Name: Steam House - Room & Breakfast
Address: Via Mascarella 26, Bologna, 40126, IT

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2026

Dale

Very good value for hotel location, cleanliness, staff communications,
AC, noise and breakfast.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2026

Jorge

The place was great! It was my kid's favorite out of our entire trip! We enjoyed the convenience of the in-room pantry for breakfast. Would definitely recommend!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2026

Hana

Great design, lots of room. Breakfast corner well stocked and suited us well. Staff very accommodating, good distance from the centre.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2026

Ewan

Really good communication in advance of arrival, replenished breakfast supplies each day, and good location. Very quiet inside considering outside bars.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2026

LEISA LEANNE

It was a little noisy at night with students at the local bars, pack ear plugs. Loved the breakfast goodies!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 May 2026

Jelena

The property was in a very popular area. Lots of bars, restaurants, and a great jazz club just a few feet away. Street is very loud but you can’t hear anything in the apartment. Area is in a very artsy part of town. Close to everything. Everything in the mini fridge if for you at no cost which is a nice touch 😁

Partner

2/10

Poor

18 May 2026

Sarah

I booked three nights and had to leave after the first night because the shower door had broken off, the toilet was broken, and there was mold all over the shower. I returned the keys to the property manager (who seemed nice and understanding), but when I reached out regarding the issues and asked for a refund, they never responded. Hopefully they've solved the problems but beware if there are any issues they won't respond or help on them. Still haven't gotten my refund and have had to escalate to Expedia.

The few positives - location was good. The room was pretty scuffed and dark without much light, but the bedding was clean. Outside of the mold in the shower and the broken bathroom, it would have been fine for the price.

Self

8/10

Excellent

10 May 2026

Natalie

The room was extremely quiet, despite all the nightlife outside nearby. We really appreciated the little kitchen table to sit at and all the snacks they provided for breakfast.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2026

robert

Large comfortable and cool room, close to everything you need/want

10/10

Exceptional

07 Mar 2026

Amanda

In a student arty area just on the edge of h th e historic area. Perfect for us to explore the centre by day and have some craft ales within a few minutes walk at night.
There are bars right below the studio apartment but doubles glazed windows mean only a bit of noise even on a busy night.
It might not suit everyone but we loved it

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

31 Dec 2025

Nick

Great location. Room was very dusty. Hotels.com claims there are extra beds, this is not true.

6/10

Pleasant

18 Oct 2025

Rachael

Communication was sketchy before arrival - received the door codes but then no instructions on where to go once inside the building, further information is definitely needed - other vendors sent a video. We called the contact number several times before eventually getting an answer. That said, once inside & settled, the room was great & breakfast was a nice treat. Very clean & comfortable.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Oct 2025

Matt

Clean room, adequate breakfast and coffee each day. Loud outside but very quiet with the windows closed.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2025

Carly

Great hotel in a lovely area

This was a great hotel in a lovely area in Bologna. The room was lovely, very clean and comfortable. It was on a busy street but you couldn't hear any noise. They provided a continental breakfast in the room which was plentiful. As a vegan, I couldn't eat much of it but my partner enjoyed it.
I will definitely stay here again when I come to Bologna.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Sep 2025

Nadine

Not easy to find from the street. Huge room and generous breakfast. A little tired in places but overall a great place to stay.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Aug 2025

Luis

Excellent location.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2025

Ciarán

I admit, we did miss the property as we walked past, it is an old building and has one half of a floor. The entrance is extremely secure, many doors and with local bars around you are always safe, many eyes, lol. Saying that the rooms have triple glazing, so you hear no noise from the street. Valentina the manager / owner is super friendly and very helpful, with local advice and help with booking a taxi to the airport.
We had the Verne room, very nice, clean and huge, there was a second small foldaway bed (which was super comfortable) so imagine without. The bathroom is great with my favourite shower, waterfall.
Breakfast is provided in the room with lots to offer, most is snack food, but the choice is varied including mat, cheese and bread.
I did really enjoy the room, service and ambience.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2025

Yi

Friendly and helpful staff; good location and close to city center; clean and specious room

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

19 Jun 2025

Verified traveler

I really would not stayed in. It has smell like in a mold cellar and stains on the wall.

Business

8/10

Excellent

17 Jun 2025

Ron

We liked the funky vibe of the area, especially the weekend jazz happenings in the street. It was only a 15 min walk to Piazza Maggiore, for many tourist activities. We also enjoyed the rain shower head, after some very hot days!!

