The Best Hotels Closest to Basilica of St. Francis in Bologna for 2026

Change your mind
Book hotels with free cancellation
Treat yourself
Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels
Sign in
Be picky
Search almost a million properties worldwide

Check prices for these dates

Tonight

Tomorrow

This weekend

Next weekend

Our top choices for Basilica of St. Francis hotels

A modern hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a TV.

A mirror with a geometric frame, a gold and white console table with a vase, and a chair with a patterned seat.

A modern bathroom with a large sink, a mirror, and a towel rack.

A balcony with a table and chairs, a potted plant, and a view of a cityscape including a church and a tower.

1. Urbanicooh Cavour Rooms&Suite

Quadrilatero, 0.8 km from Basilica of St. Francis

Ryan

￥28,774

￥34,139 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

2. Urbanicooh Paracelso

Historic Center, 0.8 km from Basilica of St. Francis

glenn

￥49,206

￥56,614 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A row of traditional European buildings with uniform window designs and a clear sky.

A reception area with a marble counter, wooden paneling, and a bench.

A well-organized bar area with wooden shelves displaying books and bottles, a marble countertop, and a bowl of oranges.

A hotel entrance with a dark facade, a glass door, and a visible interior through the glass.

3. Hotel Brun

Historic Center, 0.5 km from Basilica of St. Francis

Alan

￥41,355

￥47,977 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

An outdoor patio with a table set for a meal, surrounded by chairs and a decorative metal chandelier.

A dining area with round tables and black wicker chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a decorative mural.

The Grand Hotel Majestic facade with multiple arches and illuminated signage.

A dining table with a fruit bowl, a glass of water, a dessert under a glass dome, and a view of the outdoors through a window with curtains.

4. Grand Hotel Majestic già Baglioni

Historic Center, 0.7 km from Basilica of St. Francis

Gary

￥122,290

￥137,006 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A modern living room with a sofa, dining table, and chairs, large windows with curtains, and a decorative wall piece.

An indoor café with wicker chairs and tables, a tiled floor, and a view of the street through large windows.

A street with a yellow building, a tree, and a bicycle.

A living room with a dining area, a sofa, and a bronze sculpture.

5. Attico di Via d'Azeglio

Historic Center, 0.8 km from Basilica of St. Francis

Jennifer

￥15,786

￥27,667 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A modern interior with large glass doors leading to a living area, a compact kitchen, and a small balcony with plants.

A bar area with a variety of liquor bottles, a bar counter, and two chairs with a sign.

A spacious living area with a kitchen, dining table, and chairs. There is a motorcycle, a lamp, and a plant in the room.

A room with a glass door leading to a space with a yellow scooter, a lamp, and a bookshelf.

6. Funtanir Rooms

Historic Center, 0.4 km from Basilica of St. Francis

Byron

￥17,930

￥22,210 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

A cozy living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and decorative plants.

A hotel room with a bed, two mirrors, a nightstand with a lamp, a tray with towels and mugs, and a balcony view.

A room with a large mirror, a wooden table with glassware, and potted plants.

A woman seated at a table with a vase of flowers, a mirror, and a decorative lamp.

7. 051 Boutiques

Historic Center, 1 km from Basilica of St. Francis

Maria

￥15,498

￥19,535 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

The entrance of the PHI HOTEL BOLOGNA with a red awning, a visible entrance door, and a window with a mannequin.

A modern living room with a wooden ceiling, a black patterned wall, a television, and a sofa with cushions.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a mirror, and a unique wall light fixture.

A restaurant interior with wooden tables, hanging pendant lights, and a counter with food and drink displays.

8. Phi Hotel Bologna

Historic Center, 0.6 km from Basilica of St. Francis

Eric

￥31,685

￥37,340 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A hotel room with two beds, a view of the outside, a painting on the wall, and a black radiator.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden table, and a grey sofa.

A modern kitchen with a large table, a TV mounted above the counter, and a view of the outside through a glass door.

A room with a sliding glass door to an outdoor balcony, a radiator, and a ceiling-mounted air conditioning unit.

9. Saragozza Apartments

Saragozza-Porto, 0.8 km from Basilica of St. Francis

Bradley

￥12,207

￥14,710 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A building with a black door, a number 8 sign, and a shop entrance.

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a television, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a white sofa, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A white sofa in a room with a sloped ceiling and a skylight.

10. Residenza Ariosto Depandance

Historic Center, 0.8 km from Basilica of St. Francis

Maureen

￥16,474

￥20,609 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A hotel sign with a coat of arms and the word "HOTEL" above it.

A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a table, and a wall-mounted TV.

A room with a bed, a table, and a window with a view of a building.

A buffet with various food items and serving utensils.

