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Starhotels Excelsior

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with a restaurant, near Piazza Maggiore

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Lobby lounge
Gym
Meeting facility
Bar (on property)
Reception

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is NZ$296
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb

Explore the area

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Viale Pietro Pietramellara 51, Bologna, BO, 40121
  • Place, Via Indipendenza
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, PalaDozza
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Piazza Maggiore
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bologna (BLQ-Guglielmo Marconi)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room (2 adulti + 2 bambini)

Family Room (2 adulti + 2 bambini)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Family Room (Connecting)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Pillow menu
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Triple Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Superior Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(94 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Bologna

A family-friendly stay in Bologna awaits you at Starhotels Excelsior. Within just a 10-minute stroll, you'll find Via Indipendenza and Montagnola Park. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The restaurant, Avorio, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Business amenities include meeting rooms, conference space, and a business centre. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a gym and a coffee shop/cafe. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this 4-property class Historic Center hotel include Piazza Maggiore and BolognaFiere.

What's nearby

  • Via Indipendenza - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • PalaDozza - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • University of Bologna - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Piazza Maggiore - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Two Towers - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Bologna (IBT-Bologna Central Rail Station) - 1 min walk
  • Cà dell'Orbo Station - 10 min drive
  • Bologna Airport (BLQ) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starhotels Excelsior - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Leggera - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Zanhotel Europa - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Nh Bologna De La Gare Breakfast - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Starhotels Excelsior

Family-friendly hotel with a restaurant, near Piazza Maggiore
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms.

Public spaces have free WiFi. A fitness centre, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the family-friendly Starhotels Excelsior. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Bologna hotel is smoke free.

  • 193 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Starhotels Excelsior offers 193 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. This individually furnished accommodation includes desks. A pillow menu is available. Premium satellite televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Bologna hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (EUR 35 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Avorio

Things to do

  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Baby bath
  • In-room babysitting
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Stroller

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet (79 centimetre high)
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lift (76 centimetre wide door)
  • Raised toilet seat (50 centimetre high)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (117 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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
A tax is imposed by the city and will be collected at the property. The tax ranges from EUR 1.5 to EUR 5 per person, per night. The amount has been determined by the local administration and depends on the length of stay, property classification, and room price. This tax does not apply from the 6th consecutive night of stay. Guests exempted from this tax include residents of Bologna and children under 14 years of age. Please note that further exemptions may apply.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 40 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 20.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following 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.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 15 per person
  • Self-parking fee: EUR 35 per day
  • Pet fee: EUR 40 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 20.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. 

Property Registration Number IT037006A19MMQQLIO

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • One child aged 12 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Starhotels Excelsior
Starhotels Excelsior Bologna
Starhotels Excelsior Hotel
Starhotels Excelsior Hotel Bologna
Starhotels Hotel Bologna
Starhotels Excelsior Hotel
Starhotels Excelsior Bologna
Starhotels Excelsior Hotel Bologna

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Starhotels Excelsior?

Starhotels Excelsior offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Starhotels Excelsior?

As of 28 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Starhotels Excelsior on 1 Feb 2026 start from NZ$268.55, including 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.

Is parking available at Starhotels Excelsior?

Yep, Starhotels Excelsior has a self car park for EUR 35 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee. Onsite parking is limited.

Is Starhotels Excelsior family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals and babysitting services, as well as baby baths and childcare services in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Starhotels Excelsior is a hit with families.

Does Starhotels Excelsior serve breakfast?

You bet, travelers can't get enough of the buffet breakfast here! Offered daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM, this is the spot to fuel up for a big day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Starhotels Excelsior?

No, Starhotels Excelsior does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Starhotels Excelsior?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Starhotels Excelsior?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Starhotels Excelsior Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 658 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 251 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1000 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Victoria

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent size of room and location to train station. Was let down by faulty air con. The room was uncomfortably too hot and the mini bar fridge also did not work. Bar staff were very friendly and excellent cocktails!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were welcoming and very kind. The room was very comfortable, well appointed, very quiet and very clean. The location near the train station allowed us to use Bologna as a home for day trips to Milan, Venice and Ravenna. We would look forward staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanora, Springfield

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would definitely stay there again. Great location, helpful staff, nice property.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Ann, Wilsonville

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Kind welcoming and amazing room, great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Genevieve

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a good stay. The property was comfortable and clean. Breakfast was good. Staff were very kind and helpful. If I had been alone I would not have felt safe in the area around the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rocco, Glenelg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good hotel wonderful staff great room with a very comfortable bed, covenant location walking distance to most historic sites $ exceptional shopping areas, loads of finning options, can’t fault the convenient location meters from train station,
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent location in a modern clean hotel. I highly recommend especially to those traveling by train
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly staff. Clean modern rooms. Breakfast buffet.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Shirin

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

willa

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy off the train. Good food close by. Excellent breakfast! Fabulous staff-very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Weng Cho, Champaign

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was nice. The restaurant and breakfast was good. The staff were very courteous.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

angel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean hotel. Close to train station. Breakfast is the best.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luciano

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

Bologna Getaway

Excellent hotel- clean, great service and conveniently located close to the train station. Would recommend staying there!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona, Peterhead

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel room was immaculate & the nicest bathroom I’ve seen.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

hans

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
thank you
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a very comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Brianna, Leonberg

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quite nice hotel perfectly located across from train station
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

hans

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
will come again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025