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Steam House - Room & Breakfast

Central guesthouse with free breakfast connected to the convention center in Bologna

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Reception
Deluxe Suite | Desk, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
Superior Suite | Living area | Flat-screen TV
Superior Suite | Living area | Flat-screen TV
Deluxe Suite | Living area | Flat-screen TV
In the heart of Historic Center, Steam House - Room & Breakfast offers a warm welcome with self-serve breakfast and in-room WiFi. Enjoy concierge services, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises while experiencing the helpful staff that previous guests rave about.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Superior Suite | Desk, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Suite | Desk, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Hair dryer
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Suite | Desk, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Suite | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Superior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Junior Suite | Desk, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Via Mascarella 26, Bologna, BO, 40126

What's nearby

  • University of Bologna - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Two Towers - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Piazza Maggiore - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Sant'Orsola Malpighi Hospital - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • BolognaFiere - 6 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Trebbo Corticella-lame Station - 10 min drive
  • Bologna (IBT-Bologna Central Rail Station) - 15 min walk
  • Bologna Airport (BLQ) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Elements Bistrot - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Irnerio - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bar Lady Violet - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cantina Bentivoglio - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Antica Stuzzicheria - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Steam House - Room & Breakfast

Guesthouse near Piazza Maggiore
Steam House - Room & Breakfast provides free self-serve breakfast and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and concierge services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Steam House - Room & Breakfast boast thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in fee: EUR 30.00 for check-in after 7:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property is in a car-free zone and can be reached only by train, taxi, or on foot.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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

  • Late check-in fee: EUR 30.00 for check-in after 7:30 PM

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and window guards
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 IT037006B449BXJTJM

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Steam House - Room & Breakfast pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Steam House - Room & Breakfast?

This guest house doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Steam House - Room & Breakfast?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Steam House - Room & Breakfast?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Steam House - Room & Breakfast located?

Located in Historic Center, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of University Library of Bologna and Piazza Maggiore. Teatro Comunale di Bologna and Culinary Institute of Bologna For Foodies- Cooking Classes In Bologna are also within 5 minutes. Bologna (IBT-Bologna Central Rail Station) is 15 minutes by foot and Bologna Central Station is 15 minutes.

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Steam House - Room & Breakfast Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 166 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 166 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 166 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 166 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 166 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff; good location and close to city center; clean and specious room
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location for short stay
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room clean and the breakfast is great l would stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Valentina was delightful and accommodating. The room was lovely and had everything we needed. The location was perfect. Patrice was incredibly helpful in helping us book a taxi. I would definitely recommend and we would stay again Thank you for making our stay in Bologna a wonderful experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay. The room was very spacious and comfortable. Valentina was a super nice and helpful host. Loved the area as well, lovely little bars downstairs, but the appartement is super well insulated so you don’t hear a thing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Neophitos

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The property is in poor condition
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Piyachat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Steam House is clean and roomy. It is a great location and very close to many restaurants. The staffs are helpful and friendly. I would stay here again. We love the decor.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved Steam House. The room had real character and the location was great. There were 2 adults and 2 children and, even with 2 single beds and a queen size bed, plus our luggage, the room felt spacious and was well equipped. The breakfast provided was generous and certainly filled us up before we started the day. Steam House represented very good value for money and I would recommend it to anyone wanting a place to stay in Bologna.

10/10 Excellent

Johannes

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

Cosy place within walking distance from old town

A very clean and nice place with breakfast in the rooms. Nice "mini" apartment with lots in the near surroundings. Only drawback was the superbusy bar just underneath which creates some noise in the evenings (but also very good for drinks)...
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location & comfortable room. Unfortunately TV had no signal & shower door needed a minor adjustment to prevent water getting out.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherrie

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

Bologna

Nice place to stay… fairly convenient…. Was noisy at night
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

chris

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

Brilliant place to stay

We were delighted with our room at the Steam House. Our prior emails concerning a change of arrival time were quickly answered. We had a very nice welcome from Valentina who was also helpful with info on restaurants and where to buy an adapter plug that we had forgotten. It was good to be able to eat breakfast in our room at what ever time suited and the choice of food provided was excellent. It is in a great place for exploring the city with sights, restaurants and bars on the doorstep. We would certainly stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This little property was so cute but a little tricky to find. At first glance it appeared to be on a street with few options for dining etc but after exploring, we realized that there were lots of great dining options a couple of blocks away. Our host was so kind and helpful in booking us a taxi for our return to the train station. It was quick but fun visit.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

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

Best place I stayed in Italy.