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2025

Tracey

Valentina was delightful and accommodating. The room was lovely and had everything we needed. The location was perfect. Patrice was incredibly helpful in helping us book a taxi. I would definitely recommend and we would stay again
Thank you for making our stay in Bologna a wonderful experience!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2025

Emma

We were nervous on arrival as it’s a little tricky to find on a busy street but our stay could not have been more perfect and the location is excellent

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2025

Maria

Muy bien ubicada, los cuartos grandes y cómodos.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2025

Carol

Very cool vibe. Plenty of room for my husband, myself and our grown daughter. Great breakfast each day. Easy check in and wonderful recommendations for nearby restaurants from Valentina. There’s a great gelato place just downstairs!! The surrounding area is vibrant, especially at night and it was a little louder in the room than I expected (based on other reviews). That said, it is a cool area and we would stay here again!

8/10

Excellent

24 May 2025

Thomas

Too much graffiti and smoking. Taxi service is terrible. Need Uber in Bologna

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2025

Suzy

Loved this place! The hi-tech front door was very impressive and the room was beautiful! It was also unbelievably peaceful for how central it is. The breakfast in the room was delicious!

10/10

Exceptional

05 May 2025

Verified traveler

Great stay in Bologna

Valentina greeted us and was very welcoming and friendly, she showed us our room which had everything we needed including a breakfast hamper with a selection of options. The room was clean and comfortable. Valentina even kindly allowed us to store our luggage in our room before our room was ready and after check out so we could continue exploring Bologna. Location was a 15 walk from the train station and a 10 minute walk to the main square.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2025

Trina

Really nice, responsive, helpful staff. Comfortable bed. Spacious room. Recommend!

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

14 Apr 2025

Amy

Great location. Had a good time in Bologna. Would stay at different hotel if visiting again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Apr 2025

Anthony

Nice 2 night stay

Had a lovely 2 night stay here at the Steam House. Check in was smooth and no problem. Room was large and very comfortable. Very quiet inside at night considering there was a busy bar right outside.Liked the Jules Verne theme. The complimentary breakfast left in the room was a nice touch. The walk into the old town area was about 14 minutes.Would definately stay here again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Mar 2025

Jennifer

A Must Stay

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Steam House. Valentina was amazing and made sure we were well taken care of for our stay. The staff stocks the room with an abundant selection of snacks and pastries, drinks, even a meat and cheese tray. I was worried about the lively bar just below the room, but the windows are surprisingly soundproof and we slept like logs. Quick ten minute walk to the city center and more choices for food than you'll know what to do with. Highly recommend.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2025

Fern

We loved it (but this area is not for children!)

Great little apartment in a great area (although I wouldn’t describe the area as child friendly- we saw quite a lot of open drug taking and rough sleepers right outside and the bars either side got very loud and busy) this wasn’t a concern for us at all but I wouldn’t have wanted to be there with children. The rooms are great, service was helpful and the in-room breakfast was fantastic. Would definitely stay again

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Mar 2025

Vlad

Great property. Amazing house cleaning. Attention to details is stunning.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Dec 2024

Marianne

We loved Steam House. The room had real character and the location was great. There were 2 adults and 2 children and, even with 2 single beds and a queen size bed, plus our luggage, the room felt spacious and was well equipped. The breakfast provided was generous and certainly filled us up before we started the day. Steam House represented very good value for money and I would recommend it to anyone wanting a place to stay in Bologna.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

20 Dec 2024

Verified traveler

JPB

Great stay in Bologna. Walking distance to everything. Was a bit of a pain trying to get into the bldg initially amd wish there was someone available at the front desk to ask questions of, but the hotel contact was super quick to respond via text. Large open space, clean, highly recommend

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Oct 2024

Kathryn

Great location.

Beautiful room in the heart of Bologna with many bars and restaurants a short walk away. Room is spotlessly clean with breakfast items left in fridge. Would not hesitate to stay again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Oct 2024

Elizabeth

Spotlessly clean & comfortable with a quirky steam punk vibe, this unique property in an area within walkable distance to many tourist attractions. Plenty of restaurants nearby to suit all tastes and budgets.

