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Hotel San Donato - Bologna Centro

4.0 star property

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A terrace with tables set for breakfast, featuring a view of historic buildings and a tower.
A spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, a chandelier, and a seating area with a table and chairs.
A bar area with wooden bar stools, a coffee machine, and a variety of liquor bottles.
A buffet with various food items and a person sitting at a table in the background.
A building with a sign reading "Hotel San Donato."

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Room service
The current price is $162
$133 nightly
$162 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 24 - Jul 25

Explore the area

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Via Zamboni 16, Bologna, BO, 40126
  • Place, Two Towers
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Piazza Maggiore
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Bologna
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bologna (BLQ-Guglielmo Marconi)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Economy Single Room

A hotel room with a single bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a large mirror.

Economy Single Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 97 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Economy Twin Room

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There are two paintings on the wall, a window with curtains, and a door leading to another room.

Economy Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Basic Double Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a power outlet, and a small desk with a remote control.

Basic Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Basic Triple Room

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden floor, a striped wall, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Basic Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with two chairs, a television, and a lamp.

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a television, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for DOUBLE DELUXE BELLA VISTA

Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, WiFi (free)

DOUBLE DELUXE BELLA VISTA

  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, WiFi (free)

Standard Double Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family room capacity 3

Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, WiFi (free)

Family room capacity 3

  • 430 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Bologna

A stay at Hotel San Donato - Bologna Centro places you in the heart of Bologna, within a 10-minute walk of Piazza Maggiore and University of Bologna. .This hotel is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from BolognaFiere and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Via Zamboni.

What's nearby

  • Two Towers - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Via Indipendenza - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Piazza Maggiore - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • University of Bologna - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Basilica of San Petronio - 7 min walk - 0.4 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

  • ‪Terzi Caffè - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bottega Portici - 2 Torri - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Prosciutteria Firenze - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Gingio - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Cluricaune Irish Pub - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel San Donato - Bologna Centro

Hotel San Donato - Bologna Centro offers 59 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and hair dryers. 30-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries.

This Bologna hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 59 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include desks and desk chairs, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
Take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Bologna? This hotel has 538 square feet (50 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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 19 for adults and EUR 19 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 50.0 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 19 for adults and EUR 19 for children
  • Uncovered self parking fee: EUR 40 per night
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 50.0 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 credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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)

Property class

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

Hotel San Donato - Bologna Centro Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 304 out of 758 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 310 out of 758 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 758 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 758 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 758 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susanne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stylish hotel, great location, superb breakfast buffet
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was wonderful! The location, the staff, the room itself. I would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Caron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location near to all the sights.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Vivian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and helpful staff. Beautiful terrace and great views!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ELIZABETH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice location. Nice staff, comfortable work areas.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adriana De

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is exceptional, good service and excelent price.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellemt location and city area for travel
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Javier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. You have parking in the hotel. Personal very good treatment
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Amenities
Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Kristi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location, very clean hotel. Furnishings are outdated, along with things like well placed outlets for convenient device charging. Overall a good value and a clean safe hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

Great/ would stay again

Very nice stay. Great staff and clean room. Loved the large balcony for a single room/ made it feel bigger. Perfect location for enjoying Bologna.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

Friendly and helpful staff.

Very nice and friendly staff at the hotel. Prime location in Bologna.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location was perfect. Staff were excellent. Rooms were more than adequate.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Great roof top view of the city. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel San Donato is an excellent choice for exploring Bologna - well located at a good price. Special mention for the reception staff who were excellent. Rooms are a bit dated but do the job for short exploring stays
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Joanna Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located. Some hubbub from young drinkers outside but OK. Old-fashioned decor but perfectly good provision. Breakfast not great - I ate it only once. Staff nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Viviana

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

Very central hotel

The night porter is very kind and efficient.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel it’s in the best location possible to explore Bologna. It’s extremely clean and the staff is very friendly. The facilities are old fashion but the hotel it’s in great shape and really clean. We’d stay there again without hesitation!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sabine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is at a great location. The rooms are clean but you can hear a lot of noises from upstairs and outside. The breakfast was ok but not many choices. Parking onsite was great after you found it 😂
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Angel on the front desk was absolutely brilliant, super patient with a horribly rude couple ahead of me in the queue.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I left too early to have breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Francesco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Fantastic location but in no way this structure classifies as a 4 stars hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

victor

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is rustic and quaint.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent position in the city. Bars, cafes etc all very close. Clean rooms, efficient and helpful staff. Not the best value for money at over £200 a night, the room was small and the shower cramped.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023