Name: Il Convento Dei Fiori Di Seta
Address: Via Orfeo, 34/4, Bologna, 40124, IT

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2026

Shelley

We stayed in a deluxe suite- 2 levels and THE largest 2 bathrooms we have ever seen in our European travels. We were able to check in early after a long hot walk from the train station which was greatly appreciated. Front desk staff was super helpful with many tips on places to visit, eat, and drink. Plus they were always there to help ( couldn’t unlock our door). Main part of our room was upstairs with a comfortable bed, huge bathroom and a long shelf like table overlooking the downstairs. Lots of amenities in the bathrooms. Small fridge stocked with a few beverages. Shag carpet going up the stairs. Breakfast buffet was very good with lots of options.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2026

Kim

Very lovely, with kind and considerate staff. Though a little hard to find.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2026

Jeremy

Breakfast was great. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Great location relative to the city. Quieter than in other parts of the city.

Self

8/10

Excellent

21 Oct 2025

Cristina

Good location

Self

8/10

Excellent

20 Oct 2025

Ian

We had a great stay and the reception team were very friendly and helpful. The hotel is about a 10 mins walk from the historic square and has a good number of restaurants nearby, which were reasonably price and great food. Our room was on the first floor overlooking the street and was very comfortable, although the chairs were a bit tired and the cleaning could have been better. The breakfast was very good and went through until 10.30, plenty of choice. If you want to stay within the walled city we would recommend this hotel as you can get to all the places very easily.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2025

John

Giulio and Maria in reception were excellent. Both very helpful, warm and friendly. Went out of their way to answer questions. Hotel and room were quaint, beautiful and historic. It is a former convent with some relics remaining.Very clean and comfortable. Unique and beautiful rooms. Fantastic breakfast included.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

05 Apr 2025

David

Appreciate that it is a very old building and very unique but better soundproofing is needed. No excuse for poor quality towels and bedsheets or toilet paper. If you're going to provide toiletries, you need to provide more than just 4 bottles of shampoo.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2025

Erik

Stayed here since it's near where our daughter is living while studying in Bologna. Very cute - an old convent converted into a hotel. Rooms were decent sized and the breakfast was good. A little walk to the Piazza Maggiore, but there are businesses close to the hotel - a supermarket right next door.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2025

Bryan

Beautiful, unique hotel with friendly staff

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2025

Bryan

Beautiful, unique hotel with a friendly staff!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Mar 2025

Alexandra

Very nice place to stay and extremely helpful gentleman!

Leisure

6/10

Pleasant

22 Jan 2025

Melissa

The hotel itself is very charming, and the staff is super nice, they make an effort to give a good service to guests.
However, we experienced noise (loud footsteps) coming from upstairs early morning and late nights. Also, shower pressure was very weak so shower wasn’t super comfortable.
Breakfast lacks some options.
Location is great, walking distance to downtown.

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Nov 2024

Eduardo

We had a very pleasant stay at Il Convento dei Fiori di Seta in Bologna. Staff was very kind and eager to help, our room was clean and large, breakfast standed out in our travels, with best and wide buffet and best service. The only potential issue was the hotel location, which is about 20 minutes from the city center. but that was not a problem for us.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 Oct 2024

Concepcion

Ok

10/10

Exceptional

18 Aug 2024

Magdalena

Clean, quiet in perfect location intimate hotel. Nice and very helpful receptionists, especially young gentleman with glasses. Good quality breakfast. We would definitely stay there again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2024

Paola

Friendly staff

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2024

Jacqueline

Decent stay

It is a decent hotel. I miss hotels walking you to the room and explaining things to you; as to how the A/C works, light switches and if there is a safe. Also, someone should show the breakfast room.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2024

Simon

Great for a city break

Great room in great location, only a 15 min walk to the centre. Breakfast was excellent with a wide choice.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

02 May 2024

Caroline

Advertised as 4 star hotel with a bar. No bar facilities and not what I would expect of a 4 star hotel. Booked a suite which was a room with mezzanine level with a desk. Breakfast advertised as being on a terrace but in fact mezzanine above reception area. Staff were helpful and pleasant but the hotel was not staffed 24 hours. Had to ask for air con control and the room was very basic for the price charged.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Apr 2024

Lesley

Small but delightful hotel in Bologna with easy access both on foot and public transport to centre. Very comfortable rooms, good bathrooms, and attractive public areas. Very good breakfast, and very helpful staff.

