Bologna Luxury Hotels
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Luxury hotels in Bologna blend Renaissance elegance and contemporary Italian design, offering suites in restored palazzi, rooftop terraces overlooking red-tiled roofs, and on-site Michelin-starred dining that showcases Emilia-Romagna’s legendary cuisine. For the best experience, book a central property near Piazza Maggiore or the Quadrilatero for easy access to markets and arcaded walks, request a room with a courtyard or terrace, and prioritize hotels offering spa treatments, cooking classes, and private transfers to maximize comfort and local immersion.
Best Luxury Hotels in Bologna
NH Bologna De La Gare
Hotel Porta San Mamolo
Hotel Porta San Mamolo sits in a quiet spot a 10-minute walk from Bologna’s main square and features its own garden and furnished courtyard where guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast served from 07:00 to 10:00; rooms are modern and very comfortable, many offering terraces with city views or a private entrance from the garden, and all include Wi‑Fi and satellite TV, while a 24-hour lounge bar and attentive staff provide service around the clock, public buses stop nearby, and Bologna’s famous towers are about a 15-minute walk away. - Free breakfast in the garden (07:00–10:00) - Quiet location, close to the main square - Modern rooms with Wi‑Fi and satellite TV - Some rooms have terraces or private garden entrances - 24-hour lounge bar and attentive staff
iH Hotels Bologna Amadeus
Located just a 5‑minute drive from Bologna Airport, iH Hotels Bologna Amadeus offers large, classically furnished rooms with free Wi‑Fi, air conditioning, LCD satellite TV, a fridge, a safe and private bathrooms with bath or shower; set in its own garden, the hotel also features a TV room, a modern gym, a conference centre, a café and an on‑site restaurant that can organise business lunches, buffets and coffee breaks, while a generous continental breakfast is served daily in the bright dining room and bus number 13 links the hotel to the city centre in about 15 minutes. - 5-minute drive from Bologna Airport - Free parking and free Wi‑Fi - On-site gym, conference centre, café and restaurant for events - Comfortable rooms with AC, LCD TV, fridge and safe - Easy public transport: bus 13 to city centre (~15 min)
Zanhotel Tre Vecchi
Zanhotel Tre Vecchi is a central 4-star hotel housed in a historic building on one of Bologna’s main streets, just a short walk from the city’s main railway station and with easy access to public transport; the hotel offers friendly service, clean, air-conditioned rooms with minibar, satellite TV, hairdryer and safe, free WiFi and a complimentary buffet breakfast, plus doorman service, a lift, classical décor, a lounge bar and two meeting rooms, while a large public car park next door is available at an additional daily cost. - Near Bologna Centrale station - Free buffet breakfast - Free WiFi - Air-conditioned rooms with minibar and safe - Lounge bar and meeting rooms
Smy Bologna Centrale
Starhotels Excelsior
Albergo Rossini 1936 - Small & Charming
The Social Hub Bologna
Opened in July 2020, The Social Hub Bologna offers modern, air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and flat-screen TVs, plus an on-site restaurant, bar and fitness centre; it sits in central Bologna just 800 metres from the Museum for the Memory of Ustica and 1.5 km from MAMbo, with Bologna Centrale train station under 1 km away and Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport 7.5 km from the property, while a continental breakfast is served each morning and reception staff speak both English and Italian. Pros: - Central location near Bologna Centrale (under 1 km) - On-site restaurant, bar and fitness centre - Free WiFi and flat-screen TVs in all rooms - Continental breakfast included - Bilingual (English/Italian) reception staff
I Portici Hotel Bologna
I Portici Hotel Bologna sits in the heart of the historic centre, a 5-minute walk from Central Station, and offers air-conditioned rooms with free wired internet, flat-screen TVs, tea-making facilities and private bathrooms stocked with complimentary toiletries; rooms are decorated in classic or modern styles, some overlooking the park and others facing Via Indipendenza, while the hotel also features a bar, a Michelin-starred restaurant and a bistro with beautiful views, plus a conference room with frescoed ceilings. - Prime central location — 5-minute walk to Central Station - Michelin-starred restaurant and scenic bistro - All rooms air-conditioned with free wired internet - Tea-making facilities, flat-screen TV and complimentary toiletries - Conference room with frescoed ceilings