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Starhotels Excelsior

Viale P. Pietramellara 51
Rated 8.6 in 8976 reviews

Starhotels Excelsior in Bologna, Italy, is a refined accommodation choice that seamlessly blends modern comfort with classic Italian elegance. Located strategically just opposite the Bologna Centrale train station, this hotel provides convenient access to the city's main attractions, making it an ideal base for both business travelers and tourists exploring the historic city. Upon entering the Starhotels Excelsior, guests are welcomed by a sophisticated atmosphere characterized by tasteful decor that reflects the rich cultural heritage of Bologna.

The rooms and suites are designed to cater to a variety of guest needs, offering amenities that ensure a comfortable stay. Each room is equipped with modern facilities, providing a restful environment for relaxation after a day of exploring the city. The hotel's courteous and professional staff are always ready to assist, ensuring that guests feel at home during their visit.

Dining at the Starhotels Excelsior allows guests to savor authentic Italian cuisine at the on-site restaurant, which emphasizes traditional flavors alongside contemporary culinary techniques. The hotel's bar is a perfect spot to unwind, offering a selection of Italian wines and cocktails in a cozy setting.

Business travelers will appreciate the well-appointed meeting rooms, designed to host a range of events and conferences. After a productive day, guests can take advantage of the fitness center to maintain their workout routines. Overall, Starhotels Excelsior provides a harmonious blend of convenience, comfort, and style, appealing to a diverse array of visitors looking to experience the charm of Bologna.

Climate and Weather

January
 6°
 -1°
 9°
 3
Sun hours / day
 21
Rain free days
February
 9°
 1°
 9°
 4
Sun hours / day
 20
Rain free days
March
 14°
 4°
 10°
 5
Sun hours / day
 23
Rain free days
April
 18°
 8°
 12°
 7
Sun hours / day
 22
Rain free days
May
 23°
 12°
 17°
 8
Sun hours / day
 22
Rain free days
June
 28°
 16°
 22°
 10
Sun hours / day
 22
Rain free days
July
 31°
 19°
 25°
 11
Sun hours / day
 25
Rain free days
August
 30°
 18°
 26°
 10
Sun hours / day
 24
Rain free days
September
 25°
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 24°
 8
Sun hours / day
 22
Rain free days
October
 18°
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 20°
 5
Sun hours / day
 22
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November
 11°
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 20
Rain free days
December
 7°
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 11°
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 21
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Michelin Restaurants in Bologna and near Starhotels Excelsior