Leisure

6/10

Pleasant

24 Apr 2024

Virginia

The room arrangement, an upstairs and downstairs, was inconvenient, dangerous with all the glass railings and doors and not a comfortable stay. The staff was good, breakfast good.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

14 Apr 2024

Mona

Nice hotel, friendly staff

The hotel is in an old convent. I had a ground floor room with very high ceilings and dramatic lighting. The appeared to be a window high near the ceiling, so it could not be opened for fresh air. The room had a mini split, but it was malfunctioning and didn’t always work. A staff member checked the controls and everything was set correctly. It was a mystery. The room got quite stuffy with out the fan or AC working. The was also an on/off rather bad odor from the bathroom drains.
Overall though, a very pleasant stay.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jan 2024

Selina

This was a very cool boutique hotel, with a very helpful and kind staff. From check-in, to local recommendations, to room and restaurant service, everything was wonderful. Our highlight of the stay was the complimentary breakfast, much detail was put into it and all of the options were very tasty.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Oct 2023

MAE ANN

The receptionists were very helpful. Something went wrong with the lift but when we came back all our luggages were already in our rooms. Gave us map and recommended some good restaurants. Very accommodating. Not so near from the city center but walkable.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

05 Aug 2023

Gillian

Booked it because it advertised spa facilities but these did not exist

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2023

Ileana

It was about a 20-minute walk to the center of Bologna. Breakfast was good. The room and bathroom were very spacious.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2023

Julia

Loved that we stayed in a former convent! The hotel wasn't big but our room was. Everything was lovely and the staff was super helpful and kind.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2023

Verified traveler

This is a great place to explore Bologna from. In a former convent the rooms are unique. A short walk to the main square . Loved my stay and would definitely stay here again.

Self

2/10

Poor

12 Feb 2023

Verified traveler

Never again (Suite is a scam)

I stayed there 10 days last year and planned to be back in bologna often. This is my first bad review.

With metal implants in my leg, I picked the Suite because of the spa tub for pain.

But it doesn’t work, the owner talked to my boyfriend and told him he should get it fixed. The cold water leaks and we had to tighten the base at the tiles to get it to stop.

I took a movie, showed the front desk, no one would come check and he promised a new room the next day.

They kept asking about the parking when we were in the municipal spaces. He layed on the lobby couch all night screaming. I could hear him from the room at 4 am. I asked him for a blanket and he said we had a duvet cover (which had a sheet inside it) and said turn up the heat if you’re cold. He also said to circle one choice for breakfast so I got 3 slices of old mortadella , what a change from last year.

The stairs are steep with dirty carpet the entrance room is just a plastic couch so if you want anything it’s 3 flights up and down.

They said yes to switching rooms twice. We packed everything and put it by the door.
I returned the boy was there and said no, threatened me with charges if I kept asking bc my stupid bf smoked a cig. the maid checked the tub it was perfect (the maid is a plumber). I begged for any room without stairs and said I’ll pay for the suite np.

I said talk to me, bc they kept only addressing my bf, “you don’t speak Italian”(The boy didn’t either or English!)

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Nov 2022

Candy

I really enjoyed my stay here. The staff are extremely kind and helpful. My room was clean and very comfortable. Location is good, short walking distance to most of the main sites, restaurants and shopping.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

28 Sep 2022

Carlo

Fine for what we needed. Well located. Very very friendly staff!!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Sep 2022

Darlene

Write up says there was a bar but it was only coffee offered

Not in a great location.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

10 Sep 2022

Anne-catherin

Gorgeous

Gorgeous place decorated with such taste. Good in room amenities and breakfast included. Very good price and top location. Quiet side street, but with cool eating and drinking places along, and about 10 mins walk from the center. About half hour walk from train station. Lovely staff. This will be my go to place next time I visit Bologna

Self

10/10

Exceptional

14 Aug 2022

Charles

Cool place close to town

Lovely hotel close to the centre. Very cool history having been a convent

Partner

2/10

Poor

07 Jul 2022

Marta

Although the staff might have tried the best service, the hotel is not a four-star by far.
From four days we were there, 2 we had NO water and the hotel was unable to find a solution. At the end we left before we planned. The staff didn't seem to care about IT MUCH.
The website announces a buffet for breakfast: we were told it wasn't offered since 2 years ago.
Instead, we got a very pool quality breakfast meal on a plate and we could not ask for any extras!
I will call for full repayment and compensation.
Location is not great neither
Don't go!

