Hotel San Donato - Bologna Centro

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Piazza Maggiore

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Rooftop terrace
Exterior
Reception
Bar (on property)
Self parking

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Via Zamboni 16, Bologna, BO, 40126
  • Place, Two Towers
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Piazza Maggiore
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Bologna
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bologna (BLQ-Guglielmo Marconi)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

Economy Single Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Economy Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Basic Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Basic Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Bologna

City center retreat .With a stay at this Historic Center hotel, you'll be steps from Jewish Museum and Two Towers. Piazza Maggiore and Via Zamboni are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Two Towers - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Via Indipendenza - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Piazza Maggiore - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • University of Bologna - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mercato di Mezzo o Quadrilatero - 5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Cà dell'Orbo Station - 11 min drive
  • Bologna (IBT-Bologna Central Rail Station) - 18 min walk
  • Bologna Airport (BLQ) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Hotel San Donato - Bologna Centro

4-star hotel near Piazza Maggiore
A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. Event space at this hotel measures 538 square feet (50 square meters) and includes conference space. The business-friendly Hotel San Donato - Bologna Centro also features a rooftop terrace, room service (during limited hours), and a front-desk safe. Parking is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Bologna hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 59 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 538 sq ft of conference space
  • 50 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1870
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
Hotel San Donato - Bologna Centro offers 59 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and hair dryers. 30-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries.

This Bologna hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Secured, uncovered self parking on site (EUR 40 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 17 for adults and EUR 17 for children

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 30-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 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

Renovations and closures

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 50.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately EUR 17 for adults and EUR 17 for children
  • Uncovered self parking fee: EUR 40 per night
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 50.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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 credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • One child 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • To adhere to national/local laws, air conditioning may be restricted to certain hours from 01 October to 01 May.
  • Alcohol isn't allowed at Hotel San Donato - Bologna Centro.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

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

Property is 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

How close is Hotel San Donato - Bologna Centro to the airport?

Hotel San Donato - Bologna Centro is 6.7 mi (27-min drive) away from the Bologna Airport (BLQ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel San Donato - Bologna Centro?

As of Jun 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel San Donato - Bologna Centro on Jul 12, 2026 start from CA $155, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hotel San Donato - Bologna Centro have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel San Donato - Bologna Centro.

Does Hotel San Donato - Bologna Centro offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hotel San Donato - Bologna Centro, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 17 for adults and EUR 17 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel San Donato - Bologna Centro?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hotel San Donato - Bologna Centro?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Hotel San Donato - Bologna Centro?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for EUR 40 per night.

Does Hotel San Donato - Bologna Centro have a pool?

Hotel San Donato - Bologna Centro does not have a pool.

Does Hotel San Donato - Bologna Centro have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel San Donato - Bologna Centro to downtown Bologna?

Hotel San Donato - Bologna Centro is 0.3 mi away from Bologna.

Hotel San Donato - Bologna Centro Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 299 out of 751 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 308 out of 751 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 751 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 751 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 751 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susanne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stylish hotel, great location, superb breakfast buffet
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was wonderful! The location, the staff, the room itself. I would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Caron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location near to all the sights.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
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8/10 Good

Vivian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and helpful staff. Beautiful terrace and great views!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ELIZABETH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice location. Nice staff, comfortable work areas.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adriana De

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is exceptional, good service and excelent price.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Javier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. You have parking in the hotel. Personal very good treatment
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellemt location and city area for travel
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kristi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Amenities
Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Joanna Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located. Some hubbub from young drinkers outside but OK. Old-fashioned decor but perfectly good provision. Breakfast not great - I ate it only once. Staff nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly and helpful staff.

Very nice and friendly staff at the hotel. Prime location in Bologna.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location was perfect. Staff were excellent. Rooms were more than adequate.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Great roof top view of the city. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Viviana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very central hotel

The night porter is very kind and efficient.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sabine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 😂
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Angel on the front desk was absolutely brilliant, super patient with a horribly rude couple ahead of me in the queue.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I left too early to have breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Morten Vold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Francesco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Fantastic location but in no way this structure classifies as a 4 stars hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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4/10 Poor

victor

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is rustic and quaint.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023