San Petronio Basilica
San Petronio Basilica
Minor basilica
1.3km / 0.81mi
Basilica of San Domenico
Basilica of San Domenico
Major church in Bologna, Italy
1.7km / 1.1mi
Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna
Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna
Museum of arts in Bologna
1.1km / 0.71mi
Bologna Cathedral
Bologna Cathedral
Cathedral
1km / 0.63mi
Palazzo Poggi
Palazzo Poggi
Building in Bologna (BO)
1.2km / 0.74mi
Santo Stefano Church
Santo Stefano Church
Minor basilica in Bologna
1.5km / 0.94mi
Basilica of Saint Francis
Basilica of Saint Francis
Minor basilica in Bologna, Italy
1.3km / 0.78mi
Biblioteca Salaborsa
Biblioteca Salaborsa
Public library in Bologna
1.2km / 0.72mi
Bologna Museum of Modern Art
Bologna Museum of Modern Art
Museum in Bologna, Italy
490m / 0.31mi
Palazzo Fava
Palazzo Fava
Palace in Bologna, Italy
1km / 0.6mi
Basilica di Santa Maria dei Servi
Basilica di Santa Maria dei Servi
Minor basilica
1.7km / 1mi
San Giacomo Maggiore
San Giacomo Maggiore
Historic church and monastery in Bologna, Italy
1.2km / 0.73mi
Asinelli Tower
Asinelli Tower
Tower in Bologna
1.2km / 0.78mi
Palazzo Re Enzo
Palazzo Re Enzo
Historic palace in Bologna, Italy
1.2km / 0.73mi
Palazzo del Podestà
Palazzo del Podestà
Building in Bologna, Italy
1.2km / 0.75mi
Fountain of Neptune, Bologna
Fountain of Neptune, Bologna
Water well
1.2km / 0.75mi
International Museum and Library of Music
International Museum and Library of Music
Music library and museum in Bologna, Italy
1.5km / 0.93mi
Palazzo Bentivoglio
Palazzo Bentivoglio
Building in Bologna, Italy
0.9km / 0.58mi
San Giovanni in Monte
San Giovanni in Monte
Church building in Bologna, Italy
1.7km / 1mi
San Martino
San Martino
Church building in Bologna, Italy
0.9km / 0.58mi
Park of Montagnola
Park of Montagnola
Public park in Bologna, Italy
300m / 330yd
Sanctuary of Santa Maria della Vita
Sanctuary of Santa Maria della Vita
Church building in Bologna, Italy
1.3km / 0.8mi
Santissimo Salvatore
Santissimo Salvatore
Church in Bologna, Italy
1.3km / 0.79mi
Porta Saragozza
Porta Saragozza
Building in Bologna, Italy
1.9km / 1.2mi
Porta Galliera
Porta Galliera
Building in Bologna, Italy
200m / 220yd
Medieval Civic Museum
Medieval Civic Museum
Museum in Bologna, Italy
1km / 0.61mi
Botanical Garden
Botanical Garden
Botanical garden in Italy
1km / 0.6mi
Palazzo Pepoli
Palazzo Pepoli
Palace in Bologna, Italy
1.4km / 0.89mi
Porta San Donato
Porta San Donato
Building in Bologna, Italy
1.3km / 0.82mi
Porta San Vitale
Porta San Vitale
Building in Bologna, Italy
1.7km / 1mi
Oratory of Saints Cecilia and Valeriano, Bologna
Oratory of Saints Cecilia and Valeriano, Bologna
Chapel adjacent to the portico of the church of San Giacomo Maggiore, Bologna, Italy
1.2km / 0.73mi
Prati di Caprara
Prati di Caprara
Urban woodland in Bologna, Italy
1.7km / 1mi
San Paolo Maggiore, Bologna
San Paolo Maggiore, Bologna
Church building in Bologna, Italy
1.6km / 0.97mi
Corpus Domini, Bologna
Corpus Domini, Bologna
Former monastery in Bologna, Italy
1.8km / 1.1mi
Santa Maria della Carità
Santa Maria della Carità
Church in Bologna
1.2km / 0.76mi
Santi Gregorio e Siro
Santi Gregorio e Siro
Renaissance style parish church in central Bologna
1km / 0.63mi
Porta delle Lame
Porta delle Lame
City gate in Bologna, Italy
0.8km / 0.49mi
Palazzo Albergati
Palazzo Albergati
Building in Bologna, Italy
1.8km / 1.1mi
San Colombano
San Colombano
Church building in Bologna, Italy
0.9km / 0.57mi
Bologna City Art Collections
Bologna City Art Collections
Municipal art museum in Palazzo d'Accursio, Bologna, Italy
1.2km / 0.75mi
Porta San Felice
Porta San Felice
Building in Bologna, Italy
1.4km / 0.86mi
Piazza Santo Stefano
Piazza Santo Stefano
Square in Bologna, Italy
1.5km / 0.9mi
Santi Bartolomeo e Gaetano
Santi Bartolomeo e Gaetano
Church building in Bologna, Italy
1.2km / 0.78mi
Garisenda Tower
Garisenda Tower
Tower in Bologne, Italy
1.2km / 0.77mi
Palazzo della Mercanzia
Palazzo della Mercanzia
Building in Bologna, Italy
1.3km / 0.82mi

