Hotel Metropolitan sits on Via dell’Orso, in the heart of the historic centre, and the first thing to know is how short the walks are. Via Indipendenza is about a minute away, Piazza Maggiore about six minutes and the University of Bologna about eight, so you can step out of the door and be in the middle of things. It is a four-star hotel with a rooftop terrace, a bar and lounge, air conditioning and room service, and pets are welcome at no charge, which is a thoughtful touch for travellers with a dog or a cat. A continental breakfast is available for a fee, and the airport is about a quarter of an hour away by car, which keeps arrivals and departures simple. The detailed room list on the booking page is the place to check bed types and sizes, but the hotel’s position is the main reason to choose it.
Location
The central circuit of Bologna is compact, and this address puts you inside it. Piazza Maggiore, the Neptune Fountain and San Petronio are a short walk, the university quarter is a few minutes further, and the market lanes of the Quadrilatero are close enough for a morning shop. Via Indipendenza is the main artery, with shops and cafés and, at weekends, fewer cars, and from it you can walk to the station in a longer but pleasant stroll.
Facilities
The rooftop terrace is the highlight, a good place for an aperitivo or a quiet coffee above the terracotta roofs, though details of opening times are best confirmed with the hotel. The bar and lounge give you somewhere to relax, room service helps after a long day of walking, and air conditioning is welcome in summer. Continental breakfast is offered for a fee, so decide whether you prefer to eat in or visit one of the cafés nearby.
Practicalities
The centre is a limited traffic zone, so if you arrive by car, ask the hotel about access and parking before you travel. The airport is about fifteen minutes away by car, and a monorail links the station with the airport, so check the current timetable and choose between that and a taxi. Pets stay free, but check the conditions with the hotel when you book.
Who it suits
Couples and first-time visitors who want to walk everywhere, small groups who value a roof terrace, and travellers with pets. Because it is in the busy centre, light sleepers should ask for a quieter room, and anyone who needs a spacious room should compare room sizes before booking. For the price of a few minutes’ walk, you could stay in a quieter lane, but for sheer convenience this address is hard to beat.
Why stay here
- ✓Rooftop terrace
- ✓Bar and lounge
- ✓Room service
- ✓Air conditioning
- ✓Continental breakfast for a fee
- ✓Pets stay free
- ✓Near Via Indipendenza
- ✓Walk to Piazza Maggiore
Good questions
How far is Hotel Metropolitan from Piazza Maggiore?+
It is about a six-minute walk, and Via Indipendenza is about a minute away.
Does the hotel have a rooftop terrace?+
Yes, there is a rooftop terrace, plus a bar and lounge and room service.
Are pets allowed?+
Pets stay free, but confirm the conditions with the hotel when you book.
