I got married on 12.12.2018 and wanted to keep Bologna as a base to travel in the region of Emilia Romagna. While endlessly sifting through Google to find budget places to stay in Bologna, I chanced upon the website of L’8Boutique Apartments- a great place to stay in the historic centre of Bolgona.
Where to Stay in Bologna City Centre
I was already following L’8 Boutique Apartments on Instagram and instantly connected with them for a stay in the city.
Owned by two sisters Federica and Francesca, L’8 Boutique Apartments is a historic palazzo in the red hued city of Bologna. It is Federica and Francesca’s ancestral home which they have lovingly restored for the world to enjoy.
Review of L’8 Boutique Apartments
L’8 is a modern and well furnished space in the heart of Bologna. L’8 offers a unique system to enter and exit where the guests are given a unique electronic code instead of a key! The process is both easy and hassle free because usually otherwise in Italy at least 2 keys are given to the guests staying in old palazzi.
At L’8, I had the pleasure to stay in both Apartment 803 and 808 (with terrace). The apartments offer a unique homely space with every possible comfort. While Apartment 803 was warm and lovely, Apartment 808 is a better choice as it comes with a terrace.
L’8 offers Nespresso machine, Netflix subscription and a cozy vibe to add to your comfort.
Apartment 808
Apartment 803
Why Book L’8??
Staying in Bologna never looked so simple and I’ll certainly book L’8 for my next visit too!
L’8 is only 5 minutes walk from all the major sights of Bologna and a 10 minutes walk from the train station. It has easy parking and great facilities. Furthermore, seeing the rates of hotels in the city, L’8 is an affordable choice of stay in Bologna. A room for two would cost somewhere between €115-130 per night depending on the time and season. A lot of people booked L’8 after seeing this post and I love that already.
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55 Comments
Sandy
February 8, 2019 at 3:49 pmOh my gosh your wedding photos are the cutest!!
Italophilia
February 10, 2019 at 10:07 pmThanks so much Sandy! Great blog xx
Jasmine
February 6, 2019 at 1:52 amAUGURI AUGURI AUGURI! Sorry for my late commenting spree, it’s been a crazy month! I love your wedding pictures, you two look so happy and I wish you a life full of laughter and Italy trips hehe. I’ve also stayed where you did and glad you recommended it, the two sisters that run it are so lovely and deserve to be highlighted, as does the city of Bologna herself. Thanks for posting and joining this month!
Italophilia
February 10, 2019 at 10:06 pmAwwww!! GRAZIE BELLA!! DOn’t worry I understand. hehe, thank you. I enjoyed Bologna and L’8 as much as you did. Waiting to post this month.
Kristie Prada
February 1, 2019 at 2:41 amCongratulations lovely! What a fantastic place to spend your honeymoon! You look wonderful together xx
Italophilia
July 27, 2019 at 9:36 pmI’m only just seeing this comment cara 🙁 Scusa!! Thank you so much for the lovely wishes.
Italian with Irene
January 30, 2019 at 12:47 pmI’ve just started following your blog, well done, it’s beautiful! And congratulations for an exciting and amazing life together! I can’t believe I’m italian and have never been to Bologna! Might choose it for my next trip! 🙂 check my blog out if you like: http://www.italianwithirene.com ❤️
Italophilia
February 2, 2019 at 1:26 pmAww thank you Irene! Very kind of you. Which part of Italy are you from?? I hope you can visit Bologna soon x I’ll check your blog.
Carmela
January 27, 2019 at 6:50 pmCongratulations to Ishita and Dude With the Food! Your stay in Bologna looks wonderful. #DolceVitaBloggers
Italophilia
February 2, 2019 at 1:26 pmGrazie Carmela 🙂 Hugs xx
Kathryn Occhipinti
January 25, 2019 at 3:39 pmCongratulations and best wishes for a wonderful life together! Ishita, your dress was simply stunning! I’d love to hear the story behind it. You both look like you were meant for each other! Enjoy 2019 and the years to come.
Italophilia
January 26, 2019 at 12:23 pmThank you so so much cara mia 🙂 I really appreciate the love. Happy 2019 to you too!
Kamini Kapoor
January 25, 2019 at 8:19 amCongrats on your marriage. You look so happy in your photos. Bologna is the very first place my husband and I visited in Italy. It is fabulous.
Italophilia
January 26, 2019 at 12:33 pmThank you so much Kamini. What a wonderful memory for you. A great city to visit too xx
Ritu
January 25, 2019 at 6:33 amCongratulations!!! 🙂 Love your blog <3
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Italophilia
February 2, 2019 at 10:49 pmThanks so much Ritu!
Brad
January 24, 2019 at 9:28 pmIshita, it’s been some time since I checked in with your blog. What a delight to be able to congratulate you on your wedding. And you honeymooned in Italy! How surprising! All the best.
Italophilia
January 26, 2019 at 12:33 pmSo kind of you Brad. Thanks for dropping in again 🙂 It was one of the best trips to Italy. Many thanks again. xx
LuLu B - Calabrisella Mia
January 24, 2019 at 3:08 amCongratulations! You both look so incredibly happy – I wish you all the best!
And thanks for the suggestion for a place to stay in Bologna…it’s great to be so close to the city centre!
Italophilia
January 26, 2019 at 12:32 pmHappy 2019 to you bella. Thank you for the lovely wishes. We are truly blessed <3 I think you should consider L'8 for your next visit 😉
Lucy and Kelly
January 23, 2019 at 10:59 amCongratulations to you both! This apartment looks so cosy and cute. What a lovely thing to do, we love that the sisters did that with their grandmothers apartment. <3 It looks like a wonderful place.
