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Starhotels Excelsior

4.0 star property
Family-friendly 4-star hotel near Piazza Maggiore

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Lobby lounge
Reception
Junior Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk
Meeting facility
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Viale Pietro Pietramellara 51, Bologna, BO, 40121
  • Place, PalaDozza
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Piazza Maggiore
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, BolognaFiere
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bologna (BLQ-Guglielmo Marconi)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Family Room (Connecting)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Family Room (2 adulti + 2 bambini) | Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Family Room (2 adulti + 2 bambini)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Junior Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Junior Suite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Triple Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Superior Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(83 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Bologna

Historic Center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Historic Center hotel, you'll find Via Indipendenza and Montagnola Park. Teatro Testoni Ragazzi and Bologna Museum of Modern Art are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • PalaDozza - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • University of Bologna - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Piazza Maggiore - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • BolognaFiere - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Sant'Orsola Malpighi Hospital - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Bologna (IBT-Bologna Central Rail Station) - 1 min walk
  • Cà dell'Orbo Station - 10 min drive
  • Bologna Airport (BLQ) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starhotels Excelsior - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Zanhotel Europa - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Leggera - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Bottega - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Starhotels Excelsior

Family-friendly 4-star hotel near Piazza Maggiore
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms.

Public spaces have free WiFi. A fitness center, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the family-friendly Starhotels Excelsior. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Bologna hotel is smoke free.

  • 193 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Starhotels Excelsior offers 193 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. These individually furnished accommodations include desks. A pillow menu is available. Premium satellite television is provided.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Bologna hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

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Total with taxes and fees
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
A tax is imposed by the city and will be collected at the property. The tax ranges from EUR 1.5 to EUR 5 per person, per night. The amount has been determined by the local administration and depends on the length of stay, property classification, and room price. This tax does not apply from the 6th consecutive night of stay. Guests exempted from this tax include residents of Bologna and children under 14 years of age. Please note that further exemptions may apply.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 35 per pet, per stay (maximum EUR 35 per stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach 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 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 20.0 per night.

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 15 per person
  • Self parking fee: EUR 35 per day
  • Pet fee: EUR 35 per pet, per stay (maximum EUR 35 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 20.0 per night

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; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. 

This property requires identification for all guests at check-in, regardless of age.
Property Registration Number IT037006A19MMQQLIO

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.
  • One child 12 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • 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.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact 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

Starhotels Excelsior
Starhotels Excelsior Bologna
Starhotels Excelsior Hotel
Starhotels Excelsior Hotel Bologna
Starhotels Hotel Bologna
Starhotels Excelsior Hotel
Starhotels Excelsior Bologna
Starhotels Excelsior Hotel Bologna

Frequently asked questions

How close is Starhotels Excelsior to the airport?

Starhotels Excelsior is 6.4 mi (21-min drive) away from the Bologna Airport (BLQ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Starhotels Excelsior?

As of Sep 26, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Starhotels Excelsior on Oct 19, 2025 start from $172.96, 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 Starhotels Excelsior have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Starhotels Excelsior.

Does Starhotels Excelsior offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Starhotels Excelsior, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 15 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Starhotels Excelsior?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Starhotels Excelsior?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Starhotels Excelsior?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for EUR 35 per day.

Does Starhotels Excelsior have a pool?

Starhotels Excelsior does not have a pool.

Does Starhotels Excelsior have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Starhotels Excelsior have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Starhotels Excelsior to downtown Bologna?

Starhotels Excelsior is 0.8 mi away from Bologna.

Reviews

Starhotels Excelsior Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 667 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 256 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1014 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pagon

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
all staff I met are friendly and professional
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel across the street from centrale train station.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Amenities
Beautiful room and wonderful bedding!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Munehiko

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

JON, Green Bay

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

WING YEE

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect spot travelling in and out of bologna by train
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very professional staff. Clean room and nice breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tahely

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Booked last minute (missed train back to Venice). Great hotel! Staff is friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel, great location for the station. Clean and comfortable and excellent and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

K

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Professional staff, across from train station great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is directly across from the Bologna train station, which is super convenient. On the whole, staff was friendly and accommodating. Room was clean and facilities were nice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great business hotel in the heart of Bologna, right across from Bologna Central Station. 10 min walk from Piazzo Majore,
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

JONGMIN

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, but it’s still a train station
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Rueng lieng

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I booked this hotel for convenience, and have stayed one other time. The breakfast was good. I’d have eaten there for dinner if you had any decent vegetarian options with proteins.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was excellent and had everything you would want. Buffet breakfast and gym. Large rooms. Across from train station but felt safe. No noise. Can’t wait to return. Great!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stop!

Great service, great team, bed was comfortable, hotel was clean!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lakshmi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff were very helpful & accommodating!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very convenient for travellers as it is very close to the station. The ‘Centro storico’ is all within walking distance. We didn’t like the coffee at breakfast. The coffee from the machine was bitter/unpleasant. There is an option to ask the staff to make you a fresh coffee but this didn’t taste much better: I very much doubt it was made with a proper machine.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025