What to do in Bologna and near Starhotels Excelsior

San Petronio Basilica
San Petronio Basilica
Minor basilica
1.3km / 0.81mi
Basilica of San Domenico
Basilica of San Domenico
Major church in Bologna, Italy
1.7km / 1.1mi
Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna
Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna
Museum of arts in Bologna
1.1km / 0.71mi
Bologna Cathedral
Bologna Cathedral
Cathedral
1km / 0.63mi
Palazzo Poggi
Palazzo Poggi
Building in Bologna (BO)
1.2km / 0.74mi
Santo Stefano Church
Santo Stefano Church
Minor basilica in Bologna
1.5km / 0.94mi
Basilica of Saint Francis
Basilica of Saint Francis
Minor basilica in Bologna, Italy
1.3km / 0.78mi
Biblioteca Salaborsa
Biblioteca Salaborsa
Public library in Bologna
1.2km / 0.72mi
Bologna Museum of Modern Art
Bologna Museum of Modern Art
Museum in Bologna, Italy
490m / 0.31mi
Palazzo Fava
Palazzo Fava
Palace in Bologna, Italy
1km / 0.6mi
Basilica di Santa Maria dei Servi
Basilica di Santa Maria dei Servi
Minor basilica
1.7km / 1mi
San Giacomo Maggiore
San Giacomo Maggiore
Historic church and monastery in Bologna, Italy
1.2km / 0.73mi
Asinelli Tower
Asinelli Tower
Tower in Bologna
1.2km / 0.78mi
Palazzo Re Enzo
Palazzo Re Enzo
Historic palace in Bologna, Italy
1.2km / 0.73mi
Palazzo del Podestà
Palazzo del Podestà
Building in Bologna, Italy
1.2km / 0.75mi
Fountain of Neptune, Bologna
Fountain of Neptune, Bologna
Water well
1.2km / 0.75mi
International Museum and Library of Music
International Museum and Library of Music
Music library and museum in Bologna, Italy
1.5km / 0.93mi
Palazzo Bentivoglio
Palazzo Bentivoglio
Building in Bologna, Italy
0.9km / 0.58mi
San Giovanni in Monte
San Giovanni in Monte
Church building in Bologna, Italy
1.7km / 1mi
San Martino
San Martino
Church building in Bologna, Italy
0.9km / 0.58mi
Park of Montagnola
Park of Montagnola
Public park in Bologna, Italy
300m / 330yd
Sanctuary of Santa Maria della Vita
Sanctuary of Santa Maria della Vita
Church building in Bologna, Italy
1.3km / 0.8mi
Santissimo Salvatore
Santissimo Salvatore
Church in Bologna, Italy
1.3km / 0.79mi
Porta Saragozza
Porta Saragozza
Building in Bologna, Italy
1.9km / 1.2mi
Porta Galliera
Porta Galliera
Building in Bologna, Italy
200m / 220yd
Medieval Civic Museum
Medieval Civic Museum
Museum in Bologna, Italy
1km / 0.61mi
Botanical Garden
Botanical Garden
Botanical garden in Italy
1km / 0.6mi
Palazzo Pepoli
Palazzo Pepoli
Palace in Bologna, Italy
1.4km / 0.89mi
Porta San Donato
Porta San Donato
Building in Bologna, Italy
1.3km / 0.82mi
Porta San Vitale
Porta San Vitale
Building in Bologna, Italy
1.7km / 1mi

About Bologna

Bologna, Italy, is a city rich in history, culture, and gastronomy. One of the most notable attractions is the historic center, where you can wander through charming streets lined with medieval buildings. The Two Towers, Asinelli and Garisenda, are iconic symbols of the city and offer a glimpse into Bologna’s architectural history. Climbing the Asinelli Tower provides a panoramic view of the city, making it a rewarding experience.

The University of Bologna, founded in 1088, is recognized as one of the oldest universities in the world. Visiting its campuses and the Archiginnasio, which houses the impressive Anatomical Theatre, offers insight into the rich academic tradition of the city.

Bologna is also known for its culinary scene. Trying local specialties like tagliatelle al ragù or tortellini in brodo at traditional trattorias is a must. The Mercato di Mezzo, a vibrant market, allows visitors to sample a variety of local products and delicacies.

For art enthusiasts, the Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna showcases a significant collection of Renaissance art, featuring works by renowned artists such as Raphael and Carracci. The San Petronio Basilica, located in Piazza Maggiore, is another essential site, with its impressive façade and remarkable interior.

Lastly, the Porticoes of Bologna, which extend for kilometers, provide a unique architectural feature and a pleasant way to explore the city, especially during inclement weather. Each of these experiences contributes to a deeper understanding of Bologna’s cultural and historical significance.




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