Lucy and Kelly xxx
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Italophilia
January 26, 2019 at 12:31 pmHappy 2019 to you ladies 🙂 Thank you so much. It was a wonderful place. I hope your writing is going great. xx
Paula Barbarito-Levitt
January 22, 2019 at 7:27 pmTanti Auguri Ishita, so happy for you… Your enthusiasm and delightful way comes through in your blogging, and following you is an absolute pleasure. Much happiness today and as you move forward together.
Italophilia
January 26, 2019 at 12:30 pmHappy 2019 to you too bella. Thanks for a wonderful message, it made my day! I’m so happy you enjoy my blog. Virtual hugs.
coral waight
January 22, 2019 at 11:38 amHow lovely to marry your best friend. Congratulations, Ishita.
Italophilia
January 26, 2019 at 12:29 pmMany thanks Coral. Happy 2019 to you 🙂
Tanja/The Red Phone Box travels
January 21, 2019 at 9:47 pmcongratulations! beautiful wedding photos! xoxo
Italophilia
January 22, 2019 at 7:53 amThank you Tanja:)
Francis Pettitt
January 21, 2019 at 3:54 pmLovely wedding pictures and Bologna is a great place for a honeymoon!
Italophilia
January 22, 2019 at 7:54 amThank you Francis; we had a wonderful time xx
Linda Ann Viandier
January 21, 2019 at 1:59 pmBeautiful joyous photos. Congratulations X. Bologna has long been on my list. I am hopefully going to Lake Garda at the end of May.
Best wishes to you both for your future life together.
Italophilia
January 22, 2019 at 7:55 amGrazie Linda! Very kind of you..I have had such a great attachment from Parma in this trip but I equally loved Bologna too. Never been to Garda either. Good luck for your travels!
fkasara
January 21, 2019 at 1:33 pmYou two are such a beautiful couple 😭❤ Thanks for sharing your wedding pictures (you know how much I love your traditional dresses) and I love seeing you so happy, you deserve it ❤❤ I’m grateful this year I got to know you better and I wish you all the best for the future ❤❤😘
Sara
Italophilia
January 22, 2019 at 7:56 amOMG thank you Sara 🤗🤗 thank you for the dress compliment too. I’m so so happy we connected on Twitter and got through to what we are today. I’m very lucky to have such an intelligent friend in Italy. Hope to see you soon!
KareninCalabria
January 21, 2019 at 12:33 pmWhat a beautiful wedding, indeed! Wonderful to see your gorgeous dress! Tantissimi auguri per l’inizio di un felice e lungo futuro insieme!
Italophilia
January 22, 2019 at 7:56 amThank you Karen 💋😍 big hugs. Veramente sei gentilissima
Barbara
January 21, 2019 at 12:17 pmCongratulations. You both look amazing and how fantastic to share your love of Italy for your honeymoon! Bx
Italophilia
January 22, 2019 at 7:57 amAww thank you Barbara! 💜💜 Indeed! Hope Puglia planning is going great xx
Ingrid Levin
January 21, 2019 at 6:11 amCongratulations! So beautiful, thanks for sharing. xx
Italophilia
January 21, 2019 at 8:52 amThank you Ingrid.🤗🤗Hope you enjoyed Bologna too
Kelly
January 21, 2019 at 4:01 amYour wedding pictures are stunning! The way you two look at each other! 😍 I’m so glad you and Gautam got to finally experience Italy together!
Italophilia
January 21, 2019 at 8:52 amThank you so much bella 😍 🇮🇹 we are so pysched about It too
Eva Green
January 21, 2019 at 3:13 ammarriage congratulations!! love that he is your best friend :)))
Italophilia
January 21, 2019 at 8:51 amMany many thanks Eva🤗
Cristina
January 21, 2019 at 2:08 amTanti auguri, che belli sposini🎉🎉🎉🎉. The dress, the turban…what an explosion of colour. So nice you got to introduce ‘the dude’ to Italia on your Luna di miele 🥰. Tante belle cose, Cristina
Italophilia
January 21, 2019 at 8:51 amGrazie cara Christina 😘😘 we are grateful for all the love! X
Manja Mexi Movie
January 21, 2019 at 12:05 amOooo, my, that’s some news! 😉 I haven’t heard of it yet. Warmest congratulations, Ishita! I wish you both much love and luck on your travels through life as a couple. What joy you two express! Wonderful to see. But of course you’ll go to Italy for your honeymoon. 🙂 Are you still here? To many happy returns. (I think you’ve noticed that my ex blog is closed and that now I have a new one. Always welcome here as well.)
Italophilia
January 21, 2019 at 12:44 amHaha thank you SO SO much my friend 🙂 really blessed to have so many wishes on the blog. We are back in India. What’s your new blog link?? Much love xx
Manja Mexi Movie
January 21, 2019 at 9:45 amOh, it’s here: https://manjameximoving.wordpress.com/ The last post has some flamingos. Almost pink. 🙂
Sheryl McDougald
January 20, 2019 at 11:41 pmYou Both look so beautiful…. a heartfelt Congrats to you!!!
Italophilia
January 21, 2019 at 12:43 amThanks so much Sheryl. Hugs x
Sheree
January 20, 2019 at 11:31 pmCongratulations! Wishing you every happiness together.
Italophilia
January 21, 2019 at 12:42 amThanks a lot Sheree 🙂
Darlene Foster
January 20, 2019 at 10:49 pmCongratulations on your marriage. Sounds like a perfect place for your honeymoon.
Italophilia
January 20, 2019 at 11:09 pmThank you Darlene 🙂 It was surreal. Hope you are well. xx