Converted Convent in Centro Storico

Apartment - Private room · Via de' Griffoni, Bologna, Emilia-Romagna 40123, Italy

  • 29

    Reviews

Large

Located behind the main piazza - Piazza Maggiore - on a quiet, safe side street overlooking a tree filled courtyard.
Maybe its the fact that it was once a convent, or maybe its sincere gratefulness for my wonderful life, but everyone agrees my home has a great peaceful energy and its a pleasure for us to share it.
My young sons are bi lingual and appreciate meeting people from all parts of the world.
The guestroom is uncluttered, and the bed is a trundle bed, meaning one single bed pulls out underneath the other for second guest. Guests have their own private bathroom, drawers and closet to put away their things.
Bedroom window overlooks a private courtyard with no thru-traffic.
I am a professional fine art photographer and besides a perfect cappucino every day at 11am -aesthetically pleasing living is essential to me!
Ideal for people stopping a few days in Bologna for business, trade fairs or holiday.

Italian Cell phone with private number available on loan to guests

Extra assistance offered by request:
Italian Language and Cooking Schools
Train station pick up
Bike rentals
Walking tours
Interpreter/Translator
Child Care

Check out the blog of the family that stayed with us last summer!

chantsdemocratic.blogspot.com/2011/07/santows-in-bologna-july-14th-to-august.html#links

  • Room type: Private room
  • Bed type: Real Bed
  • Accommodates: 2
  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Extra people: $12 / night after the first guest
  • Minimum Stay: 2 nights
  • Check In: 1:00 PM
  • Check Out: 11:00 AM
  • Country: Italy
  • Size: 1184ft2 / 110m2
  • Cancellation: Moderate
Overall Guest Satisfaction
  • Accuracy
  • Cleanliness
  • Check In
  • Communication
  • Location
  • Value
  • she has a wonderful and spacious apartment right in the very heart of old bologna, location is the best in town. elizabeth has a lot of energy and we enjoyed getting to know her. her children were hardly there, but kind and polite when they were.

    May 2012
  • What a perfect location, right in the middle of Bologna on a lovely (and quite!) side street. Not 30 meters away from the front door is a church run (or at least owned) by the Order of Malta. This city is just overflowing with history and we were right in the middle of it! Elizabeth gave us great recommendations for places to eat (which we love to do), right down to which dish to get. Our room was bright and quiet, and the bathroom has a very nice shower. We had a wonderful stay.

  • Beautiful apartment with lots of windows/light in an excellent quiet area close to main city square. Nice room with big bathroom right across hallway. Enjoyed talking with Elizabeth, a very upbeat woman with an interesting life.

  • Elizabeth and her two boys are very kind hosts. Location is superb: very close to historical center but on a quiet side street, so you can easily walk to major tourist attractions while having quiet nights. The bedroom is somewhat tight for two people, but it is very functional. The fully equipped bathroom just across the hall is made available solely for guests and is very nice. Elizabeth left a nice breakfast, including coffee, each day. We had a good stay.

  • High energy, highly intelligent, talented, wonderful host whose extra kindnesses made us feel like we were family! Unbeatable location in a city that should be more prominent on tourist's radar screen (but is thankfully less crowded that other hot spots). Having lived in Bologna for 15 years Elizabeth's able and willing to offer great suggestions for restaurants and sightseeing. Her two adorable boys were a delight---sweet, engaging and personable yet unobtrusive. The flat is thoroughly modern: cozy bedroom with private bath provided. We highly and unreservedly recommend Elizabeth and her home. Hope to visit again.

  • Saq
    Saq

    We had a comfortable and cozy stay at Elizabeth's place. She went out of her way to accommodate an early check in for us on Easter Sunday, even though she was going to be out of town for the day herself. The location really could not be better. If you're looking for a clean, cozy and quiet place to stay in the center of Bologna, no need to look any further.

  • Elizabeth and her kids are really relaxed, nice and open people. So as long as these attributes match yours as a guest you won't have any problems but rather enjoy your stay in their lovely place. We certainly did!

  • I had a very enjoyable stay here - central location with good facilities and very friendly hostess! Highly recommend for Bologna travellers.

  • This was my first trip away from the United States and staying with Elizabeth and her sons was a complete dream. I was welcomed with grace and enthusiasm, she and her boys were incredibly helpful with recommendations, the language and just navigating the city. The apartment is spacious and comfortable and centrally located, making it fantastically easy to enjoy that magnificent city without the need for cabs or buses. Staying there is a definite must!

  • Staying with Elisabeth for these 2 days felt just like home. Great location, nice room and welcome... I'll be back. Catherine

From

$55

Per Month
Includes all fees Questionmark_hover

Subtotal

Elizabeth

Elizabeth

More about the host
  • 100%
    Response Rate
  • within a day
    Response Time
  • yesterday
    Calendar Updated
Quick Quiz: How do you feel about Airbnb right now?
Neutral
We're sorry to hear you're not happy with Airbnb, how can we improve?
We strive to have you love Airbnb. How we can improve?
Awesome! Is there anything in particular that caused you to be happy with us?
×
Again, we're sorry to hear you're not happy with Airbnb, and appreciate your help in making it better.
Thanks so much for your thoughts. Your feedback helps make Airbnb better.
Thanks for being awesome! We love you back. :)
  • Quick Quiz: Would you recommend Airbnb to a friend or colleague?
  • 0
    1
    2
    3
    4
    5
    6
    7
    8
    9
    10
We're sorry to hear you're not happy with Airbnb, how can we improve?
We strive to have you love Airbnb. How we can improve?
Awesome! Is there anything in particular that caused you to be happy with us?
×
Again, we're sorry to hear you're not happy with Airbnb, and appreciate your help in making it better.
Thanks so much for your thoughts. Your feedback helps make Airbnb better.
Thanks for being awesome! We love you back. :)
× Quick Quiz: If you're thinking about traveling, what is the number #1 reason you're considering Airbnb?
Thanks so much for your thoughts. Your feedback helps make Airbnb better.

Nice favorite!

Do you want to share your favorites with your friends on Facebook? You can always change your mind in your privacy settings.