A key spot if you want to see it all, including the nearby cities -- all you have to do is walk to the train station (5 minutes) and hop on the first train to Florence, Venice, Ravenna etc.. Nice owner, excellent tips from the manager, we felt like family. Will definitely come back." (Patrick O'Donnell, USA)

"A real classy and super-comfortable property located in the very core of Bologna, with everything really at hand -- could not be more convenient! Hopefully, as promised in the ad, the area is the good one, i.e. not seedy or dangerous like some parts of the center (be careful when renting a centrally located property in Bologna, ask first!). The owner is nice and hospitable, makes you really feel at home. Everything is provided and the decoration is beautiful, but you must like antiques. Great public parking lot at hand, real fun market on Saturdays. I recommend it highly." (Lara J., Washington, DC - USA)

"L’Arena more than lives up to its description – comfortable and spacious, with none of the impersonality of a hotel. The owners gave us a fabulous welcome, meeting us at the bus stop (which incidentally is right outside the apartment) and set us up with some essential supplies and extremely useful information about the area. They’d thought of everything! There is some traffic noise (we had great weather so the windows were always open) but that’s just the downside of being in such a great location. Top tip: try the pastries from the café next door…" (Jillian A., USA)

"The flat is very central in town, big, airy, clean and stylish. The airport shuttle stops at the doorstep, so do most other buses, with the cathedral and railway a few minutes walk away, this is as convinient as can be in Bologna. The view from the balcony is stunning, the host is very nice and the flat itself an attraction. We will stay there again!" (Morten S., Sweden)

"Ottima sia la posizione che la disponibilità del proprietario e l'ampiezza dell'appartamento." (Maria C., Italy)

"The owner met us at the apartment, which is right on the most traveled and central avenue of Bologna. Carla gave us a tour of the apartment and showed us how to use the washer, stove, and how to find all cleaning supplies. She also pointed out the complementary condiments and food items, and the extra blankets and pillows. She was interested in our comfort, and wanted questions about Bologna.
The apartment was wonderful. It was very clean and well maintained, and had plenty of room for us all, which is a great gift on vacation. The two baths were a very fine touch, with three daughters. We usually had two meals a day in the apartment, unless traveling, and one at a bistro. The arrangements were wonderful. The beds creaked, and maybe some oil might help, but they were comfortable. My best time, aside from wondering how the HUGE armoires got into the apartment, was looking out the window watching the people and the lovely scenery. I was worried that the location would be a problem, but it was one of the best aspects of the apartment. We walked to all corners of the city, and just fell in love with Bologna. The apartment is in the smack central of the inner town, and an easy walk to the train station (10 minutes), to the University (20 minutes), to the main square (7 minutes). The weekly market is just a few minutes from the apartment. We went to local groceries every day, and they were within a 15 minute walk. This is our first experience with renting an apartment like this. I would highly recommend Carla and her property. She was wonderful, and the apartment was great. There were no hidden costs, and we all felt at home there. Thank you, Carla." (Mary K., USA)