The owner provided a useful list of information including taxi numbers and so on.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

18 Oct 2024

Paula

Room in Bologna

Excellent room, super comfortable, spacious and clean. Despite being on a street that is very busy and noisy at night, the room is quiet, the windows block all sounds.The restaurants and bars everywhere in Bologna are great, but downstairs seems to be a very vibrant aerea.
The staff was very helpful, accommodating and kind.
Highly recommend.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

05 Oct 2024

terry

Be sure to get check in info from host

Like another fellow traveler, we were not provided check in instructions before we arrived. After a full day of travel we were stuck standing in front of a big wooden door surrounded by graffiti and stickers, and people sitting all around in a bar staring at us, unable to enter because there was no one there to open the door, though we were there at the agreed upon time. We had to call to get someone to press the button for us to enter. After going through four different doors, We finally arrived at our rental. The room was very clean and matched the pictures perfectly, the bed is the best bet we slept on during our entire three week trip. Breakfast was just ok, like any 2 star hotel..though this is not a hotel. The train station is a 20 minute walk, or 10 minute bus.
The hostess was very accommodating, she just really messed up in the beginning so we were off to a not so good start.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

01 Oct 2024

Felix

Area doesn’t look good

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2024

Gary

Valentina was a great host, and her recommendations for dinning out were spot on. Daily cleaning and breakfast was a treat. I highly recommend her apartment, I will stay again on our next visit

Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Sep 2024

IAN

Slightly scruffy area and very busy at night.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Sep 2024

Tony

Spacious room clean and the breakfast is great l would stay there again

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Sep 2024

Daniela

Our room was very large and comfortable. Valentina was very kind. We were given a free minibar with soft drinks, biscuits, jams, coffee and tea. The area is bustling with students so there are lots of great bars and restaurants. Despite the noise from the street, the room was well isolated so we had a lovely night.

Overall, we’re very pleased with our stay.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Sep 2024

Paul

the property is kept very nicely and is very clean - valentina was a lovely host and very helpful with our trip to bologna - this is a lovely property, one floor up (no lift) in a youthful and energetic neighborhood - easy walking to the center of bologna and convenient to the train station

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

23 Aug 2024

Christopher

Terrific location to explore Bologna on foot. Personal welcome from the lovely Valentina, comfortable beds and a really good shower. The big let down was the thoroughly inadequate AC. We tried to set it to the coolest setting but it wasn’t up to the task. We had a terrible time trying to sleep through the August heat

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Aug 2024

Suzi

The room was very quiet, staff very friendly (notes only on site a few hours a day)

No lift for bags and you have to enter through a security gate. Ok for us but may be inconvenient for some.

Area very convenient and becomes a great hub of activity at night. Really loved the style of the room.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2024

Fem

We had a great stay. The room was very spacious and comfortable. Valentina was a super nice and helpful host. Loved the area as well, lovely little bars downstairs, but the appartement is super well insulated so you don’t hear a thing.

Business_and_leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

18 Jul 2024

Nigel

Good location & comfortable room.

Unfortunately TV had no signal & shower door needed a minor adjustment to prevent water getting out.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Jun 2024

Frank

The room we had was very good . Lovely bathroom. Breakfast is provided in your room and was plenty for the two of us. The Tv was a smart tv but could not get terrestrial channels so could not watch the euro football. Also unable to change the settings from German to English language. The area around the steam room is little shabby but this didn’t spoil our stay.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Jun 2024

Verified traveler

Really enjoyed our stay. The staff were very welcoming, polite and helpful. Would happily stay here again

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2024

Heather

This is a large, modern, well furnished apartment. I was a little concerned that the 2 beds would be sofa beds, as there were no pictures, but they are proper, slatted, single beds. Air con good. Breakfast in room is a bonus. Shower powerful.
Valentina was super helpful and very responsive. Its not obvious that you have to go upstairs after you enter the building.
It is a busy area, particularly in the evening, with popular bars below. You can vaguely hear the music and voices in the apartment, but not enough to stop me sleeping after lots of walking.
Bologna is beautiful, plenty to see. We also had a day trip to Parma by train which I would recommend.

8/10

Excellent

17 May 2024

Adrienne

The hotel is within a building so initially I didn’t see it. At nighttime there is a bar downstairs and people drinking on the sidewalk which was confronting when I needed to unlock the entrance door.
The breakfast range was very good and I enjoyed Netflix.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

08 May 2024

Lynda

Checkin instructions not provided via email in a timely manner. Did not have the app to converse with their checkin person, so limited communication. Chose to walk to the property during their very limited checkin times, but did find an helpful person for checkin.

Clean room and in room continental breakfast provided.

Shower head needs adjustment.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Mar 2024

Sherrie

Bologna

Nice place to stay… fairly convenient…. Was noisy at night

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2024

chris

Excellent location for short stay

10/10

Exceptional

01 Mar 2024

Deborah

Close to shopping, restaurants, and sightseeing. Easy check-in. Staff was friendly and accommodating. But, if you want quiet, it's not the place.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Dec 2023

Sallie

The room was perfect for a family of four. The staff was exceptional and easy to communicate with along with great guidance for exploring and dining. The room was meticulous and breakfast amenities were very nice.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

06 Dec 2023

Ellen

Thank you for a pleasant stay

Valentina was very helpful with her messages and directions. We had an unexpected late check in due to trains trikes which she accommodated. Keys were left on the table. Door was opened. Thanks very much.

