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Simonetta

Shattered our lady's basement

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TopBnB Very good 8.5 / 10 (21 reviews)
Via Zamboni, 5 - Bologna (BO) - Area: city center | Map
National identification codeCIN: IT037006C2XLL9EX5J
Regional identification codeCIR: 037006-AT-03432

Category
Apartment

Rooms
2

Breakfast
not included

Bathroom
Private
Guests in this venue liked
  • In the city center
  • Shopping area
  • Cheap
  • The design of the property
  • Near the station
  • Charming property
  • Near the airport
Description
Welcome to "Shattered Our Lady's Basement, " a sophisticated tourist destination located in the heart of Bologna, a city brimming with history and culture. This charming 19th-century building offers a warm and comfortable ambiance, ideal for those looking to explore the wonders of the Emilia-Romagna capital.

Each accommodation is equipped with air conditioning, a television, and a well-appointed kitchenette, ensuring a stay that combines relaxation and convenience. Our guests are welcome to bring their pets, making your experience even more special.

The central location of the property allows for easy exploration of the city, with historical landmarks such as the Basilica of San Petronio and the Cathedral of San Pietro just a short walk away. Culture and food enthusiasts will find a vibrant array of events, as well as local artisan shops and wellness centers nearby.

The hosts, who are fluent in English, are always available to provide helpful tips and information, ensuring that each stay is unique and memorable. Whether it's a romantic getaway or a discovery-filled visit, "Shattered Our Lady's Basement" is the perfect starting point for an unforgettable experience in Bologna.
Accommodation and Rates
Conditions for pets staying in this facility:
Pets of any size by prior agreement with the host
A daily cost of 10 € is due per pet
Features
Bathroom: Private
  • Kitchenette
  • Pets Allowed
  • Air Conditioning
  • TV
  • Free Wifi
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating
*Declared by the Innkeeper

Various information

  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms with air conditioning
  • English speaker

House features

  • 19th century house

Air conditioning and heating systems of the house

  • Air conditioning

Electric system

  • Smoke and fire alarms

Services of the house

  • Kitchenette

Facilities and services

    Pets of any size by prior agreement with the host
    A daily cost of 10 € is due per pet

Location and surroundings

  • City centre
  • Near (within 10 mins) pubblic transports
  • Near (within 45 mins) train station / airport / port

Accommodations

  • Total number of accommodations: 0
  • Bathroom: Private

Size of rooms

  • Between 21 and 30 sqm

Room facilities

  • TV

Holiday themes - the place

  • Arts town

Holiday themes - town size

  • Metropolis - over 300.000 in.

Holiday themes - area features

  • Near monuments
  • Arts or archeologic area
  • Cultural events and arts exhibitions
  • Wine and food attractions area
  • Local crafts
  • Metropolitan area
  • Historic centre
  • Shopping area
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After an extensive experience with AIRBNB, I am excited to list on this site to have the chance to meet new people! I kindly ask for your patience as I get accustomed to the details of this listing. Thank you all for your understanding!
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Conditions
Check-in
Check-in after 2:00 PM
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM - If you're late you may be charged for an extra night
Area city center
Train Stations
*Distances As The Crow Flies
100% genuine reviews, written by real guests!

Very good

Overall Rating 8.5 / 10
21 reviews
Property
Cleaning
Host
Location
Price/Quality
What guests say

Reviews highlight the property's very central location, convenient for city visits and shopping. Guests appreciate the host's friendliness and helpfulness, as well as the thoughtful decor and the charm of the accommodation. However, some mention issues such as humidity, inconsistent cleanliness, and small or worn towels, especially in basement rooms. Access via stairs may be challenging for those with mobility concerns. Overall, the stay is comfortable for short periods, but guests with specific needs or sensitivities should consider these factors.

