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Il Canale Hotel

3.0 star property
Family-friendly Bologna hotel in Historic Center with a coffee shop/cafe
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Lobby
Porch
Interior
View from property
Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Via Bertiera 2, Bologna, BO, 40126
  • Via Indipendenza
    1 min walk
  • Fountain of Neptune
    7 min walk
  • Piazza Maggiore
    8 min walk
  • Bologna (BLQ-Guglielmo Marconi)
    24 min drive

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 cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Frette Italian bed sheets
Premium bedding
  • 20 sq m
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Frette Italian bed sheets
Premium bedding
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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

Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Frette Italian bed sheets
Premium bedding
  • 24 sq m
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds

View all photos for Quadruple Room

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

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Frette Italian bed sheets
Premium bedding
  • 24 sq m
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Bologna

A family-friendly stay in the heart of Bologna awaits you at Il Canale Hotel. Within steps you'll find Via Indipendenza and Piazza VIII Agosto. Highlights at this Belle Époque hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and a coffee shop/cafe. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Historic Center hotel include Piazza Maggiore and BolognaFiere.

What's nearby

  • Piazza Maggiore - 8 min walk
  • Two Towers - 9 min walk
  • University of Bologna - 10 min walk
  • Land Rover Arena - 12 min walk
  • BolognaFiere - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Bologna (IBT-Bologna Central Rail Station) - 11 min walk
  • Cà dell'Orbo Station - 13 min drive
  • Bologna Airport (BLQ) - 24 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
  • ‪Ristorante Diana - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Il Moro - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Il Canale Hotel

Family-friendly Bologna hotel in Historic Center with a coffee shop/cafe
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly Il Canale Hotel.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Belle Époque Bologna hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1860
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Front desk safe
  • Car service
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Il Canale Hotel offers 17 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Select Comfort beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. Televisions come with satellite channels and pay-per-view films.

Bathrooms include a shower, slippers, bidets and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and in-room massages can be requested.

Languages

English, French, Italian

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site 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 cot
  • In-room babysitting
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 25-inch TV with satellite channels
  • Pay films

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 and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from noon - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternative location: [Zanhotel Tre Vecchi]

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 20.0 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 20.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number 037006-AL-00083

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • One child aged 12 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

Zanhotel Il Canale
Zanhotel Il Canale Bologna
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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

What is the cancellation policy at Il Canale Hotel?

Il Canale Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

What makes Il Canale Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus comfy beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Il Canale Hotel.

Is Il Canale Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as babysitting services and laundry facilities, as well as childcare services and free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Il Canale Hotel is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Il Canale Hotel?

No, Il Canale Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Il Canale Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Il Canale Hotel?

Check-in begins at 12:30 PM. Check-out time is 11:30 AM.

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

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly hotel in a quiet, but central location
The Hotel is centrally located just a ten minute walk from the train station, then another ten minute walk to the town centre. A great place from which to see all the sights. And if you feel like a change, both Florence and Venice can be easily visited in a day by train from Bologna. When you're finished for the day there's lots of affordable bars and trattorias nearby the hotel. The hotel has all the features you'd expect at this price point - PLUS a kettle in your room - essential if you're a Brit and must have tea in the morning! Staff are friendly and very helpful. The picture of the Canal (one of the historic hidden treasures of Bologna) does actually show the rear of the hotel. Top tip: follow the Via Bertiera to the far end (three minute walk) and there's a CONAD supermarket for snacks and everything you've forgotten to bring.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Maja

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very central
We had one nigth at Hotel I Canale, and we had a nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Vicki, Penrith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Love Bologna and hotel good value.
Great location between station and Piazza Maggiore. Small hotel but be aware that there is no air conditioning in October and our room was hot and stuffy. The hotel did provide us with a fan but this did little to help. The room we had was small and the bed a bit firm for our liking. Easy walking to everything. Can’t comment on breakfast as it wasn’t included in our rate.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quirky, affordable, location was good, wifi was intermittent though
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marie I

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing! Loved location, spacious rooms. Staff was so friendly and helpful!! Would return here and recommend to others. WiFi great!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

ROSE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good choice in good location in Bologna.
Although the hotel is somewhat dated and worn, I felt that it perfectly fit in to the ambience. It's a very comfortable and cozy place and I loved the quirkiness of the decor. Staff were all very welcoming and friendly. Breakfast was a bit better than what is typically offered in Italy. I thought that the location was very convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location is excellent. Staff couldn’t be more helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Doug, Dayton, OH

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
In general I saw little of the property. I was in town 1 night travelling on business via the airport. Taxi to the hotel was 18-22 Euro. I arrived at 7pm and departed before 9am the next morning. I selected the property based on the reviews. I was in room 1 immediately across from reception. The room is simple and basic. A bit larger than many European rooms and opens onto a courtyard. I enjoyed breakfast downstairs. In general the property is what one might expect from any property between the train station and the center. The gentleman at the desk was extremely friendly and helpful. His recommendation for a single business person looking for a simple dinner was on point. The young lady in the morning was equally friendly. One item to note is that there is a 1 hour lead to book a taxi. For me not an issue but notably different from what some with frequent business travel might expect. This is not, generally, a business hotel, but for my purposes of not wanting a business hotel for at least one night on a 2 week "new hotel every night" trip, this was a pleasant and refreshing departure.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Home from home. Staff treated us like family. Nothing was too much trouble. Fantastic location. Rooms super clean, breakfast ample. Some really good trattorias within walking distance. Highly recommended
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

David, Manchester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good quality for the price we paid, old hotel with character in a typical old Bologna building, not posh but not scruffy. Great location in the old town close to all the restaurants and bars. Only 10 to 15 minutes walk from the bus and train station. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Margaret, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Step back a century to luxe
I felt like we were in a gorgeous black and white romantic movie, will never forget the one night we spent there, I was crying for about twenty minutes after we left for a four star hotel with all the mod cons. I just didn't want to leave. Hot water not really that good, but you can't beat the atmosphere, the light, the friendliness, the furnishings the eccentricity.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

liz, NZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Staff were excellent. Fantastic location. Very good breakfast. Nice room and bathroom. Nice little hotel. We would recommend to our friends!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Hot with no WiFi
On our European vacation, we were fortunate to spend one night with our family in Bologna. We booked Il Canal because they had a quad room that could accommodate all of us, the location was good, and the price was reasonable. If you like eclectic, old, European-style hotels, you will find it adorable (despite the smallest shower ever), and the location is good - just a short walk to the Piazza Maggiore. Unfortunately, that’s not enough. We arrived on a hot afternoon, and they hadn’t turned the air conditioning on in the room. We turned it on immediately, but it never cooled off the entire evening, night and morning. Being in the room was miserable. The hallways and lobbies aren’t air conditioned at all (or it wasn’t on despite 95 degree temps), so there was no relief to be had. To top it off, despite the fact that they advertise WiFi, there was none in our room. First, they insisted there was. Then, they said it was because we were trying to connect too many devices (not the case). Finally, the front desk clerk just admitted there was nothing he could do. When we tried to watch TV instead, we discovered they had no English stations. All-in-all, an uncomfortable night. I would not go back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018