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jan 2022

Jasna

Nice stay for a night or two. Friendly staff. Easy access. Clean room. Would stay again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Sep 2020

Roger

a great find

Everything excellent

Business

10/10

Exceptional

05 Sep 2020

Gagandeep

Very Good Time

Very nice time and quite close to all the city sights.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

10 Dec 2019

Verified traveler

Good location for our visit; walkable; rooms were great no issues at all.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

01 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Location is fantastic. It is near nice restaurant and amazing attractions. The staff were wonderful and very helpful.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Cute boutique hotel.

The hotel is small. Only 10 rooms. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The building used to be a convent.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Sep 2019

Jennifer

What a wonderful place to stay.....a privilege....

I chose Il Covento as it looked so interesting and was such a good price. Do not believe any of the negative reviews you may have read! It is absolutely lovely, in every sense of the word. Check in was very easy, and having taken us to our room, a glass of chilled Prosecco appeared as well. We had a Junior Suite: we didn't really use the upstairs bit, apart from admiring it, but it meant that the bedroom was very spacious. Bed was extremely comfortable. The bathroom was excellent. Breakfast was amazing.....I read somewhere that it was very sparse?!?!?!?! Nothing could be further from the truth. A very elegant buffet, laid out over two rooms, and we didn't need anything else until late each afternoon. The staff are absolutely delightful. Really helpful. The whole building has an amazing feel of antiquity about it, and it is very obvious that it was a convent. The breakfast room is on the first floor, and you look over the balcony to the convent ceiling, beautiful arches/blue/frescoes....... It is a good 20 minutes walk from the historical centre, but we used buses and taxis as well, if you don't feel like walking. I would unhesitatingly recommend it to anyone, but not if you want to stay in a modern box with bland wall to wall furnishings etc. Oh, there is a really good little supermarket about ten metres away......we bought milk as they didn't seem to understand that we Brits like milk in our tea! And kept it in the fridge in our room....not a problem at all.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Sep 2019

Matt

10 min walk from the centre with all the restaurants and the 2 towers. The staff were extra helpful, all spoke English, always happy and smiling.
Never went to the breakfast so can’t comment on that but it’s a buffet style I was told, served till 10 30 I believe.
Room cleaned and towels replaced daily, do wish more towels were given as in August you’ll be showering a couple of times a day cos of the heat, room did have air conditioning which just about managed, tv quite far away from the bed in the Suite, the whirlpool bath was excellent. Overall a lovely hotel, no noise between rooms, make sure you don’t pull the little cord hanging in the bathrooms from next to light switch style panels, they are alarms!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

The boutique hotel “Il convento dei fiori di seta” has a little historical connection to the silk manufacturing in Bologna. Staff are delightful and helpful . The deluxe double room is spacious, quiet and very comfortable. The breakfast selection was extensive and delicious. It is perfectly located near the Santo Stefano area within walking distance of Cremeria Santo Stefano which has gelato and granita using a diverse range of ingredients. Eg : peach and rosemary ; salted pistachio from the Bosforus.
We will be returning to this delightful accommodation on our future trips .

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Aug 2018

Andrew

A very nice place to stay if you want a nice room.

They allowed us to check in an hour earlier than advertised with no quibbles. The room is nice when you walk in and there were no particular issues beyond a wobbly toilet seat and the wifi kept disconnecting. The hotel is about fifteen minutes walk from the very centre of Bologna. Breakfast in the morning had a good range of items in a buffet. Unlike at check in, the staff were a bit stand-offish at breakfast. They allowed us to leave our bags for an hour after check in with no charge.
Overall I would stay again if I was travelling to Bologna but I wouldn't travel there just to stay in the hotel.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Jul 2018

GS

Unusual small Hotel

On the edge of the historic centre of Bologna and near a large park (Giardini Marguerita).The rooms are elegantly furnished, luxurious and include a coffee maker. As it says in the title, it is a converted convent. Breakfast is served in an upstairs gallery area. The ceiling of the entrance hall is beautiful.

8/10

Excellent

15 Jul 2018

LouD

Clean hotel with friendly staff

Great location for a lovely walk into the centre of the town. Some great little bars and restaurants nearby.

