Hotel Palace

3.0 star property
Hotel with a bar, 4-minute walk to Piazza Maggiore

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Exterior
Superior Triple Room | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Reception
Outdoor dining
Standard Double or Twin Room | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Via Monte Grappa, 9/2, Bologna, BO, 40121
  • Place, Piazza Maggiore
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Basilica of San Petronio
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Two Towers
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bologna (BLQ-Guglielmo Marconi)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Economy Single Room

  • 140 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Basic Single Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 183 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double or Twin Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Comfort Double or Twin Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Superior Triple Room

  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Junior Suite

  • 269 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Bologna

Located in Historic Center, Hotel Palace is within a 5-minute walk of Piazza Maggiore and within 15 minutes of other popular attractions like Palazzo Re Enzo. This 110-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a bar/lounge, free in-room WiFi, and concierge services.

What's nearby

  • Via Indipendenza - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Piazza Maggiore - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Basilica of San Petronio - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Two Towers - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • University of Bologna - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Cerotolo Station - 10 min drive
  • Bologna (IBT-Bologna Central Rail Station) - 15 min walk
  • Bologna Airport (BLQ) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Antico Caffè Scaletto - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mio Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sfarinà - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Da Nello - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Palace

Hotel with a bar, 4-minute walk to Piazza Maggiore
Hotel Palace features free WiFi in public areas, conference space, and a computer station. If you drive, self parking is EUR 20 per day, and there's also limo/town car service. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage, and securing valuables. Additional amenities include a library, free newspapers, and laundry facilities.
Guests can expect free WiFi and LCD TVs with satellite channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and beds are dressed in down comforters. Other amenities include safes, phones, and desks. Housekeeping is not available.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Covered self parking on site (EUR 20 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service

Business services

  • 215 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • 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.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 10 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: EUR 20 per day (in/out privileges)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).
Property Registration Number IT037006A1KK25KQTI

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Upon check-in, all guests, including children, must be present to show their passport or government-issued photo ID.
  • Due to national regulations, cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000 at this property. For additional details, contact the property using the contact information on your booking confirmation.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • Air conditioning may be restricted to certain hours from September 15 to April 30 in accordance with national or local laws.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

Hotel Palace Bologna
Palace Bologna
Hotel Palace Hotel
Hotel Palace Bologna
Hotel Palace Hotel Bologna

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Hotel Palace?

Hotel Palace provides free cancellation on some room rates. To learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What is there to do around Hotel Palace?

This hotel is situated in Historic Center, just steps from Via Indipendenza and Mercato Delle Erbe, and within a short walk of Piazza Maggiore. You'll also find Fountain of Neptune and Mercato di Mezzo o Quadrilatero less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Hotel Palace?

Yes, covered parking is offered for EUR 20 per day with in/out privileges. Bicycle parking is also available for guests.

Does Hotel Palace feature a casino on the premises?

No, Hotel Palace doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Hotel Palace?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Hotel Palace good for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a down comforter as well as a bar and concierge services.

Does Hotel Palace have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Hotel Palace have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Hotel Palace offers buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Will Hotel Palace allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Hotel Palace.

Does Hotel Palace have connecting rooms?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

How far is the airport from Hotel Palace?

The closest major airport to Hotel Palace is Bologna Airport (BLQ), which is 6.5 mi away (27 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Hotel Palace?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Hotel Palace.

Hotel Palace Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 193 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 360 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 252 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 119 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 81 out of 1005 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Luigi

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff Amazing. Old. Rundown. Smelly. Next to movie theater. Some rooms it’s like you’re in theater. Luckily got an upgrade. Rooms still old, broken floor.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Faiga

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was good, spacious and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Big room, clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Irene

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was raining so desk got us a cab to Bologna Central. Breakfast had a better variety than Millenhotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was clean and large, with a nice balcony. The location of the hotel was perfect, right off the main square on a quiet side street. The staff was perfect. Friendly, helpful, knowledgeable, a good breakfast. For these reasons I gave it four stars. The problem with this hotel was the room itself. It seemed not to have been renovated since the 1950s! Creaking floorboards throughout, an ancient bathtub and old plumbing, a flat bed. If you can ignore this, you will enjoy your stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing beds, food, location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

It was ok
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Douglas, San Francisco

