Central City Inn

Hotels
Independent
8.2 (57 reviews)
Via Jacopo Barozzi 2, Bologna, BO, 40100 , Bologna , IT

Pets allowed

Facilities

Area shuttle (surcharge)
Free WiFi
Express check-in/check-out
Wheelchair accessible
Elevator
Multilingual staff
Smoke-free property
Express check-in
Tours/ticket assistance
Area shuttle (surcharge)
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good buffet breakfast
Quality amenities
Cons:
Poor location
Infrequent service

Categories

Cleanliness
9.19
The room was clean, but overall experience was disappointing.
Service
8.16
Service was lacking, especially with infrequent room servicing.
Location
7.2
Very inconvenient location with noisy environment and difficult access.
Room Quality
6.65
The room was spacious but had uncomfortable bed and pillows.
Amenities
9.68
Provided amenities were excellent for the price.
Value for Money
6.64
Extremely overpriced for what was offered.
Food and Beverage
9.19
Very good buffet breakfast provided.
Overall Experience
8.86
A mixed experience with some positives and negatives.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 19:33

Property Description

Discover a charming oasis in the heart of Bologna at Central City Inn, perfectly positioned just moments away from the city's vibrant attractions.

Amenities to Enhance Your Stay
Enjoy the convenience of complimentary wireless internet access to stay connected throughout your visit. Our express check-in and multilingual staff ensure a seamless experience as you settle into your home away from home.

Comfortable Accommodations
Retreat to one of our four thoughtfully designed guestrooms, featuring cozy down comforters, luxurious Egyptian cotton sheets, and modern amenities like LED televisions and refrigerators for your convenience.

Explore with Ease
Our area shuttle service (available for a nominal surcharge) makes it easy to reach iconic sights like the University of Bologna and Teatro Comunale.

Don’t miss your chance to experience the best of Bologna. Book your stay at Central City Inn today!

Important information:

  • 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.
  • One child 4 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: BLQ

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Pets

    Pets allowed

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

  • Children and extra beds

    No cribs (infant beds) available

  • Pets

    Service animals are allowed

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 57 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.19
Service: 8.16
Location: 7.2
Room Quality: 6.65
Amenities: 9.68
Value for Money: 6.64
Food and Beverage: 9.19
Overall Experience: 8.86
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William
10
Pros:

The perfect sized hotel by the sea! Personal service that the big chains, where I often stay, cannot match. Always got the feeling that the owner sincerely cares about the customer and that the importance of the almighty $ is down the list. Amenties like a bathrobe, beach towel, quality toiletries, mini bar... that you would only expect at a much more expensive hotel, are provided, along with a very good buffet breakfast.

2025-09-28 via Nuitee
R
Ricardo family
10
Pros:

Muy cerca de la estación de trenes

2025-09-26 via Nuitee
W
William
4
Pros:

I thought that I had booked a full service hotel. I got a one room apartment with no staff. Over six nights my room was serviced once. The area is extremely inconvenient, with transportation being a long walk away on an extremely noisy ring road. I had no direction as to how to get in to the property. I figured out, with the help of strangers on the street, that I had to ring the bell of the apartment. Then, after several rings and a long wait, someone showed up on a bicycle to give me access. Extremely overpriced. I'm not happy about the whole things.

2025-09-26 via Nuitee
K
Karen
4
Pros:

This place is not a hotel! I repeat, it is not an "inn" it's more like a short term rental, so I was disappointed - the check-in process was done by a guy that lives downstairs - not necessarily a bad thing but Expedia did not provide any information saying otherwise - this place is hidden, once we found it and got inside the room is clean, however

2025-09-17 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
6
Spacious and plain, but uncomfortable bed/pillows.
Pros:

Building was very quiet and room was clean and very spacious. It's not really a hotel, more like a converted dormitory that feels deserted in summer. It is a convenient short walk from main train station. The pillows and bed were not comfortable (pillows oversized and too firm, and the bed caved in at the middle.

2025-07-16 via Nuitee
K
KEIKO
10
Pros:

フィレンツェに連泊中に、日帰り旅行でベネチアにいきましたが、ベネチアからフィレンツェに帰る最終電車が19:40だと知らず、20:00にベネチア駅に行ってショックを受けました。とりあえずフィレンツェの近くまで行こうと、ボローニャのホテルを探してセントラルシティインに予約しました。着いたのが夜中の12時ごろなのに、嫌な顔一つせず、スタッフのFabioがホテルの前の道路まで迎えにきてくれました。スタッフのFabioも、電話で予約を受けてくれた女性も、とても親切でした。部屋も素敵で清潔で、本当に素晴らしいホテルでした。

2025-05-23 via Nuitee
M
mario
6
Pros:

le immagini su hotels non sono della camera da me scelta e a me assegnata; il bagno esterno alla camera, anche se privato, non è adeguatamente evidenziato, anzi le foto sono tutte di stanze con bagno in camera.