Hotel was very clean and the staff were friendly but needs updating a little. The beds were very uncomfortable and take your own hairdryer. The one provided was pretty useless and for the money, would have expected more. That said, the bathroom was lovely and shower excellent. Hot water at all times of the day. I would stay here again but with some small improvements, could be a great little place.

8/10

Excellent

19 Jun 2018

Eric

quiet oasis on edge of old city

This is a comfortable hotel in a street parallel to the inner ring road of the city, and therefore easy to access from the autostrada, recommended satnav ! There is onstreet parking 50 yards away at the end of the street, free on Sunday, 2 euros 80 per hour 9 to 6, red machine accepts card payment. The hotel reception area is the only evidence of its previous life, the breakfast eaten on the small mezzanine watched by a fresco Christ. Everything is in small supply, tiny cakes and croissants, fresh fruit, yoghurt, bacon and egg, and cold meat and cheese, toast, all buffet style, coffee comes fresh from the downstairs bar cubicle. Rooms were of a high spec,power shower and all mod cons. But the much vaunted clooney coffee maker did not work.Only stayed the night so did not bother the very pleasant staff.

10/10

Exceptional

15 May 2018

Barbara

This hotel is delightful. The decor has a woman's touch with the consistent use of the silk flower theme. The renovation of this former convent is stylish and functional. The staff is delightful and helpful. The neighborhood is a little out of the way, but that meant the it was also quiet at night. I would definitely stay here again!

10/10

Exceptional

19 Apr 2018

Alan

Room was lovely, clean and spacious. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast buffet was delicious. All in all a great hotel not far from the centre.

Partner

2/10

Poor

31 Mar 2016

Alan

Bad News in Bologna

The advance booking price was a total scam. Paid almost 2X the rack rate that was available when checking in. The rooms were 3 star minus at best and the amenities were as meager and cheap as one could imagine. Keep your expectations for Florence or other nearby digs as Bologna is a bust. PS food was not the epicurean capitol of Italy.The hotel has only 3 employees max. that work hard to try to do too much as only 2 are present at any one time (inc cleaning and maintenance)and sometimes are single staffed. The owner needs to get out and see what's happening in the hostelry trade today.

8/10

Excellent

25 Feb 2016

Verified traveler

A great character hotel

Very neat character experience.

8/10

Excellent

19 Feb 2016

SR

pleasing hotel in centre

We enjoyed our stay very much. The hotel was perfectly placed for sight seeing, the room was comfortable and the breakfast choices good. The hotel staff were very helpful and friendly. We would recommend this charming hotel to anyone who prefers a small boutique style hotel.

4/10

Poor

13 Feb 2016

Verified traveler

Good bed and breakfast, poor hotel

Perhaps I had unrealistic expectations, but given the amount of money (paid upfront) I felt very let down. This is a VERY overpriced bed and breakfast. Of the three staff, two spoke English and were pleasant and helpful.

Unfortunately, there were building-wide power cuts roughly every two hours and the air conditioning did not work. I was told that an electrician would be coming by soon, but looking through reviews of the past year I realise this is a longstanding claim.

Sad to say that I cut my week in Bologna short by two days because of this hotel.

8/10

Excellent

04 Jan 2016

Helle

Cheesy interior, but nice and spacious room.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2015

Chub

Quirky!

Cannot fault this hotel in any way. We've stayed in many hotels all over Europe and have to say this is one of the vest. The room was very 'different' (room 42) - having its very own balcony overlooking the bedroom area! The shower was wonderful and the facilities were exellent. The concierfe/porter/receptionist was a lovely chap - very helpful and nothing was too much trouble. The walk into the 'main' city area was a bit of a distance, but well worth it as its situation was quiet. Take a good pair of comfortable walking shoes/trainers/boots for the city itself!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Sep 2015

Verified traveler

small intimate and friendly. Easy walking distance to centre

8/10

Excellent

13 Sep 2015

John

Good hotel for exploring Bologna on foot

Great welcome and helpful throughout our stay. Hotel and our room were quiet night and day. We felt the hotel let itself down with detail; the bathroom door would not close as screws were missing, the lights over the bed had half their lamps missing and we had to chase these up. The bathroom basin was cracked.

That said if we go back to Bologna we would stay there again.

8/10

Excellent

19 Aug 2015

Ian

A pleasant surprise!

We started our tour in Bologna because it's got an airport! However, little did we know that it's got a lot more gaining on that that..a pleasant surprise.

