Hotel Maggiore Bologna

Hotel Maggiore Bologna — Bologna, Italy

Hotel Maggiore Bologna is a practical 3-star west of Bologna’s historic center in Bologna, Italy.

Address: Via Emilia Ponente 62/3, Bologna. Property ID: 1048027.

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Axel's take: 8.7/10

A strong practical choice for clean rooms, helpful staff and free parking. A practical 3-star west of Bologna’s historic center, scored for what it is.

Hotel Maggiore is a straightforward 3-star west of Bologna’s historic center, and a strong pick if you value reliable basics over a central address. Recent Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise the cleanliness, welcoming staff and comfortable beds; breakfast also earns warm feedback. Free parking makes it particularly useful for drivers, while nearby buses make sightseeing manageable without taking the car into town.

The trade-off is location: this is a practical base near Ospedale Maggiore, not somewhere to step straight into medieval Bologna. Some rooms are compact, so choose carefully if space matters. Tram-related finishing works along Via Emilia Ponente remain a potential access and noise nuisance in autumn 2026. We’d skip it for a walking-only city break, but recommend it for drivers, hospital visits and straightforward short stays.

• Best for: Travelers arriving by car; Visitors to Ospedale Maggiore; Value-minded travelers comfortable using buses

• Watch out for: Outside the historic center; Some compact rooms; Tram-related roadworks nearby in autumn 2026

• Location: Near Ospedale Maggiore, with bus access to the center rather than doorstep sightseeing.

• Rooms: Generally comfortable and well maintained; some room categories are compact.

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

• Service: Friendly, helpful reception staff are the most consistently praised feature.

• Amenities: Free parking, Wi-Fi and bicycle rentals, plus a bar and buffet breakfast.

• Fees and surprises: Tourist tax is extra; confirm breakfast inclusion and current road access before arrival.

Axel's opinion of Hotel Maggiore Bologna, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · comune.bologna.it. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

About Hotel Maggiore Bologna

• Property type: Hotel
• 3-star hotel
• Via Emilia Ponente 62/3, Bologna
• Hotel policies: Breakfast: €7; Airport shuttle (one way): free; Extra bed: €20 per guest per night; Pets: €15 per guest per stay
• Amenities: Playroom, Babysitting and childcare, Breakfast, Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast in the room, Cafe, Electric car charging, Parking, Pets allowed, Laundry (extra charge), Dry-cleaning (extra charge), Accessibility features, Free Wi-Fi
• Check-in from: 14:00
• Check-out by: 11:00
• City page: Hotels in Bologna

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