In the heart of Bologna, Hotel Centrale offers a welcoming stay with dry cleaning services and a cozy bar. Connect to in-room WiFi, store your luggage safely, and enjoy multilingual staff assistance. The helpful team has left a lasting impression on previous guests.
Bologna (IBT-Bologna Central Rail Station) - 12 min walk
Bologna Central Station - 12 min walk
Restaurants
Impero Bar Pasticceria - 2 min walk
Ristorante Diana - 2 min walk
Pizza Altero - 3 min walk
Bar Igea - 1 min walk
Enoteca Italiana - 2 min walk
About this property
Hotel Centrale
Hotel Centrale puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Piazza Maggiore and Two Towers. A bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli are other highlights. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travelers.
At a glance
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Hotel size
25 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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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 (1 year old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi 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
Bar/lounge
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
2 buildings/towers
Built in 1960
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Television in common areas
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Down comforter
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Free tea bags/instant coffee
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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
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
Cribs/infant beds are available for EUR 35 per night
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
Cashless transactions are available.
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 037006-AL-00037
National rating
This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.
Also known as
Hotel Paradise Bologna
Paradise Bologna
Hotel Paradise
Hotel Centrale Hotel
Hotel Centrale Bologna
Hotel Centrale Hotel Bologna
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Centrale offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Centrale 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 Centrale?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Centrale?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Hotel Centrale.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Centrale?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).
What is there to do at Hotel Centrale and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Culinary Institute of Bologna For Foodies- Cooking Classes In Bologna (2-min walk) and Piazza Maggiore (7-min walk), along with Fountain of Neptune (8-min walk) and Two Towers (8-min walk).
What's the area around Hotel Centrale like?
Hotel Centrale is in Historic Center, a short 7-minute walk from Piazza Maggiore and 7 minutes' walk from Teatro Comunale di Bologna. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.
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Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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9.0
Cleanliness
9.2
Location
9.2
Staff & service
8.4
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, good, or perfectly adequate with a generous buffet offering a variety of options. (46 reviews)
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Reviews
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 24, 2025
Spaceous room, excellent breakfast and wonderful staff!
Ethel
Ethel, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 11, 2026
Small room but with everything needed. Friendly staff. Good location. Excellent breakfast with 8 varieties of pastries, cheese, meats, scrambled egg and bacon. Would recommend
Trudi
Trudi, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 10, 2025
The hotel has a great location. It's very convenient and walkable. Staff was helpful and friendly. We would definitely stay there again.
Jon
Jon, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 20, 2025
The staff here was friendly and helpful. The location wasn't too far from the action and was tucked away not far from shopping and food. I would stay here again.
Ryan
Ryan, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 1, 2025
Staff was very friendly and helpful. Location was great. Lots to do and eat around the hotel. Breakfast was good to plenty of variety
josephine
josephine, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Nov 18, 2025
Breakfast was very good, Supermarket at the end of the street. Staff were mostly friendly,
Room was dated but clean enough.
Michelle
Michelle, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 16, 2025
Very nice staff good coffe available all the time
Ilana
Ilana, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 21, 2025
Great location. Fully equipped room. Great stay
Christine
Christine, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Sep 24, 2025
Room was adequate for an overnight stay. Clean, front desk staff was friendly. Located close to popular sites.
Dianne
Dianne, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Dec 24, 2025
Room was ok. Need to be cleaned tray with tea sacks. More attention to shower cabin.
Staff nice and friendly.
Silvija
Silvija, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 24, 2025
Great location, very pleasant staff. They were helpful in so many eays. Excellent breakfast and coffee.
susan
susan, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Mar 10, 2025
Good location for sightseeing. Very good breakfast.
Marlene
Marlene, 5-night trip
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6/10 Good
Jul 6, 2025
Very basic hotel in the city center. Latge room for 4 people, but somewhat in need of some work. Location is great.
Monica
Monica, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
May 6, 2025
Great location
Best thing about this place is the location. You are just off a foodie street. I’d go back just for that.
Lyle
Lyle, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 21, 2023
very pleasant stay, friendly and helpful staff
well positioned for city centre and station (trains and airport)
Excellent breakfast
David
David, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 25, 2023
Perfectly located, and quaint
Greg
Greg, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 6, 2025
Great, authentic Italian apartment, close to Piazza Maggiori but in a safe, quiet location. Fab traditional restaurant 2 minutes around the corner Trattoria dal Biassanot –
Via Piella, 16/a – Bologna
Caroline
Caroline, 6-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Aug 25, 2024
Great location for seeing the sights of Bologna. Great facilities, staff and breakfast; all for a very reasonable price! Highly recommended!
Benjamin
Benjamin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 12, 2024
Good centrally located hotel
Very centrally located hotel. Clean and had a good breakfast.
Andrew
Andrew, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 27, 2024
Hotel Centrale was very friendly, great location for getting all over the city, plus a fabulous breakfast. Very good value.
Helen
Helen, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 18, 2025
Highly recommend
Absolutely perfect service... extremely easy to find and close to the town's centre.. very clean spacious and comfortable suit
Luis
Luis, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 17, 2024
We had an apartment in the annexe and it was really spacious, clean and comfortable. Great location, within easy walk of everything in the old part of town. Staff were friendly and accommodating.
Amanda
Amanda, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 16, 2024
Great location and friendly staff. Room was a bit small.
Kevin
Kevin, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 28, 2024
Great location. Friendly service. Helpful luggage storage. Good breakfast, nice room.
Tammy
Tammy, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
May 25, 2025
Hotel staff were so friendly and welcoming. Marcelo helped us so much in finding a wonderful dentist when we had an emergency. A train strike occurred on our departure day and he arranged for a driver to take us to our destination. We would highly recommend this hotel!