Hotel Donatello, Bologna ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Via Dell'Indipendenza 65, Bologna, Italy, 40121

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Triple Room

Max:

3 persons

25 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

City view

Shower

Heating

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Double or Twin Room

Max:

2 persons

20 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

City view

Shower

Heating

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Single Room

Max:

1 person

13 m²

Bed options:

1 Single bed

City view

Shower

Heating

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Getting around

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City Centre

Bologna800 m

Airports

Guglielmo Marconi (BLQ) 10.1 km

Peretola (FLR) 98.1 km

Train

Bologna Centrale Railway Station600 m

Bus

Bus stop100 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Comfortable Stay!

“The room offered all the essential amenities, perfect for a cozy night with my partner and our dog.” view full review

Pleasant Breakfast!

“I was pleasantly surprised by the breakfast selection that included toast, eggs, yoghurt, and good cappuccino.” view full review

Easy Parking Access

“The nearby parking garage was a lifesaver, making it convenient to come and go during our stay.” view full review

Relaxing Atmosphere!

“The quiet ambiance of the hotel provided a relaxing retreat after a day of exploring, enhancing our overall experience.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Paid parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
Pets allowed
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Lift
Coffee shop
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key access

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Pet amenities available
Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining

In-room breakfast

Children

Cots

Spa & Leisure

Spa & wellness centre

Room features

Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-bar
Soundproofed rooms
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

Via Dell'Indipendenza 65, Bologna, Italy, 40121

Map view

street view

Via Dell'Indipendenza 65, Bologna, Italy, 40121

City landmarks

Square

Piazza Maggiore

870 m

Church

Basilica of San Petronio

920 m

Tower

Two Towers

1.0 km

Library

Archiginnasio di Bologna

1.1 km

Gallery

The Archaeological Civic Museum of Bologna

1.1 km

Museum

National Art Gallery of Bologna

970 m

Art object

Fountain of Neptune

910 m

Via Santo Stefano 24

Basilica

1.3 km

via Clavature & via Pescherie Vecchie

Quadrilatero

930 m

Museum

MAMbo

710 m

Public Building

Palazzo Comunale

940 m

Piazza di Porta San Felice

Porta San Felice

1.6 km

Museum

Museum for the Memory of Ustica

1.5 km

Church

Bologna Cathedral

610 m

Porta Lame

910 m

Piazza Maggiore 1 Under the Podesta' Palace

Palazzo del Podesta

870 m

Via Rizzoli 9 Quadrilatero area

Mercato di Mezzo

1.0 km

Museum

Torre della Specola e Museo Astronomico

960 m

Church

Basilica of San Domenico

1.6 km

Via dell'Archiginnasio

Portico del Pavaglione

1.1 km

Piazza di Porta Ravegnana

Santo Stefano

1.5 km

Via Zamboni

940 m

Via Anteo Zamboni 7 First Floor

La Macchina del Tempo

1.0 km

Nearby

Via Piella

Finestrella

380 m

Church

Basilica of San Giacomo Maggiore

480 m

Museum

Palazzo Fava

590 m

Via Irnerio

Montagnola Park

340 m

Via Irnerio 2/3

Parco della Montagnola

190 m

Piazza XX Settembre

Porta Galliera

550 m

Via Dell'Indipendenza 47

Monument to Giuseppe Garibaldi

170 m

Restaurants

Tigellona

30 m

Via Dell' Indipendenza 63/A

Cafe vanity sessantasette

60 m

Via Dell' Indipendenza 67/2

Galliera 49

200 m

Via Galliera 49/B

IL Santo Bevitore

130 m

Via Galliera 42

Biancolatte Bistrot

90 m

Via Dei Mille 4

Pizza e Cose

150 m

Via Galliera 61/A

McDonald's

180 m

Via Dell'Indipendenza 2 angolo Via Ugo Bassi 1

Forno Brisa

210 m

Via Nicolo' Dall'Arca 16/2/e

Spicchiricchi

230 m

Via Galliera 22/B

C'entro

200 m

Via Indipendenza

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

70%

liked the hotel and would stay again

Great location

Helpful service

Room air conditioning issue

Dining variety needs improvement

7.0/10

Very good

Rooms

6.5

Location

8.5

Service

8.3

Dining

5.8

Hannah

United Kingdom, February 2024

7.4/10

The hotel's rooms had a mix of pros and cons with a slightly dated smell and unfinished details, but I found the cozy single bed surprisingly comfortable for a one-night stay. The service was exceptional, with helpful and accommodating staff. The location was ideal for exploring the city comfortably, and the dining experience offered a good variety of options. However, some manufactured food let it down. Overall, a decent stay with room for improvement.

