Frequently Asked Questions

What areas should we book our hotel/airbnb?

Look for an Airbnb or hotel between Piazza Maggiore and Piazza Santo Stefano, or on Strada Maggiore. Streets to consider: via Altabella,via Goito, via Marsala, via Oberdan, via Rizzoli, via Castillion (close to center). Anywhere within blocks from the “due tori ”, Piazza Maggiore.

Where can we find public parking in Bologna?

WARNING: DO NOT DRIVE INTO THE CITY CENTER. If you are staying near the party, like on a street called Via Independenza you may want to park here: Parcheggio PIAZZA VIII AGOSTO | APCOA. Getting from the parking to the party. There are a couple of big public parking places. If you rent a flat in santo Stefano area you should park here: Parcheggio di Piazza del Baraccano. Getting from the Baraccano parking to the party.
Has Neima memorised all of our arrival and departure times?  
No
Is there anything organised for March 13th or 15th? 
Yes, we will be organising an aperitivo on Friday March 13th and a brunch on Sunday March 15th. Details to follow. 
What to do in Bologna?
Shopping streets: 
- Via d’Azeglio (good shops, middle high range, mix of local and mainstream boutiques: Check out Masullo best high quality leather gloves:  Guanti Masullo - Bologna - Via Massimo D'Azeglio 2C 
- Via Farini including Galleria Cavour (major luxury brands)
- Via San Felice (a ten min walk form the center. Independent boutiques, good prices/quality).  Check out Tassinari for amazing Italian leather shoes.  They also produce for major luxury brands, I get shoes worth 900 Euros for 300. Via San Felice 55. tassinarishoes.com
- Via Indipendenza (this is like high street with everyday Italian and European brands).
Food Streets:
Bologna has several vibrant markets to explore.
- Quadrilatero, or Mercato di Mezzo, is the most popular one just next to Piazza Maggiore.  
- Mercato delle Erbe  is another good one and is on the way to Via San Felice shopping street.
- Go here for an exceptional Balsamic vinegar tasting free of charge and no appointment needed.  Top quality!  Close to Piazza Maggiore Giusti Boutique Bologna.
Visits:
- Train or walk to San Luca:  Check out the panorama of the Bologna hills.  It is stunning at all times of the day.  You can walk 7 km up a staircase, covered portico or take the little train up. 
- Motor Valley
- Ducati Museum
- Lamborghini Museum
- Ferrari Museum
Do you have any suggestions for child care on March 14th  for people traveling with kids?
Childcare can be arranged with advanced notice.