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
McDonald's - 3 min walk
Impero Bar Pasticceria - 2 min walk
Fabrik - 2 min walk
Opera Caffè e Tulipani - 3 min walk
Il Bar del Cuore - 3 min walk
About this property
Hotel Centrale
At Hotel Centrale, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Piazza Maggiore and BolognaFiere. 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
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Here's the breakdown, no surprises
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 major credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Eurocard
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 5 minutes' walk from Cattedrale di San Pietro. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.
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Hotel Centrale Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Service staff
Room
Breakfast
Location
Train station
Restaurant
View
Elevator
Store
Bathroom
What guests liked
Breakfast was plentiful, tasty, and excellent with a good selection. (20 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
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
8/10 Very good
Mar 10, 2025
Good location for sightseeing. Very good breakfast.
Marlene
Marlene, 5-night trip
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
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 2, 2025
Recommended
Nice place to stay with family
Adrian
Adrian, 4-night trip
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!
Eileen
Eileen, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 22, 2025
Breakfast
Arturo
Arturo, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Feb 23, 2025
Very good breakfast and friendly staff. Room smell was not pleasant tough.
Paulo
Paulo, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 12, 2023
Good place to stay
Maude
Maude, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Apr 13, 2025
Basic hotel
Basic hotel and overpriced. Excellent location close to the train station and tourist spots. Probably a hundred great places to eat and drink within a mile's radius. Breakfast is decent and they kindly made us a breakfast bag on the day we left early for a tour. Lots of noise from the streets - we could hear travellers dragging their luggage late night and early morning.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 6, 2022
Great location, great staff, good value, thanks.
georgeta
georgeta, 1-night trip
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
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 25, 2023
Perfectly located, and quaint
Greg
Greg, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 16, 2024
Great location and friendly staff. Room was a bit small.
Kevin
Kevin, 2-night trip
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
6/10 Good
May 19, 2025
Very basic accommodation
Stayed 3 nights for Imola grand prix - very tired hotel - old decor in very small bedroom- the most uncomfortable bed I have ever slept on - soft soggy mattress - ineffective aircon and the shower was just hopeless. Nothing like photographs on website. On the plus side the staff were very pleasant and the breakfast was good. The hotel just needs an urgent upgrade.
Huw
Huw, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 5, 2024
Good stay
Karen
Karen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 8, 2023
Great place in a central location. Breakfast was very good.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
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
8/10 Very good
Jul 30, 2024
Breakfast was wonderful. Close to everything
Matthew
Matthew, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 16, 2025
Don’t expect a twin room but a very good breakfast
I booked this hotel months ago based on photos from the site and assumptions that there was a real possibility of a twin room vs a double bed. I realize Hotels.com says there’s no guarantee that you’ll get your request honored, but the hotel contacted me 2 days before check-in and hours before we were due to travel by train, leaving us little time to make other arrangements. We decided to keep the reservation, and shouldn’t have been surprised that we were given a very small room with a double bed in a hotel that is just ok. In fairness, the bed was comfortable and the breakfast was exceptional.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 1, 2024
Good welcome . Family run hotel . Friendly and they even had an iron ! Close to the beauty of Bologna .
Neville
Neville, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
Nov 4, 2024
Liked the location. Room wasn’t cleaned, shower was a hit or miss with the water and wasn’t cleaned in the 4 days we were there.
Kay
Kay, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 22, 2023
Very good service, the room is a bit on the older side but confortable.
Verified traveler
4-night trip
4/10 Fair
May 9, 2025
It was close to loads of shops, however the room was in a bad condition and the bathroom tiny. Struggled to get through the shower doors and I am small. Room was next to the lift and the walls are very thin, so that is very loud everytime the doors open or the lift moves. Not good value for money.
Etienne
Etienne, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
Sep 27, 2023
Great location, clean and comfortable room. We were in the annex across the road. Good breakfast