Un lujo en el centro de la ciudad.

We’ve used HomeAway properties many times and they have all been excellent. Bijou House is all this and much more. For Cristina, the owner, it is clearly a labour of love to look after her guests. She was the most welcoming of hosts and the great provider of just about everything the traveller usually has to bring or buy for a city break. The apartment is beautifully furnished with an exquisite wooden staircase going down to the bedroom. It has a very homely feel and both upstairs and down has a home theatre set up with tv, dvd library and music system. The bathrooms were adorned with baskets of toiletries and the compact but well equipped kitchen had all the store cupboard essentials provided. Christina had asked us in advance what type of breakfast food we liked as she likes to have this in place for the first morning. The fridge was stocked with cold drinks, a large bottle of beer (to my husband’s delight) , Prosecco, fresh mortadella, bread rolls , cheese, milk and breakfast cereals. There were also little baskets of sweet treats dotted around the place. When we arrived we were exhausted from travelling and were extremely grateful and delighted to flop down and enjoy Christina’s little feast. In addition to all this, Cristina had put together a little personalised information booklet with everything we needed to know about the apartment and the local facilities. Among the many restaurants listed was the Trattoria Annamaria, just a short distance from the apartment. This was a real bonus. We loved it. It had a great vibe and superb food. The apartment is centrally located and at the back of the building so it is very peaceful given the amount of activity on the street. We were able to walk to the Two Towers and the Piazza Maggiore. The Christmas lights were switched on during our stay and there was such a buzz about the city - I wish we could have bottled it! Bologna is a wonderful city to visit and for us Bijou House was the icing on the cake - a cosy nook in a great location. Perfetto! Catherine, Ireland

The apartment has a great location and was very clean. While the owner is lovely and well meaning, she doesnt have a solid understanding of vrbo/Homeaway policies. Therefore, if you have to modify your dates before the free cancellation date, do not rely on the owner to help you with that change. You should cancel with Homeaway/vrbo and then rebook the apartment.

The apartment has a great location and was very clean. While the owner is lovely and well meaning, she doesn't have a solid understanding of vrbo/Homeaway policies. Therefore, if you have to modify your dates before the free cancellation date, do not rely on the owner to help you with that change. You should cancel with Homeaway/vrbo and then rebook the apartment.

Cristina was the consummate host as many other reviewer’s have noted. We did not have a single complaint our entire five day stay. The apartment was perfect — great layout, well stocked, and close to everything. Thank you to Cristina for being one of those rare and amazing hosts.

This is a very well equipped apartment which is well situated in Bologna. The best thing about it is Cristina, the owner. She has gone out of her way to ensure that our stay was comfortable and enjoyable. She provides the small comforts that make you feel special. It is obviously a labour of love for her.

This is a very comfortable, clean and well appointed appartement in the center of Bologna with all sights within easy walking distance. The apartment has two rooms on two levels, with a quiet bedroom downstairs and a vaulted living room upstairs. There are two bathrooms which is also very convenient. The area is VERY quiet as there is no street window. Cristina is a perfect host which really takes time to explain the working of the apartment and has many tips for the restaurants and sights for the city. For people with cars, there is parking nearby for 20 euros per night which was arranged by Cristina on request. There are many nearby cafes and restaurants. In general this is a very privileged location and we are sure we would choose it when visiting Bologna again.

Cristina supplied a booklet from where to eat to wifi to taxi service, There was a desk with a charging station and lots of Bologna pamphlets that covered every possible interest. She stayed in touch before we arrived and checked in via WhatsApp while we were there. We highly recommend Bijou House and would stay here again! Ciao

Excellent location for exploring Bologna city centre with attractions, restaurants and shops all within easy walking distance. Bologna residents very friendly and their reputation for providing wonderful food is well deserved. The owner of the apartment went beyond expectations in making us both comfortable and welcome. You really can pack light when staying here! Susan from Yorkshire.

Un havre de paix, un nid douillet en plein cœur de la ville trépidante,beau,calme ,confortable..Rien ne manque ! Et une hôtesse merveilleuse,attentive à votre moindre souhait.Bref,nous avons passé deux semaines idylliques et nous ne pouvons que recommander chaudement Bijou House,une perle en effet.

Thanks Cristina, you were an awesome host!

