Name: Hotel Donatello
Address: Via dell'Indipendenza 65, Historic Center, Bologna, Italy, Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Rating: 7.3

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7.3

Good

Based on 1,965 verified reviews

Who stays here?

Business

35%

Couple

24%

Family

9%

Group

12%

Solo

17%

What guests think

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At Hotel Donatello, guests consistently highlight the extremely convenient location between Bologna Centrale and Piazza Maggiore, friendly and accommodating staff, and solid value for money, while also mentioning compact, dated rooms that are usually clean and comfortable.

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6

Charmaine

3 weeks ago

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Stayed 4 nights

Thin walls, you can hear people talking and toilet was flashing but water keep running. You have to push the button to unlock.

6

Christen

Mar 31, 2026

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Stayed 4 nights

Not worth the money. Only received one tiny soap for the bathroom, one pillow for the bed, air con barely worked, two tiny packets of shampoo. Unsure what you’re paying for because the cost is high and the hotel is bare bones basic and noisy. Location is good

10

Irina

Mar 9, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

We had a great stay at **Hotel Donatello in Bologna**. The location is very convenient and made it easy for us to explore the city and enjoy the beautiful streets and attractions nearby. Our room had a **balcony**, which was amazing and really added to the authentic Italian vibe of the trip. It was a wonderful place to relax and enjoy the atmosphere of Bologna. The breakfast included with our stay was very good, with a nice variety and a great way to start the day. The staff were very friendly and welcoming throughout our visit. On our departure day, they were kind enough to let us leave our luggage at the hotel so we could enjoy one more walk around the city before leaving, which we really appreciated. Overall it was a very pleasant experience, and we would happily stay here again when visiting Bologna.

8

Bert

Nov 18, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Great location, very walkable to most of the large sites. Minutes from the train and bus station. The room was spacious and clean (housekeeping was amazing). Very comfortable bed, good ac/heat. Front desk staff very courteous, accommodating and helpful. My only cob was the water pressure in the shower was just over a trickle. Totally frustrating ! I hope they read this review and correct the his issue. I’d like to return next year.

10

Marie

Oct 25, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Clean room, nice friendly staff. Great choice for breakfast. The only drawback is the tram works which means you couldn't really see the lovely buildings in the street

Via dell'Indipendenza 65, Historic Center, Bologna, Italy

Location

With a stay at Hotel Donatello, you'll be centrally located in Bologna, a 4-minute drive from Piazza Maggiore and 6 minutes from BolognaFiere. This hotel is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Stadio Renato Dall'Ara and 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Unipol Arena.

Via Indipendenza(0.1 miles)

Piazza VIII Agosto(0.2 miles)

Finestrella di Via Piella(0.2 miles)

Culinary Institute of Bologna For Foodies- Cooking Classes In Bologna(0.3 miles)

Teatro Auditorium Manzoni(0.3 miles)

Bologna Museum of Modern Art(0.4 miles)

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Check-out

From 12:00 to 23:59

Before 10:30

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Parking is available at the property. It is public and on-site, but specific details about whether it is covered or uncovered are not provided. Reservations are not mentioned as a requirement.

Continental breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee of approximately EUR 12 for adults and children.

Check-in time is from 12:00 PM to 11:59 PM, and check-out time is at 10:30 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and rooms. Specific details about elevators or pool access features are not provided.

The property is centrally located in Bologna, just a 4-minute drive from Piazza Maggiore and 6 minutes from BolognaFiere. It is approximately 2.2 miles from Stadio Renato Dall'Ara and 6.6 miles from Unipol Arena. Nearby attractions include Via Indipendenza (0.1 km), Piazza VIII Agosto (0.4 km), and the Bologna Museum of Modern Art (0.6 km).

Children are allowed at the property. One child aged 2 years old or younger can stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

The property offers cribs for a fee of EUR 10 per day and rollaway beds for a fee of EUR 30 per night. Availability is not specified, and advance requests may be required.

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