Hotel Cavour

A three-star hotel steps from Piazza Maggiore in Bologna, with a breakfast buffet, a bar area and a garden.

Why people love it

• Location. Guests describe it as steps from Piazza Maggiore and in a lively neighborhood.
• Rooms. Guests mention very big rooms with a chair and table, modern bathrooms and air conditioning that works well.
• Breakfast. Guests mention hot options such as bacon, eggs and pancakes, and one June guest called the breakfast fantastic.
• Staff and renovation. A September 2026 guest was accommodated early and upgraded. A guest in August 2026 describes a high-quality renovation.

The worst thing guests say

In the 16 newest reviews, May to October 2026, the lowest rating is 4 stars. That June 2026 guest was offered a room halfway up the stairs between floors, which may be hard with heavy luggage or limited mobility. In February 2026 a 1-star guest arrived at 8:40 a.m. and said the room reservation had not been registered despite an emailed confirmation. In April 2026 a guest said the hotel did not warn them about parking and closed streets, though they bought parking through the hotel. In January, April and May 2023, three guests described reception as rude or handling requests poorly.

Insider tips

• Driving? Ask the hotel how to reach the parking, since an April 2026 guest found streets closed.
• If you have heavy luggage or mobility needs, ask about stairs when booking.
• The room window may open onto an internal courtyard with air conditioner units, as a July 2026 guest noted.

How we rated this: Google rating 4.4 from 804 reviews. We read the newest and the lowest-rated guest reviews (16 recent guest reviews with text) and set aside reviews from restaurant or bar visitors who did not stay. Repeat-guest rate not shown: not enough recent guest reviews yet. Address: Via Goito, 4, 40126 Bologna BO.