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Central City Inn

This Santo Stefano urban retreat balances historic charm with modern convenience, creating an ideal base for exploring Bologna's cultural treasures

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Central City Inn positions travelers just steps from Piazza Maggiore's historic splendor and BolognaFiere's exhibitions. The property's high-speed WiFi keeps guests connected, while the multilingual staff helps arrange tours through Santo Stefano's charming streets.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AED 536
AED 649 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar

Room options

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Double Room, Private Bathroom | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room, Private Bathroom | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Triple Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room, Private Bathroom (External) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Triple Room, Private Bathroom (External)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Executive Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Down duvet
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Junior Room, 1 Queen Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Junior Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Santo Stefano, a neighborhood in Bologna, Central City Inn is near the airport and near a train station. Santurario del sacro Cuore and Via Zamboni are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Bologna Botanical Gardens and Palazzo Poggi Museum. Archaeological Museum and Santuario della Madonna di Polsi are also worth visiting. Visit our Bologna travel guide
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Via Jacopo Barozzi 2, Bologna, BO, 40100

What's nearby

  • Bologna \\ Via Indipendenza
    Via Indipendenza
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Tower of the Asinelli
    Two Towers
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Bologna featuring a city and heritage architecture
    Piazza Maggiore
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • BolognaFiere
    BolognaFiere
    18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • University of Bologna
    11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Bologna (IBT-Bologna Central Rail Station)
    8 min walk
  • Cà dell'Orbo Station
    12 min drive
  • Bologna Airport (BLQ)
    22 min drive

Restaurants

  • Attibassi
    1 min walk
  • Nh Bologna De La Gare Breakfast
    7 min walk
  • Bar 2* M. M.
    4 min walk
  • Super Bar
    1 min walk
  • Fuori Orsa
    12 min walk

About this property

Central City Inn

Hotel near Piazza Maggiore
Close to BolognaFiere, Central City Inn has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-in, and an elevator
  • Smoke-free premises, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Central City Inn feature perks such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning.
Other amenities include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and down comforters
  • Showers, bidets, and free toiletries
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 20 per day)
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to midnight on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 52-inch LED TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in fee: EUR 10.00 for check-in between 10:00 PM and 1:30 AM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you, key retrieval

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 10 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 30.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 7.00 per person, per night, up to 5 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 14 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 30 per room (roundtrip)
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 20 per day
  • Pet fee: EUR 10 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-in fee: EUR 10.00 for check-in between 10:00 PM and 1:30 AM
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number IT037006B4VOHF5QTL

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Central City B&B Bologna
Central City Bologna
Central City Inn Hotel
Central City Inn Bologna
Central City Inn Hotel Bologna
Central City B B
Orient Express City B B
Central City Inn Hotel
Central City Inn Bologna
Central City Inn Hotel Bologna

Frequently asked questions

Is Central City Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 10 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Central City Inn?

As of 8 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Central City Inn on 15 March 2026 start from AED 536, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Central City Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 10:00 PM– 1:30 AM for a fee of EUR 10.00.

What time is check-out at Central City Inn?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Central City Inn provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 6:00 AM–midnight on request. A fee of EUR 30 per room applies.

Where is Central City Inn located?

Located in Santo Stefano, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of University Library of Bologna, Piazza Maggiore, and BolognaFiere. Via Indipendenza and Culinary Institute of Bologna For Foodies- Cooking Classes In Bologna are also within 10 minutes. Bologna (IBT-Bologna Central Rail Station) is 8 minutes by foot and Bologna Central Station is 8 minutes.

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Reviews

Central City Inn Reviews

8.2

Very Good

9.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.0

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 107 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 107 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 107 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 107 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 107 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The perfect sized hotel by the sea! Personal service that the big chains, where I often stay, cannot match. Always got the feeling that the owner sincerely cares about the customer and that the importance of the almighty $ is down the list. Amenties like a bathrobe, beach towel, quality toiletries, mini bar... that you would only expect at a much more expensive hotel, are provided, along with a very good buffet breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooks

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is very nice and the staff is very accommodating. The only issue is the area around the hotel can seem a bit sketchy, especially after dark.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOSE ALESSIO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent option very near to train station. Great room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kristina & Fabio were warm and welcoming. Fabio gave us great pointers. The apartment is spacious, very clean, and it’s location is superb!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was well equipped and decorated. The bed was super comfy. Check-in and checkout were easy and quick. Kristina was available to answer any of our questions quickly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good size room, close to train station and about 15 minute walk to the city centre. Very helpful host. Recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is very close to Bologna Central Station. You can also walk to the old town of Bologna. The rooms are clean, neat and comfortable. International travellers should be aware that they need to call the room owner when checking in.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like others have said, it was difficult to locate this property, because we were looking for a hotel, not a room in an apartment house. Once there, the owner did allow us to store our suitcases. The room is modern and clean and attractive with a window on a main Street. there are many street people in the area. It would’ve been good to have some mugs and some utensils. There are only very small plastic, espresso, cups and glasses. But there was a mini fridge and a one cup coffee maker.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Karen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This place is not a hotel! I repeat, it is not an "inn" it's more like a short term rental, so I was disappointed - the check-in process was done by a guy that lives downstairs - not necessarily a bad thing but Expedia did not provide any information saying otherwise - this place is hidden, once we found it and got inside the room is clean, however
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was perfect, host was extremely welcoming!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walkable from the train station, bus station, and central Bologna. Impeccably clean, close to two delicious cafes and numerous eating spots - both sit down and take out. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Spacious and plain, but uncomfortable bed/pillows.

