Hotel San Donato - Bologna centro

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8 (5600 reviews)
Via Zamboni 16 , Bologna , it

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Children allowed

Facilities

Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Non-smoking throughout
Sun terrace
Daily housekeeping
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful views
Helpful staff
Central location
Clean rooms
Cons:
Small room size
Issues with amenities
Noise complaints

Categories

Cleanliness
7.96
Overall areas and room were noted as clean.
Service
8.43
Staff described as cordial, helpful, and consistently available.
Location
8.47
Position noted as very central and convenient.
Room Quality
7.42
While clean, some rooms reported issues with size and comfort.
Amenities
7.95
Generally satisfactory amenities were mentioned.
Value for Money
7.91
Decent value was noted against some criticisms of offered facilities.
Food and Beverage
7.96
Breakfast described as good, but some variation noted.
Overall Experience
7.93
Positive overall experience with several highlights.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-05 10:02

Property Description

Rooftop Bar with City Views
Hotel San Donato, nestled in Bologna's university district, offers a charming rooftop bar and terrace with panoramic city views. Start your day with a delightful buffet breakfast while soaking in the picturesque scenery.

Classic Rooms with Modern Amenities
Experience comfort in our classic rooms adorned with wooden furniture and equipped with modern conveniences like a flat-screen TV, fridge, and air-conditioning. Stay connected with free Wi-Fi available in all rooms and public areas.

Convenient Location and Nearby Attractions
Conveniently located just a short walk from Piazza Maggiore and the Fountain of Neptune, our hotel is surrounded by an array of dining and shopping options. Explore the vibrant neighborhood and easily reach Marconi Airport, only 10 km away. Book your stay at Hotel San Donato now for a memorable experience.

Important information:

The property is located in a pedestrian area. Access to the historical centre by car is only possible through the Porta San Vitale gate.

Guests arriving by car are requested to communicate their license plate upon arrival.

Please note that none of the rooms is suitable for guests with reduced mobility.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: BLQ

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs EUR 35 per day.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for € 50 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 5600 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.96
Service: 8.43
Location: 8.47
Room Quality: 7.42
Amenities: 7.95
Value for Money: 7.91
Food and Beverage: 7.96
Overall Experience: 7.93
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Terri • couple • ca
9
Pros:

The location, the staff, the room. All very good.

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Elias • couple • se
8
2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Anna Maria • solo_traveller • it
9
Pros:

Ottima colazione

Cons:

Struttura datata

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Ana • solo_traveller • es
9
Palacete en el centro de Bolonia
Pros:

La ubicación es excelente y el tamaño de la habitación es mayor de lo que suele ser . El personal muy amable y las salas y terraza muy bonitas

Cons:

La ducha es algo antigua pero estaba todo muy limpio

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Mario • solo_traveller • it
9
Pros:

Dimora storica ben ristrutturata, camera accogliente e spaziosa. Interessante la terrazza panoramica sulla città

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Herbert • solo_traveller • de
9
2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Helen • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Staff great Location excellent for the city centre.

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Alfredo • solo_traveller • it
8
2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Lucian • couple • ro
10
2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Marco Lorenzo • solo_traveller • it
8
2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • at
10
Anytime again.
Pros:

Very clean and super centered hotel in the historical old town of Bologna. Big plus is that the hotel provides a parking space, which is absolutely necessary due to ZTL.

Cons:

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2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • solo_traveller • jp
8
Short city break to see friends
Pros:

The location is amazing and it was great to have parking.

Cons:

No amenities, not sure if this is Europe yet no shampoo / conditioner: also no tea or coffee facilities

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Helen • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Very helpful staff and great location for the centre of the city.

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • us
10
Pros:

Staff was beyond helpful.

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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silvia • solo_traveller • it
8
Buona esperienza
Pros:

Ottima posizione, camere confortevoli e pulite

Cons:

Palazzo un po' datato

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Alessandra • solo_traveller • it
6
Pros:

Posizione

Cons:

Stanza molto piccola letto poco confortevole condizionatore obsoleto si sente molto ogni movimento della stanza vicina compreso sciacquone

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Hellmuth • couple • de
9
Pros:

Die Lage und die vielen Dachterrassen waren ein Traum. Personal war super nett. Zimmer wsr sehr groß.

Cons:

Keine Hotelbar , sowie keine Kaffeemachiene/ Wsserkocher im Zimmer.

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • couple • de
7
Nichts hinzuzufügen
Pros:

Die Lage ist ausgezeichnet, der Zugang is etwas schwierig. Das Frühstück war gut, insbesondere die Möglichkeit, auf der Terasse zu frühstücken.

Cons:

Kloakenartiger Geruch im Badezimmer, Parkgebühren von 32 € pro Nacht überteuert.

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Francesca • family_with_children • it
10
2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Angelica • solo_traveller • co
10
2026-07-06 • via Nuitee