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Starhotels Excelsior

Property class: 4

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A modern living room with a sofa, ottomans, a coffee table, and large potted plants.
A bar area with shelves of liquor bottles, a bar counter, and seating.
A conference room with a long table, chairs, and a large window.
A modern reception desk with a dark wood finish, a large wall-mounted TV, and a decorative lamp.
A dining area with wooden chairs and tables, potted plants, and a modern interior design.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is AU$237
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov

Explore the area

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Viale Pietro Pietramellara 51, Bologna, BO, 40121
  • Place, Via Indipendenza
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Bologna
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Piazza Maggiore
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bologna (BLQ-Guglielmo Marconi)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, a mirror, and a framed picture on the wall.

Deluxe Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(31 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Family Room (2 adulti + 2 bambini)

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk with a lamp, and toys on the floor.

Family Room (2 adulti + 2 bambini)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a tray containing a coffee maker, cups, and snacks, and a mirror above the bed.

Junior Suite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Family Room (Connecting)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a television, a chair, a desk lamp, and a mirror.

Family Room (Connecting)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Triple Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a laptop, a chair, a sofa, a nightstand with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Triple Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a television, a chair, a desk lamp, and a mirror.

Superior Double or Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(130 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. 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
  • Bologna Museum of Modern Art - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • University of Bologna - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Two Towers - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Piazza Maggiore - 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

  • ‪Bologna Food Gallery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Leggera - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Bottega - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Starhotels Excelsior

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
  • Smoking not allowed

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

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
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • 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

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

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).

Property class

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 26 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Starhotels Excelsior on 15 Nov 2026 start from AU$237, 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.

Are pets allowed at Starhotels Excelsior?

Cats and dogs are welcome at Starhotels Excelsior, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of one pet.

Starhotels Excelsior Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 699 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 231 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1010 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, nice location, comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, helpfull staff, clean and spacious room
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You will not go wrong with starhotels. Safe, clean, comfortable and great breakfast !
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful hotel located in a great location. The room was spacias and had everything we needed. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super hotel, beautiful room, excellent breakfast very convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location Lovely hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed staying and highly recommend it. Buffet breakfast was also excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Easy access to the train station and airport. Close to the city center.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic property! Can’t wait to visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean Room great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very knowledgeable and helpful with great recommendations. Location amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, close to train station and historic center. I will stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely first class hotel. Professional, welcoming staff, fabulous breakfast, spacious room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service by the staff was amazing!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff members were fantastic
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast, clean room, staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place right in front of the train station and a few minutes walk to the heart of the city.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is the star of the hotel. Literally across the street from the bologna central train station with restaurants, shopping and a grocery store nearby. We used it as our "hub" as we went on day trips around Italy. Breakfast was great with lots of food options. Staff was friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend and stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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6/10 Okay

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Near train station and walkable to city center
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Not my first stay here and as usual, staff friendly, professional and helpful. Room extremely comfortable and breakfast excellent.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The hotel staff were very helpful and friendly to our children. Parking was safe and although the price was fair for the location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Junior suite with excellent space and wonderful large bed. Location practical by the railway-station but wouldn’t have minded to stay closer to the centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This staff at this hotel are exceptional. From check in through check out, they were helpful, friendly and very professional. Our room (upgraded) was super comfortable and well appointed, and breakfast buffet was excellent. I am looking forward to staying here again the next time we are in Bologna.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location, lovely hotel lobby and bar. Room was perfect for our 2 day stay. The sofa bed was not made up for our son on arrival so we had to request that on our first evening.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was located in a great location and extremely convenient to the train station and downtown area. They staff was very helpful and professional. They were able to answer all our questions and provided great recommendations of places to see and where to eat. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026