10/10

Exceptional

09 Nov 2023

Susan

This little property was so cute but a little tricky to find. At first glance it appeared to be on a street with few options for dining etc but after exploring, we realized that there were lots of great dining options a couple of blocks away. Our host was so kind and helpful in booking us a taxi for our return to the train station. It was quick but fun visit.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Nov 2023

Piyachat

Steam House is clean and roomy. It is a great location and very close to many restaurants. The staffs are helpful and friendly. I would stay here again. We love the decor.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

22 Oct 2023

Rose

Great stay for one night. Good sized room in a student neighbourhood. Variety of breakfast items in the room. Great communication from Valentina.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Sep 2023

Stephen

One night in Bologna

Super find, beautiful large room recently modernised with ornate ceiling. The proprietor has paid so much attention to detail from the decor to the breakfast bar left in your room for the morning. Lovely selection of cold meat, cheese, granola & biscuit bars & yogurts & juices. Even UHF milk to use with the Nespresso frother or with cereal. Great neighbourhood location right in the heart of a heaving student population with many packed bars & restaurants. The windows are sound proof & AC mean a quiet nights sleep is guaranteed. Couldn’t recommend this place more. Excellent!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Sep 2023

Connor

Fantastic place even better value for money

Steam House is an unassuming bed and breakfast with impeccable hospitality. It sometimes feels like a private room in an AirBnb, which isn’t a bad thing, but it can be too intimate for some.

The room and private bathroom is incredibly clean and stylised to perfection. Every detail was considered. From the slippers, to the towels, to the lampshade. Breakfast in the room was a nice touch and gave us snacks to use in the day.

The hosts were kind and hospitable. They went above and beyond.

The location was great for being between the train station and the centre, highly recommend.

The price was fantastic all things considered. We would come back again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2023

Ethahad

Excellent option. Great location. Friendly service.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2023

Jessica

Best place I stayed in Italy.

Amazing living room and bedroom. Loved the breakfast station that came with a variety of snacks and a mini fridge with complementary yogurt, water, juice and even a meat/cheese board. Impressed with the milk frother for making cappuccinos.

I liked the location. It was convenient to walk to attractions and there were a couple cool bars right next to the hotel. I liked that there was night life so close to the hotel so I could easily get to my room afterwards, the crowd of people made it feel safe at night, and I could not hear any noise once inside the room. Price for the room was great

Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 May 2023

Emily

The room was spacious with modern amenities. Loved the breakfast in room

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

08 Apr 2023

andrew

Big, clean and characterful. Bar right outside, a little noisy until late. A few texts about arriving at a convenient time were necessary beforehand.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2023

Leesa

Lovely, lovely, lovely! The hotel was clean! When I saw the crowd outside I was afraid it would be loud late into the night but the room was sound proof! The entire experience from start to finish was excellent!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Mar 2023

Timothy

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Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Nov 2022

Trent

Fab location, staff were super easy to communicate, accommodating and lovely, room absolutely perfect. Great breakfast too.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Oct 2022

chris

Brilliant place to stay

We were delighted with our room at the Steam House. Our prior emails concerning a change of arrival time were quickly answered. We had a very nice welcome from Valentina who was also helpful with info on restaurants and where to buy an adapter plug that we had forgotten. It was good to be able to eat breakfast in our room at what ever time suited and the choice of food provided was excellent. It is in a great place for exploring the city with sights, restaurants and bars on the doorstep. We would certainly stay here again.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Sep 2022

Paul

Bologna visit

Close to train stn and historic sites and good food

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Sep 2022

Fiona

What seemed like a quiet street during the day turned into a bar filled street in the evening. The windows on our suite were excellent so when we closed them at night to go to sleep it was very quiet and the street noise didn't bother us at all.

Really liked having our breakfast supplies and table in our room so we could enjoy at our leisure and not have to get up to eat at a certain time.

Great location and close to shopping and a wide variety of restaurants/cafes for every budget. I would definitely stay at this B&B again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Sep 2022

Laura

Don’t judge this book by it’s cover! Behind a lively student pub that there is hidden a historic building with wonderful, clean and quiet tourist apartments. Owner and operated by young women entrepreneurs, Valentina and Erica provide a comfortable and well appointed traveler experience at a moderate price. The complementary breakfast of yogurt, cereal, cheese, etc. and coffee is provided in the room in a well stocked pantry. Check in, checkout and luggage storage are a breeze but you will need to phone them for building access as there is no “front desk.”

Leisure Partner