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Dopa Hostel

Historic Center hostel blends cultural exploration with entertainment, offering arcade games, breakfast, and easy access to Bologna's landmarks

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Dopa Hostel in Bologna's Historic Center offers a complimentary breakfast buffet each morning. Enjoy arcade games, a quiet library, and a computer station for trip planning. Located within walking distance of Piazza Maggiore and Land Rover Arena.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is ￥9,693
￥11,687 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 10 - Mar 11

Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing, free WiFi

Single Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing, free WiFi

Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing, free WiFi

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Hair dryer
Microwave
Blender
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing, free WiFi

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Hair dryer
Microwave
Blender
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing, free WiFi

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Hair dryer
Microwave
Blender
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (4 people) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing, free WiFi

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (4 people)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (6 people) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (6 people)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Hair dryer
Microwave
Blender
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Hair dryer
Microwave
Blender
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (8 people) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (8 people)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Hair dryer
Microwave
Blender
  • City view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Historic Center, a neighborhood in Bologna, Dopa Hostel is in the entertainment district and near a train station. Via Zamboni and Teatro Comunale di Bologna are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Pliocene Contrafforte Natural Reserve and Margherita Gardens. Bologna Botanical Gardens and Palazzo Poggi Museum are also worth visiting. Visit our Bologna travel guide
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Map
40126, BO, Bologna, Via Irnerio 41

What's nearby

  • Bologna \\ Via Indipendenza
    Via Indipendenza
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Tower of the Asinelli
    Two Towers
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Bologna featuring a city and heritage architecture
    Piazza Maggiore
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Bologna Botanical Gardens
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • University of Bologna
    3 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

  • Cà dell'Orbo Station
    11 min drive
  • Bologna (IBT-Bologna Central Rail Station)
    14 min walk
  • Bologna Airport (BLQ)
    23 min drive

Restaurants

  • Elements Bistrot
    3 min walk
  • Trattoria Pizzeria Belle Arti
    3 min walk
  • Pizza Irnerio
    2 min walk
  • Bravo Caffè
    3 min walk
  • Lortica
    2 min walk

About this property

Dopa Hostel

Hostel near Piazza Maggiore
At Dopa Hostel, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, an arcade/game room, and a library. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Bike rentals, a front-desk safe, and a computer station
  • Smoke-free premises, a water dispenser, and a vending machine
  • Luggage storage, a reception hall, and multilingual staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra amenities include:
  • Communal kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, microwaves, and ovens
  • Blenders, toasters, and freezers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 11 per day)
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Hosted evening meal available on Tuesday and Thursday for a fee of EUR 5; reservation required

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.80 per person, per night, up to 5 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 14 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 11 per day (1640 ft away)
  • Hosted evening meal: EUR 5

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number IT037006B6C8ZSMGXC

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Dopa Hostel Bologna
Dopa Bologna
Dopa
Dopa Hostel Bologna
Dopa Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Dopa Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Bologna

Frequently asked questions

Is Dopa Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Dopa Hostel?

As of Mar 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dopa Hostel on Mar 10, 2026 start from ￥9,693, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Dopa Hostel?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dopa Hostel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Dopa Hostel located?

Located in Historic Center, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of University Library of Bologna and Piazza Maggiore. Bologna Botanical Gardens and Luigi Cattaneo Anatomical Wax Museum are also within 5 minutes. Bologna (IBT-Bologna Central Rail Station) is 14 minutes by foot and Bologna Central Station is 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Dopa Hostel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.0

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 152 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 152 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 152 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 152 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 152 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

aimee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff was incredibly kind & courteous. amenities were well-kept!! monday night family dinner was the highlight of my bologna experience -- homecooked meal and welcoming company!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, very communicative.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Such a great experience

Such a great find. It was like staying at a friends house in the spare room. Really lovely welcome, a bottle of wine on arrival ! And really attentive. One of the best hostels I’ve stayed in
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved staying here. It's in the center of the city so super convenient, the people that work here are very friendly and helpful, all the rooms and bathrooms are cleaned daily, and it has a really cozy vibe, like staying in a friend's apartment.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay at Dopa! The staff are excellent and make sure there is lots of opportunities for people to get to know each other and the house dinners were a lovely experience! It is in a great location walkable to everything you need. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Philip

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Checkin a bit slow but complimentary beer made up for it. Friendly staff,good local position.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great! Good service, well kept, and close to city centre. Great for meeting people as well!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff was pleasant, the kitchen a bit unkept sometimes over night. It was overall average
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Friendly stuff. Late arrival was handled perfectly. Everything is clean. Breakfast excellent as well. Happy to return!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mayara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great vibes

Very nice hostel, exceptionally clean. I do like when bathrooms are separate from the rooms. The toilets are very clean and nice water pressure, feels like a home. Staff is very attentive. Only stayed one night, but it was a good experience. Rooms were nice and facilities had a good vibe. Breakfast is simple but nice. The only issue is that they had no parking support, as advertised on the hostel profile. Parked at the train station and walked, which is not close but worked.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the vibe of the hostel. Very wondefully designed and it encourages people to socialize. The bunk beds don't make noise when you move through them. The hostel is clean, the showers and bathrooms are nice, and, staff is helpful, and there are activites scheduled everyday to entertain the travelers! Keep note that while the maps location of the hostel is accurate, there is no sign at all that exposes the hostel's location. Only a small label at the building directory will tell you you are in the right place. The hostel is in the 1st floor (2nd floor for Americans, Italy has a zero floor!)
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Met my needs for a nearby quiet overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Loredana

It was excellent - such a friendly, professional welcome at the check-in desk and clear, compact explanations, clean, heartfully decorated rooms, just perfect… Was a joy to stay there!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Niall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good vibes, good location, good staff, good breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellen Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great atmosphere.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great hostel with lovely staff!

Had everything you can expect from a hostel. The location was great, and the staff very very friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If you are looking for a fast easy Hostel, this is it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Favorite hostel I’ve stayed at! The staff is amazing and it’s so cute :)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Very spacious rooms

A very nice hostel with spacious rooms and comfortable beds. Breakfast provided which is excellent. Good location. The only downside is the lack of bathrooms, only three which are often being used. Really need to provide separate toilets from showers.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Solo travel to Dopa Hostel

Good hostel. Location was about 10-15 minute walk from what would be considered the centre (Piazza Maggiore) and on quite a busy street - not reflected in the noise levels though. I think having physical, metal keys added to the noise because people were banging them on the door when trying to open it etc. other than that, noise levels were good. Good bathroom amenities in all 3 spaces. It was a good place to stay as a solo traveller - it felt safe. I didn’t have the breakfast but to be included and such a good mix was good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sad it was just 1 night stay

Had a great stay. Very clean hostel, great location, friendly staff. I liked the beds though the curtains are bit short and don't give privacy. There are 3 shared bathrooms which seem a bit limited for the whole hostel. The toilets are clean and spacious. The kitchen space is clean and has all that is needed, including free tea, coffee and cold watermt eh breakfast is decent but go early as it finishes quickly. I was sad to leave as hostel was fully booked and there was no room to extend
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

6/10 Okay

monta

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Over all it was alright, the place got a pleasant style and is very clean. Just a few small things, the curtain covering my bed at dormetry was just a bit too small to fully cover it. Electricity disappeared in our room in the morning for a while. Having to pay for a towel didn't feel right either.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lugar agradável e bem localizado
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excelente Hostel

Excelente hostel Limpeza, cuidado, atendimento, segurança e localização são pontos positivos. Super recomendo.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025