CASA SANTA CATERINA, Bologna

The apartment is located less than 1 km from Archiginnasio di Bologna and San Michele in Bosco, making it ideal for exploring the historic centre on foot. Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport is 9 km away, easily reached via the paid airport shuttle. Public buses connect the area to Bologna Central Station in about 10 minutes. The immediate neighbourhood is calm and untouristy, with several restaurants and cafés within 50-100 metres along the street, plus a salumeria on the ground floor of the building. The apartment's location provides easy walking access to MAMbo, Via dell' Indipendenza, and the Quadrilatero food district.

The apartment features a comfortable double bed (with a Japanese-style cabinet design in some units), a seating area with a flat-screen TV and sofa, a dressing room, and a spacious bathroom with an excellent shower. The kitchenette includes a washing machine, coffee machine, microwave, and all essentials for self-catering. The private balcony is furnished and set with blooming flowers during warmer months. Air conditioning and free Wi-Fi are provided. The layout suits a couple or a small family (a cot is available on request), but no extra beds are possible. The unit is on the third floor with no lift, and internal-facing rooms ensure a very quiet stay, undisturbed by street noise. Housekeeping is not included but the apartment is thoroughly cleaned before arrival.

The fully equipped kitchenette allows guests to prepare meals and store groceries. A small grocery and a speciality food shop are located on the ground floor of the building, and the Quadrilatero food market is within a 10-minute walk for local produce. Within a 2-5 minute walk, guests find a range of restaurants: Ristorante Biagi (0.5 km), Agua* Restaurant, Pizzeria Due Torre, Bistrot Il Matto, All'Osteria Bottega, Osteria Dello Scorpione, La Fastuchera, and Enoteca Mia Cantina (all 0.5 km). A popular corner café (Caffè Corner) is about 5 minutes away. The balcony provides a pleasant spot for morning coffee or an evening drink using the coffee machine and kitchen supplies.

For outdoor leisure, hiking trails and rafting opportunities are available in the surroundings of Bologna, within a short drive or bus ride. In the city centre, guests can walk to MAMbo (modern art museum), the Quadrilatero food quarter, and Via dell' Indipendenza for shopping. The property's quiet residential setting ensures a restful base after a day of sightseeing. Bicycle parking is available on-site, making it easy to explore the city centre and nearby hills by bike.

Wi-Fi is available free of charge throughout the apartment. A paid shuttle service (including airport pick-up and drop-off) can be arranged directly with the host. Self check-in and check-out are available, with a smooth contactless process. Bicycle parking is provided at no extra cost. Public parking is possible at a nearby off-site car park (no reservation needed) at a charge, with a pay-and-display system; street parking is also available. The apartment is suitable for families with a cot on request, but lacks a lift. Luggage storage before check-in or after check-out can be arranged with the host. The property has a no-pets policy and is smoke-free throughout.