Hotel San Donato - Bologna Centro

City-center hotel within walking distance of Piazza Maggiore

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In the heart of Bologna's Historic Center, Hotel San Donato - Bologna Centro offers an upscale retreat. Unwind on the rooftop terrace, stay productive at the business center, or take advantage of laundry services and a 24-hour front desk.
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • Self parking
  • Room service
  • Business center
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Computer station
  • Front-desk safe
  • ATM/banking services

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry service
$115 nightly
$144 total
Feb 26 - Feb 27
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

Showing 5 of 5 rooms
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, bidet
Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi
Room amenity
Room amenity

Economy Single Room

Good

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
Digital channels
  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, bidet
Economy Twin Room | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi
Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi
Room amenity

Economy Twin Room

Good

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, bidet
Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi
Room amenity
Room amenity

Basic Double Room

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, bidet
Basic Triple Room | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi
Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi
Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Basic Triple Room

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, bidet
Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi
Room amenity
Room amenity

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Via Zamboni 16, Bologna, BO, 40126

What's nearby

  • Two Towers - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Via Indipendenza - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Basilica Santo Stefano - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Piazza Maggiore - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • University of Bologna - 5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Bologna Airport (BLQ) - 27 min drive
  • Bologna (IBT-Bologna Central Rail Station) - 18 min walk
  • Bologna Central Station - 19 min walk
  • Bologna San VItale Station - 29 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Bottega Portici - 2 Torri - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mo! Mortadella Lab - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Terzi Caffè - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Prosciutteria Firenze - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Rubik - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel San Donato - Bologna Centro

Hotel San Donato - Bologna Centro features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 10-minute walk of Piazza Maggiore. Also, this hotel is within a short drive of BolognaFiere.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 59 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • 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 (2 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))

Parking

    • Secured uncovered onsite self parking (EUR 40 per night)

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas
    • No alcohol allowed onsite

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting room
  • Computer station
  • Conference space (538 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1870
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 30-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Minibar

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Desk chair

More

  • Daily housekeeping

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 7.00 per person, per night, up to 5 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 14 years of age.

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 17 for adults and EUR 17 for children

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday:
  • Bar/lounge

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for EUR 50 per night
  • All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport

Parking

  • Uncovered self parking costs EUR 40 per night

Policies

In accordance with national/local laws, air conditioning may be restricted to certain hours from 01 October to 01 May.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts major credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard
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.

National rating

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

Also known as

Best Western Hotel San Donato
Best Western Hotel San Donato Bologna
Best Western San Donato
Best Western San Donato Bologna

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel San Donato - Bologna Centro offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel San Donato - Bologna Centro 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 Hotel San Donato - Bologna Centro?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel San Donato - Bologna Centro?

Yes. Self parking costs EUR 40 per night.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel San Donato - Bologna Centro?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in is available.

What's the area around Hotel San Donato - Bologna Centro like?

Hotel San Donato - Bologna Centro is in Historic Center, a short 5-minute walk from Piazza Maggiore and 5 minutes' walk from Mercato di Mezzo o Quadrilatero.

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Hotel San Donato - Bologna Centro Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

8.8

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was wonderful! The location, the staff, the room itself. I would absolutely stay here again.
Jessica, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Stylish hotel, great location, superb breakfast buffet
Susanne, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location and helpful staff. Beautiful terrace and great views!
Vivian, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very nice hotel. You have parking in the hotel. Personal very good treatment
Javier, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Perfect location near to all the sights.
Caron, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice location. Nice staff, comfortable work areas.
David, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The location is exceptional, good service and excelent price.
Adriana De, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location, very clean hotel. Furnishings are outdated, along with things like well placed outlets for convenient device charging. Overall a good value and a clean safe hotel.
Kristi, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, great location
ELIZABETH, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I left too early to have breakfast
Clare, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellemt location and city area for travel
MICHAEL, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

The hotel is at a great location. The rooms are clean but you can hear a lot of noises from upstairs and outside. The breakfast was ok but not many choices. Parking onsite was great after you found it 😂
Sabine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great/ would stay again

Very nice stay. Great staff and clean room. Loved the large balcony for a single room/ made it feel bigger. Perfect location for enjoying Bologna.
Brian, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Angel on the front desk was absolutely brilliant, super patient with a horribly rude couple ahead of me in the queue.
Kate, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Central location good BELOW ALL BAD expensive room without stand up shower- 4 star NO WAY reserved 3 bed room received double bed Charged Extra for breakfast Rating must be mistake DO NOT BOOK here
Gene, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly and helpful staff.

Very nice and friendly staff at the hotel. Prime location in Bologna.
Peter, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good location.
Linda, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

The only good thing about this hotel is its location. The room was a shoebox; you could not take more than two steps in it. The bathroom was ok with cheap (and very few) amenities. The paper in the tissue box was like sand paper... I guess the price is only for the location.
Hasan Fikret, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Hotel San Donato is an excellent choice for exploring Bologna - well located at a good price. Special mention for the reception staff who were excellent. Rooms are a bit dated but do the job for short exploring stays
4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location. Great roof top view of the city. Would highly recommend!
John, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Location was perfect. Staff were excellent. Rooms were more than adequate.
Dave, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very central hotel

The night porter is very kind and efficient.
Viviana, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Whatever you do, don’t stay here! It’s terrible in every conceivable way!!
Joseph, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

The room, while clean, was a shoebox with the smallest bed I've been in for years! Bathroom also clean but shower was uncomfortably small, floor slippery! One of the receptionists was an unpleasant young woman who reserved her smiles for management and had a completely inappropriate attitude for someone working in customer service!
Clive, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

The hotel it’s in the best location possible to explore Bologna. It’s extremely clean and the staff is very friendly. The facilities are old fashion but the hotel it’s in great shape and really clean. We’d stay there again without hesitation!
Carlos, 2-night trip