With a stay at Dopa Hostel in Bologna (Historic Center), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Sant'Orsola Malpighi Hospital and Piazza Maggiore. .This hostel is 1.5 mi (2.3 km) from BolognaFiere and 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from Unipol Arena.
Bologna (IBT-Bologna Central Rail Station) - 14 min walk
Bologna Airport (BLQ) - 23 min drive
Restaurants
Baracca e Burattini - 1 min walk
Lortica - 2 min walk
Caffè La Sfinge - 3 min walk
Cremeria Mascarella - 2 min walk
Cantina Bentivoglio - 3 min walk
About this property
Dopa Hostel
Dopa Hostel offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. This Bologna hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves are provided. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 6 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and an arcade/game room. Additional amenities at this hostel include a communal living room, tour/ticket assistance, and a reception hall.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include a computer station, dry cleaning/laundry services, and multilingual staff.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 8 AM and 10 AM. A hosted evening meal is available for a surcharge on Monday and Thursday (reservations required).
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Offsite parking available (EUR 11 per day)
Street parking available
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Coffee and tea in common areas
Hosted evening meal available on Monday and Thursday for a fee of EUR 8; reservation required
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Bicycle rentals
Bicycle storage
Library
Family friendly
Arcade/game room
In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
In-room microwave
Laundry facilities
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Lockers
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Vending machine
Water dispenser
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
Computer station
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
More
Communal living room
Comprehensive food waste policy
Double-glazed windows
Local artist showcase
Local culture and ecosystem education
Locally sourced food prioritized
Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic water bottles
Reception hall
Reusable cups
Reusable tableware
Smoking not allowed
Some LED lighting used
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian breakfast available
Vegetarian dining options
Water dispenser usage encouraged
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Food and drink
Blender
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Freezer
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Microwave
Oven
Shared kitchen access
Toaster
More
Air conditioning
Bulk dispensers for toiletries
Individually decorated
Individually furnished
Reusable coffee/tea filters
Soundproofed rooms
Water-efficient showers
Water-efficient toilets
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 16
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours), lockbox
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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 2.80 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
Nearby parking fee: EUR 11 per day (1640 ft away)
Hosted evening meal: EUR 8
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number IT037006B6C8ZSMGXC
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
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Really clean and well equipped hostel we stayed in double room and was quiet. Only stayed one evening but well worth it. Would have been nice to have a later checkout that 10am but otherwise good stay!
It was excellent - such a friendly, professional welcome at the check-in desk and clear, compact explanations, clean, heartfully decorated rooms, just perfect… Was a joy to stay there!!
staff was incredibly kind & courteous. amenities were well-kept!! monday night family dinner was the highlight of my bologna experience -- homecooked meal and welcoming company!!
I loved staying here. It's in the center of the city so super convenient, the people that work here are very friendly and helpful, all the rooms and bathrooms are cleaned daily, and it has a really cozy vibe, like staying in a friend's apartment.
Loved my stay at Dopa! The staff are excellent and make sure there is lots of opportunities for people to get to know each other and the house dinners were a lovely experience! It is in a great location walkable to everything you need. Thank you for a great stay!
Such a great find. It was like staying at a friends house in the spare room. Really lovely welcome, a bottle of wine on arrival ! And really attentive. One of the best hostels I’ve stayed in
A very nice hostel with spacious rooms and comfortable beds. Breakfast provided which is excellent. Good location. The only downside is the lack of bathrooms, only three which are often being used. Really need to provide separate toilets from showers.
Lesley
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review
8/10 Good
Verified traveler
Apr 28, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff was pleasant, the kitchen a bit unkept sometimes over night. It was overall average
Very nice hostel, exceptionally clean. I do like when bathrooms are separate from the rooms. The toilets are very clean and nice water pressure, feels like a home. Staff is very attentive. Only stayed one night, but it was a good experience. Rooms were nice and facilities had a good vibe. Breakfast is simple but nice. The only issue is that they had no parking support, as advertised on the hostel profile. Parked at the train station and walked, which is not close but worked.
Mayara
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review
8/10 Good
Verified traveler
Jun 16, 2018
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A good stay despite a couple of drawbacks
The shower drain was clogged, so I was standing in dirty water while showering. And the beds are just mattresses placed inside giant boxes stacked on top of each other. Otherwise the hostel was fine. The staff were friendly and cooked dinner for us for only 5 euros (including wine), which was fun.
Good hostel. Location was about 10-15 minute walk from what would be considered the centre (Piazza Maggiore) and on quite a busy street - not reflected in the noise levels though.
I think having physical, metal keys added to the noise because people were banging them on the door when trying to open it etc. other than that, noise levels were good.
Good bathroom amenities in all 3 spaces.
It was a good place to stay as a solo traveller - it felt safe.
I didn’t have the breakfast but to be included and such a good mix was good.
Had a great stay. Very clean hostel, great location, friendly staff. I liked the beds though the curtains are bit short and don't give privacy. There are 3 shared bathrooms which seem a bit limited for the whole hostel. The toilets are clean and spacious. The kitchen space is clean and has all that is needed, including free tea, coffee and cold watermt eh breakfast is decent but go early as it finishes quickly. I was sad to leave as hostel was fully booked and there was no room to extend