Hotel Touring BolognavsOstello Due Torri-San Sisto 2
Both Hotel Touring and Ostello Due Torri-San Sisto 2 are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Hotel Touring is the choice of most reviewers compared to Ostello Due Torri-San Sisto 2. Hotel Touring is ranked #14 in Bologna with endorsements from 3 sources such as Lonely Planet, DK Eyewitness and The Telegraph.
Hotel Touring Bologna
 DK Eyewitness
 The Telegraph
 Lonely Planet
Via De' Mattuiani 1/2, Piazza Tribunale, 40124 Bologna
From $64/night
- Pet Friendly
 - Bar/Lounge
 - Hot Tub
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Free Breakfast
 
 "Well-run hotel in a quiet and picturesque area of the city. Public rooms are cheerful and welcoming, bedrooms are compact but chic, and some have views... Disabled access and bicycles available." 
8.0
 "Tucked on a quiet street in the historic centre of Bologna, this family-owned and operated hotel has a welcoming homey feel and features a panoramic rooftop terrace." Full review
 "It's overpriced at the high end, but other times of year this family-run, 3-star superior hotel is a real gem, mainly for its panoramic terrace, which affords extraordinary city views." 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."