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Hotel Centrale

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Culinary Institute of Bologna For Foodies- Cooking Classes In Bologna

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a kitchenette.
A building with a red awning, a sign reading "CENTRALE," and a door with a glass entrance. There are potted plants in front.
A reception area with a large mirror, a display table with brochures, and a decorative plant arrangement.
A hotel room with a sofa, armchairs, a glass coffee table, a mirror, and a vase with flowers.
A spacious living area with a wooden ceiling, a sofa, and a kitchen in the background.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Vicolo Cattani 7, Bologna, BO, 40126
  • Place, Two Towers
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Piazza Maggiore
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Bologna
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bologna (BLQ-Guglielmo Marconi)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Single Room

A hotel room with a bed, a wooden wardrobe, a desk with a TV, and an air conditioning unit.

Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 86 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Single Room, 1 Bedroom (Large Single Bed)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a television.

Superior Single Room, 1 Bedroom (Large Single Bed)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Triple Room

A hotel room with two beds, a shower, a small desk, and a lamp.

Standard Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Studio, Annex Building (4 pax)

A hotel room with two beds, a television, a desk, and a bathroom.

Studio, Annex Building (4 pax)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Classic Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

A bedroom with a skylight, a bed, a bedside table, a chair, and a desk.

Classic Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

7.8 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Studio, Annex Building (2 pax )

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a seating area.

Studio, Annex Building (2 pax )

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Studio, Annex Building (3 pax)

A bedroom with a bed, a wardrobe, a small table with a lamp, and a bathroom with a sink and toilet.

Standard Studio, Annex Building (3 pax)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Bologna

Heart of Bologna.You'll be steps from Culinary Institute of Bologna For Foodies- Cooking Classes In Bologna and within a 10-minute walk of Piazza Maggiore with a stay at this Historic Center hotel. Fountain of Neptune and Two Towers are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Two Towers - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Piazza Maggiore - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University of Bologna - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Fountain of Neptune - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Basilica of San Petronio - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Trebbo Corticella-lame Station - 10 min drive
  • Bologna (IBT-Bologna Central Rail Station) - 12 min walk
  • Bologna Airport (BLQ) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Impero Bar Pasticceria - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Altero - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bar Igea - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Diana - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Centrale

3-star hotel near Culinary Institute of Bologna For Foodies- Cooking Classes In Bologna
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Centrale.

This 3-star Bologna hotel is smoke free.

  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1960
  • Deli
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Hotel Centrale offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature Frette Italian sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Bologna hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Frette Italian sheets

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

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 noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 1 year old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 35.0 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.

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 35.0 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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number 037006-AL-00037

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 1 year 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.

Property class

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

Hotel Paradise Bologna
Paradise Bologna
Hotel Paradise
Hotel Centrale Hotel
Hotel Centrale Bologna
Hotel Centrale Hotel Bologna

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Centrale to the airport?

Hotel Centrale is 6.6 mi (26-min drive) away from the Bologna Airport (BLQ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hotel Centrale have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Centrale.

Does Hotel Centrale offer free breakfast?

Hotel Centrale does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Hotel Centrale?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hotel Centrale?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Hotel Centrale?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Hotel Centrale have a pool?

Hotel Centrale does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Centrale have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Centrale to downtown Bologna?

Hotel Centrale is 0.3 mi away from Bologna.

Hotel Centrale Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 309 out of 697 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 293 out of 697 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 697 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 697 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 697 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was great!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location, comfortable beds however room was very hot even with windows open and it was too early in the year for the air-con. Overall good stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ethel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spaceous room, excellent breakfast and wonderful staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sunita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location of the hotel is great. 15 mins away from the train station, right by the old town, close to restaurants and bars, grocery store a few mins walk away. The staff during check-in were very helpful. Breakfast was basic but enough to fill you up. room was compact but enough for 2 nights stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Trudi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Friendly staff. Good breakfast options. Centrally located for my needs, close to the train station.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel has a great location. It's very convenient and walkable. Staff was helpful and friendly. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

josephine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and helpful. Location was great. Lots to do and eat around the hotel. Breakfast was good to plenty of variety
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Claudio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ilana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff good coffe available all the time
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was very good, Supermarket at the end of the street. Staff were mostly friendly, Room was dated but clean enough.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Fully equipped room. Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was adequate for an overnight stay. Clean, front desk staff was friendly. Located close to popular sites.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maude

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Silvija

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was ok. Need to be cleaned tray with tea sacks. More attention to shower cabin. Staff nice and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Marlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location for sightseeing. Very good breakfast.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

susan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very pleasant staff. They were helpful in so many eays. Excellent breakfast and coffee.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

georgeta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great staff, good value, thanks.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very pleasant stay, friendly and helpful staff well positioned for city centre and station (trains and airport) Excellent breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Igor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice , quiet hotel, very good ,close to train station and center Bologna
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Perfectly located, and quaint
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

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

Recommended

Nice place to stay with family
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Monica

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very basic hotel in the city center. Latge room for 4 people, but somewhat in need of some work. Location is great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place in a central location. Breakfast was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

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