Il Canale Hotel

Family-friendly hotel with restaurant, near Piazza Maggiore

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At Il Canale Hotel, enjoy the warm hospitality of Bologna's Historic Center. Savor a delicious breakfast at the on-site restaurant, take in the views from the charming terrace or explore nearby Piazza Maggiore and Land Rover Arena.
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • In-room childcare
  • Limo/town car service
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Television

Room options

Showing 4 of 4 rooms
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers
Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar
Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar
Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Standard Single Room

Exceptional
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers
Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar
Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar
Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Triple Room

Very good
  • Canal view
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers
Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar
Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar
Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Quadruple Room

  • Canal view
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers
Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar
Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar
Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • Canal view
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Via Bertiera 2, Bologna, BO, 40126

What's nearby

  • Via Indipendenza - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Piazza Maggiore - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Two Towers - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Basilica of San Petronio - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • University of Bologna - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Bologna Airport (BLQ) - 24 min drive
  • Bologna (IBT-Bologna Central Rail Station) - 11 min walk
  • Bologna Central Station - 12 min walk
  • Bologna Mazzini Station - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Impero Bar Pasticceria - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Diana - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Donatello - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Marsalino - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Il Canale Hotel

Il Canale Hotel puts you within a 10-minute drive of Piazza Maggiore and BolognaFiere. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Other highlights at this Belle Époque hotel include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travelers like the overall property condition.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 17 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:30 AM
    • Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from noon - 10 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [Zanhotel Tre Vecchi]
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • One child (12 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • Babysitting*

Pets

    • Pets stay free (1 total)
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • No onsite parking

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Free daily reception
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Childcare in room (surcharge)

What to do

  • Discount at nearby fitness center
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Limo or town car service
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1860
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Belle Époque architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 25-inch TV
  • Satellite TV channels
  • Pay movies

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar
  • Electric kettle
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 5.80 per person, per night, up to 5 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 14 years of age.

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for EUR 20.0 per night
  • All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport

Policies

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club, Eurocard
Cashless transactions are available.
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
Property Registration Number 037006-AL-00083

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Also known as

Zanhotel Il Canale
Zanhotel Il Canale Bologna
Zanhotel Il Canale Hotel
Zanhotel Il Canale Hotel Bologna
Il Canale Hotel Bologna
Il Canale Bologna
Il Canale Hotel Hotel
Il Canale Hotel Bologna
Il Canale Hotel Hotel Bologna

Frequently asked questions

Does Il Canale Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Il Canale Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Il Canale Hotel?

Yes, pets stay free, with a limit of 1 total. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at Il Canale Hotel?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Il Canale Hotel.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Il Canale Hotel?

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM. Check-out time is 11:30 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Il Canale Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling and hiking. Il Canale Hotel also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Il Canale Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Il Canale Hotel like?

Il Canale Hotel is in Historic Center, a short 8-minute walk from Piazza Maggiore and 7 minutes' walk from Fountain of Neptune.

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Il Canale Hotel Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

LocationCanalRoomService staffBreakfast
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice!
Daan, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Horror

Air conditioning not working and making a lot of noise. Breakfast so limited and the woman in charge of breakfast is so unpolite. Really disspointed.
Mario, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Super Unterkunft, vor allem für den Preis. Freudliches Personal, sehr zentrale Lage. Leider etwas hellhörig.
Tanguy, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

The hotel staff were really lovely - friendly and helpful. They agreed to keep reception open for us when our flight was delayed and didnt rush us in when we finally got there. They also really helped us with our onward journey plans and there was no problem with leaving our bags during the day while we wandered round the city.
Christy, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

I assumed we would have a view of the canal from our room. The door was hard to open. We liked the tile floor and the service.
Christy, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Hotel review for Il Canale

Quaint hotel in the heart of Bologna. Plain room and furnishings Comfortable bed Very thin walls-you can hear everyone talking and walking around.
6-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Posizione strategica, 10 minuti dalla stazione e 5 dalla piazza maggiore. Zona silenziosa. Personale molto disponibile.
3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and great staff.

Wow! Super location. Nice staff that went above and beyond for us.
Martine, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Dated but nice location

The location is great - close to the centre and by the canal. The staff were helpful, too. My single room had no exterior window, but they changed it when I asked. The decor of the hotel is very old fashioned, and the room small, but it was clean
2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Perfect for a long weekend

Lovely hotel in a great location in Bologna, spacious rooms and very clean
Samuel, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Top Lage und trotzdem ruhig

Wenn ich einen Wasserkocher und einen kleinen Kühlschrank zur Verfügung habe (covidsgemäß kein Frühstück möglich), bin ich schon sehr zufrieden. Top-Lage. Super heiß im Zimmer, schade, man musste die ganze Zeit Fenster offen halten (Fenster auf einen Innengarten, für eine Nacht gar kein Problem).
Anna, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Quirky & fun

I loved this quirky hotel, with the antique bicycles and luggage in the corridors! Also I enjoyed the roof deck overlooking the canal. Fun!
Anne, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Nice location, good value.

Great location for sightseeing in Bologna. Nothing fancy, no breakfast. Quiet rooms.
Paul, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Vicini al canale

Posizione comoda verso il centro, tv da dimenticare
MAURO, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Hotel pulito personale molto gentile e disponibile
Danilo de, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel and personal service
carsten, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Je recommande

Hôtel très bien situé, au style rétro italien qu on a adoré! Super équipe! Clim et literie au top!
Linda, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Michele nous a accueillies avec bienveillance et gentillesse, rendant notre séjour très agréable. La déco atypique est remarquable, beaucoup de confort, rien à redire!
Sophie, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Small and cozy

Central and no frills hotel. I stayed in a single room and enjoyed it.
Marco, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Camera e bagno privato molto puliti. Posizione centralissima. Stanza silenziosa. Personale molto cortese.
Giacomo, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Solide Wahl

Die Lage ist top: zentral aber sehr ruhig. Das Personal war freundlich und zuvorkommend. Kommunikation auf Englisch war problemlos. Das Hotel bietet keinen besonderen Luxus, ist aber eine solide Wahl, um Bologna ein paar Tage zu entdecken.
4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Süper
CIGDEM, 6-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Lovely little gem of a hotel.

Amazing location in the heart of the old town with many restaurants and shops only a short walk away. The hotel is quirky but that is not a bad thing as it is very original and more boutique than the standard chain hotels. Staff incredibly friendly. Minor issues such as the bathroom radiator not working but if you left door open it would get heat from the room so no great issue. WiFi really strong and can even stream.
Steve, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Şehrin merkezinde küçük ve güzel bir otel.Sessiz ve çalışanları güler yüzlüydü.
Fatma, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Good Location for city sites Clean rooms and friendly staff
4-night trip