The best hotels in Bologna

Which are the best hotels in Bologna?
Booking.com and Tripadvisor can give you an answer.
But even if I grew up in Bologna I have some suggestions for you.

Here's a not-sponsored list of hotels in Bologna city center.

Which part of Bologna is best to stay?

Bologna city center is small, and all the major attractions are within walking distance.

The best areas to stay in Bologna are Via Santo Stefano, Via Castiglione, Via Saragozza, Via D'Azeglio, and the area next to Piazza Maggiore.

Choose your hotel inside the city walls to be close to everything you need for your visit.

Where to avoid staying in Bologna?

Avoid the University area (Via Petroni and Via Zamboni) to sleep well at night.

If you're not planning to use trains, you can also sleep away from the area of the train station.

The best hotels in Bologna

Here is our list of the best hotels in Bologna city center, for all budgets.

If you're looking for the best, the answer is just one.

Located in Via Indipendenza, just a few steps away from Piazza Maggiore, Grand Hotel Majestic (known as Baglioni) is a wonderful and historical building designed by architect Alfonso Torregiani during the first half of the 18th century.

​Luxury, elegance, and position make it the best.
If you can afford it, there are no other options to consider.

Are you looking for celebrities? At Grand Hotel Majestic you can meet Bono, Lady Gaga or even the Pope.

Why sleep here
If you can afford it, this is the best.

Info
Via dell'Indipendenza, 8, 40121 Bologna
Tel. 051 225445
grandhotelmajestic.duetorrihotels.com
Price: 300€/night

Another luxury choice.
The perfect balance between modern and classic style: modern rooms with minimal furniture, smooth shapes, and simple spaces inside the elegant atmospheres of Palazzo Maccaferri (Art Nouveau).

In addition, I Portici hotel is also famous for having the only Michelin starred restaurant in Bologna, located inside an 1899 theatre.

Why sleep here
It's new, has a great restaurant and is close to the train station.

Info
Via dell'Indipendenza, 69, 40050 Bologna
Tel. +39 051 42185
www.iporticihotel.com
Price: 105€/night

Hotel Corona D’Oro is a historic 4-star gem in Bologna’s center, a few steps from the Two Towers and Piazza Maggiore.

Its 40 elegant rooms blend medieval charm and modern restoration, featuring frescoed ceilings and antique touches.

Highlights include a Liberty-style hall with a glass dome that opens in summer, creating a stunning courtyard. Perfect for a serene stay in Bologna's heart

Corona d'oro is also a pet friendly hotel in Bologna.

Info
Via Guglielmo Oberdan, 12, 40126 Bologna
Tel +39 051 745 7611
hco.it

Art Hotel Orologio, a family-run gem since the 1960s, blends tradition with modern comforts.

Over generations, the Orsi family has lovingly transformed this cozy hotel near Piazza Maggiore.

The hotel’s name “Orologio”, (clock in Italian) refers to the monumental Clock Tower of Palazzo D'Accursio town hall across the street.

With 32 elegant rooms and suites, plus 3 deluxe apartments nearby, it offers timeless charm, modern amenities, and a perfect mix of art and technology for an unforgettable Bologna luxury stay.

Info

Piazzetta Giorgio Guazzaloca 10 C, Via IV Novembre, 10C, 40123 Bologna
Tel. +39 051 745 7411

art-hotel-orologio.com

It's set in a quiet area between Via Castiglione and Via Santo Stefano, two of the most lovely and classy streets of Bologna.

Il Convento dei Fiori di Seta Hotel is a former nunnery dating back to the 14th century.

All the rooms are different and 4 of them are obtained from the aisle and the apse of an old church.

If you're looking for an elegant and pleasant solution to spend your days in Bologna in a unique context, this is your place.

Why sleep here
Beautiful and relaxed area, you don't get the chance to sleep in a nunnery every day, don't you?

Info
Via Orfeo, 34/4, 40124 Bologna
Tel. +39 051 272039
www.ilconventodeifioridiseta.com
Price: 110€/night

Hotel Brun offers cozy elegance and intimate design, blending Bohemian and Bolognese styles.

Each floor features refined colors, and rooms are crafted for ultimate relaxation with plush beds, soft cotton bathrobes, and Nespresso coffee.

Perfect for recharging before dinner, it’s your haven for comfort and a superior sleep experience in Bologna.

Why sleep here

Stunning position close to Piazza Maggiore and renovated rooms

Info
hotelbrun.com
Price: 170€/night

Are you ready to sleep in history?

Art Hotel Commercianti is set inside an 11th-century building in Via de Pignattari, a few steps from Piazza Maggiore.

It has been a former town hall and later the seat of the Brentatori, a congregation of wine bearers and valuers, papal duty collectors, and firemen.

If you need another reason to book a room here, this is the closest hotel to our Bologna food tour meeting point. Wear your shoes and start to eat, not bad.

Why sleep here

To have breakfast with a view of San Petronio Basilica, what can you ask more?

Info
Via de' Pignattari, 11, 40124 Bologna
Tel. +39 051 745 7511
art-hotel-commercianti.com
Price: 120€/night

Right next to San Domenico Basilica (yes, the one with Michelangelo statues) there's this attractive and small hotel.

Founded in 1950, the Touring hotel has renovated rooms.

It's famous for its terrace where you can enjoy a drink or a bath in the Jacuzzi with an amazing view above the red roofs of Bologna.

Why sleep here

Relax, comfort, good position. And let me say it again: Jacuzzi-on-a-terrace.

Info
Via de' Mattuiani 1/2, 40124 Bologna
Tel. +39 051 584305
www.hoteltouring.it
Price: 80€/night

Outside the walls of the city center (about a 15-minute walk to Piazza Maggiore) but in a quiet location, you find this elegant and modern hotel.

Perfect for business (with its big meeting room), the Aemilia Hotel is great also if you're looking for a new and stylish hotel.

Why sleep here

If you have a car and you don't want to get crazy about parking it.

Info
Via Giovanna Zaccherini Alvisi 16, 40138 Bologna
Tel. +39 051 394 0311
www.aemiliahotel.it
Price: 80-90€

Don't be fooled by the look of the modern rooms of this boutique hotel just next to Piazza Maggiore.

Phi Hotel is one of the oldest hotels in Bologna, with a deep connection with San Petronio Basilica. This is where the architects and artists working on the construction of the Basilica used to sleep.

Now the look is different but not less fascinating.

Why sleep here

Its history, its great position, and its restaurant.

Info
Via de' Fusari 9, 40123 Bologna
Tel. +39 051 261891
phihotelbologna.com
Price: 100€ - 130€

These are the best hotels in Bologna to make your trip comfortable and relaxing.

To make it even more memorable you can book our Bologna food tour. Explore family shops and markets with a local guide and taste all the delicious food of Bologna with a small group.