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Old hotel with few upgrades. Our beds were kind of like hammocks. Good value though and good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Epeli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was nice in the heart of the city near the sights checked in after 0100 and was very fast I liked the hotel staff friendly especially the catering staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mahmood, chciago

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location the staff were great and lots of food and visiting option
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Stacy

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pictures do not reflect the condition of the rooms. For the price to stay the value is very poor. No working air conditioning and the blinds for the window were broken. Also a hole in the wall. The shower had rust.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

EDWARD, River Forest

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
If you want a budget hotel in the center of the city this is good. The building is in great need of repairs, everything is old and needs attention. The worst thing about the hotel is that it is connected to a movie theater that blast sounds every day to midnight. If you go to bed easy this is a big problem.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Old but elegant hotel. Must have been high class in its prime. Very good breakfast selection, close to main plaza, church, shopping and restaurants. Very good restaurant next door. Only complaint is the bed was very hard. Needs a foam pad.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ricardo

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sandy

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ellen

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
AVOID. Booked for 2 nights but checked out after one - they refused to refund us but we were so desperate to leave and lucky enough to find an alternative nearby, we cut our losses. We have stayed in old ‘character’ places before, and don’t mind antique furniture or a dated but cared for vibe. However this property was not even trying to achieve these things! From the start reception staff could barely bring themselves to greet us, the impression then persisted that guests and their comfort are completely irrelevant. The whole place is in dire need of updating and refurbishing. Decor run down and tired to the point of falling apart - carpets and upholstery dirty and frayed, shabby furniture, general bad smells from bathroom drains, badly-installed laminate flooring buckled with damp and revealing ancient carpet underneath. Non-existent basic room facilities. We were bitten by insects in the night - having encountered bedbugs before we were fairly confident it was not mosquitos as the bites are quite distinctive. Up until this happened we were prepared to stick it out and chalk up to experience but it was the final straw, we packed and got out as soon as we could. On announcing we were leaving early there was no curiosity from staff as to how our stay had been or why we might be bailing out. We were shown their latest bedbug inspection report which appeared to be a box ticking game. Sad that a fine old building has been run down like this - it could be great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jose G

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel had a central location near Bologna Downtown and Two Towers, lots of shops, restaurants and stores nearby mini marts and grocery stores. Good bathroom and room size...interesting small door to get into room. Hotel is old but in good condition for age. Elevator was a savior but only 1 person and 2 large suit case's per trip or 2 people with luggage. A/C worked well...small bathroom and room but we expected it from the other reviews. The accessibility to downtown and walkable access to the plazas and great food Low and Slow BBQ was the best BBQ I have had in a few years (10-15 minute walks) plus you can discover great Gelato spots along the way. Best Dinner spot is Sfoglia Rina, Tortulini, Amatriciana and Lasanga. Close 2nd is Darcy Osteria Contemporanea (expect to be here for 1.5 to 2 hours) great food service and dishes made fresh but they take time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
My husband and I stayed 2 nights. The bed was very uncomfortable, it felt like cardboard.. The pictures online made the room look better than it was. There was some noise during the night but nothing too bad, even with the window open. There was no ac so we had to keep the window open, we were also provided a fan in our room. Bring bug spray, I was bite by mosquitos during the night with having to have the windows open. Breakfast was not good, the eggs were cold and the rest of the food looked just okay. The only good part of breakfast was the croissants, so not worth the money. Staff is friendly and the location is good in relation to city center, but would not come back to this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Josuah Mari, Mississauga

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed at this hotel for 3 days this summer. Got nothing against the staff. Not their fault. Ok thats out of the way. Stay away from this hotel. Stayed at this hotel for 3 days this summer. Got nothing against the staff. Not their fault. Ok thats out of the way. Stay away from this hotel. AC did not work. Had to use a fan. Old , dirty carpets that are almost ripping out. Yellow, cheap bulbs. Dirty shower curtains. Dirty tiles, with mold. Door keys are from the medieval times. This is no better than a roadside motel. I am extremely disappointed in the hotel, and in Expedia for even listing this. The owners should be ashamed. We stayed in a 3 star hotel in Florence for the same number of days and total expense, and that was leaps beyond what this place is. See the pictures for evidence. Stay away.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana Marai

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed with my family for a few days and we loved the culture of Hotel Palace. Perfect location and great price.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is located in a very good area but the hotel is showing its age. Very few amenities offered in the room but the breakfast was reasonable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Kerryn

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lots of character, great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025