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The 10 Best Design Hotels in Bologna, Italy

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Set just a 10-miute walk from the Two Towers of Bologna, B&B Chez Moi offers free Wi-Fi throughout. It features elegant rooms with a modern en suite bathroom, and an Italian-style breakfast.

The rooms have a refined rustic style and parquet floors, some also featuring exposed stone ceilings. Each is equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, and a minibar.

Clean, modern and comfortable room in a safe and quiet area. Hosts were very friendly and helpful and easy to communicate with. A great stay and deal!

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Superb
1,074 reviews
Price from
£90
per night

Newly renovated with modern designs and trendy character, Savhotel is 500 metres from the Fiera di Bologna exhibition centre.

Rooms feature LED TV, ultra-comfortable beds, wooden floors and soft, white bedspreads.

This hotel is better than those 5 star hotel in Milan. Stylish crystal CLEAN!!. Good ambience and comfortable. The interior design is simple but elegant!!! Love it!!

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9
Superb
4,052 reviews
Price from
£80
per night

Antica Residenza D'Azeglio is in Bologna city centre, a 5-minute walk from Piazza Maggiore. It offers free Wi-Fi, and air-conditioned rooms with satellite LCD TV and private bathroom.

The elegant rooms include a CD and DVD player, together with relaxing bathrobe and slippers.

Antica Residenza is a lovely B & B. It is located close to a number of museums, restaurants and historic sights. The rooms and breakfast room spoke of old-warm charm. The bed was large and very comfortable, and the breakfast varied with fruits, yogurt, breads and meat. The coffee was great - rich and dark. Our host, Agostino was delightful - interesting, informative, and helpful. This place is a gem which we highly recommend.

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9.3
Superb
423 reviews
Price from
£146
per night

Housed in a 19th-century building, Albergo delle Drapperie offers accommodation in the heart of Bologna. Just a 3-minute walk from Piazza Maggiore square, it offers a buffet-style breakfast in shared areas.

Boutique hotel Fancy and clean in the heart of the city

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8.3
Very good
2,101 reviews
Price from
£107
per night

Located in the historical centre of Bologna, Hotel Cavour offers a small furnished terrace with views of the towers, and an inner courtyard. All rooms have free WiFi.

The rooms come with classic or elegant furnishings, and tiled floors. They are also fitted with air conditioning, an LCD TV, and a small fridge.

Delicious breakfast, eggs were a little cold, good cappucino. I ate yogurt, muesli, fruit, cheese, proscuitto. Good cakes.

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8.7
Fabulous
3,027 reviews
Price from
£97
per night

The 4-star Starhotels Excelsior is opposite Bologna Train Station and the airport bus terminal. It offers free WiFi throughout, modern interiors, a gourmet restaurant and a free gym. The Bologna Exhibition Centre is 2 km away.

Excellent experience near train station and 15 min walk to town English tv channels and lovely lobby

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8.6
Fabulous
8,516 reviews
Price from
£119
per night

Bologna's Suite Elite is a design 4-star hotel located a 15-minute walk from Piazza Maggiore and 8 minutes' drive from Guglielmo Marconi Airport. Rooms and apartments come with free WiFi.

All units at the Suite Hotel Elite are air conditioned. Each room features a 32 " flat-screen TV, a minibar, and en suite bathroom with free toiletries. Apartments also include a kitchenette.

Room and comfort. Receptionist was rally helpful and professional. Car parking just across the street of the hotel, relatively close to center and is in walking distance.

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8.1
Very good
8,319 reviews
Price from
£57
per night

Hotel Cosmopolitan Bologna is close to Bologna's exhibition centre and the exit number 9 of the Tangenziale motorway. It offers free parking and a free scheduled shuttle to the trade fair.

All rooms come with free WiFi access and an LCD TV with free Sky channels. European and Italian football, plus movie channels are available for free. Some rooms have hydromassage baths.

clean hotel, the staff were very helpful and nice, the room was very comfortable

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8.5
Very good
9,400 reviews
Price from
£55
per night

Ideally set in the centre of Bologna, I Portici Hotel Bologna features air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge. This 4-star hotel offers room service and a concierge service. Private parking is available on site.

