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Here is a quick list of Hotels in Bologna, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Ac Hotel Bologna By Marriott |
8.3 / 10 (722 Reviews) |
From 71$ | |
| Hotel University |
8.5 / 10 (1849 Reviews) |
From 91$ | |
| Hotel Corona D'Oro 1890 |
8.9 / 10 (1109 Reviews) |
From 329$ | |
| Grand Hotel Majestic Gia' Baglioni |
9.4 / 10 (683 Reviews) |
From 453$ | |
| Hotel Perla |
8.4 / 10 (2033 Reviews) |
From 113$ |
Hey there, active travelers! If adventure and exploration are your middle names, then Bologna, Italy is calling your name! And what better way to experience this vibrant city than by staying in a hotel that caters to your active lifestyle? Today, we're diving into why choosing a hotel in Bologna is the perfect choice for those of you who love to mix travel with staying active.
One of the main reasons to opt for a hotel in Bologna is the convenience factor. Imagine stepping out of your cozy room, fueled up by a hearty breakfast, and being just a stone's throw away from all the action. Whether you're planning a morning hike in the nearby hills, a bike tour around the historic city center, or a yoga session in a local park, staying in a hotel puts you right in the heart of the action without any hassle.
But it's not just about the location – hotels in Bologna offer a range of amenities that cater to active travelers. From state-of-the-art fitness centers to on-site bike rentals, you'll have everything you need to keep up with your workout routine while on the road. And after a day of exploring, what better way to unwind than by taking a dip in the hotel's swimming pool or soaking in a hot tub to relax those tired muscles?
And let's not forget about the food! Bologna is known for its delicious cuisine, and staying in a hotel means you'll have easy access to a variety of dining options to refuel after a day of adventures. Whether you're craving a carb-loaded pasta dish to fuel your next adventure or a fresh salad to keep things light, the hotel's restaurants and room service will have you covered. So, pack your bags, lace up your sneakers, and get ready for an active adventure in Bologna – your hotel experience awaits!
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Ac Hotel Bologna By Marriott
From 71$
The 4-star Ac Hotel Bologna By Marriott is situated just 1.8 km from Via Zamboni. Featuring 127 rooms with views of the city, this venue is set within a short ride from the research University of Bologna.
Basilica is less than 2.3 km away. The hotel has a perfect location next to exhibition centres. Guests will find fairgrounds and a market next to the property. The accommodation is just off Chiesa del Sacro Cuore di Gesu. This prestigious venue is a 5-minute walk from Dopolavoro Ferroviario bus station.
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Hotel University
From 91$
Situated in the very heart of Bologna, the 3-star Hotel University is within walking distance from Mercato di Mezzo. The venue features Wi-Fi throughout the accommodation.
Palazzo Belloni and Casa di Lucio Dalla are set only 1.4 and 1 km respectively from the hotel. It takes 5 minutes on foot to get to Bologna city centre. The property is located just off the venerable theatre "Teatro Comunale di Bologna" in Piazza Maggiore district. There is Piazza San Martino bus stop close to Hotel University, it's about 5 minutes' walk away.
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Hotel Corona D'Oro 1890
From 329$
Set within an 8-minute walk of Via Indipendenza, this 4-star Hotel Corona D'Oro Bologna is located near Palazzo Comunale. Boasting location next to the colossal Two Towers, the venue offers 40 rooms together with a snack bar onsite.
Guests will also appreciate proximity to Basilica di Santa Maria dei Servi, which is 750 metres away. It is about 1 km away from the centre of Bologna. Hotel Corona D'Oro is a short ride from Fiera District in Bologna. This welcoming accommodation is a 5-minute walk from Rizzoli bus station.
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Grand Hotel Majestic Gia' Baglioni
From 453$
The prestigious Grand Hotel Majestic Gia' Baglioni is in the heart of Bologna steps away from Via Rizzoli. Offering a Turkish bath and sauna facilities along with a snack bar, the venue is centrally set in vicinity of the monumental Fountain of Neptune.
Porta San Felice is 1.4 km from the accommodation, while Civic Museum of Industrial Art and Davia Bargellini Gallery is 1 km away. The centre of Bologna is about a 5-minute walk away. Grand Hotel Majestic Gia' Baglioni is a short ride from Botanical Garden and Herbarium. Indipendenza bus stop is within 100 metres.
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Hotel Perla
From 113$
Set 1 km from the centre of Bologna, Hotel Perla offers Wi-Fi throughout the venue. The property is located near Palazzo Fantuzzi, while a 20-minute walk will lead you to City Art Collections.
