Hotel Cavour is the value choice in this selection, a three-star hotel on Via Goito in the historic centre, in the lively area near Via Indipendenza. Via Indipendenza is about a minute away on foot, Piazza Maggiore about five, the Two Towers and the Basilica of San Petronio about six each and the University of Bologna about eight, which is a better central position than many pricier hotels. A free breakfast buffet is included, there is a terrace and a garden, a bar and a restaurant, free wireless internet, air conditioning and a concierge, and a computer station and a meeting room cater to business guests. The rooms are simple, with standard and deluxe doubles and triples, a safe, a refrigerator, heating and a shower with a bidet, and free infant beds. If you want to spend your money on food and day trips, rather than on a grand lobby, this is a sensible choice.
The rooms
The room list is short, with standard and deluxe doubles and triples. Rooms are compact, so travellers with large cases should plan accordingly, and the triples offer a way for three people to share. Features include air conditioning, free wireless internet, a safe, a refrigerator, heating and a shower with a bidet, and free infant beds can be provided.
Eating and drinking
The free breakfast buffet is the great value here, saving you the cost of a café breakfast, and the on-site bar and restaurant give you a convenient alternative in the evening. The area around Via Goito and Via Indipendenza is full of cafés and casual restaurants, and the market lanes are a short walk away for something more local.
Practicalities
The hotel does not offer parking, so if you are travelling by car, ask about nearby garages and about access to the limited traffic zone. An airport shuttle is available on request for a fee, the airport is about a half-hour drive, and the railway station is about thirteen minutes away on foot, so most guests arrive by train or taxi. The terrace and garden are pleasant in good weather, and luggage storage and a concierge are available if you arrive early or leave late.
Who it suits
Budget-conscious couples, solo travellers and friends who want to be in the centre without paying for extras, and visitors who prefer to spend on meals and experiences. The area is lively, so light sleepers should request a quiet room, and travellers who want spacious rooms or a spa should look at the four- and five-star options. For a simple, central, well-priced base with breakfast included, it makes sense.
Why stay here
- ✓Free breakfast buffet
- ✓Terrace and garden
- ✓Bar and restaurant
- ✓Free wireless internet
- ✓Air conditioning
- ✓Concierge and luggage storage
- ✓Airport shuttle on request
- ✓Meeting room
Good questions
Is breakfast included at Hotel Cavour?+
Yes, a free breakfast buffet is included.
Does the hotel have parking?+
No, there is no parking at the hotel, so ask about nearby garages if you arrive by car.
How far is it from Piazza Maggiore?+
It is about a five-minute walk, and Via Indipendenza is about a minute away.
