Hotels in Bologna

Bologna, Italy is full of character and charm, having two main squares, the Piazza Maggiore and the Piazza del Nettuno. Most of the city's main attractions and historical monuments are within a short walk, including two leaning towers that seem to defy gravity. Piazza Maggiore is the oldest part of the city, surrounded by medieval and Renaissance buildings. Travelers can also visit the fifth largest church in the world, Basilica di San Petronio.

Hotel Astoria

The Astoria Hotel is located at the heart of the city of Bologna and near the railway station and Via Indipendenza, the main street of the city. The Astoria Hotel is family-run and offers guests an old-world atmosphere. The spacious rooms include bathroom, bathrobe and slippers, hairdryer, TV, safe and minibar. Fully furnished apartments also are available with independent and separate entrance, balconies and secure parking for longer stays.

Via F.lli Rosselli
14 40121 BOLOGNA
Tel. 051.521410
astoria.bo.it

The Golden Tulip Aemilia

The Golden Tulip Aemilia is located near the city center, only minutes away from the Two Towers and within easy access to the Central Railway station and the Gugliemo Marconi Airport. Because of high standards of the hotel, this modern four-star hotel is an ideal place to stay. The Golden Tulip Aemilia offers guests 124 spacious rooms, with some that are handicap-accessible. Rooms are equipped with minibars, hairdryers, high-speed Internet access and room safes. The Gourmet Restaurant offers local cuisine along with international dishes to satisfy the most demanding guests.

Via Zaccherini Alvisi, 16
40138 Bologna BO
Tel. +39 04108620480
aemilia.hotelsbologna.it

The Zanhotel Tre Vecchi

The Zanhotel Tre Vecchi is located centrally near the railway stations and the Piazza Maggiore. The hotel offers guests 96 rooms with traditional décor and wood furniture, and all rooms have balconies, bathrooms with shower/tub combinations, bidets, cable television, Internet connections and a minibar. The hotel concierge offer guests currency exchange, tour assistance and a multilingual staff on duty round the clock. Guests can relax in the bar after a day of sightseeing or watch television in the lobby.

Via Indipendenza
47 - 40121 Bologna (ITALY)
Tel. +39 041 8620480

Resources

World Guide to Bologna, Italy

Article Written By Joyce Kelley-Ellis

Based in Tallahassee, Fla., Joyce Ellis attended Chipola Junior College where she received a degree in criminology. She has been writer for 15 years, writing professionally at several different venues, in print and online. Her articles appear on Examiner.com and eHow.

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