Hotel Centrale offers rooms with vaulted ceilings, wooden beams, and views of Basilica di San Petronio. Each room includes a flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, and a private bathroom with rainfall showers. Some rooms feature balconies overlooking Piazza Maggiore.
Dining and breakfast
Guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast with espresso, pastries, cold cuts, and local cheeses. The hotel does not have an onsite restaurant but is surrounded by traditional trattorias like Tony's Pizza and Carmine's Italian Restaurant.
Leisure and business
The hotel provides free bike rentals for exploring Bologna. Business travelers have access to boardrooms with free Wi-Fi and audiovisual equipment. The left-luggage office and private parking with EV charging stations add convenience.
Central Bologna location
Hotel Centrale is in Piazza Maggiore, steps from the Two Towers, Archiginnasio, and Fontana del Nettuno. Bologna Centrale Station, a national rail hub, is a 10-minute walk away, with direct trains to Florence and Milan.
Services and accessibility
Multilingual staff assist with city tours and transport. The private garage (11kw EV chargers) is reserved for guests. The hotel is wheelchair-accessible, with an elevator to all floors.
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I had a fantastic stay at this hotel. The rooms were spacious, had a very good cooling fridge, and two French balconies, close to good restaurants, and quiet. The service was extraordinary - the staff went above and beyond to accommodate our needs, including providing a very early breakfast for our morning flight. The location was perfect for exploring Bologna, tucked away in the charming alleys near local attractions. The dining experience was okay, nothing exceptional, but breakfast was available until 10:30 am, which was convenient.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms were spacious, quiet, and quite big.
Service
9.0
The staff were extremely helpful, kind, and went out of their way to make our stay special.
Location
10.0
The hotel is right in the center of Bologna, making it easy to walk to all the important attractions.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was fine, with breakfast available until 10:30 am.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel offers great facilities for a comfortable stay.
Jim
United States,
February
2024
8.2/10
I instantly fell in love with the hotel as soon as I set foot in the modern, comfortable, and vintage rooms. The location was truly the best part, having everything I could possibly need nearby. The only downside was the occasional smell of cigarettes, which I assumed was from other guests or staff smoking in the courtyard or hanging out of their windows.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms are compact but clean and well-appointed.
Service
9.0
The staff were enormously helpful, friendly, and wonderfully attentive. They really made our stay special.
Location
9.0
This hotel's location was a gem in the middle of the old town, surrounded by fantastic restaurants. It was brilliant and mostly within a 5-minute walk to key spots in Modena.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was lovely, especially at 7am with a nice breakfast buffet offering fresh bread, juice, Italian cheese, and good variety of food.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities were great, offering everything we needed for a comfortable stay.
Charming location
Occasional cigarette smell
Donald
United Kingdom,
December
2023
8.0/10
The hotel was a hidden gem for us during some very warm days in Bologna, offering a convenient location and a friendly staff. However, the rooms were on the smaller side and a bit outdated with no external view.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms, though a bit small and outdated, provided a comfortable oasis during warm days in Bologna.
Service
10.0
The service was extraordinary with extremely helpful and kind staff who even arranged an early breakfast for us before our morning flight.
Location
8.0
The hotel is very convenient for exploring Bologna as it is just a short walk from the station and major attractions, although the view from the window was not ideal.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience was pleasantly surprising with a decent selection of items, although some beverages were not up to par.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel offered adequate facilities for a comfortable stay.
Charles
United States,
December
2023
7.6/10
My stay at the hotel was truly unique and full of contrasts. The location was amazing, tucked away in the alleys near Bologna's hidden gem 'the finestrella di canale,' making it perfect for exploring the city center easily. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. However, the room had its quirks, like a separate set of stairs and a strong cigarette smell at times, possibly from other guests or staff smoking nearby.
Rooms
7.0
The room, located on the top floor of the main building, had its own set of stairs and despite being generally small, it provided a cozy retreat.
Service
7.0
The service was a mixed bag, with some instances of great hospitality like arranging a trip to a local Balsamic Vinegar producer and smooth late-night check-in, but with occasional intrusions like staff entering my room without knocking.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location was brilliant, centrally situated yet tucked away for a peaceful stay, making it easy to explore the city within a short walk to all the main attractions.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was decent with good options, though lacking scrambled eggs or fresh vegetables. However, the unlimited tea and coffee were a nice touch.
