Casa Isolani - Santo Stefano

Casa Isolani is a bed and breakfast establishment right in the centre of Bologna. Getting there: From the airport take a taxi to Piazza Maggiore for around 20 Euros, couldn’t be simpler. About: This is a set of serviced apar**ents. They are located behind a large wooden door just off the Piazza Maggiore. You are given your own keys. Worth a view on Google Maps before you arrive so you know where you are heading. Checking in: There is no reception and rarely anyone on site so you have to contact the manager about 30 mins before you arrive to arrange to meet them at the apar**ent. This is the part of the process that needs improvement. You can not get into your room until 2pm, but you can drop off your bags by prior arrangement. So if you have an early flight in you will be walking around Bologna until 2. Also we ended up waiting outside for 30 minutes waiting for someone to let us in after a few ‘we are here’ phone calls went unanswered. Worth bearing in mind. Location: you are right in the heart of Bologna, walking distance to most attractions, tourist office, tourist drop off points and transport links. Loads of restaurants, bars and shops right on your doorstep. The location is ideal for your Bologna stay. The apar**ent: We stayed at the Neptune apar**ent. It had a safe, fridge, air con, a comfy bed, TV (Italian TV only), shower, lots of soaps etc and was very clean and serviced daily. If you have the window open at night because you are so central you will get street noise, but closing the window shuts it out completely. Breakfast: You are given tokens to use at a cafe on the Piazza. You get a coffee, pastry and juice. Leaving: There is a taxi rank on the Piazza. If you are leaving early you may like to pre book as at 6am there were no taxies there. A shout out here to Luca who runs the newsagent stand near the taxi rank. He helped us book a taxi that morning. Again a downside of no reception. Overall: A perfectly located, clean place from which to explore. The only irritant is the arrival process. But once in you will have a great stay.

Just back from an excellent three days in Bologna. Accommodation location is top drawer, right on the heart of Bologna, everything within east walking reach. Really private location and perfect for couples. Owners very helpful and friendly and 100% professional. Will recommend to family and friends without hesitation. Thank you.

Wonderful location, spacious and a rooftop view of the old city. About 35 steps to navigate after the lift but not a problem. A classic renaissance building, a k look rage communal yet private area. Great large bed.

Great location. Lots of stairs so not recommended if you are elderly. Spacious room, large bathroom.

Great location in a historic building. Olivia was great!

Excellent hotel, clean, quiet, and great location! Great staff help at check in!

Really beautiful stay. Spotless room. Huge, comfortable bed with nice pillows. Wonderful host. A great view of the city. Even a skylight for the lovely light. One of my favorite stays in Italy. I cant reccomend it enough!

I recently stayed at Casa Isolani on Piazza Santo Stefano - based on the recommendation of a friend and it did not disappoint. It was superlative in every way - from the location to the cozy and comfortable space to the outstanding concierge service (Olivia). It was my first stay in Bologna but it won't be the last - and this will be the place at which I stay. They do however need a better router or WiFi service in general....we couldn't use our computers in our bedrooms - only in the common area.

This is simply an exceptional place to stay. It is very comfortable and clean, convenient too as it is in the Plaza Maggiore. Restaurants and shops all located near by, as a disabled person, this was very convenient and there was an elevator to the rooms. I honestly don't think a traveller can do better than this beautiful apar**ent. I spent far too much time looking out the window at all the sights and sounds below and it wasn't noisy at all during the night. It was the perfect place to stay while in Bologna.