In a city full of charme and traditions, rich in art and boasting the oldest university of the western world, enchanting medieval structures, long cozy arcades, precious lovely squares and boasting the oldest university of the western world, the Hotel Astoria is glad to welcome you to its elegantly designed interiors, where a close attention to details together with a constant search for new services is offered daily to the Guests. Its ideal position in the historical centre of Bologna, in an area always accessible to private traffic (NO ZTL AREA) and therefore easily reachable coming from all main directions, as well as its close proximity to all major bus stops reaching all areas of town, allow our Guests to reach in a just few minutes the most interesting areas of downtown Bologna such as the University, the main monuments and museums, as well as the Exhibition Centre and Airport. The warmth of a family-run place along with the cordiality of the staff create an atmosphere of friendliness and tradition, being the characteristic feature of the Hotel. * The breakfast buffet is served in the breakfast room from 7 a.m. until 9.30 a.m. * Guests can check email or plan a day’s sightseeing using the hotel’s wireless Internet facility, while the hotel’s multilingual staff can provide further information on local attractions. * Guests with their own vehicles will appreciate garage parking facilities, whilst those wishing to explore the local area by bike can hire bicycles from the hotel. * The hotel offers 38 welcoming bedrooms and apartments, all featuring private bathroom with shower or bathtub and hairdryer. * The rooms are equipped with direct dial telephone, individually controlled air conditioning, satellite TV, mini fridge, safe, Wi-Fi Internet connection and modem plug. * The apartments can host from 2 to 5 persons and are located only 50 metres from the hotel. They all feature a living room and a kitchenette and are equipped with individually controlled air conditioning and colour TV. Hotel Astoria is situated close to the historical centre of Bologna, an ideal location, accessible by car, close to all of the city\'s major attractions, the University, the exhibition centre and only 300 metres from the central railway station. In a city full of charme and traditions, rich in art... * Bologna Airport - 7 km * Museum of the Middle Ages – 1 km * Church of St Francis – 1 km * Main Square – 1 km * Neptune Fountain – 1 km * Morandi Museum – 1 km * City Hall –1 km * Leaning Towers – 1 km