A list by Kent Berg & Ada Nyman. Updated March 2024.
We have created a list with the best boutique hotels in Bologna, Italy. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
Bed and Breakfast.Delightful property. Historic property. Great breakfast. Located in Bologna, in the Centro Storico and an 5-minute walk from Piazza Maggiore, Palazzo di Alcina Residenza D'epoca offers accommodation with amenities like free WiFi and flat-screen TV. There is a private bathroom with shower and free toiletries in each unit, along with a hair dryer. A continental, buffet or Italian breakfast is available daily at the property. A bicycle rental service is available at the bed and breakfast. Palazzo di Alcina Residenza D'epoca Luxury is located in the city centre, Via Indipendenza is a 2-minute walk from the property. Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport is 8 km away.Show full description
Palazzo di Alcina is a charming boutique hotel situated in a historic building. The hotel provides elegantly decorated rooms and suites, each with its own distinctive design. With its rich history and meticulous attention to detail, Palazzo di Alcina offers a truly unique and memorable experience for visitors to Bologna.
Bed and Breakfast.Hip. Very stylish. Lovely interior design. Binariouno has air-conditioned guest accommodation in Bologna, 600 metres from Via dell' Indipendenza, less than 1 km from Museum for the Memory of Ustica and a 17-minute walk from Quadrilatero Bologna. It is situated 1.5 km from Piazza Maggiore and features a lift. The property is less than 1 km from MAMbo, and within 1.2 km of the city centre. The units in the bed and breakfast are fitted with a kettle. Every unit comes with a coffee machine, a flat-screen TV, a safety deposit box and free WiFi, while certain rooms come with a balcony and some have city views. All units have a private bathroom, slippers and bed linen. Popular points of interest near the bed and breakfast include La Macchina del Tempo, Santo Stefano Church and Santa Maria della Vita. The nearest airport is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, 10 km from binariouno.Show full description
Binariouno is a modern and stylish bed & breakfast, conveniently located near the central station. The rooms have a contemporary design and provide a comfortable stay. The location is perfect for exploring popular attractions in the area, such as the MAMbo museum and the Two Towers.
Bed and Breakfast.Relaxing atmosphere. Great value. Good breakfast. Located in Bologna, near MAMbo, Via dell' Indipendenza and Quadrilatero Bologna, Galliera Residence B&B features free WiFi, and guests can enjoy a terrace. A continental breakfast is available daily at the bed and breakfast. Piazza Maggiore is 1 km from Galliera Residence B&B, while Via Zamboni is 2 km away. The nearest airport is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, 7 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Guest House.Lovely property. Historic. Comfortable beds. Popular among couples. Set in the Centro Storico of Bologna, Gregorini Bingham Art Luxury Suites is located 650 metres from Piazza Maggiore. This property is situated a short distance from attractions such as Quadrilatero Bologna and Archiginnasio di Bologna. The accommodation provides luggage storage space and free WiFi. Guest rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom. Popular points of interest near the guest house include MAMbo, Santa Maria della Vita and Via Indipendenza. The nearest airport is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, 8 km from the property.Show full description
Gregorini Bingham Art Luxury Suites is a one-of-a-kind boutique hotel in the historic center. It features beautifully designed suites like the Stars Suite and Sinopia Suite, providing views of the charming surroundings.
Bed and Breakfast.Charming. Trendy. Superb breakfast. Popular among couples. Situated in Bologna, 700 metres from the Two Towers, Casa Bertagni features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. The National Art Gallery of Bologna is a few metres away. All rooms feature air conditioning and satellite TV. The private bathroom includes either a shower or spa bath, a hairdryer and free toiletries. On request, private parking can be booked, while bike rental service is also available.Show full description
Casa Bertagni is a distinctive and elegant guesthouse. It stands out among boutique hotels with its unique and social ambiance, including a lounge and communal kitchen. The interior is adorned with antiques and artwork, enhancing its allure.