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Based on guest reviews. AI-generated.
clara
clara
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10
A really lovely little apartment, perfect for two people. It has everything: the host communicates excellently, is very kind, and everything is spotlessly clean. The location is strategically excellent. There is truly everything you need, truly everything. We had a really pleasant stay. Highly recommended.
stayed from 03/27/2026 to 03/30/2026
The answer from the host:
Oh Clara! Sono davvero commossa! Grazie! ♡
federico
federico
Property: 7 | Cleaning: 9 | Host: 8 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 6
Strategic location, everything nearby. The entrance is a bit narrow, but the room is comfortable, cozy and fully equipped. I would definitely return.
stayed from 03/23/2026 to 03/25/2026
The answer from the host:
Grazie!
alex
alex
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10
Accommodation located on one of the city's main streets: clean, well maintained and spacious. If you need to stay in Bologna, you can go there with your eyes closed. Simonetta is always helpful and welcoming.
stayed from 03/07/2026 to 03/09/2026
The answer from the host:
Grazie Alex! ♡ Sinceramente felice che vi siate divertiti! Vi invito ufficialmente ai trulli in Valle d'Itria e nella casa di pietra a Volpara di Gaggio Montano.
leonardo
leonardo
Property: 7 | Cleaning: 5 | Host: 9 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 8
Great experience. I stayed for a weekend and the room manager was helpful with every request, even with last-minute changes to the check-in time. The location is incredible, right below the towers, and the building is on a very lively and cheerful street, which I really appreciated. The room was not very clean, but it had every comfort, including a fan that was very useful given the room's underground location; in fact, I think the negative point was the musty smell. For a weekend, however, it is a fully comfortable and suitable room, with a nice bathroom and a very comfortable bed. I would definitely come back if I spent another weekend in Bologna.
stayed from 02/27/2026 to 03/01/2026
The answer from the host:
Grazie!!
marta
marta
Property: 1 | Cleaning: 1 | Host: 1 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 1
Terrible. The property is located in a horrible building, in a basement with very slippery and dangerous stairs, with a very heavy door that makes you lose your balance when you open it and will certainly make you fall if you have luggage. The apartment is really very damp and cold because it is a basement, an environment perfect for salami and not for people; in fact it emits the damp smell of cellars, which is really strong and unpleasant. I tried spraying perfumes and essences, but it does not go away. The basement is really very humid and cold despite the heat pump, which works poorly and inefficiently, and the hotplate in the cooking area does not work, although the owner says otherwise. The shower water is freezing because the boiler probably works poorly and you will not find bath towels, but tiny, worn bidet towels, obviously charged at 30 euros along with the bed sheets, not even laundromat quality but household (always the additional 30 euros). Cleaning is not thorough. Kitchen dishes and pots are dirty and unusable. The non-smart TV does not turn on and does not find channels. Phones in the 'bunker' do not work because there is no signal; you can only use the Wi-Fi. The bed is impossible to use for sleeping and low, at floor level; cold and damp. If you have any physical problems you will not be able to get up from the bed. The only positive thing is that you are in a wonderful area of Bologna, in the historic center, near the university area and the towers, but if you look around a bit you can find better accommodations with little price difference nearby. The owner is really unhelpful. Run, don't think twice.
stayed from 03/02/2026 to 03/06/2026
The answer from the host:
Triste da dire, ma quando vanno via ospiti così, é davvero un gran sollievo.
davide
davide
Property: 6 | Cleaning: 4 | Host: 2 | Location: 8 | Price/Quality: 8
It is a B&B, but there wasn't even a coffee machine. The cooking utensils were present but all encrusted and dirty, therefore unusable. The cleanliness of the rest of the apartment also left something to be desired: we found a squashed spider on a cushion of the small couch. The bathroom, on the other hand, seemed clean. Great location, and the closing of the small windows insulated well from the external noise of nearby bars. However, the small size of these did not allow adequate air circulation, which not even the ventilation fan managed to compensate for. It is worth mentioning the owner's slightly disorganized behavior at check-in and the feeling that her main concern was money.
stayed from 02/21/2026 to 02/23/2026
The answer from the host:
Mi dispiace che non siate stati bene. Il denaro é importante: impossibile gestire a prezzi contenuti senza puntualità nei pagamenti.
maria
maria
Property: 9 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 9 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10
A shame about the smell of mold, otherwise everything was very pleasant!
stayed from 02/06/2026 to 02/08/2026
The answer from the host:
Bene! Sono contenta che sia stata bene
laura
laura
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10
laura rated this property but he didn't leave any comment
stayed from 01/02/2026 to 01/05/2026
The answer from the host:
Grazie infinite per aver trovato il tempo di recensire il mio posto! Sono felice che vi siate trovate bene e vi aspetto per la prossima volta.
sara
sara
Property: 8 | Cleaning: 8 | Host: 8 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 9
sara rated this property but he didn't leave any comment
stayed from 09/08/2025 to 09/10/2025
The answer from the host:
Grazie Sara!
hilary
hilary
Property: 7 | Cleaning: 7 | Host: 7 | Location: 9 | Price/Quality: 8
This is a great place but is let down by some very simple oversights. The tiny towels were threadbare. The basement has a damp feeling.
stayed from 07/02/2025 to 07/04/2025
The answer from the host:
Grazie Hilary per avermi dedicato il tuo tempo
delia
delia
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10
delia rated this property but he didn't leave any comment
stayed from 02/08/2025 to 02/09/2025
The answer from the host:
Mille grazie! Sono sinceramente felice che siate stati bene!
niccolò
niccolò
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10
niccolò rated this property but he didn't leave any comment
stayed from 02/01/2025 to 02/02/2025
The answer from the host:
Grazie Niccolò! Sempre benvenuto! Ho anche altre mete sull' Appennino Tosco-Emiliano e tra i trulli del Salento
rubino
rubino
Property: 9 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 8
rubino rated this property but he didn't leave any comment
stayed from 01/25/2025 to 01/27/2025
antonella
antonella
Property: 3 | Cleaning: 4 | Host: 6 | Location: 6 | Price/Quality: 4
Terrible experience, not to be repeated. We arrived Thursday morning and dropped off our luggage because the room was not ready yet. When we returned, descending the stairs I fell because they were wet without anyone warning of the danger. Fortunately, I only had some bruises. The room was nothing special, the bathroom was leaking water everywhere and the cleanliness needed to be reviewed. The worst part was the linen: six face towels for two, so thin that you can imagine how much they could dry. To heat the room, there was a heat pump that could not manage to heat the small room given the cold days. I appreciated that the owner added some comforters and lent us an electric heater. As the icing on the cake, on Friday night we could not sleep because of the music coming from the upstairs venue. Between the music and the setting up of tables, it was already three in the morning. Moreover, the storage of the venue is next to the door of the room, a constant nuisance. I don't understand how it is possible for people to manage a business without having the slightest understanding of the word hospitality. Failed.
stayed from 01/16/2025 to 01/18/2025
The answer from the host:
Grazie della recensione anche critica. É bene che gli ospiti sappiamo degli inconvenienti in modo che scelgano il posto con consapevolezza.: é esattamente il centro della città. E al piano di sopra é collocato uno dei pub della strada aperti fino a notte fonda. Il posto é perfetto per chi, avendo voglia di vivere la notte si preoccupi di non dover guidare al rientro. Oppure per chi voglia risparmiare il tempo/denaro richiesto dagli spostamenti per raggiungere tutti i luoghi della Bologna medioevale. Un museo a cielo aperto !
grazia
grazia
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10
I stayed for two nights in this studio with its particular style. The stone walls from times gone by warmly welcome you. Everything is very clean, said by a person who values cleanliness a lot. The location deserves 10+, it is located under the two Towers, you can quickly access all the wonders of Bologna and shopping is at your fingertips. The room is isolated from outside noise as it is located in a basement. Simonetta, a very kind person, is available to give you tips about Bologna. I will definitely return soon.
stayed from 01/10/2025 to 01/12/2025
The answer from the host:
Oh mille grazie! Sarò molto felice quando tornerai ♡
roberto
roberto
Property: 7 | Cleaning: 8 | Host: 9 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 8
roberto rated this property but he didn't leave any comment
stayed from 12/31/2024 to 01/01/2025
janis
janis
Property: 8 | Cleaning: 9 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10
Simonetta was caring and very kind. The house is well furnished and perfect for visiting Bologna. I advise against it for people who cannot climb stairs because it is located in a basement. For this reason, noise from the street comes in. However, if you are someone who can adapt to this, you will be very well. Thank you Simonetta for being so supportive and for the advice. I hope to return soon to Bologna.
stayed from 01/04/2025 to 01/06/2025
gagandeep
gagandeep
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10
gagandeep rated this property but he didn't leave any comment
stayed from 12/26/2024 to 12/27/2024
The answer from the host:
Mille grazie di aver trovato il tempo per me! A presto !
alessia
alessia
Property: 9 | Cleaning: 7 | Host: 8 | Location: 8 | Price/Quality: 10
alessia rated this property but he didn't leave any comment
stayed from 11/01/2024 to 11/03/2024
luca
luca
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10
luca rated this property but he didn't leave any comment
stayed from 08/25/2024 to 08/26/2024
The answer from the host:
Mille grazie Luca!
claudia
claudia
Property: 7 | Cleaning: 7 | Host: 9 | Location: 7 | Price/Quality: 9
In this location I found myself very well. I recommend it to everyone who wants to stay in Bologna.
stayed from 08/30/2024 to 09/01/2024
The answer from the host:
Mille grazie Claudia !