Amazing living room and bedroom. Loved the breakfast station that came with a variety of snacks and a mini fridge with complementary yogurt, water, juice and even a meat/cheese board. Impressed with the milk frother for making cappuccinos. I liked the location. It was convenient to walk to attractions and there were a couple cool bars right next to the hotel. I liked that there was night life so close to the hotel so I could easily get to my room afterwards, the crowd of people made it feel safe at night, and I could not hear any noise once inside the room. Price for the room was great
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Don’t judge this book by it’s cover! Behind a lively student pub that there is hidden a historic building with wonderful, clean and quiet tourist apartments. Owner and operated by young women entrepreneurs, Valentina and Erica provide a comfortable and well appointed traveler experience at a moderate price. The complementary breakfast of yogurt, cereal, cheese, etc. and coffee is provided in the room in a well stocked pantry. Check in, checkout and luggage storage are a breeze but you will need to phone them for building access as there is no “front desk.”
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

One night in Bologna

Super find, beautiful large room recently modernised with ornate ceiling. The proprietor has paid so much attention to detail from the decor to the breakfast bar left in your room for the morning. Lovely selection of cold meat, cheese, granola & biscuit bars & yogurts & juices. Even UHF milk to use with the Nespresso frother or with cereal. Great neighbourhood location right in the heart of a heaving student population with many packed bars & restaurants. The windows are sound proof & AC mean a quiet nights sleep is guaranteed. Couldn’t recommend this place more. Excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connor

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

Fantastic place even better value for money

Steam House is an unassuming bed and breakfast with impeccable hospitality. It sometimes feels like a private room in an AirBnb, which isn’t a bad thing, but it can be too intimate for some. The room and private bathroom is incredibly clean and stylised to perfection. Every detail was considered. From the slippers, to the towels, to the lampshade. Breakfast in the room was a nice touch and gave us snacks to use in the day. The hosts were kind and hospitable. They went above and beyond. The location was great for being between the train station and the centre, highly recommend. The price was fantastic all things considered. We would come back again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ciarán

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I admit, we did miss the property as we walked past, it is an old building and has one half of a floor. The entrance is extremely secure, many doors and with local bars around you are always safe, many eyes, lol. Saying that the rooms have triple glazing, so you hear no noise from the street. Valentina the manager / owner is super friendly and very helpful, with local advice and help with booking a taxi to the airport. We had the Verne room, very nice, clean and huge, there was a second small foldaway bed (which was super comfortable) so imagine without. The bathroom is great with my favourite shower, waterfall. Breakfast is provided in the room with lots to offer, most is snack food, but the choice is varied including mat, cheese and bread. I did really enjoy the room, service and ambience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paolo

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

Perfekt til byferie

Central og god beliggenhed. Stort og fint værelse. Dejligt også med køleskab og morgenmad.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I really would not stayed in. It has smell like in a mold cellar and stains on the wall.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We liked the funky vibe of the area, especially the weekend jazz happenings in the street. It was only a 15 min walk to Piazza Maggiore, for many tourist activities. We also enjoyed the rain shower head, after some very hot days!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were nervous on arrival as it’s a little tricky to find on a busy street but our stay could not have been more perfect and the location is excellent
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy bien ubicada, los cuartos grandes y cómodos.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very cool vibe. Plenty of room for my husband, myself and our grown daughter. Great breakfast each day. Easy check in and wonderful recommendations for nearby restaurants from Valentina. There’s a great gelato place just downstairs!! The surrounding area is vibrant, especially at night and it was a little louder in the room than I expected (based on other reviews). That said, it is a cool area and we would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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