TILIA, Bologna

The property sits on a quiet, safe street in the historic centre, behind a locked gate, yet is only a short walk from the Quadrilatero market, Piazza Maggiore (1 km), and the Archiginnasio (9-minute walk). The train station is a 25-30 minute walk or a short bus ride (bus 30 or shuttle C from the Cestello stop, steps away). The area is well served by restaurants, bars, and shops; nearby dining options include Bar Baldi 1920, Pizzeria Trattoria O' Sole Mio, and several other eateries within 0.5 km. For the airport (10 km away), the Marconi Express train to the station plus the same bus route is efficient; a taxi takes about 30 minutes. The neighbourhood is walkable, with all major attractions on foot, but the property's side-street position keeps it calm despite the central location.

Rooms and apartments are air-conditioned, well-heated, and feature parquet floors, high ceilings, and large windows offering city or inner courtyard views. Each unit has a private bathroom with a shower, bidet, and free toiletries. The apartments include a full living area, kitchen facilities (stovetop, refrigerator, dishwasher, and cookware), and a dining table. Double rooms come with a minibar, tea and coffee maker, and a flat-screen TV with streaming services. One of the apartments has a shared outdoor terrace with a wisteria-covered area, while the larger two-bedroom apartment has its own entrance. The property is on a mezzanine level with a lift available. Rooms are spacious enough for comfortable luggage storage and often described as feeling larger than standard hotel rooms. For light sleepers, rooms facing the inner courtyard are quieter; the main street-facing side can be slightly noisier due to the entrance gate. The air conditioning is described as effective and quiet, and the apartments stay cool even in hot weather. A camping cot with mattress can be provided for babies, and cots are available for toddlers.

Breakfast is offered but not included - it must be booked and paid separately. It is a continental-style affair: tea, coffee, handmade biscuits, honey, marmalade, fruit juice, chocolate cream, and rusks. A gluten-free option is available on request, and advance notice is needed. The breakfast is not a full hot buffet; many find it sufficient for a light start before exploring the city. Guests who prefer a heartier meal or want to eat in the morning without a pre-order can walk to several cafés and bakeries within a few minutes: Forno Brisa Castiglione, Basilico Food Castiglione (vegetarian), and L'e Bon Laboratorio are all 0.5 km away. There is also a shared microwave available in the hallway for reheating food. For those in apartments with full kitchens, self-catering is entirely practical. The property's location means that dozens of restaurants, including Ristorante Da Fabio, Tricheco Osteria, and L'Atelier Bottega del Gusto, are within 0.5 km, providing extensive dining variety around every meal.