Located in Santo Stefano, a neighborhood in Bologna, Central City Inn is near the airport and near a train station. Santurario del sacro Cuore and Via Zamboni are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Bologna Botanical Gardens and Archaeological Museum. EuropAuditorium Theater and Grand Tour Italia are also worth visiting. Visit our Bologna travel guide
Via Jacopo Barozzi 2, Bologna, BO, 40100
What's nearby
Via Indipendenza
6 min walk - 0.6 km
Two Towers
16 min walk - 1.4 km
Piazza Maggiore
16 min walk - 1.4 km
BolognaFiere
19 min walk - 1.7 km
University of Bologna
13 min walk - 1.1 km
Getting around
Bologna (IBT-Bologna Central Rail Station)
8 min walk
Cà dell'Orbo Station
12 min drive
Bologna Airport (BLQ)
22 min drive
Restaurants
Bologna Food Gallery
8 min walk
Burger King
7 min walk
Pizza Leggera
8 min walk
Bar 2* M. M.
4 min walk
Ristorante I Portici
9 min walk
About this property
Central City Inn
Hotel near Piazza Maggiore
Close to BolognaFiere, Central City Inn has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-in, and smoke-free premises
Tour/ticket assistance, multilingual staff, and an elevator
Room features
All guestrooms at Central City Inn feature perks such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning.
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 10 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much does it cost to stay at Central City Inn?
As of Nov 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Central City Inn on Nov 15, 2026 start from P7,086, excluding 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.
What time is check-in at Central City Inn?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 10:00 PM–
1:30 AM for a fee of EUR 10.00.
What time is check-out at Central City Inn?
Check-out is at 10 AM.
Does Central City Inn provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 6:00 AM–midnight on request. A fee of EUR 30 per room applies.
Where is Central City Inn located?
Located in Santo Stefano, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Montagnola Park, Piazza Maggiore, and BolognaFiere. University Library of Bologna and Via Indipendenza are also within 10 minutes. Bologna (IBT-Bologna Central Rail Station) is 8 minutes by foot and Bologna Central Station is 8 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Central City Inn Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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This was a cute little place! We only needed for one night as we were passing through. Convenient location near the train station and check in was a breeze. Very clean and cute!
Quartos limpos e confortáveis. Cama boa, chuveiro bom. Cafeteira no quarto cortesia. Equipe super prestativa. Dono do hotel faz serviço de uber. Perta das estações de trem. Opções de alimentação como café da manhã e almoço ao lado. Super recomendo.
Check in was a little confusing but we had last minute booked as our original hotel didn’t get back to us all day for check in (until Expedia intervened)
They have a WhatsApp number on their website that you can text and they’re very responsive. Location was amazing, bed was very comfortable, AC unit worked well, and they provide a Nespresso machine with pods
Nice big room close to station - it’s a room in an apartment block rather hotel/inn which I didn’t realise untill I checked in but was good in the end
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Simon
Apr 17, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Les photos ne sont pas celles de toutes les chambres. La mienne était minuscule et plus comme une chambre d'un monastère (petit lit, table simple). Mais l'endroit est propre et bien situé. Attention, il n'y a pas de réception et il faut communiquer en amont pour y accéder car c'est dans un immeuble avec une clef pour rentrer.
It was very hard to find the place. I was looking for an inn, as the name indicates, but this is just an apartment inside a building.
Check in could have been smoother. The owner has accidentally been at the spot. If not, I would have never been able to find the place it check in.
The room isn’t self was absolutely great, no complaints.
The perfect sized hotel by the sea! Personal service that the big chains, where I often stay, cannot match. Always got the feeling that the owner sincerely cares about the customer and that the importance of the almighty $ is down the list. Amenties like a bathrobe, beach towel, quality toiletries, mini bar... that you would only expect at a much more expensive hotel, are provided, along with a very good buffet breakfast.
I thought that I had booked a full service hotel. I got a one room apartment with no staff. Over six nights my room was serviced once. The area is extremely inconvenient, with transportation being a long walk away on an extremely noisy ring road. I had no direction as to how to get in to the property. I figured out, with the help of strangers on the street, that I had to ring the bell of the apartment. Then, after several rings and a long wait, someone showed up on a bicycle to give me access. Extremely overpriced. I'm not happy about the whole things.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review
4/10 Poor
Karen
Sep 17, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This place is not a hotel! I repeat, it is not an "inn" it's more like a short term rental, so I was disappointed - the check-in process was done by a guy that lives downstairs - not necessarily a bad thing but Expedia did not provide any information saying otherwise - this place is hidden, once we found it and got inside the room is clean, however
Spacious and plain, but uncomfortable bed/pillows.
Building was very quiet and room was clean and very spacious. It's not really a hotel, more like a converted dormitory that feels deserted in summer. It is a convenient short walk from main train station. The pillows and bed were not comfortable (pillows oversized and too firm, and the bed caved in at the middle.
le immagini su hotels non sono della camera da me scelta e a me assegnata; il bagno esterno alla camera, anche se privato, non è adeguatamente evidenziato, anzi le foto sono tutte di stanze con bagno in camera.
Hyggeligt værelse, rigtig god seng. Lejlighed bygget om til hotel værelser, Husk at ringe inden ankomst. Ligger rigtig godt og centralt, få hundrede meter fra togstation og fortovs restauranter
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Verified traveler
Oct 4, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
It was raining, after having tried the intercom several times, with no answer, had to call them otherwise I would have to find another place. They asked me if I was in the right place…
I was not told how to reenter the building after the check in time so I had no dinner.
The shower was ok as were the towels.
I could have been better
The windows were facing a very, very busy street and the traffic started at six in the morning and went on for at least three hours
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Oscar
Sep 23, 2024
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No hicieron limpieza, muy caro para lo que es
Se encuentra en una zona que no luce bien pues hay muchos homeless cerca. La atención fue buena en el check in aunque la decoración de la habitación deja mucho que desear. No limpiaron el cuarto, ni baño. Esperaba que hicieran la cama, vaciaran el bote de basura y acomodaran el baño y se llevaran las toallas mojadas y no lo hicieron. Por el precio que pagamos definitivamente no vale la pena quedarse ahi.
The location is difficult to find, the listed phone numbers do not work and the process for gaining access to your room is super inconvenient. The location is close to the train station but is a bit of a seedy area. However….. the biggest issue is the staff. Or rather, the lack thereof. This place doesn’t have many rooms but it still takes them 2.5 hours to respond to WhatsApp messages. Also…. Only once you get there do you find out there isn’t really any luggage storage but they will hold it for you for €10 due to their inconvenience.
It’s like….. excuse me? Paying customers are now an inconvenience?
No Thankyou.
It’s a shame because the room itself is more than adequate, if a little noisy. Also, 2 coffee pods in a room that can accomodate 3 people for days, is at least 4 pods short. The owners are frugal and stingy and I’d recommend you stay elsewhere