11. Art Hotel Commercianti

Historic Center, 0.7 km from Basilica of St. Francis

Courtney

￥32,196

￥37,902 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A grand interior with ornate columns, a glass ceiling, and a chandelier.

A dining area with a table set for a meal, chairs, and a decorative orchid arrangement.

A spacious, elegantly decorated interior with a high ceiling, ornate moldings, and a central seating area with sofas and a coffee table.

A luxurious interior with a grand staircase, elegant furniture, and ornate wall decorations.

12. Hotel Corona d'Oro

Historic Center, 0.9 km from Basilica of St. Francis

Graham Robert

￥55,062

￥63,055 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

A hotel with a modern facade, outdoor seating area, and palm trees.

A grand staircase with ornate black railings and a chandelier, leading to a room with a green sofa and a statue.

A hotel reception area with a marble reception desk, a wooden wall with the hotel name, and a clean, modern design.

A lobby with a marble floor, a central table with decorative items, and a large chandelier.

13. Royal Hotel Carlton

Historic Center, 1 km from Basilica of St. Francis

Christina

￥18,863

￥23,237 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

An outdoor café with tables and chairs under colorful umbrellas, surrounded by buildings.

A kitchen with a wooden table, red appliances, and a checkered floor.

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a window, and a balcony.

A brightly lit room with orange walls, a green sofa, and various seating options including chairs and a small table.

14. Ostello Bello Bologna

Historic Center, 0.8 km from Basilica of St. Francis

Tearsa

￥14,435

￥18,366 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A neatly made bed with towels, a tray of breakfast items, and a framed picture of buildings on the wall.

15. 051 Room & Breakfast

Historic Center, 1 km from Basilica of St. Francis

INDULIS

￥18,224

￥22,533 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern outdoor patio with a glass table, wicker chairs, and a built-in bathtub.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a marble-tiled wall, and a freestanding bathtub.

A hotel room with a wooden ceiling, a dining area with a table and chairs, a sofa, and a view of the outside.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a dining table with chairs, and a built-in oven.

16. Bolognaroomscom - Falegnami Boutique

Historic Center, 0.8 km from Basilica of St. Francis

Ivuoma

￥19,038

￥23,429 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

An outdoor patio with wooden furniture, a sofa, and a table, surrounded by greenery and a cityscape in the background.

A bar area with a variety of liquor bottles, glasses, and a selection of food items on the counter.

A spacious living area with a wooden coffee table, wicker chairs, and a view through large glass doors.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a desk, and a TV.

17. Hotel Metropolitan

Historic Center, 0.8 km from Basilica of St. Francis

Frank

￥26,781

￥31,946 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a leather sofa, and a dining table. There are two windows providing natural light, and the room features a modern ceiling design.

A living room with a leather sofa, a coffee table, a TV on a stand, and a radiator.

A reception desk labeled "STEAM HOUSE" with a laptop, globe, and framed pictures on the wall. There are two stools and a red cabinet in the background.

A room with a large wall clock, a leather armchair, a matching ottoman, a small table with a cup, and a floor lamp.

18. Steam House - Room & Breakfast

Historic Center, 1.2 km from Basilica of St. Francis

Jewel

￥14,582

￥18,528 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern kitchen with a black countertop, a built-in oven, and a large window providing natural light.

A modern, minimalist room with a large black desk, a bench, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

A staircase with a black railing, a white chair, and a flat-screen TV mounted above the stairs.

A modern kitchen with a central island, dark cabinetry, and a skylight.

19. Muà Boutique Bologna

Historic Center, 0.1 km from Basilica of St. Francis

Said

￥19,597

￥24,044 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A modern living room with a glass coffee table, a grey sofa, and a wooden ceiling.

A neatly made bed with a book, a window with blinds, and framed pictures on the wall.

20. Phi Hotel Bologna Apartments

Historic Center, 0.6 km from Basilica of St. Francis

kerry

￥32,698

￥38,454 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

View all properties

Top Basilica of St. Francis Hotel Reviews

Hotel Internazionale

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful hotel. Conveniently located in a shopping district. Bring your converters. Only European outlets. Breakfast was a hit with many options hot and cold. Shower was weird and not easy to get in and out of."

Starhotels Excelsior

8/10 Good

"Hotel was conveniently located across street from Bologna Central. It’s a 15min walk to the city sites and not too far from a large variety of restaurants. If you are planning day trips using the rail, it’s really convenient to be across street. Room was decent and clean. Hotel staff were very polite and pleasant. Overall, a nice stay."

Hotel San Felice

10/10 Excellent

"Good location and good people"

Art Hotel Commercianti

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic location! Very tricky to drive to, but the hotel instructions were excellent and we had no problem finding the place. Lovely staff too."