The hotel is in a great location inside the city walls and a short walk in the portico's to the centre of town. It is clean and the room was large. We parked our car in the street around the hotel for E10/night.

Take the portico'ed walk up the hill to the duomo.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Aug 2015

Verified traveler

Small friendly hotel.

Comfortable characterful rooms. It was at a quiet time in August, so perhaps different staff and atmosphere. Some staff were excellent. I would definitely stay again. Breakfast is always included.

6/10

Pleasant

31 Jul 2015

Fareed

Subpar

It's in a quiet area of Bologna and easy to walk to the city center. The amenities were lacking (wifi never worked) and the shower didn't drain properly. Next time I would stay somewhere else.

Family

8/10

Excellent

14 Jul 2015

Dan

Great hotel - quiet and close to town centre

Hotel was perfect for us clean quiet and well managed. It was about 10-15 mins walk to the town square under covered walkways so not too hot!

4/10

Poor

20 Jun 2015

Verified traveler

Doesn t deserve its stars

Wifi very poor, definitely not good for business purposes.
They claim SPA is cincluded in the service, so you choose this hotel expecting to have SPA like in many other hotels in the world. Once there you realise that you have to pay for it, and quite a lot.
Plastic breakfast, all packaged good, a mini fridge which doesn 't close properly with inside some yogurts that look like they suffer from temperature changes. Loads of cakes and pastry in a buffet, no healthy food.
Parking impossible. They claim to have it, but only two spaces are available in front of the hotel. Neighbourhood good, it's very centric. But this is the only plus of the hotel.

6/10

Pleasant

28 May 2015

Jon

Nice small hotel in old town Bologna

Great hotel on the out skirts of the old town. Easy to find and only a 19 minute walk to the shops, bars and restu rants in the middle of town.
Hotel is small and quiet.
Breakfast was interesting, nice selection of yoghurt, fruit juice, cold mests, cheese and croissants with pizza, cake and a pot of the strongest coffee ever seen.
Rooms decorated brightly, on suite excellent with amazing waterfall like shower.
Tea and coffee facilities in room disappointing and iron leaked water, but everything else good.
First class helpful staff

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2015

joan

Room large, brightly and comfortably appointed. Easy walking distance from everything. Staff great and breakfast buffet very good. This hotel changed our view of Bologna from past stay!

8/10

Excellent

25 May 2015

Karen

Good location close to the main sqauare

Very pleasant stay. Hotel close to all the sights although taking a bus part way to San Luca is a good idea. Plentiful breakfast and reception always manned. Very helpful staff.

8/10

Excellent

23 May 2015

Verified traveler

Very nice

Very nice and friendly hotel, enjoyed our stay, it was a little out of town but only about 10-15 min walk so not a big deal

Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Jan 2015

Verified traveler

Great hotel in very charming part of city centre

Had a wonderful stay. The hotel staff was very helpful. Location was ideal next to the piazza santo stefano in charming part of city centre. Wifi was slow but accessible

6/10

Pleasant

01 Dec 2014

stefano

Nice hotel but...

The hotel is quite nice and in good condition, the location is just barely into a traffic limited area and they request 25 euro per night for parking (that sounds a bit too much)The staff is helpful and nice, but the walls are way too thin: I had a child running over my head for a good part of the afternoon and a guy listening music or tv and speaking quite loud in the night

4/10

Poor

08 Nov 2014

J

close to the center but not a very good stay

Very small rooms, prison like corridors and rooms, no carpet, poor lighting. Room door was difficult to open, room was noisy. Tiny shower with minimal space and unsafe glass door. I could not wait to leave.

Parking attendant told me they would charge me €20 for parking, but hotel receptionist charged me €25 and provided me with no parking receipt (odd...). Very interested that I paid him and not the parking directly (double odd)

I would not stay here again and my best advise for expedia travellers is to choose many other great options around Bologna. This particular hotel needs to learn a thing or two before they can cater properly to their guests.

6/10

Pleasant

24 Sep 2014

IG

Over priced.

The hotel is way over priced for its facility. The room had residents apartments above it with kids playing all the time from 6 am and too much noise. The room was not cleaned well. A lot of dust, some flies in the bathroom. The room also smelled old and not fresh.

