Hotel Porta San MamolovsOstello Due Torri-San Sisto 2
Both properties are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Hotel Porta San Mamolo ranks significantly higher than Ostello Due Torri-San Sisto 2. Hotel Porta San Mamolo ranks #9 in Bologna with approval from 3 sources including Lonely Planet, Frommer's and Oyster.
Hotel Porta San Mamolo
 Oyster
 Frommer's
 Lonely Planet
Vicolo Del Falcone 6/8, 40124 Bologna
From $97/night
- Pet Friendly
 - Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Free Breakfast
 - Laundry Service
 
Mid-Range
 "The 43-room Hotel Porta San Mamolo is a mid-range boutique property with lots of Italian charm." Full review
 "Most of these rather romantic rooms surround a leafy courtyard, bringing the sense of a country retreat to the heart of Bologna...and breakfast is served in an airy, greenhouse-like pavilion" Full review
 "Probably the city's most romantic choice, Porta San Mamolo's 48 rooms are spread about five adjoining buildings centred on an ivy-draped courtyard and patio dominated by a persimmon tree" Full review
Ostello Due Torri-San Sisto 2
 Rough Guide
 Lonely Planet
Via Viadagola, 5, 40127 Bologna
From $19/night
- Pet Friendly
 - Free Internet
 - Free Breakfast
 - Laundry Service
 - Free Parking
 - Business Center
 
 "Official HI hostel 6km outside the centre of town...there are also double rooms. Full range of services includes breakfast, internet and wi-fi. " 
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It’s a busy place so book in advance.
 "Some 6km north of the centre, Bologna’s two HI hostels, barely 100m apart, are modern, functional and cheap."