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Il Canale Hotel

3.0 star property
Guests sip coffee with the morning paper on Il Canale Hotel's terrace, watching the Historic Center of Bologna come to life in the streets below

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Il Canale Hotel puts travelers in the heart of Bologna's Historic Center with genuine local hospitality. The on-site restaurant serves a satisfying breakfast, while the terrace offers views worth lingering over. Piazza Maggiore and Land Rover Arena wait just steps away.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Standard Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Frette Italian bed sheets
Premium bedding
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Frette Italian bed sheets
Premium bedding
  • Canal view
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Frette Italian bed sheets
Premium bedding
  • Canal view
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Frette Italian bed sheets
Premium bedding
  • Canal view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Located in Historic Center, a neighbourhood in Bologna, Il Canale Hotel is in the entertainment district and near a train station. Bowling San Lazzaro and Tennis Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Montagnola Park and Path of the Gods. Travelling with kids? Consider Archaeological Museum, or check out an event or a game at PalaDozza. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Bologna travel guide
Map
Via Bertiera 2, Bologna, BO, 40126

What's nearby

  • Bologna \\ Via Indipendenza
    Via Indipendenza
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Bologna showing heritage architecture and a city
    Piazza Maggiore
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Tower of the Asinelli
    Two Towers
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Basilica of San Petronio showing religious elements, a church or cathedral and heritage elements
    Basilica of San Petronio
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • University of Bologna
    8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Bologna (IBT-Bologna Central Rail Station)
    11 min walk
  • Cà dell'Orbo Station
    13 min drive
  • Bologna Airport (BLQ)
    24 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    2 min walk
  • Impero Bar Pasticceria
    1 min walk
  • Ristorante Diana
    1 min walk
  • Ristorante Donatello
    2 min walk
  • Marsalino
    3 min walk

About this property

Il Canale Hotel

Family-friendly hotel near Piazza Maggiore
Take advantage of a free daily manager's reception, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe at Il Canale Hotel. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks include:
  • Limo/town car service, bike hire and express check-out
  • Express check-in, babysitting (surcharge) and a front desk safe
  • Newspapers in the reception, a TV in reception and a lift
  • Guest reviews give good marks for the overall condition
Room features
All guest rooms at Il Canale Hotel feature perks, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Childcare services and free infant beds
  • Frette Italian sheets, Select Comfort beds and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
  • 25-inch TVs with satellite channels
  • Fridges, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Belle Époque architecture
  • Built in 1860
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 25-inch TV with satellite channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from noon - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternative location: [Zanhotel Tre Vecchi]
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 20.0 per night.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

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 5.80 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

  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 20.0 per night

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Property Registration Number 037006-AL-00083

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 the information in the booking confirmation

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Zanhotel Il Canale
Zanhotel Il Canale Bologna
Zanhotel Il Canale Hotel
Zanhotel Il Canale Hotel Bologna
Il Canale Hotel Bologna
Il Canale Bologna
Il Canale Hotel Hotel
Il Canale Hotel Bologna
Il Canale Hotel Hotel Bologna

Frequently asked questions

Is Il Canale Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Il Canale Hotel?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Il Canale Hotel?

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Il Canale Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM.

Where is Il Canale Hotel located?

This family-friendly Bologna hotel is located in the historical district, within a 10-minute walk of Via Indipendenza and Piazza Maggiore. BolognaFiere is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) away. Bologna (IBT-Bologna Central Rail Station) is 11 minutes by foot and Bologna Central Station is 12 minutes.

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Reviews

Il Canale Hotel Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 131 out of 416 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 204 out of 416 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 416 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 416 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 416 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Christy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff were really lovely - friendly and helpful. They agreed to keep reception open for us when our flight was delayed and didnt rush us in when we finally got there. They also really helped us with our onward journey plans and there was no problem with leaving our bags during the day while we wandered round the city.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Christy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I assumed we would have a view of the canal from our room. The door was hard to open. We liked the tile floor and the service.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

Mario

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

Horror

Air conditioning not working and making a lot of noise. Breakfast so limited and the woman in charge of breakfast is so unpolite. Really disspointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tanguy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super Unterkunft, vor allem für den Preis. Freudliches Personal, sehr zentrale Lage. Leider etwas hellhörig.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Hotel review for Il Canale

Quaint hotel in the heart of Bologna. Plain room and furnishings Comfortable bed Very thin walls-you can hear everyone talking and walking around.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Posizione strategica, 10 minuti dalla stazione e 5 dalla piazza maggiore. Zona silenziosa. Personale molto disponibile.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martine

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

Great location and great staff.

Wow! Super location. Nice staff that went above and beyond for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Dated but nice location

The location is great - close to the centre and by the canal. The staff were helpful, too. My single room had no exterior window, but they changed it when I asked. The decor of the hotel is very old fashioned, and the room small, but it was clean
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Samuel

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

Perfect for a long weekend

Lovely hotel in a great location in Bologna, spacious rooms and very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Anna

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

Top Lage und trotzdem ruhig

Wenn ich einen Wasserkocher und einen kleinen Kühlschrank zur Verfügung habe (covidsgemäß kein Frühstück möglich), bin ich schon sehr zufrieden. Top-Lage. Super heiß im Zimmer, schade, man musste die ganze Zeit Fenster offen halten (Fenster auf einen Innengarten, für eine Nacht gar kein Problem).
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anne

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

Quirky & fun

I loved this quirky hotel, with the antique bicycles and luggage in the corridors! Also I enjoyed the roof deck overlooking the canal. Fun!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice location, good value.

Great location for sightseeing in Bologna. Nothing fancy, no breakfast. Quiet rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

MAURO

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

Vicini al canale

Posizione comoda verso il centro, tv da dimenticare
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Danilo de

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel pulito personale molto gentile e disponibile
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

carsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel and personal service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

Je recommande

Hôtel très bien situé, au style rétro italien qu on a adoré! Super équipe! Clim et literie au top!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Michele nous a accueillies avec bienveillance et gentillesse, rendant notre séjour très agréable. La déco atypique est remarquable, beaucoup de confort, rien à redire!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Marco

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

Small and cozy

Central and no frills hotel. I stayed in a single room and enjoyed it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Giacomo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Camera e bagno privato molto puliti. Posizione centralissima. Stanza silenziosa. Personale molto cortese.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Solide Wahl

Die Lage ist top: zentral aber sehr ruhig. Das Personal war freundlich und zuvorkommend. Kommunikation auf Englisch war problemlos. Das Hotel bietet keinen besonderen Luxus, ist aber eine solide Wahl, um Bologna ein paar Tage zu entdecken.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

CIGDEM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Süper
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Steve

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

Lovely little gem of a hotel.

Amazing location in the heart of the old town with many restaurants and shops only a short walk away. The hotel is quirky but that is not a bad thing as it is very original and more boutique than the standard chain hotels. Staff incredibly friendly. Minor issues such as the bathroom radiator not working but if you left door open it would get heat from the room so no great issue. WiFi really strong and can even stream.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Fatma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Şehrin merkezinde küçük ve güzel bir otel.Sessiz ve çalışanları güler yüzlüydü.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good Location for city sites Clean rooms and friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019