4/10

Poor

23 Sep 2014

Verified traveler

Could be a wonderful place

Obviously a very frustrated decorator worked on the rehab here. Totally non-functional room and bathroom. Lighting inadequate. Shower ridiculously equipped. Sink a disaster. Black mold all over shower base perimeter. Beds so uncomfortable that we slept until 11:00am at the next hotel since we hadn't slept in 4 nights. Pillows atrocious as well. Strangest elevator ever seen. Must hold button to call until it arrives. Must hold it until desired level reached. Hurst your fingers to do so.

Partner

4/10

Poor

18 Sep 2014

montone

bad experience

Poor customer service

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2014

Verified traveler

Charming and convenient

I absolutely loved this little hotel, and if I return to Bologna will stay there. It is on the edge of the historic town center, but convenient to major roads. Parking was not difficult, and there is a garage nearby if you can't find street parking. The service was very good. The room was extremely comfortable and charming. And the price was excellent. I was very pleased with my stair here.

6/10

Pleasant

08 Jun 2014

Sean

Convenient but tired

Good location but needs some work on the rooms. Free breakfast very simple. Staff very helpful. Small supermarket just next door. Parking at end of road worked well at extra cost.

8/10

Excellent

08 Apr 2014

Verified traveler

Nice little place...

The city is beautiful and hotel's location is great to explore it.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

09 Mar 2014

Verified traveler

Nice hotel 10 minute walk to City Centre

Very stylish in looks but not very practical, our shower leaked water all over the floor. Not much atmosphere in the hotel. Breakfast buffet was poor.

8/10

Excellent

08 Mar 2014

Mark

9 days in Italy

Excellent staff!!!!......only a handful of staff run this hotel so they definately get to know their guest and treat them like family. This is more like a boutique B & B.....will for sure stay here again.

8/10

Excellent

05 Mar 2014

Mark Edward

Convienent location , great find!

We chose this hotel because it was in close proximity to where our son was studying abroad in a Master's program.....and it turned out to be a fantastic find in the heart if the \"old city\" of Bologna. The staff was absolutey wonderful during our entire stay of 6 nights. The rooms were beautifully and artistically designed yet the feel of the hotel was still historic as well.....just very well done! Very nice European breakfast included every morning...and no limit on the cappchino and espresso coffees.....we would most certainly stay here again and look forward to it!

8/10

Excellent

01 Nov 2013

Enjay

Review of our 4 day stay

We had a lovely 4 days at Il Convento. The staff were so friendly and the style of the reception and lounge, with the old convent decoration, was beautiful. The room was spacious and quiet and well appointed. Breakfast was simple but good (and plenty of it!).

We are not sure that everyone would feel totally comfortable walking back to the hotel late at night/in the dark; the smaller streets aren't always very well lighted. However there were plenty of local people walking the same streets late in the evening so the area must be safe and we always felt fine.

Bologna is a non-touristy place to visit, with a lively night-life and great shops and cafes. We would stay at Il Convento again!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Sep 2013

Verified traveler

Great place in bologna

Fantastic modern accommodation with great staff. They recommended a restaurant and made a reservation for us....I believe it was called Anitico Osteria Romabolgna...or something like that- it was am incredible dining experience!!! breakfast was also great! Extremely helpful staff that made us feel well take care of.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2013

Simon

Good Hotel

We had a lovely room with a high vaulted ceiling and a large shower/ wc en suite. The staff were very nice and spoke good English. The location is not quite Central Bologna, but everything is pretty close, and whilst the street looks a little rough it is an ok area, the locals are friendly and the hotel is just lovely. Just down the road on Via Castiglioni is one of Italy's best gelato shops which is well worth a visit or two!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2013

Verified traveler

Delightful gem ... sleep in luxury!

I found this hotel while booking a last-minute trip to Bologna and it exceeded all expectations. It is centrally located in the heart of the old city and has the friendliest staff imaginable. Eliza at the front desk greeted us warmly upon arrival, helped us park easily in front of the hotel and guided all our eating decisions and tour help during our all-too-brief stay. She was indispensable and so kind. The room itself was perfect and had linen sheets that one only finds in 5-star hotels in Europe. We will visit agin when next in Bologna!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Apr 2013

kms

Lovely hotel full of character

Great stay, staff couldnt have been more helpful, and the hotel was really full of character.

8/10

Excellent

18 Mar 2013

Verified traveler

We'd stay again.....

