The 4-star Starhotels Excelsior is opposite Bologna Train Station and the airport bus terminal. It offers free WiFi throughout, modern interiors, a gourmet restaurant and a free gym. The Bologna Exhibition Center is 1.2 mi away. Rooms are elegant and spacious, with carpeted or wood floors and neutral color schemes. All air conditioned, they come with tea and coffee-making facilities and a TV with satellite channels. Fondente Bar offers hot and cold drinks throughout the day and free newspapers. A full American breakfast is available daily. The Avorio restaurant offers a selection of traditional local dishes, or guests can grab a drink at the on-site Fondente Bar. This Starhotels Excelsior is next to the gardens of Parco della Montagnola and a 15-minute walk from Bologna Cathedral and the central square of Piazza Maggiore.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • Located in the heart of Bologna, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.3

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Italian, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Buffet

  • Private parking at the hotel

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Elena
Australia Australia
Excellent value for money, staff were excellent and facilities and location were fantastic. Room excellent Definitely stay there again.
Judith
Australia Australia
Convenience to train station. Also appreciated the room upgrade to deluxe. Close to good coffee and food options and a reasonable walk to historic city centre.
Carolina
United States United States
I had a great stay in Bologna! The hotel was extremely clean, the rooms were spacious and comfortable, and the location couldn’t have been more convenient. It’s right in front of the train station, which made arriving, departing and getting around...
Elton
United States United States
A gem in Bologna.very good facilities and great breakfast
Kim
Canada Canada
Lobby was beautiful. Rooms were large. Beds so comfy! Right across the street from train making travel easy.
Diane
United States United States
Breakfast was excellent. Staff was too aggressive removing dishes - lost food several times.
Royden
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
The location was perfect, the hotle was clean, rooms were of a good size. Overall experience was Great
Jean
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
Perfectly located in front of Bologna train station, surrounded by great restaurants and tourist attractions. The room is spacious and well equipped with a small fridge; the soundproof windows were excellent at isolating any external noise. The...
Aziz
Brunei Brunei
It's close to Bologna centrale station, supermarkets and just a few walking distance to historic places.
Pamela
United States United States
Its a beautiful hotel. Our room was very nice and spacious.

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
AVORIO RESTAURANT
  • Cuisine
    Italian • International
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Amenities of Starhotels Excelsior

Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities

  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

House rules

Starhotels Excelsior takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 16 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 20 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 20 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that when booking a rate where payment is due before arrival, the property will provide detailed payment instructions, for example a link to a secured payment platform.

All guests, including adults and children, are required to show a photo identification upon check-in.

When traveling with pets, please note that an extra charge of EUR 35 per stay applies.

When booking a Non-Refundable Rate, please make sure that the name on the credit card used for the booking corresponds to the guest staying at the property. Otherwise, a third-party authorization by the cardholder must be submitted when booking. Please note that the credit card used for the booking must be shown at check-in.

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Starhotels Excelsior of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

License number: IT037006A19MMQQLIO

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