Hotel San Donato - Bologna centro

Hotels
8 (5630 reviews)
Via Zamboni 16 , Bologna , it

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 5630 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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murphy solo_traveller ie
8
Pros:

Location and very Friendly staff

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Hill solo_traveller de
7
Angenehm.
Pros:

Das Frühstück war vielfältig und okay.

Cons:

Die Air condition war extrem laut, aber sie hat funktioniert.

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
M
Marina couple it
9
Vivi Bologna
Pros:

Magnifica la posizione in pieno centro, stupenda la vista dalla terrazza grande, esclusivo il servizio di colazione presso la terrazza intermedia.
Camera pulita, materassi comodi e lenzuola di cotone di alta qualità, ci voglio ritornare!

Cons:

Niente

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Veronika solo_traveller sk
10
2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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JUAN solo_traveller fr
9
Pros:

Le personnel est très agréable et attentionné. L'hôtel est très proche du centre ville et à 25 mn à pied de la gare.

Cons:

L'attention du personnel.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Birgit extended_group at
10
2026-07-22 via Nuitee
R
roberto extended_group ch
8
Pros:

Location and parking

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
S
serge couple fr
10
Emplacement idéal avec parking dans le quartier historique central
Pros:

Central haut de gamme personnel très disponible

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
G
Gilles couple fr
9
2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Christian couple dk
8
2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Agnė solo_traveller lt
9
Overall all was great, just a couple scary moments because I am paranoid.
Pros:

I didn't have breakfast, the ac was the only thing that kept me alive through the travel. The room was better than i imagined as the photos had what seems a very out of fashion room style, but in reality it was a clean and neat room. the location was great i could easily reach all the locations i needed in under 30 minutes.

Cons:

I don't know if it was an accident or not, but someone tried to open the door to my room in the evening, that gave me a little fright as i was traveling alone. And a couple times I kept finding the do not disturb hanger on the floor when the handle wasn't touched, also spooked me.

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
W
Will couple au
9
Great stay, would recommend
Pros:

Location and staff

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Thomas couple gb
8
Pros:

Location is great, right in the city centre, very close to main square. Hotel is very clean and staff are very friendly. This is the second time I have stayed at this hotel and will no doubt stay again. My only complaint is that there is no bar within the hotel to take advantage of the rooftop terraces. There is a bar area but it appears this is only used for breakfast. I think if the bar was open/staffed and had a selection of drinks, we would definitely have sat on the rooftop for a drink at sunset.

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Claudio couple ch
8
2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Ginevra couple it
10
2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Varvara solo_traveller fi
7
2026-07-20 via Nuitee
E
Eve solo_traveller fr
8
Pros:

L'emplacement près des deux tours est parfait pour visiter. La terrasse pour le petit déjeuner, sur la photo, est très agréable avec une vue superbe
Petit balcon plein sud avec la chambre 234 sans doute très agréable sauf en été. La chambre était très calme, donnant sur la cour intérieure.
Les draps et les serviettes étaient impeccables et le lit confortable.

Cons:

La chambre 234 était vraiment petite avec une télévision en hauteur comme dans les chambres d'hôpitaux.
Le petit déjeuner buffet était moyen avec croissants paw toujours frais, jambon cuit médiocre et une mauvaise expérience avec des poivrons marinés moisis.

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Giuseppe solo_traveller it
10
2026-07-19 via Nuitee
B
Bjørn couple no
9
Sentralt beliggendee hotell med god standard som gir mye valuta for pengene.
Pros:

Beliggenheten kan nesten ikke bli bedre om man vil utforske Bologna. Personalet var hyggelige og hjelpsomme. Det var restauranter og kafeer overalt i nærheten. Rommene var gode, og frokosten var god. Det var veldig hyggelig å spise frokost på hotellets takterrasse.

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Hege solo_traveller no
10
2026-07-19 via Nuitee