Relaxing atmosphere. Romantic. Great views. Porta San Mamolo has its own garden where you can enjoy an excellent free breakfast. It is in a quiet location 10 minutes' walk from Bologna's main square. Rooms are modern at Porta San Mamolo. Some have terraces with city views or a private entrance from the garden. All are very comfortable, with Wi-Fi access and satellite TV. There is a 24-hour lounge bar as well as a furnished courtyard. You can have your breakfast here from 07:00 until 10:00. Staff really care at Hotel Porta San Mamolo and you will have great service here, 24 hours a day. Buses leave from close by. Bologna's famous towers are a 15-minute walk away.Show full description
Guest House.Cosy rooms. Comfortable beds. Popular among women. Offering inner courtyard views, Bibliò Rooms Guesthouse is an accommodation situated in Bologna, less than 1 km from MAMbo and a 7-minute walk from Via dell' Indipendenza. It is set less than 1 km from Piazza Maggiore and offers a lift. The property is 400 metres from the city centre and 700 metres from Quadrilatero Bologna. The units come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a coffee machine, a bidet, a hair dryer and a desk. The units have a kettle, a private bathroom and free WiFi, while selected rooms will provide you with a terrace and some have city views. At the guest house, all units are allergy-free. Popular points of interest near the guest house include Santa Maria della Vita, La Macchina del Tempo and Santo Stefano Church. The nearest airport is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, 10 km from Bibliò Rooms Guesthouse.Show full description
Great value. Just 250 metres from Bologna Centrale Train Station, Il Guercino is located in a peaceful, private courtyard. It offers free WiFi, and air-conditioned rooms with satellite TV and tea/coffee maker. The hotel is set in an historic building with a modern interior design. The hotel's Il Bagno di Diana wellness centre, available an extra cost, is complete with Finnish Sauna, steam room and hot tub with chromotherapy. There is also a free gym. All rooms at Hotel Il Guercino are elegantly furnished and come in bright colours. The rooms in the annex building come with elegant parquet floors. A varied breakfast buffet is available from 07:00 until 10:00. Bologna's central square Piazza Maggiore is 1.5 km away, as is the BolognaFiere exhibition centre. Bologna Guglielmo Marconi is 8 km away.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Lively. Cosy rooms. Great bar. Popular among couples. Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Good Morning Bologna offers accommodation in Bologna. All rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV. Certain units include views of the garden or city. All rooms have a private bathroom. Extras include free toiletries and a hairdryer. You will find luggage storage space at the property. The buffet breakfast includes homemade jams, cakes, local cold cuts and cappuccino. Via Zamboni is 300 metres from Good Morning Bologna, while Via Indipendenza is 400 metres away. The nearest airport is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, 6 km from Good Morning Bologna.Show full description
Guest House.Charming. Relaxing atmosphere. 4 Gatti is the guesthouse I opened restoring the old house of my grandparents. Built in 1920 it’s a 3 floor liberty style villa surrounded by a garden, located in one of the most beautiful residential areas in Bologna, via Audinot, quiet and green, very close to the center. At the first and second floors are located the guest’s rooms, furnished with the original floors made in colorful clinker tiles, restored original furniture whenever possible and wood-beamed ceiling on the second floor. At the ground floor there are the common areas, the kitchen where breakfast is prepared, the dining room, and a big living room where you can relax listening to our vinyl collection, reading a book, or playing the piano, the guitar and the table games we provide. During the warm season the spotlight goes to the garden where you can relax and eat under the kaki tree, have a nap in the hammock or have a table tennis match. Please Note: -Self check-in (read the instructions) -Beds can be singles or we can tie them together to form a double on request. -No mosquito net -Parking must be booked (10€/day extra) The commodity of the kitchen and the presence of big and beautiful common spaces guarantees amazing longer stays, where you can enjoy the company of other guests, as well as pleasant moments of relax and privacy between your visit to the city and the surroundings. Bologna is located in a central position, great for daily visits to the close cities of Florence, Venice, Ravenna, Ferrara, Modena, San Marino and many others.Show full description
This is one of the most RELAXING AND ROMANTIC guest houses in Bologna.
Bed and Breakfast.Good breakfast. Comfortable beds. Popular among women. Offering a terrace and quiet street view, TORTE & LINI is situated in Bologna, less than 1 km from Via dell' Indipendenza and a 15-minute walk from MAMbo. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and private parking is available on site. The accommodation features a lift, and luggage storage for guests. Guests can have chocolates or cookies delivered to their room. Guests are welcome to unwind in the in-house lounge, while a minimarket is also available. Popular points of interest near the bed and breakfast include Museum for the Memory of Ustica, Quadrilatero Bologna and Piazza Maggiore. The nearest airport is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, 10 km from TORTE & LINI.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Lively. Historic. B&B Al Parco Giardini Margherita offers free WiFi throughout and modern-style rooms with a city-view balcony, all next to Porta Castiglione gate in Bologna. A sweet Italian breakfast is included. Restaurants are in the surrounding area. Rooms come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a desk. Each has a private external bathroom with a hairdryer and a bath or shower. At B&B Al Parco Giardini Margherita is a 3-minute walk from the Giardini Margherita public park. The bed and breakfast is a 15-minute walk from central Bologna and its famous Towers.Show full description
