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Hotel San Donato - Bologna Centro

4.0 star property
Hotel with a rooftop terrace, a short walk to Piazza Maggiore

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Enjoy a meal with a view of historic architecture from this outdoor dining area.
Park alongside this historic building with arched doorways and a symmetrical facade.
Hotel San Donato features classic architecture with arched ceilings and a tiled floor.
Relax in our stylish lobby, featuring a central bar with stools, a seating area with a sofa, and a large painting on the wall.
Welcome to our lobby, featuring a polished reception desk, a chandelier, and a cozy seating area with a table and chairs.

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Room service
  • Business services
The current price is £96
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul

Room options

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Basic Triple Room | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, bed sheets

Basic Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
Minibar
Laptop workspace
Desk chair
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
Minibar
Laptop workspace
Desk chair
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Economy Twin Room | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, bed sheets

Economy Twin Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
Minibar
Laptop workspace
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, bed sheets

Economy Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
Minibar
Laptop workspace
Desk chair
  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, bed sheets

Basic Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
Minibar
Laptop workspace
Desk chair
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
Via Zamboni 16, Bologna, BO, 40126

What's nearby

  • Two Towers - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Piazza Maggiore - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • University of Bologna - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Sant'Orsola Malpighi Hospital - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • BolognaFiere - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles

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

  • ‪Caffetteria Terzi - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Papparè - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bottega Portici - 2 Torri - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Gingio - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel San Donato - Bologna Centro

Upscale hotel near Piazza Maggiore
Hotel San Donato - Bologna Centro provides amenities, such as a rooftop terrace and a business centre.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and laundry services
  • ATM/banking services, a front desk safe and 1 meeting room
  • A 24-hour front desk, a lift and a computer station
Room features
All 59 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks such as desk chairs and minibars.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
  • 30-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Italian

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (EUR 30 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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 538 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1870
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 30-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • 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 and check-out are 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

Renovations and closures

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. 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.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately EUR 17 for adults and from EUR 17 for children
  • Self-parking fee: EUR 30 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 major credit cards; cash is not accepted
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

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

Is Hotel San Donato - Bologna Centro pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

As of 23 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel San Donato - Bologna Centro on 26 Jul 2025 start from £96.06, including 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.

How much is parking at Hotel San Donato - Bologna Centro?

Self-parking is available for EUR 30 per night.

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. After-hours check-in is not available.

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

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hotel San Donato - Bologna Centro located?

Located in Historic Center, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Via Zamboni and Piazza Maggiore. Two Towers and Teatro Comunale di Bologna are also within 5 minutes. Bologna (IBT-Bologna Central Rail Station) is 18 minutes by foot and Bologna Central Station is 19 minutes.

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Hotel San Donato - Bologna Centro Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 285 out of 716 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 296 out of 716 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 716 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 716 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 716 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Stylish hotel, great location, superb breakfast buffet
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10

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

10/10

Nice location. Nice staff, comfortable work areas.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

The location is exceptional, good service and excelent price.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10

Perfect location near to all the sights.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10

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

10/10

Excellemt location and city area for travel
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

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

10/10

Great location. Great roof top view of the city. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10

More possibilities to hang towels in the bathroom needed
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10

Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10

Location was perfect. Staff were excellent. Rooms were more than adequate.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

6/10

Fantastic location but in no way this structure classifies as a 4 stars hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10

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

8/10

Excellent position in the city. Bars, cafes etc all very close. Clean rooms, efficient and helpful staff. Not the best value for money at over £200 a night, the room was small and the shower cramped.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

6/10

The rooms need redecoration.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10

I liked the parking the hotel offers, and the friendly staff. The room was old and dark. The view out of the window was a big wall. Disappointing experience.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10

I accidentally broke the card key to access the room, and they charged 5 euros. Unexpected for a hotel of these level.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

They have parking facility but get Eur15.- as additional parking fee even though it is not mentioned on the Expedia reservation form in advance.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10

A good location but the hotel lacked amenities. No bar and no cosy lounge! Breakdast was okay. Room small but bed comfortable,
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

8/10

Hotel San Donato is a nice tourist class hotel in Bologna. The location is unbeatable right in the center with all the sights, shops, bars and restaurants. The staff is nice and welcoming and very professional. The rooms are a bit dated but really clean. There are two negatives: the soundproofing doesn’t exist and the water pressure in the bathroom is quite poor. Despite those things, this will be “our hotel” in Bologna also in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

4/10

The rooms are very small and outdated. Air conditioning didn’t work and the room was very hot. Hotel facilities are minimal. The price per night that I paid at this busy time of year was over US$800 per room per night for a single bed room so the value for money was very poor. Great location which is why I chose to stay there but I feel the hotel is profiteering off the busy period in Bologna
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10

Etwas in die Jahre gekommen aber super Lage inkl Parkplatz
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025