It was beautiful! So exquisite and classy.

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8.3
Very good
6,313 reviews
Price from
£81
per night

The Atlantic is a minimalist hotel just a 10-minute walk from both Bologna Centrale Train Station and Piazza Maggiore, the main square. All rooms offer free internet and air conditioning.

This elegant property is reached through an ancient porch, traditional of Bologna. Nearby public transport provides easy access to the airport and the exhibition centre.

The room was great and our staying was cool too

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8.2
Very good
2,903 reviews
Price from
£67
per night

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  • Savhotel
    Breakfast options
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 4,052 reviews

    Newly renovated with modern designs and trendy character, Savhotel is 500 metres from the Fiera di Bologna exhibition centre.

    Clean, elegant, spacious and beautifully decorated.

  • Camplus Guest Bononia Casa per Ferie
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 4,407 reviews

    Set a 15-minute walk from the famous University of Bologna area, Camplus Guest Bononia boasts free Wi-Fi throughout, free on-site parking and gym, and a 24-hour reception service.

    People who are working there were so nice and helpful

  • Best Western Plus Tower Hotel Bologna
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 5,534 reviews

    This property offers a protection program in Bologna. A program of safeguards dedicated to our guests and our staff.

    Clean comfortable room Friendly and helpful staff

  • Starhotels Excelsior
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 8,515 reviews

    The 4-star Starhotels Excelsior is opposite Bologna Train Station and the airport bus terminal. It offers free WiFi throughout, modern interiors, a gourmet restaurant and a free gym.

    Comfortable, welcoming, good location and lovely breakfast

  • Suite Hotel Elite
    Breakfast options
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 8,318 reviews

    Bologna's Suite Elite is a design 4-star hotel located a 15-minute walk from Piazza Maggiore and 8 minutes' drive from Guglielmo Marconi Airport. Rooms and apartments come with free WiFi.

    Superb location for discovering Bologna and cities nearby

  • Hotel Cosmopolitan Bologna
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 9,400 reviews

    Hotel Cosmopolitan Bologna is close to Bologna's exhibition centre and the exit number 9 of the Tangenziale motorway. It offers free parking and a free scheduled shuttle to the trade fair.

    Nice room , nice bath tub 😁 clean , good breakfast

  • I Portici Hotel Bologna
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 6,314 reviews

    Ideally set in the centre of Bologna, I Portici Hotel Bologna features air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge. This 4-star hotel offers room service and a concierge service.

    All but above all the exquisite sense of hospitality

  • The Sydney Hotel
    Breakfast options
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,109 reviews

    Offering an outdoor swimming pool, gym and restaurant, The Sydney Hotel offers tastefully decorated rooms with free Wi-Fi.

    The bath, the room, the bed, the morning breakfast

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  • Mitico Hotel & Natural Spa
    Budget options available
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,438 reviews

    Mitico Hotel & Natural Spa is 5 minutes' drive from Bologna Fiere exhibition centre and have a free fitness center and Private spa with a fee . Wi-Fi is free throughout the property.

    Everything! We will stay again after our trip to Florence.

  • Hotel Michelino Bologna Fiera
    Budget options available
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,783 reviews

    Hotel Michelino Bologna Fiera offers modern rooms with free Wi-Fi, just 200 metres from the main entrance of Bologna's exhibition centre. Parking is free, and the A14 motorway is 300 metres away.

    It's a nice hotel. The rooms are very comfortable.

  • Hotel Fiera Wellness & Spa
    Budget options available
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 7,224 reviews

    Hotel Fiera Wellness & Spa is 200 metres from the entrance of Bologna's exhibition centre, and a 2-minute drive from the Fiera-Stalingrado exit of the orbital road.

    Everyrhing fine but too far from centre of Bologna)

  • Les Chambres de Amelie B&B
    Budget options available
    6.7
    Scored 6.7
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 378 reviews

    Just 300 metres from Bologna Centrale Train Station, Les Chambres de Amelie B&B provides air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi.

    must stay at this place, completely unique experience

  • B&B Chez Moi
    Budget options available
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,074 reviews

    Set just a 10-miute walk from the Two Towers of Bologna, B&B Chez Moi offers free Wi-Fi throughout. It features elegant rooms with a modern en suite bathroom, and an Italian-style breakfast.

