Bologna Hotels and other accommodations offer something for every taste. Visitors to this historic city can select luxurious, attentive Italian hotels, simple affordable hostels, or one of many options in between. Located within the walls of the city or among the rolling Tuscan hills just outside the city limits, every traveler has an abundance of Bologna Italy lodging from which to choose.

Bologna Hostels

Budget travelers and backpackers should consider hostels. There are two of these affordable options located within a 15-minute bus ride of the Bologna city center.  Hostel San Sisto-Due Torri is open seven days a week, offering 105 beds and a shared bathroom. Guests of the hostel can take advantage of free wireless Internet access, laundry facilities, free delivery service from a nearby pizzeria, postal services, a basketball court, a library, and games such as chess.

Centro Europa Uno, located in San Lazzaro di Savena, is set up differently. Instead of the traditional hostel arrangement of multiple beds in a large room, this hostel is made up of eight bungalows, each comprised of one or two bedrooms, a bathroom, and a lounge area. There is also an area reserved for camping and barbeques.

Bologna Budget Hotels

While the word luxury can be used to describe many Bologna hotels, the city also provides options for travelers on a budget. The 43 rooms of Hotel Imperial are centrally located, spacious, and modern. The low cost of a room at Hotel Imperial includes a free breakfast, access to a fitness facility, complimentary wireless internet access, room service, and bicycle rental. There is also a bus service to popular Bologna attractions near the hotel.

A mere 5 minutes from the center of Bologna is SavHotel, winner of a TripAdvisor 2012 Trendiest Traveler’s Choice award. For a budget price, this 4-star hotel provides comforts such as cable, a fitness center, free parking, and wireless Internet access in the lobby. There is a restaurant and room service for guest’s dining, as well.

Bologna Bed & Breakfasts

Bed and breakfasts are one of the most popular types of Bologna Italy lodging. Antica Residenza d’Azeglio bed and breakfast is located in the center of the city, five minutes from Piazza Maggiore. Each of its five rooms is decorated tastefully in a different color, and the Green Suite offers a balcony. The complimentary daily breakfast includes cappuccino, brioche, and fresh fruit. Every room is equipped with a private bathroom, air conditioning, satellite television, and an in-room safe. The Benelli Bed and Breakfast, an apartment located only five minutes from the train station, is known for its service. Proprietor Roberta keeps her establishment impressively clean and provides delicious homemade breakfasts to her guests. A private bathroom and air conditioning add to the comfort, and wireless internet access is included in the cost. There are also some farmouses and villas outside the city that serve as bed and breakfasts.

Bologna Vacation Rentals

Larger groups looking for Bologna Italy lodging might find that a vacation rental better suits their needs than Bologna hotels. There are many within the city center, offering comfortable, clean apartments with full kitchens and multiple bedrooms for families. For a truly authentic experience, travelers can rent a house just outside Bologna. One of the most indulgent is a 15th-century Italian castle called Castello Della Colina. It is located 30 miles outside the city and boasts a private pool, small vineyard, fitness center, cinema room, and pool table. The tower room on the 2nd floor offers 360-degree views of the surrounding hills of Tuscany.