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Il Canale Hotel

3.0 star property
Comfortable Bologna hotel in Historic Center with coffee shop/cafe

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Lobby
Property entrance
Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar
Bar (on property)
Porch
Reviews
8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
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  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service

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Via Bertiera 2, Bologna, BO, 40126
  • Popular LocationPiazza Maggiore8 min walk
  • Popular LocationTwo Towers9 min walk
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Bologna10 min walk
  • AirportBologna (BLQ-Guglielmo Marconi)18 min drive
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Room options

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 cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Frette Italian linens
Premium bedding
  • 215 sq ft
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Single Room

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

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Frette Italian linens
Premium bedding
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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

Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Frette Italian linens
Premium bedding
  • 258 sq ft
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Frette Italian linens
Premium bedding
  • 258 sq ft
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Bologna

Il Canale Hotel is located in Historic Center, a neighborhood in Bologna, and is in the entertainment district and near a train station. Path of the Gods 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 Lago di Castel dell'Alpi and Montagnola Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Land Rover Arena or Stadio Renato Dall'Ara. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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What's nearby

  • Piazza Maggiore - 8 min walk
  • Two Towers - 9 min walk
  • Basilica of San Petronio - 9 min walk
  • University of Bologna - 10 min walk
  • Land Rover Arena - 12 min walk

Getting around

  • Bologna (IBT-Bologna Central Rail Station) - 11 min walk
  • Trebbo Corticella-lame Station - 11 min drive
  • Bologna Airport (BLQ) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • Pizzeria Altero - 1 min walk
  • Bar Igea SAS Cinti m. - 1 min walk
  • Gelateria Peccati di gola - da Claudio - 1 min walk
  • Diana - 1 min walk
  • Il Moro - 1 min walk

About this property

Il Canale Hotel

Family-friendly hotel located in Historic Center
Piazza Maggiore and University of Bologna are located near Il Canale Hotel, which provides a free daily manager's reception, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. 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 rentals, and express check-out
  • Express check-in, babysitting (surcharge), and a front-desk safe
  • Newspapers in the lobby, a TV in the lobby, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews speak well of the overall condition
Room features
All guestrooms at Il Canale Hotel feature thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra 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
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French, Italian

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite 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

  • Free crib
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • 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 crib
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 25-inch TV with satellite channels
  • Pay movies

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 available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from noon - 10 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: Zanhotel Tre Vecchi

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at 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 cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 5.00 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 information in the booking confirmation

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).

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?

Check-out 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. University of Bologna and Land Rover Arena are also within 15 minutes. Bologna (IBT-Bologna Central Rail Station) is 11 minutes by foot and Bologna Central Station is 12 minutes.

Il Canale Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

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" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Mario

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Christy

Travelled with family
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

Travelled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
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

Martine

Travelled with family
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

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

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

8/10 Good

Steve

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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