Hotel University

Hotel University — Bologna, Italy

Hotel University is a simple independent 3-star in Bologna’s university quarter in Bologna, Italy.

Address: Via Mentana 7, Bologna. Property ID: 1029662.

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Total price: $474 USD

2026-11-07 to 2026-11-10 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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November 2026

December 2026

#1 of 3 hotels in University Quarter – Via Zamboni by Axel's take. University Quarter – Via Zamboni is #2 of 5 places to stay in Bologna. The best hotels in University Quarter – Via Zamboni, ranked · Where to stay in Bologna

Axel's take: 8.3/10

A strong central base for friendly service and clean rooms, with some noise trade-offs. a simple independent 3-star in Bologna’s university quarter, scored for what it is.

Hotel University is a simple independent 3-star in Bologna’s university quarter, and a strong pick for exploring on foot. Booking.com and Expedia guests consistently praise the helpful staff, cleanliness and central location. Rooms are practical rather than stylish, with air conditioning, kettles and minibars listed by the hotel. We’d choose it for a short city break where location and dependable basics matter more than hotel facilities.

The compromises are some dated fittings, small showers and variable soundproofing: recent guests describe both peaceful nights and noise from nearby bars or neighboring rooms. Breakfast generally satisfies, though variety divides opinion. Building renovation caused noise in December 2025; its current status is unconfirmed, so check before booking. Drivers should arrange parking and restricted-zone access ahead. We’d skip it for spacious, polished rooms or reliably quiet nights.

• Best for: couples exploring Bologna on foot; university visitors; short city breaks

• Watch out for: street and neighboring-room noise; small showers and some dated fittings; confirm status of previously reported building works

• Location: Walkable historic-center location, close to restaurants, university sights and Piazza Maggiore.

• Rooms: Practical, air-conditioned rooms; size varies, with recurring comments about small showers and dated fittings.

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

• Service: Friendly, helpful staff are repeatedly praised; reception operates around the clock.

• Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, bar, breakfast room, luggage storage and in-room kettles; breakfast inclusion depends on the booking.

• Fees and surprises: City tax, paid parking and pet charges; coordinate restricted-zone access. Renovation noise reported in December 2025 remains unverified today.

Axel's opinion of Hotel University, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · en.planetofhotels.com · Trip.com. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.

About Hotel University

• Property type: Hotel
• 3-star hotel
• Via Mentana 7, Bologna
• Amenities: No pool, Breakfast (free), Bar, Parking (extra charge), Pet-friendly (free), Dogs allowed, Cats allowed, Full-service laundry, Wi-Fi (free), Wi-Fi in public areas
• Check-in from: 14:00
• Check-out by: 11:00
• City page: Hotels in Bologna

Room types

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Source: ETG room descriptions.

Bed in Dorm (shared bathroom)

• Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom

Standard room

• Room features: Fridge
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard room — room photo 1

Standard Single room

• Room features: Fridge
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard Single room — room photo 1

Standard Triple room

• Room features: Fridge
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard Triple room — room photo 1
• Standard Triple room — room photo 2
• Standard Triple room — room photo 3

Standard Quadruple room

• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard Quadruple room — room photo 1

Standard Single room (single bed)

• Beds: single bed
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard Single room (single bed) — room photo 1

Standard Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Room features: Fridge
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
• Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
• Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3

Standard Twin room (twin beds)

• Beds: twin beds
• Room features: Fridge
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1
• Standard Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 2
• Standard Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 3

Standard Triple room

• Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard Triple room — room photo 1

Standard Quadruple room

• Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard Quadruple room — room photo 1

Standard Quintuple room

• Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard Quintuple room — room photo 1

Apartment

• Bathroom: Private bathroom

Standard Studio

• Bathroom: Private bathroom

Cottage

• Bathroom: Private bathroom

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