We stayed in the suite room which is on two levels and the layout is not ideal but, that said, we really enjoyed our stay here. The staff were superb and the location is quiet and within easy walking distance of the city centre. Hotel is clean and characterful. Breakfast is basic but enjoyable. The hotel is not a modern, slick, facility-rich, impersonal affair, rather a bit quirky and homely. In a word \"delightful\".

10/10

Exceptional

25 Oct 2012

Steve

I loved this hotel!

Really nice hotel, friendly and helpful staff. Rooms are full of character, and reflect the historical nature of the bulding. Easy walk to Bologna city centre. Only downside is difficult parking, as it is everywhere in Bologna.

8/10

Excellent

15 Oct 2012

Verified traveler

Great hotel while attending the Bologna Fiera

The hotel was centrally located, staff was very helpful and friendly. The decor was interesting, being a former convent.

10/10

Exceptional

11 Sep 2012

beedley

Small unusual hotel with great staff

Very helpful staff who provided coffee and cake for breakfast when we were leaving before the official breakfast time. Room was a good size and I liked the funky decoration. Comfy bed, good shower and very good choice for breakfast. The room was very clean but we found it strange that room service had been in our rooms in the evening as well as the mornings. Slightly out of the very centre but i enjoyed the \"local\" style neighbourhood. We were the only tourists at the very basic bar a few yards away- not everyones choice of bar but 4 drinks were less than half the price we payed at a bar in a central piazza. Best gelato Ive ever had just around the corner too.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2026

Stefano

Camera spaziosa e personale molto gentile

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

30 May 2026

Flemming

Lige i udkanten af centrum, 15
Mins gang dertil. Spis lokalt ikke i turistfælderne i centrum. Supermarked ved siden af. Vand på gulvet i badeværelset efter brus. Personalet vidste det, men sagde intet. Middelgod morgenmad. Vi har boet på 250 hotellet med cykler, og dette var første gang, vi har betalt for det 5€å pr cykel pr
døgn for udendørs opbevaring, ikke ok.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2026

Hermann

Großes Zimmer fussmässig von der Altstadt.

Sehr gutes Frühstück, Zimmer im EG etwas finster, Hotel befindet sich in einem ehemaligen Kloster.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2026

José

Funcionários extremamente gentis e solícitos. Acomodação impecável, quarto espaço e limpo. Café da manhã muito saboroso. Super recomendado

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

13 Dec 2025

Elisa

È sempre piacevole soggiornare in questo hotel però ultimamente lo stanno trascurando un po' troppo ed è un vero peccato. Ad esempio per questa volta avevamo una splendida suite al piano Terra addirittura con due bagni però il bagno al piano di sotto non funzionava lo scarico del wc ed il bagno al piano di sopra aveva la vasca idromassaggio in condizioni pessime. Ruggine, calcare e muffa nelle bocchette e nello scarico. Peccato perché per ambienti, posizione e cortesia del personale andrebbe valorizzato e manutenuto sicuramente molto meglio.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Nov 2025

Miriam

Alle Angestellten waren nett und hilfsbereit.
Das Zimmer im 1. Stock war sehr sauber und schön gestaltet. Das Badezimmer sehr schön mit Mosaikfliesen gestaltet.
Ich war eine Nacht im Erdgeschoss, das Zimmer war, aufgrund der Deckenhöhe, beeindruckend, aber das Badezimmer benötigte, meiner Meinung nach, eine Modernisierung.

Business_and_leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

23 Oct 2025

Sibel cansu

Overall, our stay was nice and the rooms were spacious. But make sure to request a heater before you arrive. On our first night, they told us there were no heaters available. Other than that, everything was fine.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Oct 2025

Paulus

We enjoyed our stay and breakfast was very good. Also the a hotel is close to center which was convenient

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

28 Sep 2025

SAMI

El servicio y la calidad del personal es excelente, pero el hotel es viejo y adolece de mantenimiento. La persona encargada del Aseo, te saca de la habitación, porque tiene que hacer la limpieza, porque debe irse. Y cuando entra si es la habitación, ni siquiera extiende bien la cama, no desocupa, papeleras, etc. el agua de la ducha se sale todo el tiempo e inunda al baño en la habitación. La repararon y aún así sigue igual. El aire acondicionado es fatal y va de no servir a congelar el hotel. Necesita un mantenimiento general. Muy costoso para lo que ofrecen.

Business Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Sep 2025

Manuel Pacheco

Todo muy bien!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2025

ALICIA

Todo muy cómodo y buen servicio