What is San Donato like?

You'll be sure to have fun exploring Bologna's San Donato neighbourhood. Are you looking for San Donato travel tips? Make sure that you visit EuropAuditorium Theater and Virtus Arena while you're in the neighbourhood.

What's a favourite hotel to stay in San Donato?

Based on our traveller data, UNA Hotels Bologna Fiera is one of the top choices for your stay in San Donato. This hotel is a short 3-minute walk from BolognaFiere, and it offers a restaurant and a fitness centre.

How many hotels will I find in San Donato?

Expedia has 76 hotels and other accommodation options in San Donato to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Bologna area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in San Donato, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals in San Donato.

What can I see and do in this Bologna neighbourhood?

A few attractions you might want to check out while you're in San Donato are EuropAuditorium Theater and Virtus Arena. When you're sightseeing in Bologna, Luigi Cattaneo Anatomical Wax Museum and Luigi Bombicci Museum of Mineralogy are also worth a stop.

How can I get around San Donato and the greater Bologna area?

If you want to venture out of town, Bologna Fiere Station is the closest train station. You can also catch a ride at Bologna San VItale Station.

Top 10 San Donato Hotels of 2026

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An outdoor patio area with green chairs and tables under umbrellas, surrounded by well-maintained hedges and trees.

1. UNA Hotels Bologna Fiera

San Donato

NICHOLAS

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, green walls, and a view of a city street through the window.

2. B&B Bologna Fair Tower

San Donato

Leonardo

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a wardrobe.

3. La Casa di Fabiano - Self Check-in

San Donato

Peter Dominic

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern dining area with a long bench, round tables, and chairs.

4. AC Hotel Bologna by Marriott

Bolognina, 1 km from San Donato

Roger

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

The entrance of a hotel with a revolving door and a neon sign that reads "SANHOTEL".

5. Savhotel Fiera Bologna

Bolognina, 1.2 km from San Donato

Greg

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a glass-top table with drinks, and a view of greenery and buildings in the background.

6. Elizabeth Lifestyle Hotel

Bolognina, 1.4 km from San Donato

Leeanna

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a coffee machine, a chair, and a view of a cityscape.

7. Savhotel Aemilia Bologna

San Donato-San Vitale, 1.3 km from San Donato

nancy

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A rooftop terrace with a round table, two wicker chairs, a glass balustrade, and a view of historic buildings.

8. NH Bologna de la Gare

Historic Center, 1.7 km from San Donato

Michael

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A Best Western City Hotel sign, a building with multiple windows, and a tree with pink blossoms.

9. Best Western City Hotel

Bolognina, 1.6 km from San Donato

Sangwon

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A multi-story hotel with a modern architectural design, featuring a series of balconies and large windows.

10. Starhotels Excelsior

Historic Center, 1.8 km from San Donato

Jacques

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

An outdoor seating area with tables, chairs, and umbrellas.

11. UNA Hotels Bologna Centro

Historic Center, 1.9 km from San Donato

Diana

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a flat roof and a large number of windows.

12. The Sydney Hotel

Bologna Fiere District, 1 km from San Donato

ann

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A lobby with a checkered floor, a reception desk, a chandelier, and two statues.

13. Hotel Internazionale

Historic Center, 1.8 km from San Donato

Yeon

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A rooftop pool area with a clear view of the building's architecture, including a modern glass facade and a patterned mural.

14. The Social Hub Bologna

Bolognina, 2 km from San Donato

Meagan

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the city skyline.

15. Hotel Michelino 75 by The Sydney Hotel

Bologna Fiere District, 1.1 km from San Donato

Debashis

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area, and a view of the city.

16. Best Western Plus Tower Hotel Bologna

San Donato-San Vitale, 2.6 km from San Donato

William

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A large, red-brick building with multiple floors and arched windows.

17. Almarossa

Historic Center, 1.4 km from San Donato

Craig

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

An outdoor patio with a brick floor, metal chairs, a wicker sofa, and a wooden door.