Facilities
The facilities were satisfactory, and the convenience of being proximal to everything in the city center was a plus.
Steve
United Kingdom,
November
2023
8.0/10
The hotel is tucked away inside the alleys between via Oberdan and via Independenzia, just around the corner from Bologna's best-kept secret 'the finestrella di canale' on Via Piella. The rooms have a good size, are clean, cozy, and have a really cute ambiance, though the actual room I stayed in was not what I expected from the pictures. The service was generally good, but a little incident where they entered my room without knocking early in the morning was a bit off. The location is excellent, being in a quiet area with easy access to the main attractions of central Bologna. The dining experience was more than adequate, with good choices, and the homemade marmalade was a highlight. Overall, a comfortable stay with a friendly touch.
Rooms
8.0
The actual room was not as expected from the pictures, but it was quite big and everything was working fine.
Service
7.0
The service was generally good, but there was a minor incident of entering the room without knocking in the morning.
Location
9.0
The hotel is perfectly tucked away inside the alleys between via Oberdan and via Independenzia, just around the corner from Bologna's best-kept secret 'the finestrella di canale' on Via Piella.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience was more than adequate, with good choices and delicious homemade marmalade.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel offers all the necessary facilities for a comfortable stay.
Harold
United Kingdom,
November
2023
7.8/10
My stay at the hotel was a mixed experience. While the rooms were a bit too warm on the first night and small with out-of-date furniture, they were adequate for the price.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms, although small and with outdated furniture, were still adequate for the price.
Service
9.0
The service was very nice and available. The staff resolved an issue I had with the safe in the room and even offered a fan to make the stay more comfortable.
Location
8.0
The hotel's location is perfect for stepping out into Bologna, just around the corner from some of the city's best hidden gems.
Dining
8.0
The dining options exceeded my expectations with a variety of choices, though some options seemed overpriced.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel offered the necessary facilities for a comfortable stay.
Victor
United Kingdom,
October
2023
8.4/10
I had a very comfortable stay at this hotel. The rooms, although smallish, were well-appointed, and the convenience of being right next to the elevator was a plus. The service was exceptional, with staff always available for questions and providing great recommendations. The location was excellent, right in the heart of the historic area and walkable to major attractions. The dining experience was simple but satisfactory, and the facilities met my expectations.
Rooms
8.0
My room was very comfortable and convenient. Despite being smallish, it was well-appointed.
Service
9.0
The staff were unbelievably friendly and always ready to assist. Their dinner recommendations were spot-on.
Location
10.0
The hotel's location was quiet, safe, and perfectly situated in the historic area. It was convenient for exploring the town.
Dining
7.0
The dining options were simple but nice, and they even provided plant-based milk, which was a nice touch.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities were decent and met my needs during my stay.
clean
small rooms
Thomas
United Kingdom,
July
2023
8.6/10
The hotel is superbly located near the student district and the Piazza Maggiore, offering clean and spacious rooms, albeit slightly small. The service was incredibly friendly and helpful in every way. The central location between the central station and the city center makes it perfect for exploring Bologna. The dining experience was good overall, with some standout dishes. The facilities are modern and well-maintained, providing guests with a comfortable stay.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms were clean and spacious, though slightly on the small side.
Service
9.0
The service was amazing with extremely friendly and helpful staff.
Location
9.0
The hotel is perfectly situated between the central station and the city center, making it ideal for a tourist trip to Bologna.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience was good overall, better than many Italian hotels of similar class.
Facilities
9.0
The facilities are modern and well-maintained, enhancing the overall guest experience.
Eleanor
United Kingdom,
May
2023
7.4/10
I had a mixed experience at the hotel. The room, although smaller than expected, was clean and had some nice features. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. The location was convenient, but the dining options were just average.
Rooms
7.0
The room I was given was smaller than I anticipated, but it was clean and had a good cooling fridge. The two French balconies added a nice touch.
Service
9.0
The staff was extremely friendly and always willing to assist with a smile. Their helpfulness made my stay more enjoyable.
Location
8.0
The location was perfect, nestled between the central station and the city center, making it easy to explore the main attractions.
Dining
6.0
The dining experience was average, nothing exceptional, but the buffet had a decent variety. The offering of fresh local fruits stood out.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel had basic facilities that served their purpose, nothing extraordinary but satisfactory for a short stay.
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