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Casa Isolani Santo Stefano

Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, a short walk to Piazza Maggiore

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Property entrance
Free daily local cuisine breakfast
Staircase
Triple Room, City View | View from room
Property entrance
Casa Isolani Santo Stefano in Bologna's Historic Center offers a genuine Italian experience. Enjoy local cuisine breakfasts, relax with drinks and snacks on the terrace. The property provides in-room WiFi, a convenient bar/deli, and even has a hair salon on site.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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Triple Room, City View | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Triple Room, City View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Private bathroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
In-room safe
Wardrobe or closet
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Panoramic Duplex | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Panoramic Duplex

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Bidet
Private bathroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
In-room safe
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Loft | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Loft

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Private bathroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
In-room safe
Wardrobe or closet
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, City View | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Double Room, City View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Bidet
Private bathroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
In-room safe
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Historic Center, a neighborhood in Bologna, is home to Casa Isolani Santo Stefano. Basilica Santo Stefano and Le sette Chiese are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Galleria Cavour Shopping Center and Mercato Delle Erbe. International Music Museum and Library and Museo di Anatomia Patologica are also worth visiting.
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Via Santo Stefano 16, Bologna, BO, 40125

What's nearby

  • Two Towers - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Piazza Maggiore - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • University of Bologna - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Sant'Orsola Malpighi Hospital - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • BolognaFiere - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Cà dell'Orbo Station - 12 min drive
  • Bologna Mazzini Station - 16 min drive
  • Bologna Airport (BLQ) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Camera con Vista - Bistrot - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Chimi Churri Empanadas Argentinas - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Birreria Popolare - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪vanilla caffè - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Pizzeria Castiglione - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Casa Isolani Santo Stefano

Bed & breakfast near Piazza Maggiore
You can look forward to free breakfast (local cuisine), a terrace, and a hair salon at Casa Isolani Santo Stefano. In addition to a snack bar/deli, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), free newspapers, and luggage storage
  • 1 meeting room, a front-desk safe, and wedding services
Room features
All guestrooms at Casa Isolani Santo Stefano include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bidets and shampoo
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking; reservations required
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Living room
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Living room
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in fee: EUR 20 for check-in between 8:00 PM and midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests are recommended to download the property's Vikey mobile app before check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests who may encounter issues with stairs should contact this property in advance. Elevators do not reach the floor where the rooms are located.

Access methods

Host will greet you, smart lock

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 3 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 not available

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 30 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Late check-in fee: EUR 20 for check-in between 8:00 PM and midnight

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number IT037006b4hs598wjd

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Casa Isolani Santo Stefano B&B
Casa Isolani B&B
Casa Isolani
Casa Isolani Santo Stefano Bologna
Casa Isolani Santo Stefano Bed & breakfast
Casa Isolani Santo Stefano Bed & breakfast Bologna

Frequently asked questions

Is Casa Isolani Santo Stefano pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Casa Isolani Santo Stefano?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 8:00 PM– midnight for a fee of EUR 20.

What time is check-out at Casa Isolani Santo Stefano?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Casa Isolani Santo Stefano provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 30 per vehicle applies.

Where is Casa Isolani Santo Stefano located?

Located in Historic Center, this bed & breakfast is within a 5-minute walk of Palazzo Isolani and Piazza Maggiore. Palazzo Bolognini and Basilica Santo Stefano are just steps away. Bologna (IBT-Bologna Central Rail Station) is 22 minutes by foot and Bologna Central Station is 23 minutes.

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Reviews

Casa Isolani Santo Stefano Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 148 out of 196 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 196 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 196 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 196 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 196 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our one night stay. Beautiful views, great host, quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location and beautiful building.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location in Bologna

Excellent hotel, clean, quiet, and great location! Great staff help at check in!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view over the rooftops and of the towers.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Amenities
Great location in a historic building. Olivia was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unique with amazing views

It is a unique but cool place to stay. Our room, top of tower had amazing 360 degree views of Bologna There are many stairs to climb so consider this when choosing. If stairs are not an issue then we highly recommend. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stefano is an excellent host. Breakfast provided do not miss! It’s great.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Lots of stairs so not recommended if you are elderly. Spacious room, large bathroom.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Alexandr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historical old building, but the area can get noise at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Casa Isolani

We stayed in the most extraordinary room I have ever seen. All four windows overlooked the rooftops of Bologna. The light at all hours was like a painting. The remote control shades gave you control of the amount of light you experienced. It was complely private but you could see the cathedrals and towers unobstructed. The staff was minimal but very helpful and gracious. The linens were clean and high quality. An extraordinary place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful sty

We love Casa Isolani. This is our second stay. The neighborhood and the vistas are beautiful and everything is very close. Olivia was great and helped us out with what we needed. The next time we return to Bologna, it will be again our choice to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charming, comfortable stay.

Really beautiful stay. Spotless room. Huge, comfortable bed with nice pillows. Wonderful host. A great view of the city. Even a skylight for the lovely light. One of my favorite stays in Italy. I cant reccomend it enough!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charming and relaxing accommodations

We fell in love with this place the second we walked in the door! View of San Stefano Church from our window. Beautiful furniture, great common area with a small patio to enjoy a glass of wine after a day traveling around. Beautiful bathroom too! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our room with 360 degree views of the city. The stairs and multiple door entrances we're the only drawback but are manageable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Renaissance break

Wonderful location, spacious and a rooftop view of the old city. About 35 steps to navigate after the lift but not a problem. A classic renaissance building, a k look rage communal yet private area. Great large bed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quality all round.

Just back from an excellent three days in Bologna. Accommodation location is top drawer, right on the heart of Bologna, everything within east walking reach. Really private location and perfect for couples. Owners very helpful and friendly and 100% professional. Will recommend to family and friends without hesitation. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Birger Vincens

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastisk beliggenhed i det historiske Bologna. Man skal være klar på, at hotellet er ubemandet, hvor man introduceres, får et sæt nøgler, og ellers må klare sig selv, hvor man dog altid kan ringe, ved tvivl spørgsmål. Ellers tip - top lejlighed/værelse, med stort fælleskøkken, og terrasse. Morgenmaden var dog var lidt skraben, på en cafe, 500 meter fra hotellet. Fint for mig. Birger fra Birkerød.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Skibbity
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was definitely a unique property. It is in a very old building, located right in the piazza, with lots of dining options. We stayed in the Triple Room, on the top floor. There was a loft with another bedroom, but we did not use it. The Views from this room were unbelievable of the Churches and the rooftops. One of the best hotel views I have ever had. Santo Stefano Room. So here's what you need to know: This is not a Full Service Hotel. It is called a B and B, not to be confused with an Air B and B. There is a common area with refrigerator, but you cannot cook here, per Italian law. Off of the common area, there are several rooms for rent. There is not a Front Desk. You need to let the host know your approximate arrival time the day before. When you are on your way to the hotel, let the host know this and he will meet you there. There is no place to store your luggage while you are waiting. Our host arrived about an hour after we arrived, so we grabbed a chair in the piazza and had some snacks. It is not really a good place to stay if you need handicap accessible. There is a small lift and some stairs to negotiate to get to the top floor. Perhaps there are some rooms on a lower floor. Our Host spoke English and was very helpful, showing us how to get into the building and restaurant recommendations. There is no one there when he leaves. He gave us his # and said to call if we needed anything. We did not need to call him. The room was quiet and had AC, which we did use.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Debi

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

JACQUES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

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