Guest House.Comfortable beds. Great value. Popular among women. Located in Bologna, 300 metres from Santa Maria della Vita and 200 metres from the centre, Acquaderni Rooms provides air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi, and a terrace. It is situated 100 metres from La Macchina del Tempo and features a lift. The guest house features family rooms. The guest house offers a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a hair dryer, free toiletries and bidet. The units include a desk. Popular points of interest near the guest house include Quadrilatero Bologna, Santo Stefano Church and Archiginnasio di Bologna. The nearest airport is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, 10 km from Acquaderni Rooms.Show full description
Great bar. At check in all guests will be asked to provide a credit card as guarantee in case of outstanding extras after check out. Hotel Corona d'Oro offers a great position in Bologna city centre. Hotel Corona d'Oro provides express check-in and check-out, allergy-free rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar, and a new restaurant. It is just down the street from the Towers, and free and rich buffet breakfasts are available. You will be in a traffic-free zone at the historic Hotel Corona d'Oro 1890. The property is 350 metres from Piazza Maggiore square and a 20-minute walk from Bologna Train Station. Rooms are elegant, clean and comfortable and include free wired and WiFi access, satellite LCD and minibar. Some rooms overlook the Towers. Staff will help you with tour reservations, transfer services and booking Opera tickets. Bikes at the Corona d'Oro are free. A secure garage parking is available nearby, at an extra charge.Show full description
Great views. Great bar. Popular among couples. Hotel Aemilia is 15 minutes on foot from Bologna's city centre and famous towers. It offers modern rooms with free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and high-definition LCD TV with international channels and Chromecast facility. Gurmé restaurant serves local specialities and Italian favourites, at dinner. Your day at the Aemilia Hotel Bologna begins with a large buffet breakfast. The bar serves drinks and light lunches. The hotel features a large guarded garage. The Fiera di Bologna convention centre is just a 10-minute drive away, while the hotel is 200 metres from Bologna's Policlinico Sant’Orsola hospital.Show full description
This hotel has outstanding views, an amazing hotel bar and a popular rooftop bar.
Historic. Great views. Great location. Located in the historical centre of Bologna, The Art Hotel Commercianti offers free breakfast, free WiFi throughout. It is next to the San Petronio Basilica and the Fountain of Neptune. Bike hire is also free. All the rooms include a satellite TV, air conditioning and a safe. The Hotel Commercianti is set in an historic building in a quiet, traffic-free area. You will find friendly service and an elegant style at the Commercianti. Other facilities include rental bike and luggage storage. Friendly staff can help with city and travel information. Opera tickets can be booked directly at the hotel.Show full description
Newly opened, November 2023. Well located in the Saragozza district of Bologna, Hotel Brun is located 600 metres from Quadrilatero Bologna, 700 metres from Santa Maria della Vita and less than 1 km from Via dell' Indipendenza. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The property is 300 metres from the city centre and 500 metres from Piazza Maggiore. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At Hotel Brun each room is fitted with bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include La Macchina del Tempo, Santo Stefano Church and MAMbo. The nearest airport is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, 10 km from Hotel Brun.Show full description
Apartment hotel.Great views. Residence le Porte provides accommodation within 200 metres of the centre of Bologna, with free WiFi, and a kitchen with a fridge, a stovetop and kitchenware. There is a private entrance at the aparthotel for the convenience of those who stay. The aparthotel features family rooms. The aparthotel will provide guests with air-conditioned units offering a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a dishwasher, a microwave, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. Some units include a terrace and/or a balcony with city views and an outdoor dining area. At the aparthotel, every unit has bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the aparthotel include Santa Maria della Vita, La Macchina del Tempo and Quadrilatero Bologna. The nearest airport is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, 10 km from Residence le Porte.Show full description
Hostel.Lively. Cool. Popular among women. Dopa Hostel is located Bologna, a 10-minute walk from the Cathedral and 350 metres from Palazzo Poggi Museum. It features free WiFi throughout. Bologna Centrale Station can be reached on foot in 15 minutes. All dormitories and rooms come with parquet floors, city views and air conditioning. Some have a private bathroom. Bologna Towers are 800 metres from Hostel Dopa. Marconi Airport is a 20-minute drive away.Show full description
Based on my research this is the most LIVELY boutique hotel in Bologna.
Cool. Great location. Dating back to 1375, Phi Hotel Bologna is one of Bologna’s oldest boutique hotels, in the historic city centre. It combines 600 years of hospitality with modern facilities to ensure a pleasant stay next to Piazza Maggiore, the city’s main square. Some rooms have been designed by artists and stage designers. The Atipico Osteria restaurant is open both for lunch and dinner and prepares local and classic Italian specialities. The Hotel is located in a restricted traffic area (ZTL) but guarantees access and offers a private paid garage on request (to be booked in advance) for those of you arriving by car. Please check our website for more info on how to find us: www.phihotelbologna.com All rooms come with free Wi-Fi and an LCD TV with satellite channels. Each one has a kettle with a selection of tea and coffee, a minibar and air conditioning. Breakfast is a sweet and savoury buffet including gluten-free and organic options. The lobby features comfortable sofas and a free internet point. The hotel's staff is available 24 hours to give you information about the city and our services.Show full description
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