FIrst of all, Bologna is an enchanting city. We'd only seen it before from the train window. What a mistake we've made never to get off and explore. In the old center of town, the civic pride of another age makes a spectacular show through its architecture. The unity created by the hundreds of loggias, many with delicate stonework you might only see in a large church, make the old part of town one big, beautiful whole. Christina's apartment is in the middle of it all. On weekends, the citizens turn out by the thousands, just to stroll the streets, which are closed to vehicular traffic, to meet and greet each other, to enjoy a meal in the twilight, to encourage the street musicians, to rub shoulders with other Bolognese. Just walking about with this huge crowd was as JOYOUS an experience as I've ever had. And, tonic for the soul, the oldest University in Italy, through which you'll walk, is bursting with energetic young people. Now, when you do get off that train, as you MUST, if your VRBO reservation is with Christina, you will understand what true hospitality is. You will never be welcomed more warmly and personally. She anticipated, and provided for, all our needs thoroughly.....think pantry, refrigerator, bathrooms, music, movies... The clarity of Christina's instructions on how to use her appliances and equipment left no room for doubt or confusion, which we appreciated. But, let me tell you about the apartment. You've seen the pictures, so you know what it looks like. Although hunting trophies generally turn me off, the animals on the walls seemed to be long dead friends, who were watching over us. And I really liked Christina's loyalty to a personal past. Everything is as the pictures show, except more so. For instance, I could see my reflection in the stairs as I descended to my bed room. I wish I had as much closet space at home as Christina has provided. The bed and bedding are so comfortable, I slept better in Bologna than anywhere in a long time. The frilly curtain detail over the bed amused me every time I went downstairs. Freddy Mercury on the wall was a delight. (Maybe Bologna just put me in high spirits!) My daughter slept just fine upstairs on a sleeper sofa. While it's no great loss, we never found any TV in English; however, we didn't ask. Our days were full. My husband, envious after hearing our stories, can't wait to go stay in Christina's apartment too.

Appartement tel que sur les photos et super bien situé. On a tout fait à pied ou en train. Accueil comme on n'a jamais vu. Vraiment au petit soin. L'appartement est impeccable et Christina très serviable. Adresse à retenir.

Cristina made our week in Bologna very special as we celebrated birthdays and anniversaries. Her apartment is ideally located and a perfect base for walking to all corners of Bologna. The apartment has a great layout, with sleeping the floor below the largish living area and a small very well equipped and efficient kitchen. Cristina has thought of traveller's needs and even stocked the kitchen with essentials as well as some extravagances such as chocolate, biscuits and snacks! The large open plan living area provided spaces to work, rest and eat. The wifi worked well and was fast. The description and photos on VRBO are accurate. The property was very clean, well maintained, secure and quiet. But the real stand out was the welcome, advice and assistance provided by Cristina. She went out of the way to make sure we had all the information etc needed for a perfect holiday. We will certainly stay here again when we visit Bologna. Maria and Bill, Australia

Malgré un séjour que nous avons du écourter, nous avons beaucoup apprécié l'accueil qui nous a été réservé par Cristina Belongi. L' appartement est très agréable,très bien équipé et superbement situé dans Bologne, en plein coeur historique. Nous n'avions jamais trouvé un tel accueil et tout a été fait pour que nous n'ayons aucun souci concernant le confort et le bien être comme nous l'aurions aimé dans un hotel de grand standing. Il n'est pas possible de trouver mieux ni plus agréable. Cela nous donne très envie de revenir à Bologne qui est une de nos villes italiennes incontournables. Nous recommandons cette possibilité de séjourner dans Bologne et d'y découvrir à pied la vie de la cité.

We spent one week in Bologna. As soon as we arrived and were greeted by Cristina, we knew it would be a wonderful week. The apartment is perfect, has everything and more we needed, and Cristina was a more than perfect host. The apartment has a great location, in a short walking distance from Piazza Maggiore and also only 15 minutes from the train station; it was easy to walk there, take the train to surrounding cities: Ferrara, Modena and come back at night. But Bologna has a lot to offer, and Cristina made us great recommendations for sites, restaurants, and all we needed to discover her city, all clearly written down. The apartment is as the pictures show, even better. It is quiet, no noise from the street, perfectly clean; and well stocked, Cristina provided more than we ever expected, many small attentions that made our days! She even woke up at 4:00 am on our departure day, to make sure the taxi she had arrange for us was on it’s way and on time. Thank you so much for all, Cristina and we hope to go back to Bologna one day as we know now where to stay!