Rooftop Garden - Élégant Appartement au Cœur du Vieux Bologne

Thank you for your kind words and for the five stars. The building is a former 17th-century convent, and keeping it quiet and secure in the middle of the historic centre matters a great deal to us, as does looking after the furnishings, many of which have been with the apartment for years. We are delighted you were happy with your stay, and you will always be welcome back in Bologna. Vittorio & Olivia

Thank you so much for these lovely words. Making guests feel at home from the very first moment, and being there whenever they need us, is exactly what we care about most. The apartment sits inside the building, away from the street, which is why it stays so quiet even though everything is just a few steps away. We are delighted you got to experience the real Bologna, and you will always be welcome back. Vittorio & Olivia

Thank you for the 10/10 and for your kind words about the apartment and its location. Being a few steps from Piazza Maggiore makes a real difference when discovering Bologna, and we are glad you enjoyed it. It was a pleasure to host you. You are very welcome back any time. Vittorio & Olivia

Thank you very much for the 10/10 and for such generous words. The rooftop garden is our favourite corner of the apartment too, so we are glad you made the most of it. We were happy to help with the train situation, these things happen and there is no reason for them to spoil the start of a trip. Next time, do stay that extra night. It would be a pleasure to welcome you back. Vittorio & Olivia

Thank you for the 10/10 and for these very kind words. We are glad the luggage storage suggestion allowed you to enjoy a last lunch in town before leaving, that is exactly why we mention it. Knowing that the location and the apartment worked so well for you means a great deal to us. It was a pleasure to host you, and you are always welcome back. Vittorio & Olivia

Thank you so much for your kind words and for the 10/10. We are delighted that you enjoyed the apartment and the location, and that the decor and the space worked well for you. Your point about the bath is noted and taken seriously, it is exactly the kind of feedback that helps us improve. Thank you for taking the time to share it. It was a pleasure to host you, and you are very welcome back in Bologna any time. Vittorio & Olivia

Thank you for the four stars, and for taking the time to write. On the garden: it is a true rooftop. The terrace sits at roof level above the floors below, looking out over the tiled roofs that surround it, with three further private gardens adjoining ours — four green spaces in all, at a height you reach only from within the building. Our block also stands directly above the remains of Bologna's Roman theatre, built around 88 BC and the oldest masonry theatre of Roman architecture. In a UNESCO-protected historic centre, a private outdoor space of one's own is genuinely rare, and the photographs show it exactly as it is. The apartment is an 80 sqm former 17th-century convent, and its internal level changes are part of its character — the listing describes them, and they are visible in the photographs. On the laundry: it is not shared, as it often is elsewhere. The washer and dryer are yours alone, in a dedicated cabinet in your private garden. I am adding that detail to the listing, since you are right that its location was not stated. On coffee: the listing makes clear this is a home and not a hotel, with no breakfast service and no minibar. The capsules we leave are a courtesy, and two minimarkets are a minute from the door — as I mentioned when you asked. Throughout your stay I answered every question you had, at any hour, and I would have been glad to explain any of the above at the time too. You were always welcome to ask. I wish you both safe and happy travels. Vittorio

Thank you for the 10/10 and for such kind words. We are glad the apartment felt like a beautiful and genuinely safe place to stay: the street is one of the quietest corners of the historic centre, just a few steps from Piazza Maggiore, and it means a lot to us that it came across that way. It was a pleasure to host you, and you are very welcome back to Bologna any time. Vittorio & Olivia

Thank you very much for the 10/10 and for recommending our apartment so warmly. We are glad the location close to Piazza Maggiore served you well. We are also grateful for your suggestion about the tub, it is thoughtful and practical feedback of exactly the kind we value. Thank you for taking the time to write it. It was a pleasure to host you and we hope to welcome you back to Bologna. Vittorio & Olivia