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The best hotels in Bologna

Bologna is a former university city in northern Italy known for its beauty, excellent cuisine, and left-wing politics. The city has gateways covered by porticoes and a compact and interesting medieval center with a large central square and medieval towers.

These are the best hotels and recommended places to stay in Bologna. Click on the hotel link for photos and descriptions and check TripAdvisor for the best prices for your dates.

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Art Hotel Traders

Art Hotel Commercianti is a 4-star hotel in the pedestrian zone of the historic center, near the main square. The hotel is in a historic building and features rooms with balconies, a bar, and guest parking for a fee.

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Porta San Mamolo hotels

Hotel Porta San Mamolo is a 3-star hotel in the center of Bologna, close to two famous towers, about a 10-minute walk from Bologna’s main square and 3.8 km from the train station. The hotel has a porch and patio, air conditioning, soundproof rooms, bicycles and internet.

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Paradise hotel

The Paradise Hotel is a 3-star budget hotel close to Bologna’s main square and the airport bus and 700 meters from the train station. The hotel has 25 air-conditioned single, double and triple rooms and a studio with a kitchenette.

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Biocasamia

Biocasamia is a bed and breakfast near the historic center that serves local or organic products for breakfast. All five rooms have air conditioning and free Wi-Fi.

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Albergo Atlantic

The Albergo Atlantic is a modern 3-star hotel near the train station and a few steps from the historic center. The hotel has 24 air-conditioned rooms, a bar, a small internal patio and internet access.

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Savoia Regency Hotel

The Savoia Regency is a 4-star hotel with a swimming pool and garden, roof garden, restaurant, bar, gym and meeting rooms. The hotel is located outside of the city center, close to the highway exit, so it is convenient for those with a car (offering free parking) and may be less expensive than downtown hotels, however you will need use public transport to get to the city.

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Art Hotel Orologio

The Art Hotel Orologio is a 3-star hotel in the pedestrian zone next to the clock tower and the main square of Bologna. The luxurious rooms and suites have views of the towers of Bologna.

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Grand Hotel Majestic

Grand Hotel Majestic is a 5-star luxury hotel on Via Indipendenza, near the main square of the historic center. The hotel is decorated with antiques and has a restaurant, spa and 125 single and double rooms and junior suites, in different categories, some with balcony or terrace.

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Royal Carlton Hotel

The Royal Carlton is a large 4-star hotel in the center of Bologna, next to the pedestrian zone, about 600 meters from the train station. The hotel has a bar, restaurant, garden, spa and conference facilities and parking is available for a fee.

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Starhotels Excelsior

Starhotels Excelsior is a 4-star hotel located directly opposite the train station and about a 10-minute walk from the city center. It has a bar and restaurant, parking, meeting rooms and a gym. The rooms have air conditioning, high speed internet and are soundproof. Non-smoking rooms, anti-allergy rooms and rooms for disabled guests are available.

Passionate about pasta cooking class

Bologna is known for its cuisine, making it the perfect place to take a cooking class. In this class you will visit the market, you will make 3 types of pasta and then you will eat your creations accompanied by wine.

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