Hotel Il Guercino, Bologna: from $53 a night

From $53 a night at Hotel Il Guercino, checked Nov 1, 2026. Dec 1–2, 2026, 2 adults: $53 total. Jan 1–3, 2027, 2 adults: $319 total on Axel; Expedia listed $533 for the same stay when seen, checked Nov 1, 2026.

Hotel Il Guercino is a characterful independent 4-star near Bologna Centrale in Bologna, Italy.

Address: Via Serra Luigi 7, Bologna. Property ID: 1295319.

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Total price: $702 USD

2026-11-08 to 2026-11-11 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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Axel's take: 8.2/10

A friendly, characterful station base, with compact rooms and some soundproofing compromises. a characterful independent 4-star near Bologna Centrale, scored for what it is.

Il Guercino is an independent 4-star with colorful, eclectic interiors and a practical location north of Bologna Centrale. We'd choose it for a short city break or rail-based exploring rather than a conventional luxury stay. Tripadvisor, Booking.com and Expedia guests consistently praise the helpful staff and cleanliness, while breakfast earns plenty of compliments. The station is roughly five minutes away; allow around 20–30 minutes to reach the historic center's main sights.

The compromises are room size and soundproofing: several guests describe compact rooms and noise carrying between them. Breakfast and the reservation-only spa usually cost extra; the spa has a whirlpool, not a swimming pool. A May 2026 guest reported construction in parts of the hotel, but its current status is unconfirmed—check before booking. We'd skip it if spacious rooms, reliable quiet or an old-town doorstep matter most.

• Best for: rail travelers and day-trippers; short city breaks; travelers who prefer individual decor

• Watch out for: compact rooms and sound transfer; breakfast and private spa usually extra; confirm whether May 2026 building work has finished

• Location: Near Centrale's northern side, outside the restricted-traffic zone; a longer walk to the main historic sights.

• Rooms: Individually decorated and generally comfortable, but sizes vary and soundproofing draws repeated criticism.

• Cleanliness: A consistent strength across Booking.com, Expedia and Tripadvisor feedback.

• Service: Friendly, helpful staff are one of the clearest recurring positives.

• Amenities: Free fitness corner and bicycles; bookable whirlpool, sauna and steam room; no in-house restaurant.

• Fees and surprises: Parking and pets incur supplements; breakfast and spa are generally extra; May 2026 construction status remains unverified.

Axel's opinion of Hotel Il Guercino, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · Expedia · orbitz.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

About Hotel Il Guercino

• Property type: Hotel
• 4-star hotel
• Via Serra Luigi 7, Bologna
• Guest rating: 4.2/5 on Google from 1,302 reviews (location 4.4/5)
• Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport: 13 min by public transport · Amerigo Vespucci Airport: 73 min by public transport · Basilica Santuario Santo Stefano - Complesso delle Sette Chiese: 16 min by taxi · Basilica di San Petronio: 17 min by taxi · Basilica of San Domenico: 17 min by taxi · Archiginnasio Palace and Anatomical Theater: 18 min by public transport
• Hotel policies: Pet deposit: €10 per guest per stay; Pets: €10 per room per stay
• Amenities: No pool, Hot tub, Breakfast (free), Restaurant, Bar, Sauna, Spa, Parking, Airport shuttle (extra charge), Pet-friendly, Full-service laundry, Accessible, Wi-Fi (free)
• Check-in from: 14:00
• Check-out by: 12:00
• City page: Hotels in Bologna

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Superior Double room (full double bed)

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