Casa Ilaria, an ancient palace in the University area, is located in the historical centre of Bologna, a beautiful medieval city in northern Italy.
Thanks to its central position, almost everywhere in the city is within a short walk: 200 mt from the Due Torri, the worlds symbol of Bologna, 10 minutes walking from the railway station and 20 minutes by car from the international airport G.Marconi.
In the University area you will find many small restaurants and pubs where you can have a typical or ethnic dinner, listen to live music, dance or drink a good glass of Italian wine.
Bologna’s cooking is an art: it is the city were tortellini was invented and where you can taste the original lasagne and other fresh filled pasta.
Bologna is located in an excellent geographical position, so it is perfect if you want to visit the other well known towns in the Emilia-Romagna Region, famous for the best Italian food and motors (Ferrari, Ducati..). Moreover, you can easily reach Tuscany in 1 hour, Venice, Mantua and Umbria in 1 hour ˝, Milan in 2 hours and Roma in 2 hours ˝.
Casa Ilaria extends warm hospitality, attending to all your needs: we speak English, French and Spanish, we can advice you on where to go and what to do, we have city guides in foreign languages, a selected list of restaurants which we can recommend you and we will also plan guided tours for you.
Nearby attractions and activities:
We offer foreign tourists the opportunity of learning true Italian (and, in particular, Bolognese) cooking.
Classes will be held in English, and you will receive a small booklet with recipes, an apron and surprise gadgets!
These classes are suitable for groups of 2/6 people.
The lesson lasts about 4 hours culminating in enjoying the meal YOU have prepared.
You are welcome to join us shopping for fresh products at one of Bologna famous medieval markets, immersing yourself in the real "Italian atmosphere", while selecting the finest ingredients and buying the best gourmet souvenirs.
From Casa Ilaria you can visit all the monuments with a short walk.
If you are fond of theatre (opera and drama) we can book all tickets.
We can also reserve the flights to Italy for you.
We have free internet wireless connection.
Directions:
We can pick you up at the airport upon request.
BY CAR:
When you come from the local highway (tangenziale), you reach exit n°7 (Fiera) and go towards the city centre (you are running Via Stalingrado). Go straight, pass a bridge over railwais and you see a kind of ancient big door of the city walls. Continue straight and you are in Via Mascarella. When you arrive at the light, turn left in Via Irnerio and turn the first on the right, Via Centotrecento. At the bottom, turn right in Via Belle Arti, then go straight. You pass Via Castagnoli/Via delle Moline then turn left in Vicolo Facchini. At the end of this narrow street, you will see a gate. At this point you have to call me to open this gate.
BY TRAIN:
From the railway station reach Via Indipendenza, the big street that goes toward the city center. Turn left in via Righi and go straight on, until you are in Largo Respighi, n°8 is on your right.
From the station there is also a bus called C.
Informations about the rates:
Single with bathroom € 45,00 € 60,00
Double with bathroom € 80,00 € 100,00
Triple with bathroom € 90,00 € 120,00
Prices include all taxes and services, sheets, towels, cleaning and breakfast. The rooms are "NO SMOKING".
Informations about the meals/restaurants:
We can prepare typical meals on demand.
Casa Ilaria is located near the red cross near the city of Bologna (map below) in the region of Emilia Romagna in Italy. You can click on the map of the region below to go to the listing of Emilia Romagna.