Rooms

7.0

Despite some old smells and unfinished details, the room felt cozy and sufficient for a short stay.

Service

9.0

The staff were lovely, helpful, and accommodating, making my stay enjoyable.

Location

8.0

The hotel's location was convenient, near key attractions and transport links, making exploration easy and comfortable.

Dining

6.0

The dining offered a good selection, although some manufactured food choices were a bit disappointing.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel offered standard facilities that met my basic needs during the stay.

Alan

United States, January 2024

7.8/10

I had a mixed experience at the hotel on Via dell'Indipendenza. The location was fantastic, close to tourist attractions and shops, and the service was very helpful, offering excellent support. However, the air conditioning in my room facing the street wasn't working, and the dining options need improvement.

Rooms

7.0

Despite the air conditioner not working, the room was clean and comfortable.

Service

9.0

The staff was very helpful and provided excellent service.

Location

9.0

The location is perfect, close to tourist attractions, shops, and restaurants.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience had some room for improvement in terms of variety.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel offers tours/ticket assistance and other useful services.

Great location

Room air conditioning issue

John

United Kingdom, October 2023

7.2/10

The hotel is conveniently located within walking distance of the train station and the city center. The rooms could use some updating but are spacious and resemble the advertised pictures. The service was friendly, though there were some missed opportunities for interaction. Dining options were average with room for improvement. Overall, a decent choice for a stay in Rome.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms, while in need of a refresh, were spacious and matched the advertised pictures.

Service

7.0

The service was friendly, but there were missed opportunities for more engagement.

Location

8.0

The hotel is well-situated in Rome, close to the train station and city center.

Dining

6.0

The dining options were average with room for improvement.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel offers basic facilities suitable for a comfortable stay.

Jeff

United States, September 2023

7.0/10

The hotel had its ups and downs. The rooms were basic but alright, equipped with air conditioning and a mini-bar, although a bit cramped against the wall. The breakfast was not up to par, the Wi-Fi was lacking, and the value for a 3-star hotel at EUR 130 per night was questionable.

Rooms

6.0

The rooms were basic but okay, featuring air conditioning and a mini-bar, albeit a bit constrained by being against the wall.

Service

9.0

The staff was helpful and incredibly friendly, always with a smile and quick to assist with any issues like repairs or maintenance.

Location

8.0

The location was superb, not far from the train station or the main city center, offering convenience to explore Bologna comfortably even in hot weather with its cool colonnades.

Dining

5.0

The breakfast offered some varieties like ham, boiled eggs, croissants, and cereals, but overall it was somewhat disappointing.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel had the essential facilities to cater to basic needs during the stay.

David

United States, August 2023

6.4/10

My stay at the hotel had its ups and downs. The rooms had awkward layouts and needed updating; I expected a balcony, paid for it, but ended up facing an abandoned yard viewed through the window. On the bright side, the location was excellent, and the service I received was very helpful and nice.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms, with 2 bathrooms, were not as expected. The layout was awkward and needed updating.

Service

8.0

The staff was available 24 hours and very helpful and nice. Despite a hiccup with a fault, they were accommodating.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location was convenient, close to the main street and within walking distance to the train and bus stations.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience was okay; it lacked variety but had good quality offerings, especially the mortadella and pistachio filling.

Facilities

5.0

The hotel lacked expected facilities like a balcony and had an abandoned yard view.

Convenient Location

Awkward Room Layout

Johnny

United Kingdom, July 2023

7.4/10

Initially, the hotel room felt a bit cramped and resembled a prison cell with a strong detergent smell, but the staff quickly addressed this by providing a free-standing aircon unit. The WiFi was reliable, which was a plus. The service was friendly and helpful overall, although there were instances of a lack of smiles and delayed repairs. The location was excellent, with easy access to the city center and the train station. The dining options were a bit lacking, with minimal choices. However, the hotel offered good traditional dishes. The facilities were satisfactory.

Rooms

7.0

At first, the room smelled strongly of detergent and felt small like a prison cell, but the staff promptly provided a free-standing aircon unit. The WiFi worked well.

Service

8.0

The service was friendly and helpful, but there were some instances of delayed repairs and lack of smiles.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location was very convenient, close to the city center and the train station, making it easy to explore the city.

Dining

6.0

The dining options were a bit disappointing with limited choices, but the traditional dishes were good.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities met basic needs but nothing exceptional was noted.