B&B Central Suite, tidy rooms a 15-minute walk from the centre
B&B Central Suite is a small bed and breakfast set in a flat in Bologna, on Viale Aldini, about a quarter of an hour's walk from the centre. Clean rooms, a generous self-service breakfast and a kind host for many guests, but some report problems at check-in. Best to agree your arrival time in advance.
Written by Valeria Romano
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Where B&B Central Suite is in Bologna
B&B Central Suite is on Viale Antonio Aldini in Bologna, just outside the historic centre. Several guests say Piazza Maggiore is a 15-minute walk away. It is not in the heart of the city, but not far either.
The property occupies a flat on the third floor of a residential building, in an area some describe as quiet and others as close to the nightlife. One guest says it is well connected to the central station. As for Marconi airport, the original listing puts it about 10 km away.
What the rooms and breakfast are like
There is no hotel corridor here, just a few renovated rooms inside a flat. Guests talk about spacious, bright and well-furnished rooms, nicely heated, with a kettle for herbal teas and coffee and tea supplies. The listing mentions air conditioning, free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV, and some units have a balcony or patio.
Breakfast is one of the points that comes up most often. You help yourself in a dedicated room, with a wide choice of sweet and savoury options. One guest points out that the products are packaged, and explains this by the way the business is run. If you love home-made food, bear that in mind.
One detail about the bathroom: in one room there was only a bath, with no shower, and another guest writes that grab points are missing. For a single night that is fine, for several days it is an inconvenience.
What guests say
On Google the B&B has 3.7 out of 5 from 63 reviews. Most comments are positive, but a few one-star reviews weigh heavily on the average.
- Cleanliness. Clean, well-kept rooms, which almost everyone agrees on.
- The host. For many, kind, precise and helpful, even when an earlier arrival is needed.
- Breakfast. Generous and suited to different tastes, even though the products are packaged.
- Location. Convenient for walking into the centre, less so for those looking for the heart of Bolognese life.
Some reviews talk about bright rooms that are carefully finished, with a very present host. Others describe a very different experience.
What to know before booking
There are two sore points here, and it is worth thinking about them before you book. They concern arrival and the car.
| What guests like | What to keep in mind |
|---|---|
| Clean, well-furnished rooms | Three guests did not find the host at check-in |
| Self-service breakfast with plenty of choice | Packaged products |
| Centre within walking distance | Paid parking, and hard to find on the street |
The more serious problem concerns check-in. Three guests, in one-star reviews, say the person running the place did not turn up at the agreed time and did not answer calls or messages. One of them looked for the right doorbell for hours. These cases are from some months ago, but they are a warning sign: agree your arrival time and keep a phone number to hand.
Then there is the parking. The B&B offers paid parking, and one guest finds it expensive. Those who do not book it say they had to park some distance away. If you are arriving by car, ask how it works before you set off.
Who B&B Central Suite suits
I would choose it for a night or two for work or sightseeing, for those arriving by train who do not need to be in the old town, or for anyone looking for a quiet, clean room with a good breakfast.
Less suitable, in my view, for those arriving by car without booking a space, for those arriving at an unusual hour without arranging it in advance, or for anyone who wants a comfortable shower in every room.
Things to do in Bologna from B&B Central Suite
The original listing mentions Piazza Maggiore, the Quadrilatero, the Archiginnasio and San Michele in Bosco as nearby places. A fifteen-minute walk takes you straight into the liveliest part of the city.
If you want to widen your trip in Emilia-Romagna, look at Palazzo della Racchetta, in Ferrara. If you prefer Lombardy, there is il tempo dei sogni, in San Benedetto Po. I only know the name and town of both, so check their pages.
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