This hotel offers accommodation in Piazza Maggiore district with nearby access to Saint Vitale and Agricola. The 15th-century San Giovanni in Monte Roman Catholic Church is a popular place to visit 800 metres away from the venue. Hotel Perla is a short ride from the narrow Finestrella Street. Porta San Vitale bus stop is about 200 metres away.
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Royal Hotel Carlton
From 162$
Boasting a gym, facials, and a health club, the 4-star Royal Hotel Carlton Bologna is located close to Montagnola Public Park. The 13th-century Re Enzo Palace is 1.1 km from the venue and MAMbo Museum is 0.6 km away.
The accommodation is set in the beautiful part of Bologna, a few minutes away from International Museum and Library of Music. Close to trade fairs, the hotel lies near Via Indipendenza. Situated in the very heart of Bologna, this comfortable property is within walking distance of Milazzo bus station. Guglielmo Marconi airport is located 10 km away.
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Starhotels Excelsior
From 192$
Nestled in Piazza Maggiore district, the 4-star Starhotels Excelsior Bologna offers superior accommodation within just 650 metres to Parco della Montagnola. Offering cots and a buggy for children along with a seafood menu, the venue boasts a convenient location near the central station.
This hotel is set within easy reach of the scenic 19th - century Montagnola Park and in the very heart of Bologna. Porta Galliera is a short walk away, while FICO World Eataly Food-Centric Theme Park is at a 6 km distance. You can get to Santo Stefano in a few minutes by car.
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Hotel Metropolitan
From 321$
Located in the historical centre of Bologna, Hotel Metropolitan offers fast access to the vast Gothic Basilica of San Petronio within an 8-minute walk. The venue comprises 47 spacious rooms overlooking the mountain.
Situated in Piazza Maggiore district, the accommodation is set 0.7 km from the scenic 19th-century Montagnola Park. It is about 1 km away from the centre of Bologna. Hotel Metropolitan is just a few steps from Teatro Auditorium Manzoni and the metropolitan Bologna Cathedral. The nearest bus stop Arena Del Sole is 150 metres away.
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Best Western Plus Tower Hotel Bologna
From 103$
Located around 10 minutes' drive from the central square "Piazza Maggiore", the attractive Best Western Plus Tower Hotel Bologna features fitness classes and various recreational opportunities. Situated in Savena district, the venue is set 3.7 km from the Renaissance - style palace facade "Palazzo dei Banchi".
Guests will enjoy a strategic location in the heart of Bologna. This accommodation is located in a shopping area of Bologna. You can get to Via Zamboni in a few minutes by car. Tangenziale San Vitale bus stop is a short way from the hotel.
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Art Hotel Commercianti
From 543$
The 4-star Art Hotel Commercianti Bologna is a mere 200 metres from the monumental Fountain of Neptune. Guests will have access to private car parking on site for added convenience.
Set next to Civic Museum of the Middle Ages, the venue is located in the historical centre of Bologna. The vast Gothic Basilica of San Petronio is 5 minutes on foot from the accommodation. The hotel has a prime location in Bologna, not far from Basilica. Piazza Maggiore bus stop is within 200 metres.
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Savhotel Aemilia Bologna
From 265$
The 4-star Aemilia Hotel Bologna is situated 2.4 km from the 13th - century French Gothic church "Basilica of San Francesco". Featuring 50 rooms with views of the city, this venue is set within a short ride from the historic Roman Catholic church "Basilica of San Giacomo Maggiore".
Basilica is less than 1.4 km away. The accommodation lies within 2 km of the centre of Bologna. Staying at Aemilia Hotel Bologna, guests get quick access to Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna Museum. The nearest bus stop Zaccherini Alvisi is 50 metres away.
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Hotel Tuscolano
From 144$
Featuring Wi-Fi throughout the property, Hotel Tuscolano Bologna offers accommodation at a distance of 2.9 km from Bologna Exhibition Centre. The venue is located in the heart of Bologna.
Situated in Piazza Maggiore district, the hotel is set approximately 10 minutes' drive from Naval Museum. This property is located in a green area of Bologna. Enjoy a relaxing holiday, discovering a green area of Bologna. You can get to the monumental civic Fountain of Neptune in a few minutes by car. Brini bus stop is extremely close to the venue.
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Hotel Porta San Mamolo
From 290$
Notable for its location 950 metres away from the monumental civic Fountain of Neptune in Santo Stefano district, the venue is placed within 9 minutes' walk of Casa di Lucio Dalla. Set in the centre of Bologna, the accommodation offers 33 rooms overlooking the garden.
The hotel is situated in the historical centre of Bologna, a few steps from Monumento a Luigi Galvani. You can reach the centre of Bologna in 15 minutes on foot. The property has a great location in Bologna, not far from Portico di San Luca. This attractive accommodation is within 5 minutes' walk of Porta San Mamolo bus station.