    Beautiful and clean room. Convenient location and friendly staff.

  • B&B Chez Moi Lame 57
    Budget options available
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 555 reviews

    Offering free WiFi, B&B Chez Moi Lame 57 offers stylish rooms in Bologna. Piazza Maggiore is 1 km away.

    The host is very nice. The apartments is so clean.

  • Antica Residenza D'Azeglio Room&Breakfast di Charme
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 423 reviews

    Antica Residenza D'Azeglio is in Bologna city centre, a 5-minute walk from Piazza Maggiore. It offers free Wi-Fi, and air-conditioned rooms with satellite LCD TV and private bathroom.

    very good locatio near center of od CITY, very kind host

  • Ay Home B&B
    Budget options available
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 278 reviews

    Ay Home B&B is a 15-minute walk from Bologna Cathedral. It offers rooms with city views and free Wi-Fi. An Italian sweet breakfast is served buffet style.

    Great location, very clean.Marco was a very professional host

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  • Aemilia Hotel Bologna
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 3,645 reviews

    Hotel Aemilia is 15 minutes on foot from Bologna's city centre and famous towers.

    Clean Comfortable Pet friendly Breakfast was good

  • Muà
    Central location
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 678 reviews

    Muà provides 5 beautifully modern rooms, friendly but professional service and a delicious breakfast. Bologna's main square, Piazza Maggiore, is less than 10 minutes' walk away.

    It’s all excellent! Uberto was amazing help us a lot !

  • R&B Santo Stefano
    Central location
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 423 reviews

    R&B Santo Stefano features modern air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TV.

    great location, gorgeous building, lovely breakfast

  • Hotel Corona d'Oro
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,722 reviews

    At check in all guests will be asked to provide a credit card as guarantee in case of outstanding extras after check out. Hotel Corona d'Oro offers a great position in Bologna city centre.

    Friendly and helpful staff, great location, great breakfast

  • Art Hotel Orologio
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 776 reviews

    Offering a free internet point and free bike rental, Hotel Orologio is set in a traffic-free area overlooking Piazza Maggiore square and Bologna's historic centre.

    Everything was perfect. Location, staff, room, breakfast.

  • Casa Munay
    Central location
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 666 reviews

    Casa Munay is a villa of the early 20th century, sourrounded by a garden with palm trees. The rooms are furnished in Balinese style and are equipped with TV, fridge, air conditioning and free Wi-Fi.

    Clean and beautiful house and very close to historical center.

  • BED in BO Saragozza
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 155 reviews

    Offering free WiFi throughout, this property is just a few steps from Bologna's Porta Saragozza.

    Bardzo czysto, obsługa na recepcji bardzo pomocna i miła

  • Phi Hotel Bologna
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,829 reviews

    Dating back to 1375, Phi Hotel Bologna is one of Bologna’s oldest boutique hotels, in the historic city centre.

    Location is perfect, quiet room, amazing breakfast

  • Hotel Metropolitan
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,352 reviews

    Hotel Metropolitan is set just 5 minutes' walk from Bologna's main square and 50 metres from Via Indipendenza, which is the main shopping street in the centre.

    Nice hotel, great location and wonderful breakfast.

  • UNAHOTELS Bologna Centro
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 6,314 reviews

    Located right next to Bologna Centrale Train Station, UNAHOTELS Bologna Centro offers an on-site restaurant and rooms with unlimited free WiFi. Parco Montagnola is 6 minutes' walk away.

    friendly service, breakfast and snack bar are great.

  • Hotel Il Guercino
    Central location
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 916 reviews

    Just 250 metres from Bologna Centrale Train Station, Il Guercino is located in a peaceful, private courtyard. It offers free WiFi, and air-conditioned rooms with satellite TV and tea/coffee maker.

    Very friendly staff, excellent location. Room very nice

  • Relais Bellaria Hotel & Congressi
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,229 reviews

    Offering a free seasonal pool, free WiFi and free parking, Relais Bellaria Hotel is just 5km from Bologna city centre. Set in San Lazzaro di Savena, it is well connected by the A14 motorway.

    very friendly staff - easy and clear communication

  • AB Suite Innovative Design
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 69 reviews

    Featuring a garden and views of garden, AB Suite Innovative Design is a bed and breakfast situated in a historic building in Bologna, 1.1 km from La Macchina del Tempo.

