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

Hence, the easiness of getting around without any need for 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 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 9 guests in 4 bedrooms (one with a queen-size bed and a single, one with two singles that can be put together to form a queen-size plus one single sofabed, one with two single sofabeds and one with a single bed), 2 bathrooms, 1 large living-diningroom, a kitchen with all the tools provided, a hallway and a small 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, completely air conditioned and with high-speed adsl internet connection, 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 the fun of this amazing city.
Other pluses: a large parking lot (garage – guarded) about 150 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 ==

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

"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 convenient 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., Norway)

"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 during the day (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…" (Gillian A., USA)

"The apartment was all we expected and more --ample, well furnished, and well located. There were a few small nuisances, e.g. a noisy bed in one room. However, these were really very minor in comparison with the pluses. The owners live immediately across the street and were quick to respond to any questions." (John D., USA)

"Wonderful apartment with a super location. Everything is within walking distance including the rail and bus stations making it easy for one day excursions to other cities. The apartment is very clean, comfortable and well furnished. We could not ask for a better apartment. It is also only one block to one of the best resturants in Bologna (Ristorante Diana) which we can definitely recommend. Carla and Irene are wonderful hosts who made our stay superior." (John & Carol I., USA)

"Our family of four felt right at home in the apartment. In fact, we found it elegant. The wonderful wood of the furniture. The cool stone floors and lovely archways. Our college age sons loved having their own rooms, and we found ours to be spacious and comfortable. We appreciated having a working kitchen, where we used the refrigerator more than the stove - but even more helpful was the laundry. It enables travelers to pack lighter, knowing they can freshen their clothing supply on site. The apartment has everything a family needs, right down to the laundry soap. We can't imagine a better location for visiting Bologna. We love to walk - and so many wonderful places were in walking distance - from historic sites to restaurants of all styles. In fact, our sons particularly loved having pizza and gelato spots within steps of our front door. Sometimes, late-night revelers can be heard down in the street if you have the bedroom windows open. The bedroom is high above the street, so the only danger is overhearing someone singing slightly off-key opera, as we did. We found that charming. The best test of all is whether a tenant would choose the apartment again: yes - in a heartbeat." (Anonymous, USA)

"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. One bed creaked, and maybe some oil might help, but it was 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 (15 minutes), to the main square (5 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)

"We stayed at this apartment from March 22nd through March 29th 2008. The apartment is centrally located and is a short walk from Piazza Maggiore. Via Dell'Indipendenza is one of the main shopping streets so that is a plus. The apartment is spacious with plenty of room to move around. The owners were very nice and helpful when we first arrived. The apartment had all the tools needed to make a meal and was very clean. There is a coffe and pastry shop two doors away and many fine restaurants within walking distance. There are markets close by as well. All in all is was a comfortable place to come back to after a long day of sightseeing." (Vincent, USA)

"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, 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 J., 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 S., 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 (4 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 15 minute walk from the train station and from Piazza Maggiore. We would definitely recommend this apartment to anyone visiting Bologna!" (Anonymous, USA)

"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., Algeria)

"Two thumbs up for this rental! It is roomy, extremely comfortable, everything is selected with love and zest, very helpful owner, great eateries right in front, and more. The only drawback could be the neighborhood, which is very animated, but hey! This is Bologna. Colorful Italy at its best. (James V., 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'D., 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., USA)

"We stayed at L'Arena in September 2008. The manager (Carla) was very friendly and helpful. The apartment is very well located in Bologna: walkable to everywhere, and about 5-10 minutes walk from the center of town and the train station, and very spacious. The two bathrooms were great, and the bedrooms good size. The area is really nice, on a shopping street (but high enough up not to be noisy) and lots of little nice restaurants, cafes, etc. Highly recommended!" (Andrew G., USA)

"The apartment was all we expected and more-- ample, well furnished, and well located. There were a few small nuisances, e.g. a noisy bed in one room and the need to plan not to have a power outage when running the washing machine, such as by turning off the airconditioners in parts of the apartment. However, these were really very minor in comparison with the pluses. The owners live immediately across the street and were quick to respond to any questions." (John D., USA)