Hotel Donatello

On Via Indipendenza in central Bologna, a few hundred meters from the Central Railway Station and Piazza Maggiore. Adjacent to the university district and steps from Montagnola Park and Piazza VIII Agosto — pet-friendly and perfect for city-center stays.

Recently renovated with 38 rooms, the hotel pairs modern design with careful attention to detail. Rooms feature minibars, air conditioning, private bathrooms with tubs or showers and bidets, blackout drapes and safes. A handful of rooms include double bathrooms and one room has a private balcony overlooking Via Indipendenza. Multilingual staff are on hand 24/7 and there’s elevator access.

Complimentary wireless internet and concierge services keep you connected and sorted. Expect a 24-hour front desk, tour assistance, room service (limited hours), laundry and dry-cleaning, safe-deposit boxes and an accessible lift. Wake up to the buzz of city-street mornings and step straight into Bologna’s best sights.

Complimentary wired high-speed internet, a computer station and express check-in/checkout make business stays simple and efficient.

Continental breakfasts are available (weekdays 7:30–9:30, weekends 8:00–9:30) for a fee, and limited-hours room service is offered for in-room dining.