    Posizione, pulizia e la sensazione di essere nella tana del bianconiglio

  • AC Hotel Bologna by Marriott
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,633 reviews

    AC Hotel Bologna is a 15-minute walk from Fiera di Bologna convention centre. Its air-conditioned rooms are spacious and come with a minibar and free WiFi.

    I love everything in the hotel 🏨 because is comfortable 🙂

  • CDH My One Hotel Bologna
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 5,819 reviews

    CDH My One Hotel Bologna is less than a 10-minute drive from the A1 motorway and Bologna Marconi Airport. It offers modern-style rooms with free Wi-Fi and American breakfast.

    Very kind and very attentive personal in the Hotel.

  • Il Convento Dei Fiori Di Seta
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,529 reviews

    Il Convento Dei Fiori Di Seta in Bologna is a former convent with original brick and stone works, and beautiful frescoes. Rooms offer free Wi-Fi and LCD TV with Sky Channels.

    Nice small and decent place. Comfortable stay and cozy

  • Smy Bologna Centrale
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,424 reviews

    Just 150 metres from Bologna Train Station, this design hotel is next to the gardens of Parco della Montagnola. It offers ultra-modern rooms with free Wi-Fi and an on-site restaurant.

    The location was excellent buses to the centro nearby

  • HC3 Hotel
    Central location
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,246 reviews

    Bologna's HC3 Hotel is 50 metres from the Villa Erbosa bus stop linking with the centre, and a 4-minute drive from the Castelmaggiore exit of the orbital road.

    clean and comfortable and breakfast was very yummy

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Boutique hotels that guests love in Bologna

  • Avg. price/night: £422.95
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,660 reviews
    What a gorgeous find this hotel was! A lovely little boutique hotel tucked away with a beautiful courtyard (sadly I brought the rain with me from Manchester so I couldn’t enjoy it). Breakfast was divine and the staff in the restaurant were lovely - remembering my coffee order from the day before so I didn’t even need to ask, was a nice touch and much appreciated. Highly recommended and i would definitely stay here again
    Jennifer
    Solo traveller
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 619 reviews
    Great location, lovely interior design. Truly recommend.
    Agnieszka
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £334.76
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,804 reviews
    Lovely period features. Quirky but fun room design. Excellent breakfast
    Robert
    Young couple
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 330 reviews
    We loved everything! The interior design was stunning.
    Sheree
    Young couple
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 371 reviews
    The apartment is in a great and beautiful location and it looks gorgeous! The bed is really comfy and the WiFi worked well. The interior design is very cool. Michele is very responsive and helpful.
    MartaIrons
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £100.27
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 168 reviews
    the stylish design lovely hosts tips what to do in Bologna short way into city centre
    Papenberg
    Family with young children
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 330 reviews
    Just a wonderful place! I’m gutted we couldn’t stay longer. Amazing interior design, super clean and perfectly comfy beds. Plus very lovely and helpful staff!
    Anna
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £320.10
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,107 reviews
    Absolutely gorgeous building in a good area 10 mins walk from the centre. Room had fabulous high ceilings & great designer detailing though it took a few goes to work out how the flat panelled light switches & sockets worked. Loved the hideaway kitchen & the view out of the windows was stunning.
    Debra
    Young couple
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 330 reviews
    The hotel and the room are superbly beautiful!! Congratulations to the architect/interior designer!! The bathroom is lovely and functional. Best pillows ever! Right in the heart of the city. A great choice!!!
    PAVLIDOU
    Young couple
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 152 reviews
    Casa Marsili is perfectly set up for a enjoyable stay in Bologna. Everything you could need including a coffee machine! Nice beds, quiet sleep and perfectly clean. Lovely small touches make this accommodation special, Francesca makes a real effort to ensure your stay is comfortable. The flat is snug but we'll designed. It is within easy walking distance to all attractions and transport in a very cool neighbourhood with lots of good restaurants and funky bars close by.
    sandra
    Family with young children

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