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Bologna short-term rental rules (2026)

Emilia-Romagna · Italy
Restricted
Rules last checked  ·  Region: International

Market overview

RESTRICTEDStays under 30 days

Allowed, with material limits.

Owners letting up to 2 flats without a business set-up must first file a communication with the Comune's SUAP (Accesso Unitario), then get the national CIN.

Why do places restrict rentals?

Property eligibility: Not assessed A market overview can't tell whether a specific home qualifies (zoning, permits, HOA).

Licence
Required
Primary residence
Not required

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Guest registration

The law in Italy requires hosts to record or report their guests' identity.

System: Alloggiati Web

Deadline: Within 24 hours of arrival

Authority: Polizia di Stato (Questura)

Not legal advice. What is recorded, and whether it is sent or kept for inspection: see the rule in all 27 EU countries.

The full Bologna rules

15 rules on record for Bologna, 5 of them from government sources. Every rule traced to its official source. How we research

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Source: imprese.regione.emilia-romagna.it (official), checked 6 Nov 2026. Official links, citations and how to apply come with a paid plan.

Quick answers

Is Airbnb legal in Bologna?

Yes, with material limits. Owners letting up to 2 flats without a business set-up must first file a communication with the Comune's SUAP (Accesso Unitario), then get the national CIN.

Do you need a permit for a short-term rental in Bologna?

Yes, a licence or registration is required.

Do hosts in Bologna have to register their guests?

The law in Italy requires hosts to record or report their guests' identity. System: Alloggiati Web. Deadline: Within 24 hours of arrival. Authority: Polizia di Stato (Questura).

When were the Bologna rules last checked?

We last checked the short-term rental rules for Bologna on 6 Nov 2026.

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