Bologna City Center hotels & places to stay

I've stayed at dozens of hotels in Europe and this one stands out as a gem. The location is superb - right in the very center of Bologna. Room was spacious, a wonderful view of the garden below and a small but adequate lift to get you to the 4th floor. Hostess is very knowledgeable and efficient. Breakfast was very adequate. Knowing I was leaving early for a train, the hostess kindly put out breakfast early. Grazie. I chose a room with a bathroom down the hall but there were actually three down the hall that were maintained clean and never all occupied even on the busy weekend. Do not hesitate booking a room here. You'll be back. This was my second time in 8 years at Hotel Panorama and it was just as great.

The hotel is attached to a church building in a quiet neighborhood that is very close to the Twin Tower (about 5 minutes walk) and the Main Street (Dell’Indipendenza) but run independently. There is a bazaar located about 500 meters from the hotel. There is an all you can eat sushi place (Ristorante Singapore) that offers very authentic South East Asian cuisine in the alley in front of the hotel. The room is mid size with attached bathroom and air conditioning. For travelers with big luggage, there is no lift in the building and if your room is on the top floor, this will be very challenging. The check in counter is located in another building next to the hotel, please do check your e-mails for check in times. The hotel manager is very friendly and helpful. He explains the history and the attractions to be visited in Bologna.

Though the hotel is situated in the University zone, it is difficult for me to drive in front of the hotel as ZTE is just outside. Moreover, you will feel not comfortable as you walk to the hotel with luggage as there are a lot of graffiti on the wall and street is dirty with bad smell. However, as you stay longer (several hours later), you will find a lot of young people living around and even there is a small cinema nearby. Feel more safe.

We had been travelling around Italy for about 2 weeks and needed to end it in Bologna as we were flying out of this city. As we were travelling in by train we wanted something close to the train station so it would be convenient and easy for us to move with our luggage from station to hotel. Our other priority was to be well located to restaurants and shopping so we didn't need to waste time and money of travel. This place was excellent on all fronts. It was just a 3 min walk from the station, easy to find and although we were on the 3rd floor, the unit had elevators which made the whole checking in process very easy. The rooms were big, spacious and clean. The staff very friendly and accommodating. We needed a late checkout as we had some last min shopping to do before we flew out and Adrian (staff) was pleasant and easy to talk to. I highly recommend this place if you need to be in the city and close to the train station.

Absolutely great stay in this 2-br apartment. Location absolutely perfect - just a few steps to the main street of L'Independenzia. We were allowed to checkin earlier and the apartment was cleaned as we dropped off our bags. The place was spotless and airy and bright. Andrea, the host, was so accommodating with suggestions on places to eat and how best to enjoy the city, giving us a map with directions etc. he was responsive to all queries by text and even accommodated our request for a microwave to be placed in apartment. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! Book it!

the una bologna hotel really earns its four-star rating. it is a modern hotel with with great design that conveys style and personality. while all the furniture seems brand new, perhaps the carpeting in our room requires renovation. standard rooms are very comfortable. the bathrooms are spacious and feature a nice bathtub and amenities. lighting is great. the room comes with tv that offers prgramming from multiple countries. smoking rooms are available on request. one of the best features of the hotel is its location just across the street from bologna central train station and a couple blocks away from bologna bus depot. after very good breakfasts in other italian hotels, we were a little bit disappointed by the offer here. staff were always professional and fluent in english. in general, we were very pleased with our choice!

the best thing about this hotel is the location. it is located within walking distance from the piazza maggiore (neptune fountain), the train station (bologna centrale) and other main attractions in the centre of bologna city, but at the same time far from the busy and noisy main street. the room was okay for the price we paid, for one night to celebrate the new years eve. our room balcony was a plus and the rooftop is splendid, you can see the whole city and its breathtaking.

I was having problem to find the B&B because the address is not compelte. The B&B is located at 4th floor, but it was written nowhere on Agoda. And unlike other system, Agoda didn't provide the contact number and no one on the same street knows the B&B, even they got the same door number in the same buliding... I finally found it after all, and the host doesn't speck English and she was not able to tell me she is on 4th floor, so I took a guess to find the B&B... What a nightmare after a long day. After all, the host is very kind, but you have to be able to speak Italian or you will find a hard time.

The hotel is opposite Bologna main train station and main bus station. You can go to Airport by Shuttle bus at 6 Euro. You can go to other cities in Italy by train without wake up very early to catch the train. Also, the hotel is near city area of Bologna, so you can do shopping and sight seeing by walk or you can take many buses from main train station. Staff is not very friendly, but acceptable. I did not have the food in hotel because there are some local restaurants near hotel. The room is good. The heater and hot water work well. It is good value for money, especially, if you do not spend much time staying in hotel.

Great friendly host, Very prompt response for all queries, Good Wifi connection, And lots of sweet items in breakfast for the sweet tooth. I can hear noises from street in the evening but it was not a problem for me at all, perhaps you can choose a room facing the courtyard if you are a light sleeper. Bus 25 takes you to Bologna central station every few minutes and it’s only a shot walk away from the major tourist attractions. Will come back and stay again if I visit Bologna again.

Stayed for two nights at this hotel in Bologna. It is located directly across from Bologna Centrale Train Station so if you are coming by train to Bologna from different parts of Italy it is an ideal location. It is also within 15 or so minutes walking of many of the sites within the old city. Besides location, the hotel staff was also a plus. We had a few questions and found the staff very friendly and helpful. The rooms and hotel in general are clean and well-kept with a slightly modern feel, particularly compared to many hotels I've stayed in Italy. Would stay here without hesitation if travels take me to Bologna again.

A great modern apartment in the historic centre of Bologna. The apartment is situated in a side street and is very secure. All the staff I either spoke to or saw face to face were very friendly and efficient. The apartment is well furnished and stocked with towels kitchenware etc. The shower was really funky with lots of settings! The sofa bed in the lounge was very comfy too. The team kindly stored our luggage too and ordered a taxi to the airport for us. Would highly recommend.

We loved Bologna, a charming city, a real hidden treasure without the crowds. The deluxe room was tiny, so small we didn’t even unpack for our two night stay. WiFi didn’t work so finally after we continued to complain throughout the first day they brought a router to the room. It fixed the problem but I’m guessing they don’t have enough routers for every room. Although this is a new hotel opened in 2917 it is very old fashioned and not in a good way. The rooms look tired and worn, especially the bathrooms. Badly designed throughout from electrical to the use of space etc. The only thing to recommend this hotel is the position but there are plenty of other hotels in just as good locations. This wasn’t our first choice of hotel. The others weren’t available for our stay..