2025-01-21 via Nuitee
B
Brooks
10
Pros:

The room is very nice and the staff is very accommodating. The only issue is the area around the hotel can seem a bit sketchy, especially after dark.

2024-12-03 via Nuitee
R
René
10
Pros:

Hyggeligt værelse, rigtig god seng. Lejlighed bygget om til hotel værelser, Husk at ringe inden ankomst. Ligger rigtig godt og centralt, få hundrede meter fra togstation og fortovs restauranter

2024-10-24 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
6
Pros:

It was raining, after having tried the intercom several times, with no answer, had to call them otherwise I would have to find another place. They asked me if I was in the right place…
I was not told how to reenter the building after the check in time so I had no dinner.
The shower was ok as were the towels.
I could have been better

2024-10-04 via Nuitee
M
margherita
4
Pros:

The windows were facing a very, very busy street and the traffic started at six in the morning and went on for at least three hours

2024-09-24 via Nuitee
O
Oscar
6
No hicieron limpieza, muy caro para lo que es
Pros:

Se encuentra en una zona que no luce bien pues hay muchos homeless cerca. La atención fue buena en el check in aunque la decoración de la habitación deja mucho que desear. No limpiaron el cuarto, ni baño. Esperaba que hicieran la cama, vaciaran el bote de basura y acomodaran el baño y se llevaran las toallas mojadas y no lo hicieron. Por el precio que pagamos definitivamente no vale la pena quedarse ahi.

2024-09-23 via Nuitee
Z
Zoran
4
Pros:

The location is difficult to find, the listed phone numbers do not work and the process for gaining access to your room is super inconvenient. The location is close to the train station but is a bit of a seedy area. However….. the biggest issue is the staff. Or rather, the lack thereof. This place doesn’t have many rooms but it still takes them 2.5 hours to respond to WhatsApp messages. Also…. Only once you get there do you find out there isn’t really any luggage storage but they will hold it for you for €10 due to their inconvenience.

It’s like….. excuse me? Paying customers are now an inconvenience?

No Thankyou.

It’s a shame because the room itself is more than adequate, if a little noisy. Also, 2 coffee pods in a room that can accomodate 3 people for days, is at least 4 pods short. The owners are frugal and stingy and I’d recommend you stay elsewhere

2024-08-30 via Nuitee
A
Alessandro family
8
Pros:

Disponibilità e cortesia. Molto comoda la vicinanza alla stazione centrale.

2024-07-29 via Nuitee
S
Stephen
10
Pros:

Everything was perfect, host was extremely welcoming!

2024-07-07 via Nuitee
D
Dianne family
10
Pros:

Kristina & Fabio were warm and welcoming. Fabio gave us great pointers. The apartment is spacious, very clean, and it’s location is superb!

2024-06-20 via Nuitee
L
Lee
4
Emphasis on apartment; not a hotel or Inn
Pros:

This is not a hotel or an Inn. You are renting a room in someone’s 3 BDR apartment where you will be sharing a hallway that leads to your door. The room we had (#1) was modern and had an ensuite. But there is zero service; no lobby; no personal contact whatsoever.

2024-06-02 via Nuitee
C
Christian
8
Schöner Aufenthalt
Pros:

Das Zimmer ist am Rande der Altstadt an der Ringstrasse gelegen. Trotzdem ist der Strassenlärm kaum zu hören. Das Bett ist komfortabel, das Badezimmer zweckmäßig.Der Kontakt verläuft über WhatsApp, was sehr gut geklappt hat.

2024-04-19 via Nuitee
J
JOSE ALESSIO
10
Pros:

Excellent option very near to train station. Great room

2024-04-19 via Nuitee
P
Paeivi
10
Very nice apartment few minutes from Bologna C:le
Pros:

Apartment with 4 separate units / rooms with own bath. Building entrance a little hidden in yard, normal living house entrance. Remember to tell at what time you are arriving. I sent a whatsapp at arrival and was met within 2 minutes. Very friendly host. Clean, newly renovated room with spacious bathroom. Fridge, coffeemaker, hairdryer, alarmclock, just everything there. Quiet, even at night.

2024-02-16 via Nuitee