Building was very quiet and room was clean and very spacious. It's not really a hotel, more like a converted dormitory that feels deserted in summer. It is a convenient short walk from main train station. The pillows and bed were not comfortable (pillows oversized and too firm, and the bed caved in at the middle.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is in a perfect location to visit historic Bologna. Offers onsite parking and is within walking distance to all of the city’s historic places! The hosts were excellent in communicating and giving great recommendations. Would definitely recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was pleasant. Large with a nice bathroom. It was definitely more like an air B and B than a hotel. Took me by surprise since it was unlike anything I booked on Expedia before. Finding it and getting access had air B and B quirkiness.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

William

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I thought that I had booked a full service hotel. I got a one room apartment with no staff. Over six nights my room was serviced once. The area is extremely inconvenient, with transportation being a long walk away on an extremely noisy ring road. I had no direction as to how to get in to the property. I figured out, with the help of strangers on the street, that I had to ring the bell of the apartment. Then, after several rings and a long wait, someone showed up on a bicycle to give me access. Extremely overpriced. I'm not happy about the whole things.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Emphasis on apartment; not a hotel or Inn

This is not a hotel or an Inn. You are renting a room in someone’s 3 BDR apartment where you will be sharing a hallway that leads to your door. The room we had (#1) was modern and had an ensuite. But there is zero service; no lobby; no personal contact whatsoever.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

margherita

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The windows were facing a very, very busy street and the traffic started at six in the morning and went on for at least three hours
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

James

Disliked: Staff & service

It’s not a hotel. It is a room in a private flat

When ticking the ‘hotel only’ filter this property is shown as a hotel. It isn’t. It’s a room in a residential apartment. No front desk, no staff at any point in our stay just a WhatsApp message about how to let ourselves into their apartment.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paeivi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice apartment few minutes from Bologna C:le

Apartment with 4 separate units / rooms with own bath. Building entrance a little hidden in yard, normal living house entrance. Remember to tell at what time you are arriving. I sent a whatsapp at arrival and was met within 2 minutes. Very friendly host. Clean, newly renovated room with spacious bathroom. Fridge, coffeemaker, hairdryer, alarmclock, just everything there. Quiet, even at night.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
It was raining, after having tried the intercom several times, with no answer, had to call them otherwise I would have to find another place. They asked me if I was in the right place… I was not told how to reenter the building after the check in time so I had no dinner. The shower was ok as were the towels. I could have been better
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness
First off, not an Inn- some private rooms in an apartment building. Be sure to arrange check-in ahead of time. Host was friendly but not at the 'inn'. Room was smallish, bathroom was nice, private and across the hall. Not a very inviting area of town but across from the regional bus station, not too far from train station. Not a pleasant night walk to the historic part of town. We chose it because of train proximity. Bed not US type king, more like a queen.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Whilst staff were very helpful, the property wasn’t as described. It isn’t a Hotel or Inn, just a room in a residential block. Quite difficult to find - no exterior sign and only be peering through barred securely doors could we see a name which was similar ( amongst many plaques). There was nobody there for check in although we had arranged a time, but they came quickly when we contacted them. There is no luggage storage though that was advertised, but the owners were helpful and allowed us to leave bags when we queried this. Our room was clean and well appointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
No front desk that I could see. Couldn't use free airport shuttle because the proprietor didn't get up that early. No lounge or common area. No chair to sit in in the room. Bed frame uncomfortable. No obvious signage for the 'hotel'. I had to run the gauntlet of three locks to get in the room. No food available on site .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Zoran

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The location is difficult to find, the listed phone numbers do not work and the process for gaining access to your room is super inconvenient. The location is close to the train station but is a bit of a seedy area. However….. the biggest issue is the staff. Or rather, the lack thereof. This place doesn’t have many rooms but it still takes them 2.5 hours to respond to WhatsApp messages. Also…. Only once you get there do you find out there isn’t really any luggage storage but they will hold it for you for €10 due to their inconvenience. It’s like….. excuse me? Paying customers are now an inconvenience? No Thankyou. It’s a shame because the room itself is more than adequate, if a little noisy. Also, 2 coffee pods in a room that can accomodate 3 people for days, is at least 4 pods short. The owners are frugal and stingy and I’d recommend you stay elsewhere
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was very hard to find the place. I was looking for an inn, as the name indicates, but this is just an apartment inside a building. Check in could have been smoother. The owner has accidentally been at the spot. If not, I would have never been able to find the place it check in. The room isn’t self was absolutely great, no complaints.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025