18. Bolognaroomscom - Falegnami Boutique

Historic Center, 2 km from San Donato

Ivuoma

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a table with chairs, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

19. Casa Alessandrini

Historic Center, 1.7 km from San Donato

Simon

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A rooftop patio with a pergola, outdoor seating, and potted plants.

20. I Portici Hotel

Historic Center, 1.7 km from San Donato

Todd

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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Where to stay in San Donato

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A bustling street with historic buildings, a prominent tower, and a tram.

Historic Center

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Via Indipendenza to Piazza VIII Agosto – discover Historic Center, a destination also famous for its shopping.

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A courtyard with a central fountain, surrounded by brick arches and a patterned wall.

Santo Stefano

Travellers come to Santo Stefano for its cosy coffee shops, and you can see top attractions like Basilica of San Domenico and Teatro Duse while you're in town.

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A modern glass building with a unique geometric structure.

Bolognina

While visiting Bolognina, you might make a stop by sights like Ippodromo Arcoveggio and Museum for the Memory of Ustica.

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A modern building with large red banners and a sign indicating entrance numbers 15 and 14.

Bologna Fiere District

Museums, historical sites and gardens are some highlights of Bologna Fiere District. Make a stop by Parco Nord Arena or EuropAuditorium Theater while you're exploring.

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A large, historic building with a prominent dome and multiple towers.

Saragozza-Porto

Saragozza-Porto is popular for its lively bars, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Villa delle Rose or Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Luca.

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Top San Donato Hotel Reviews

Fly On Hotel

8/10 Good

"Front desk staff were friendly. Wasn’t impressed with our pizzas served at dinner. Restaurant was late opening at 7:30 when we arrived at 2/3:00 with nothing to eat until 7:30. Service wasn’t the greatest. There may have been a language barrier?? After our order was taken no one came back to see if we wanted another drink, dessert or anything."

Hotel Bologna Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Right next to airport (10 mins)- so convenient for us to stop over prior to Cruise from port of Ravenna. Has a restaurant with mid priced items and a good buffet breakfast. Also a Gym facility that we did not use. Has a small bar at which you can get a good espresso and a snack separate from the restaurant. Taxi to cruise port ran about 200 euros but you can do it much cheeper via train and and shuttle. This worked for us as we were traveling with my 94 year old Father in Law, the fewer transfers the better!"

Hotel Palace Bologna Centro

10/10 Excellent

"The Hotel Palace is stuck in the fifties, but it is in a great location, it is clean, the staff is very attentive and the breakfast is good (with amazing cakes freshly bakes on premises every morning). There are very few modern amenities but clean rooms, excellent location and great price… who cares about modern amenities (there is a lift and there are televisions in the room). There are rumours of renovation, which will change the price and the amenities, although I hope they will keep some of the amazing original woodwork in the breakfast room and the sitting rooms at the entrance"

Starhotels Excelsior

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel was ideally situated across from the railways station. Easy to get into the centre of Bologna either by walking or hop on bus outside hotel. Room was large and clean and everything managed well. Plenty of choice at breakfast. We would certainly stay here again and would recommend to others."

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Our top choices for San Donato hotels

1. UNA Hotels Bologna Fiera

2. B&B Bologna Fair Tower

3. La Casa di Fabiano - Self Check-in

4. AC Hotel Bologna by Marriott

5. Savhotel Fiera Bologna

6. Elizabeth Lifestyle Hotel

7. Savhotel Aemilia Bologna

8. NH Bologna de la Gare

9. Best Western City Hotel

10. Starhotels Excelsior

11. UNA Hotels Bologna Centro

12. The Sydney Hotel

13. Hotel Internazionale

14. The Social Hub Bologna

15. Hotel Michelino 75 by The Sydney Hotel

16. Best Western Plus Tower Hotel Bologna

17. Almarossa

18. Bolognaroomscom - Falegnami Boutique

19. Casa Alessandrini

20. I Portici Hotel

Where to stay in San Donato

Historic Center

Santo Stefano

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Saragozza-Porto

Top San Donato Hotel Reviews

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