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Hotel San Donato - Bologna centro

Name: Hotel San Donato - Bologna centro
Address: Via Zamboni 16, Bologna, IT

★★★★·8.6/ 10Recommended

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📍Via Zamboni 16 · Bologna ↗

📞+051453103·Official site ↗

Check-in 03:00 PM / out 11:00 AM

Family roomsLift / ElevatorLuggage storageParkingTerraceShared lounge/TV areaAll 20 facilities +

Review

Official

Special Protection, our commitment to ensuring a safe stay with strict cleaning and sanitization protocols. Technologies to support the interaction with the staff to promote social distancing. Healthcare insurance throughout the stay in partnership with AXA Partners. With its prime position in the heart of Bologna, overlooking the two towers and a few steps from Piazza Maggiore, the Hotel San Donato Bologna Centro is an ancient building, completely renovated, which offers well-appointed spacious rooms and a panoramic bar terrace. We feature guest laundry/valet services and parking with a charge. Our guest rooms have cable/satellite television, a mini bar, hair dryer and air-conditioning. Non-smoking rooms are also available. The hotel has limited street access by car through Porta San Vitale. Enjoy your stay.

Guest scores & sentiment

From 360 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-07

Guests praise the central location, friendly staff, and rooftop views. Common complaints include outdated and small rooms, cramped showers, poor soundproofing causing street noise issues, unstable Wi-Fi, and mediocre breakfast value.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Location10.0

Cleanliness8.4

Facilities8.2

Surroundings8.2

Value8.0

Service8.0

＋ PraisedExcellent central location · Friendly and helpful staff · Beautiful rooftop terrace views · Paid parking available

－ ComplaintsOutdated and small rooms · Very small shower space · AC issues or street noise · High parking fees

KEYSuitable for location-focused travelers. Those sensitive to noise or room size should book higher-floor quiet rooms.

FAQ · grounded in hotel data & reviews

locationHow is the hotel's location? What attractions are nearby?＋

Located in the university district, it is a short walk from Piazza Maggiore and Neptune Fountain. It is also just 10km from Marconi Airport.

pros_consWhat are the main pros and cons of this hotel?＋

Pros: Excellent location, friendly staff, great rooftop views. Cons: Outdated/small rooms, poor soundproofing, and cramped showers.

roomWhat are the room facilities like? Are they spacious?＋

Rooms have wooden furniture, TV, fridge, AC, and free wired internet. However, guests often note they are small with cramped, slippery showers.

diningHow is the breakfast? Is there a rooftop restaurant?＋

It features a rooftop bar/terrace with panoramic views and buffet breakfast. While scenic, some guests find the breakfast value mediocre.

serviceHow is the service attitude?＋

Staff are highly praised for being friendly and helpful. Service scores are high at 8.0, though front desk has limited hours.

facilityWhat are the main facilities available?＋

Facilities include a rooftop terrace, family rooms, elevator, parking, free wired internet, and cashless payment options.

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Ahimè

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Osteria Bartolini

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Trattoria di Via Serra

italian · Bib

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Zivieri

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Seta Sushi Restaurant

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I Carracci

Contemporary, Modern Cuisine

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Hotel San Donato - Bologna centro

Guest scores & sentiment

Room types · 6

Family Room

Deluxe Room with City View

Triple Room

Standard Double Room

Economy Twin Room

Economy Single Room

Facilities · 20

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