Hotel Holiday

Hotel Holiday is a three-star hotel at Via Bertiera 13, in the University Quarter of Bologna, on the northern side of the historic centre. The area is characterised by student life, bookshops, inexpensive trattorias and the lively street scene around Via Zamboni, home to the University of Bologna, one of the oldest universities in the world. Bologna Centrale railway station lies a short distance to the north, and Piazza Maggiore and the Two Towers can be reached on foot in around fifteen minutes through the arcaded streets. The hotel is a compact, practical property rather than a design or heritage hotel, and its appeal lies in its location, its value and its straightforward service. Accommodation is provided in double and twin rooms equipped with air conditioning, in-room internet, an in-room safe and a minibar, and a lift serves the floors. A bar offers drinks, and breakfast follows the standard Italian format of coffee, cornetti, cold cuts and cheese. Pets are accepted. Typical rates range from about €80 to €170 per night, which places the hotel in the mid-range category and makes it attractive for budget-conscious visitors, visiting academics, parents of students and short-stay tourists. The university district offers many casual dining options, from piadina stands to osterie serving tagliatelle al ragù and tortellini, and the nearby Pinacoteca Nazionale, the Teatro Comunale and the Museo di Palazzo Poggi are within easy reach. The service character is that of a simple, efficient city hotel, suited to independent travellers who plan to spend most of the day out exploring Bologna and the surrounding Emilia-Romagna region by train.