Modern studio apartment for rent in Bologna, renovated and refurbished in February 2011 and located on the first floor of a stately building (with elevator) in Bologna historical center, in a strategic position among the station, the Fair area and Piazza Maggiore. Guests have access to a fully equipped kitchen and are provided with bed linens and towels. Upon arrival, our staff will be waiting at the apartment to explain how everything works and to hand over the keys. During your stay, our staff is available to address any requests or concerns. This elegant and bright 50 sqm apartment, completely renovated and fitted with luxury finishes such as parquet flooring, independent heating and air conditioning, opens up directly onto a spacious day area, furnished with a double sofa bed (160 x 200 cm), a crystal table for 4 people and a TV corner with flat screen TV and DVD player. The modern and fully equipped open plan kitchen, complete with oven and dishwasher, is located on one side of the living area. A scenografic frosted glass sliding wall leads to a spacious bedroom with a double bed (160 x 200 cm), a capacious closet, a desk and a stereo. The bathroom, characterized by pastel colors is fitted with a large shower stall and a washing machine. Important: guests are required to pay a tourist tax not included in the price (EUR 4,60 per adult, per night. It is applied only on the first 5 nights). Area: The apartment is located on Via Marconi, 10 minute walk from Piazza Maggiore and the Torre degli Asinelli, the heart of Bologna’s city centre, famous for the crowded streets of the quadrilateral, where you can taste local delicacies, and peruse the elegant shopping streets that wind through Via Farini, Piazza Santo Stefano, and Galleria Cavour. In the immediate vicinity there are the XI Settembre and Cavaticcio parks, where on Saturday the organic market takes place and during the summer there is an impressive schedule of gastronomic and musical events planned. A short walk from the apartment, you will find the Bologna Cineteca and the modern art museum (MamBo). Some of the most interesting restaurants in the city are within walking distance: among these we would like to mention l’Arcimboldo, È Cucina Leopardi, and Ristorante Tartufo. About 150 meters from the apartment you can find the best stocked supermarket in the center of Bologna. Public transportation: There is a bus stop is just a few meters from the door of the building, along Via Marconi. From here you can quickly reach Piazza Maggiore, the station, or the Fair. Parking: The best option is the nearby APCOA Riva Reno parking lot (Via Azzo Gardino 61b), which is located about 300 meters from the building, at a cost of EUR 15 per day. Quotes for monthly passes are available upon request. The apartment is located just outside the ZTL area, which starts at the intersection of Via Marconi and Via Riva Reno. Pets: Pets are allowed (EUR 20 plus VAT per night, limited to the first 5 nights).