- City view
- Pets allowed
- Free WiFi
- Bath
- 24-hour front desk
- Key card access
- Daily housekeeping
- Non-smoking rooms
- Safety deposit box
- Luggage storage
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About this property
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 Centre is 2 km away. Rooms are elegant and spacious, with carpeted or wood floors and neutral colour 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Private parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness centre
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Amanda
United States
“Beautiful, clean and friendly. Rooms were spacious. Directly across from the train station - quality was completely unexpected for 2 lost travelers late at night so close to trains and for the price. It was amazing.” - Uakona
South Africa
“Perfectly located by the train station, nice clean rooms. And I was lucky to get an early check-in too. Good breakfast and gym facilities on top of that. Great staff” - James
United Kingdom
“Room - Excellent Location - Perfect Breakfast- Excellent Breakfast Staff - Excellent” - Lucy
United Kingdom
“Please see my other review both stays were excellent” - Lucy
United Kingdom
“How clean it was The reception staff were friendly and helpful. The porters were helpful taking our cases to our room Breakfast was good Very close to train station and the main square” - Maree
Australia
“Super helpful staff who provided great suggestions of things to see and do for our short stay. The cleanest hotel we have ever seen.” - Pauline
United Kingdom
“Close to the train station and staff were very helpful” - Diya
United Arab Emirates
“Clean, quiet considering the location right across the central train station. Breakfast was possibly better than average. Room was comfortable with a nice view of Bologna.” - Georgios
Greece
“The hotel was very nice and the room big and comfortable. Breakfast was very good and staff very polite. We really enjoyed our stay.” - Matthew
United Kingdom
“Fantastic hotel in a great location opposite the station and not overpriced considering everything”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- AVORIO RESTAURANT
- CuisineItalian • International
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.









The fine print
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 travelling 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 authorisation 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 identification 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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided 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