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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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Rooftop terrace
Reception
Exterior
Self parking (EUR 40 per night)
Bar (on property)
Hotel San Donato - Bologna Centro in the Historic Center offers an upscale experience. Travelers love the rooftop terrace with city views. The business center keeps you connected, while the 24-hour front desk and convenient laundry services add practical amenities.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Basic Triple Room | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Basic Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
Minibar
Digital channels
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
Minibar
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Economy Twin Room | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Economy Twin Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
Minibar
Digital channels
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Economy Single Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
Minibar
Digital channels
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Basic Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
Minibar
Digital channels
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

  • ‪Bottega Portici - 2 Torri - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Terzi Caffè - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Camera a Sud - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Prosciutteria Firenze - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pizzeria Due Torri - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel San Donato - Bologna Centro

Upscale hotel near Piazza Maggiore
Hotel San Donato - Bologna Centro provides amenities like a rooftop terrace and a business center. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and laundry services
  • 1 meeting room, an elevator, and luggage storage
  • A 24-hour front desk, a computer station, and a banquet hall
Room features
All 59 rooms offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and desk chairs.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
  • 30-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping

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

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 center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

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
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

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

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
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 50 per night

Property payment types

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: approximately EUR 17 for adults and EUR 17 for children
  • Uncovered self parking fee: EUR 40 per night
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 50 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

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

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 information in the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
In accordance with national/local laws, air conditioning may be restricted to certain hours from 01 October to 01 May
Alcohol is not permitted at this property
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

Is Hotel San Donato - Bologna Centro pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

Self parking is available for EUR 40 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?

Check-out 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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