In the heart of Historic Center, Hotel Donatello offers a charming retreat. Guests can enjoy continental breakfast, dry cleaning services, in-room WiFi and tour assistance while appreciating the helpful staff praised by previous guests.
Bologna (IBT-Bologna Central Rail Station) - 8 min walk
Bologna Central Station - 8 min walk
San Lazzaro di Savena Station - 9 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 2 min walk
Pizzeria Il Mascalzone - 1 min walk
Bar onda marina - 1 min walk
Caffetteria Galliera - 1 min walk
Vanity Cafè - 1 min walk
About this property
Hotel Donatello
Hotel Donatello puts you within a 10-minute drive of Piazza Maggiore and BolognaFiere. Also, Stadio Renato Dall'Ara and Ducati Museum are within a short drive. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English, French, Greek, Italian, Russian, Spanish
At a glance
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Hotel size
38 rooms
Arranged over 5 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:30 AM
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
One child (2 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets
Pets stay free (dogs and cats only)
Service animals welcome
Food and water bowls available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
No onsite parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Continental breakfast (surcharge) 7:30 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–9:30 AM on weekends
Room service (limited hours)
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Working away
Computer station
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
1 building/tower
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Accessibility
Elevator
Handrails in stairways
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Minibar
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Down comforter
Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 7.00 per person, per night, up to 5 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 14 years of age.
Optional extras
Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 12 for adults and EUR 12 for children
Children & extra beds
Cribs/infant beds are available for EUR 10 per day
Rollaway beds are available for EUR 30 per night
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector and a security system on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Eurocard
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.
Property Registration Number IT037006A1RVKKRSLF
National rating
This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.
Also known as
Donatello Bologna
Hotel Donatello Bologna
Donatello Hotel Bologna
Hotel Donatello Hotel
Hotel Donatello Bologna
Hotel Donatello Hotel Bologna
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Donatello offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Donatello does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Donatello?
Yes, cats and dogs stay free. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Donatello?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Hotel Donatello.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Donatello?
Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:30 AM. Express check-in is available.
What's the area around Hotel Donatello like?
Hotel Donatello is in Historic Center, a short 8-minute walk from Bologna (IBT-Bologna Central Rail Station) and 11 minutes' walk from Piazza Maggiore.
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Hotel Donatello Reviews
Reviews
7.4
Good
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8.0/10
Cleanliness
8.2/10
Staff & service
7.4/10
Amenities
7.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Service staff
Location
Room
Breakfast
Train station
Restaurant
Air conditioning
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 24, 2025
Great Location and Service
Great location and service. Had everything I needed.
Monique
Monique, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 7, 2025
Nice Town noicy due to construction works outside
Sven Olav
Sven Olav, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 7, 2024
Location was great!
Lucy
Lucy, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
May 7, 2025
Small, old, noisy and expensive.
Extremely expensive (due to fair) and rooms were small and old. Very noisy from the staircase and people flushing the toilets.
Breakfast very poor.
Malene
Malene, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 6, 2024
Best location, clean and very nice staff
Hatice
Hatice, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 4, 2024
excellent location, its a decent hotel
martin
martin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 5, 2025
Brilliant hotel with 24 hour helpdesk which helped as our flight was delayed and we got to the hotel at midnight. The furniture is a bit dated in the room but it was spotlessly clean everyday. A very convenient location 19 min to Bologna Central train and 10 min to the main square and almost all the main attractions . The staff were friendly and checkout is at 11:30 min much is generous. We could also leave our bags at reception in the cupboard after checkout as our flight was in the evening. Overall a brilliant hotel for the price
Robert
Robert, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 10, 2024
Nice hotel great location
We did not have a car. We took a taxi to and from the train station. Nice hotel with a great location.
Christine
Christine, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 15, 2025
Clean and optimized room. Love it.
Kenji
Kenji, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 31, 2024
The location was perfect for our plans. Easy to walk around the area
Paul
Paul, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 24, 2024
Good breakfast
Roberto
Roberto, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 7, 2023
Cozy and friendly hotel in a beautiful city
I was very happy here, room was nice and so was breakfast
Arni
Arni, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 6, 2024
nice
Manuel Pablo
Manuel Pablo, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 20, 2023
excellent location, close to everything
martin
martin, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 4, 2022
The front desk staff was very friendly, helpful.
THOMAS ANDREW
6/10 Good
Jun 16, 2024
Budget but at a prime location
Low price but excellent location. Worn down but clean, OK for only sleeping.
Patrik
Patrik, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 7, 2024
Perfect location! Only compliant is the shower water pressure. Very weak.
Molly
Molly, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 28, 2024
Weekend in Bologna
Great location, 10 mins walk from the station & only 5 mins to main square & historical sites.
Room clean & comfortable. Staff are helpful and friendly.
Good breakfast.
mark
mark, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 18, 2024
Great location, wonderful front desk staff. Room was fine. Elevator?!?! Smallest elevator I’ve ever seen.
Cindy
Cindy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 3, 2023
Liked - Breakfast buffet - very good. Location - excellent. 24hr/day front desk.
Dislike - luke warm hot water, non functional bidet.
Bryan
Bryan, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 19, 2023
I chose this hotel for it's proximity to the train station (and the airport via Marconi Express), as well as the bus line I used to commute. Besides that I also really liked the closeness to the historic center. There was no hot water for the first two days.
Bogdan
Bogdan, 6-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 18, 2023
Good Stay
Our stay was good, the hotel, staff etc were nice. One complaint we had was that on the website it states parking is available but the hotel does not offer free parking and this was one of the reasons I booked this hotel. The parking garage is close to the hotel and charges €25 a day.
Paolo
Paolo, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Mar 22, 2024
Breakfast was really bad, croissants were the worst that I ate.