As the name suggests, there’s a prominent emphasis on art and design at the stylish Art Hotel Novecento. Interesting design pieces are displayed throughout this boutique hotel, and the chicness continues from the polished lobby, with its fountain and bronze statue, to the sleek and stylish guest rooms, which are equipped with comfortable amenities and modern bathrooms.
Located on a small, peaceful square just off the central Piazza Maggiore, the property is ideally situated in the heart of Bologna and makes a great base for exploring the medieval city’s attractions and shopping streets on foot.
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The rooms have been carefully designed with guests’ comfort in mind and feature design elements that reflect the hotel’s art focus. In addition to the art pieces displayed throughout the hotel, each room is equipped with modern comforts and amenities, such as a well-stocked minibar, safe, complimentary Wi-Fi and a spacious yellow marble bathroom with a rain shower or bathtub and plush robes and slippers. Some rooms also feature sofa beds for families with young children.
Positioned in the heart of Bologna, the hotel is located on a quiet little square just off the central Piazza Maggiore. A stone’s throw from the city’s medieval Palazzo Comunale (city hall), the Basilica of San Petronio and the shopping streets, the hotel is well situated for exploring Bologna on foot.
The hearty buffet breakfast features a spread of local produce, including seasonal fruit, cheeses and an assortment of pastries. These cold dishes are complemented by a small selection of hot dishes and freshly squeezed orange juice. While there isn’t a restaurant for evening meals, numerous dining options are available in town and the staff can help make your restaurant reservations.
Hotel Novecento offers sofa beds in some of the guest rooms as well as cradles, high chairs and babysitting services upon request.
A charming boutique hotel in the heart of Bologna, we love the Novecento’s stylish decor and attentive service.
Where possible, we like to offer a range of accommodation for each stop of your trip, chosen by our specialists as some of their favourite places to stay. To help you make the right choice, we give each property a rating based on its facilities and service, but we also look for hotels with distinct character or a location that can’t be bettered.
Offering a prime location in the heart of Bologna, the Art Hotel Orologio is well situated for exploring the city on foot. As the name suggests, a clock motif runs throughout the hotel and the quirky décor adds to a distinctive and stylish stay.
The Grand Hotel Majestic già Baglioni is a well-situated and sumptuous property boasting classic Italian rooms complete with Murano-glass chandeliers and antique furniture.
The following activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences of the area where you’re staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident’s eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can also suggest outdoor pursuits and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the traditions of the area’s inhabitants.
Bologna cooking class with market visit
Learn from the experts in a region famous for its fine food by starting out in a local market to choose ingredients then mastering how to cook them in a private cooking lesson in Bologna, Italy's 'pasta capital.'
