Bologna Fiere District stay.Your stay at this Bologna Fiere District hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of BolognaFiere and EuropAuditorium Theater. Parco Nord Arena and Luigi Bombicci Museum of Mineralogy are also within 2 miles (3 km).
What's nearby
BolognaFiere - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
EuropAuditorium Theater - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
Sant'Orsola Malpighi Hospital - 6 min drive - 1.8 miles
FICO Eataly World - 6 min drive - 2.5 miles
Piazza Maggiore - 8 min drive - 2.5 miles
Getting around
Bologna Fiere Station - 6 min walk
Cà dell'Orbo Station - 9 min drive
Bologna Airport (BLQ) - 10 min drive
Restaurants
Paninoteca/Snack Bar Fiera - 11 min walk
McDonald's - 18 min walk
Casalone - 15 min walk
La Dolce Vita - 16 min walk
Bar SAN DONATO - 15 min walk
About this property
The Sydney Hotel
4-star hotel near BolognaFiere, connected to the convention center
The Sydney Hotel offers its guests a 24-hour fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.
Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and 8 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 2713 square feet (252 square meters) and includes a conference center. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly The Sydney Hotel. Free self parking is available.
This 4-star Bologna hotel is smoke free.
207 guestrooms or units
2713 sq ft of conference space
252 sq m of conference space
Deli
Poolside lounge chairs
Umbrellas for the pool
Charging station for electric cars
Business center (24 hours)
Conference center
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Dry cleaning
Front desk (24 hours)
Staff is multilingual
Storage area for luggage
Front-desk safe
Tour and ticket information
Concierge
Wedding services available
Terrace
Garden
Bellhop
Elevator
No smoking on site
Bar or lounge
Coffee shop
Bar by the pool
Dining venue
The Sydney Hotel offers 207 accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature down comforters. 30-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Electric car charging station on site
Free uncovered self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Food and drink
Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: EUR 10 for adults and EUR 10 for children
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A poolside bar
A restaurant
Snack bar/deli
Things to do
24-hour gym
Seasonal outdoor pool
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Assistive listening devices
Bathroom emergency pull cord
Elevator
Stair-free path to entrance
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible gym
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Room amenities
Entertainment
30-inch LCD TV with digital channels
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Down comforter
Bathroom
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Towels provided
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Limited room service
Minibar
Tea bags/instant coffee
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Desk chair
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
Laptop workspace
Phone
Safe
Soundproofed rooms
Water-efficient toilets
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets: EUR 15 per pet, per stay
Maximum 1 pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Certain rooms only
You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Kids stay free! One child stays free when using existing bedding.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
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.
We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 10 for adults and EUR 10 for children
Pet fee: EUR 15 per pet, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash.
Property Registration Number 037006-AL-00098
We should mention
All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
The seasonal pool will open in June and close in September.
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 7:30 PM.
Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
National rating
This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.
Property is also known as
Novotel Bologna
Novotel Bologna Fiera
Novotel Fiera
Novotel Fiera Hotel
Novotel Fiera Hotel Bologna
Novotel Bologna Fiera Hotel Bologna
Novotel Bologna Fiera Hotel
Bologna Novotel
Novotel Bologna Fiera
The Sydney Hotel Hotel
The Sydney Hotel Bologna
The Sydney Hotel Hotel Bologna
Frequently asked questions
How close is The Sydney Hotel to the airport?
The Sydney Hotel is 6.1 mi (10-min drive) away from the Bologna Airport (BLQ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
How much does it cost to stay at The Sydney Hotel?
As of Oct 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Sydney Hotel on Oct 26, 2025 start from $90.19, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Does The Sydney Hotel have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at The Sydney Hotel.
Does The Sydney Hotel offer free breakfast?
Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Sydney Hotel, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 10 for adults and EUR 10 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Is there a casino at The Sydney Hotel?
No, there is no casino at this hotel.
What time is check-in at The Sydney Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.
Is there free parking at The Sydney Hotel?
This hotel offers free self parking.
Does The Sydney Hotel have a pool?
The Sydney Hotel features a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 9:00 AM to 7:30 PM.
Does The Sydney Hotel have a restaurant?
The Sydney Hotel is home to Ristorante Opera, which features light fare.
Does The Sydney Hotel have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this hotel.
How close is The Sydney Hotel to downtown Bologna?