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Flyon Hotel & Conference Center
From 96$
Set within 7 km from International Museum and Library of Music, the 4-star Flyon Hotel & Conference Center Bologna features Wi-Fi throughout the venue as well as complimentary private parking on site. The colossal Two Towers is less than 8 km away.
The accommodation offers a perfect location within 5 minutes' ride from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi airport. The hotel is located in Borgo Panigale district. You can get to Unipol Arena in a few minutes by car. 26 Della Fornace Case Sav bus station is at a 700-metre distance from property.
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Elizabeth Lifestyle Hotel
From 299$
This venue is located in the very heart of Bologna, near Museum for the Memory of Ustica and 25 minutes' walk from the 13th - century Re Enzo Palace. The accommodation has views of the courtyard and features Wi-Fi throughout the hotel.
The property is around 5 minutes by car from the scenic 19th-century Montagnola Park. Guests can reach Bologna city centre in 25 minutes on foot. You can get to Parco Nord Arena in a few minutes by car. Elizabeth Lifestyle Hotel is located 10 km from Guglielmo Marconi airport and 50 metres from Casaralta bus stop.
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Bleis Hotel
From 39$
Set within 10 minutes' drive of National Art Gallery of Bologna, the 4-star Hotel Imperial Bologna features Wi-Fi in public areas as well as public parking on site. The venue is situated 5 km from Bologna city centre and 10 km from Guglielmo Marconi airport.
The accommodation is located in the business district of Bologna. Palazzo Comunale is a 10-minute drive from the property in Bologna. Hotel Imperial is a short ride from the central square "Piazza Maggiore". Gomito bus stop is a 5-minute walk away.
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Hotel Cavour
From 302$
Nestled in Piazza Maggiore district, the 3-star Hotel Cavour Bologna offers comfortable accommodation within just 650 metres to Via Zamboni. It offers Wi-Fi throughout the venue.
The hotel is set within 5 minutes' walk of the centre of Bologna, not far from the Catholic church "Bologna Cathedral". The colossal Two Towers is not far from the property and the 13th-century Re Enzo Palace is about 400 metres away. Hotel Cavour is a short ride from FICO World Eataly Food-Centric Theme Park. A local bus stop Indipendenza is 100 metres away.
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Hotel Donatello
From 250$
The amazing Hotel Donatello is only 0.9 km from Via Zamboni in Bologna. Guests will have access to public parking on site for added convenience.
The venue is located in the very heart of Bologna, a short walk from Montagnola Public Park. It is 950 metres from Quadrilatero and a few steps from the historic palace "Palazzo Fava". You can get to Basilica in a few minutes by car. VIII Agosto bus stop is just a short walk down to this amazing accommodation.
5 Star Hotels in Bologna
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Hotel Bologna Airport
From 97$
Placed just off the long-running shopping center "Centro Borgo", Hotel Bologna Airport comprises 149 rooms with views of the city. Porta San Felice is a 15-minute drive away and Unipol Arena can be reached within 10 minutes by car.
The venue features accommodation in Piazza Maggiore district. You can get to the sleek museum "Museo Ducati" in a few minutes by car. Well-connected to many sights, Hotel Bologna Airport is 5 minutes on foot from Pallavicini bus station. The property offers a strategic location 10 km from Guglielmo Marconi airport.
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The Social Hub Bologna Hotel
From 146$
The Social Hub Bologna Hotel is located in Bologna, 1.5 km from the historic palace "Palazzo Fava", and offers an outdoor swimming pool. Boasting location next to Bologna Centrale Railway Station, the venue offers 340 rooms together with a lounge bar onsite.
Situated in Bologna Fiere district, this accommodation is 20 minutes walk from the centre of Bologna. Guests can visit the nearby Mercatino Biologico XM24 as well as Cinema Lumiere which is 0.9 km away from the property. The Social Hub Bologna Hotel is a short ride from Ippodromo Arcoveggio. The nearest bus stop is Fioravanti Piazza Liber Paradisus only 100 metres away.
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Suite Hotel Elite
From 141$
The wonderful Suite Hotel Elite is 18 minutes' walk from MAMbo Museum in Bologna. This venue features a veranda and various recreational opportunities as well as Wi-Fi throughout the accommodation.
Stazione Bologna Ravone is located near the hotel, and Guglielmo Marconi airport is approximately a 10-minute drive away. The property is perfectly situated a walk from the modern art museum "Museo Morandi". Suite Hotel Elite is a short ride from the Renaissance style palace "Palazzo Albergati". The nearest bus stop is Saffi only 100 metres away.