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.
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
Terzi Caffè - 3 min walk
Mo! Mortadella Lab - 2 min walk
Pizza Gingio - 2 min walk
La Prosciutteria Firenze - 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, BolognaFiere and Stadio Renato Dall'Ara are within a short drive.
At a glance
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Hotel size
59 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
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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
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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
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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
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Children
One child (2 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Secured uncovered onsite self parking (EUR 40 per night)
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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
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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 50.0 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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
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 credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
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 3 minutes' walk from Teatro Comunale di Bologna.
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Reviews
Hotel San Donato - Bologna Centro Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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8.8
Cleanliness
9.4
Location
8.8
Staff & service
7.8
Property conditions & facilities
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Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 6, 2025
Stylish hotel, great location, superb breakfast buffet
Susanne
Susanne, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jul 11, 2025
Great location and helpful staff. Beautiful terrace and great views!
Vivian
Vivian, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 19, 2025
Nice location. Nice staff, comfortable work areas.
David
David, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 1, 2025
The location is exceptional, good service and excelent price.
Adriana De
Adriana De, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jun 8, 2025
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
Kristi, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Nov 2, 2025
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.
Joanna Mary
Joanna Mary, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 5, 2024
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
Brian, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 29, 2024
Friendly and helpful staff.
Very nice and friendly staff at the hotel. Prime location in Bologna.
Peter
Peter, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Nov 6, 2024
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
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4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 7, 2024
Great location. Great roof top view of the city. Would highly recommend!
John
John, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
Jul 20, 2025
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
Sabine, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 17, 2023
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
Carlos, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Oct 5, 2025
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
Hasan Fikret, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 13, 2023
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.
Stuart
Stuart, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good
Jul 14, 2025
My stay was fine, the staff were friendly and welcoming. There was a nice balcony area, with tables and chairs, overlooking the city. My room was a single and adequate but unfortunately, the shower was slippery underfoot and with no handrails. Dangerous especially for elderly guests like me.
Ronnie
Ronnie, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Oct 26, 2024
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.
Sandra
Sandra, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 15, 2025
Everything was wonderful! The location, the staff, the room itself. I would absolutely stay here again.
Jessica
Jessica, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jul 2, 2023
Perfect location near to all the sights.
Caron
Caron, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 5, 2022
Friendly staff, great location
ELIZABETH
ELIZABETH, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Aug 10, 2025
Very nice hotel. You have parking in the hotel.
Personal very good treatment
Javier
Javier, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 25, 2024
Excellemt location and city area for travel
MICHAEL
MICHAEL, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 2, 2023
Good location.
Linda
Linda, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
May 15, 2023
Location was perfect. Staff were excellent. Rooms were more than adequate.