[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # HouSmart Palestro Apartment with kitchen, a short walk to Piazza Maggiore ![Apartment, 1 Bedroom | In-room dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17690000/17684400/17684303/17f4ae00.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Apartment, 1 Bedroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17690000/17684400/17684303/0847ec19.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Apartment, 1 Bedroom | In-room dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17690000/17684400/17684303/4a7bd15f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17690000/17684400/17684303/64dcf792.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17690000/17684400/17684303/2908322e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Close to Piazza Maggiore, HouSmart Palestro has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 7.6 Good ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4700 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### HouSmart Palestro Apartment with kitchen, a short walk to Piazza Maggiore This smoke-free apartment building features free WiFi in public areas and multilingual staff assistance. The apartment provides a flat-screen TV with digital channels, plus a kitchen with a refrigerator, a stovetop, and a microwave. Added amenities include free WiFi, a dining area, and a coffee/tea maker. Housekeeping is not available. Guest accommodations at this apartment offer coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Kitchens offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include showers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - No onsite parking available - Offsite parking; reservations required ### Family friendly - Children stay free (see details) - Free crib ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Full-sized refrigerator/freezer - Microwave - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Rollaway/extra bed: EUR 50 per night ### Bathroom - 1 private bathroom - Bidet - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with digital channels ### Work spaces - Desk ### Climate control - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Fee: EUR 50 per accommodation per stay - Service animals exempt from fees - Food and water bowls ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Multilingual staff - No housekeeping service ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; 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Check-in end time: 11:30 PM Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11 AM ### Special check-in instructions There is no front desk at this property Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation ### Access methods Lockbox, private entrance ### Pets Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 50 per accommodation, per stay Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation Food and water bowls are available ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome 1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 50.0 per night Free cribs are available on request at the property ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - Deposit: EUR 300.00 per stay - An effective city/local tax rate of 10.50 percent will be charged We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Pet fee: EUR 50 per accommodation, per stay - Service animals are exempt from fees - Rollaway bed fee: EUR 50.0 per night The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts cash Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property ### We should mention All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation ### Property is also known as Palestro Old Town Bologna Apartment Palestro Old Apartment Palestro Old Town Bologna Palestro Old HouSmart Palestro Bologna Palestro Old Town Bologna HouSmart Palestro Apartment HouSmart Palestro Apartment Bologna ## About the area Historic Center, a neighborhood in Bologna, is home to this apartment. Basilica of San Domenico and Palazzo dei Notai are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bowling San Lazzaro and Tennis Club. Archaeological Museum and Santuario della Madonna di Polsi are also worth visiting. [Visit our Bologna travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Bologna.dx621) [View more Apartments in Bologna](https://www.expedia.ca/Bologna-Apartments.d621-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C44.48981%2C11.33749&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=WlHa50AhoqPN6OKTEAIkaejCW7E=) Via Palestro 5, Bologna, BO, 40123 ### What's nearby - Piazza Maggiore - 7 min walk - 0.6 km - Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute - 14 min walk - 1.2 km - PalaDozza - 17 min walk - 1.5 km - University of Bologna - 18 min walk - 1.5 km - Sant'Orsola Malpighi Hospital - 5 min drive - 2.2 km ### Getting around - Cerotolo Station - 14 min drive - Bologna Mazzini Station - 17 min drive - Bologna Airport (BLQ) - 29 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪La Svolta - Cucina di Ragione - ‬5 min walk - ‪Missbake - ‬4 min walk - ‪Zazie - ‬6 min walk - ‪Bivio - ‬1 min walk - ‪Da Cesari - ‬6 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is HouSmart Palestro pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 50 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### How much is parking at HouSmart Palestro? > This property doesn't offer parking. ### What time is check-in at HouSmart Palestro? > Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. ### What time is check-out at HouSmart Palestro? > Check-out is at 11 AM. ### Where is HouSmart Palestro located? > Located in Historic Center, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Path of the Gods and Piazza Maggiore. Palazzo Albergati and Basilica of San Domenico are also within 10 minutes. Bologna (IBT-Bologna Central Rail Station) is 24 minutes by foot and Bologna Central Station is 25 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## HouSmart Palestro Reviews 7.6 ### Good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.6 Cleanliness ### 8.6 Location ### 8.0 Staff & service ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller Nov 18, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness Disliked: Amenities Great location and nice size, but... the bed was horrific! Perhaps the most uncomfortable bed I've ever slept in. The sofa(s) were equally tired and uncomfortable. The gas cooker hob was seriously hard to ignite - requiring several matches and a lot of luck. Great shower though... The rental company were very helpful once we were in Italy but didn't really communicate before then. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Jurate Dec 4, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Jurate Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### Mariano Apr 22, 2018 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Mariano ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rosaleen Jan 25, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Live like a local in this gorgeous apartment Lovely quaint apartment only 10 min walk from the centre of Bologna (Piazza Magiore). The apartment is fully furnished with everything you need for a comfortable stay. The double bed is exceptionally comfortable with a beautiful duvet. Plenty of space to store your clothes etc. The kitchen/dining/sitting room area has 2 couches and a table. There is a flat screen tv in the room (I think the photos still show an old fashioned one). There were no English channels but we connected an iPad to the tv via a lead we brought, so we could re-watch Rick Stein's long weekend in Bologna while we were there. The wifi is free and fast. The kitchen has all you need, kettle, sandwich toasted, fridge, microwave etc. The supermarket is a 5 min walk. Here you can buy lovely Italian wine for only €1.40 a bottle! There is also a deli in the supermarket if you want to try some local food. The shower was excellent and really warm. The entire apartment was lovely and warm (January). The agent for the apartment takes a €300 deposit on arrival - this was deposited back into my credit card a few days after we got back. She also charged a cleaning fee of €40 and a city tax of €9. All in all this was an excellent experience. I could not rate the apartment highly enough and I would go back in the morning! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/s174-p605d5020-01fa-11e8-badd-aa76e492b6a4-original.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/s1915-p71c640b0-01fa-11e8-b010-0242fed17ade-original.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/s239-p78321500-01fa-11e8-b691-42834b9c48d7-original.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/s321-p5ce23320-01fa-11e8-badd-aa76e492b6a4-original.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Rosaleen Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018