Hotel Roma

8/10 Good

"I love the location. Breakfast is ok, not the best. Staff weren't always in the breakfast room to assist. However, the beds need to be upgraded. They are not very comfortable."

Hotel Metropolitan

10/10 Excellent

"Great Boutique hotel in the heart of Bologna. The staff was amazing from the start of checkin and throughout our stay. We will definitely come back and stay here."

Phi Hotel Bologna

10/10 Excellent

"This was my second stay at Hotel Phi. The location cannot be beat! I stayed in one of the apartments and it was an excellent experience - the kitchen was well-appointed for basic needs during my stay and the staff was immediately responsive to a small issue with the hot water one morning. I will definitely plan to stay here again during my next visit to Bologna."

Albergo Panorama

10/10 Excellent

"Cleanliness is a priority even bathroom are well kept. Location is perfect! Staff are helpful."

Muà Boutique Bologna

10/10 Excellent

"The staff are very friendly and kind. The location is very close to many places to see including university of Bologna and National Art Gallery"

Other attractions near Basilica of St. Francis

Palazzo d'Accursio

8.8/10 (11 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Bologna with a stop at Palazzo d'Accursio. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.

See properties

Mercato Delle Erbe

8.8/10 (9 reviews)

During your trip to Bologna, you can do some window-shopping at Mercato Delle Erbe. Take in the fascinating museums in this walkable area.

See properties

Palazzo Marescalchi

You can learn about the history of Bologna with a trip to Palazzo Marescalchi. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.

See properties

San Giorgio in Poggiale Ex Chiesa

After visiting San Giorgio in Poggiale Ex Chiesa, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Bologna. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.

See properties

Modern Art Gallery

You can study the exhibits at Modern Art Gallery, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Bologna. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.

See properties

San Colombano - Tagliavini Collection

You can study the exhibits at San Colombano - Tagliavini Collection, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Bologna. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.

See properties

Palazzo Albergati

You can study the exhibits at Palazzo Albergati, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Bologna. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.

See properties

Salaborsa Library

8.0/10 (1 review)

Salaborsa Library is just one of the places to see in Bologna, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.

See properties

Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Basilica of St. Francis?

Basilica of St. Francis is located in a historic area of Bologna known for its top museums and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 1196 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Basilica of St. Francis?

Adjacent to Basilica of St. Francis, Hotel Palace Bologna Centro is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a bar and free WiFi. Other good choices within a short distance include Royal Hotel Carlton and Starhotels Excelsior.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Basilica of St. Francis?

Expedia has 1196 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Basilica of St. Francis.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Basilica of St. Francis, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals available near Basilica of St. Francis.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Basilica of St. Francis?

To find more details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Basilica of St. Francis, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Basilica of St. Francis?

You'll want to browse the collections at Bologna Museum of Modern Art, Ducati Museum, and Palazzo Poggi Museum. While you're exploring, swing by Palazzo Albergati, Fountain of Neptune, and Palazzo Re Enzo to learn a bit about the area. You can watch performances at Teatro Comunale di Bologna, Teatro Duse, and EuropAuditorium Theater if you're interested in local theater.

Find hotels near Basilica of St. Francis, Bologna from ￥14,710

Change your mind

Treat yourself

Be picky

Check prices for these dates

Filter by

Property class

Guest rating

Our top choices for Basilica of St. Francis hotels

1. Urbanicooh Cavour Rooms&Suite

2. Urbanicooh Paracelso

3. Hotel Brun

4. Grand Hotel Majestic già Baglioni

5. Attico di Via d'Azeglio

6. Funtanir Rooms

7. 051 Boutiques

8. Phi Hotel Bologna

9. Saragozza Apartments

10. Residenza Ariosto Depandance

11. Art Hotel Commercianti

12. Hotel Corona d'Oro

13. Royal Hotel Carlton

14. Ostello Bello Bologna

15. 051 Room & Breakfast

16. Bolognaroomscom - Falegnami Boutique

17. Hotel Metropolitan

18. Steam House - Room & Breakfast

19. Muà Boutique Bologna

20. Phi Hotel Bologna Apartments

Top Basilica of St. Francis Hotel Reviews

Hotel Internazionale

Starhotels Excelsior

Hotel San Felice

Art Hotel Commercianti

Hotel Roma

Hotel Metropolitan

Phi Hotel Bologna

Albergo Panorama

Muà Boutique Bologna

Other attractions near Basilica of St. Francis

Palazzo d'Accursio

Mercato Delle Erbe

Palazzo Marescalchi

San Giorgio in Poggiale Ex Chiesa

Modern Art Gallery

San Colombano - Tagliavini Collection

Palazzo Albergati

Salaborsa Library

Frequently asked questions