Hotel Cosmopolitan Bologna
Suburban Bologna base offering spacious rooms, free parking, and a convenient shuttle bus into the historic center.
The verdict
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Hotel Cosmopolitan Bologna provides comfortable, modern accommodations positioned outside the city center, offering large rooms with good AC and free parking. Guests regularly highlight the helpful staff, rich breakfast variety, and on-site dining at Dolce & Salato. However, the suburban setting leaves guests isolated on a busy road with no central attractions in walking distance, making them dependent on the shuttle bus or a car. 2313197
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What travelers noticed
- Guests consistently praise the lovely, helpful staff alongside the generous variety served at breakfast. 71518
- Travelers appreciate practical perks such as free parking, Wi-Fi, and the regular courtesy bus into central Bologna. drawn from the full read
- Bathrooms are noted for being well equipped, featuring large shower boxes in standard rooms and whirlpool bathtubs in upgraded suites. 423
The catch
- While some guests find the rooms well soundproofed for rest, others complain about exterior noise and views over the parking lot. 23
- Some visitors view the location as convenient for driving and parking, whereas others dislike being stranded on a busy road with no walkable sidewalks beyond the adjacent mall. 23
Who it's for
- — Drivers needing free parking
- — Travelers wanting shuttle access into central Bologna
- — Guests looking for large rooms with solid air conditioning
Skip it if
- — Travelers wanting to walk straight to city center sights
- — Anyone sensitive to exterior noise from nearby busy roads
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“nice room nice bathtub smiley face clean good breakfast overall good hotel not far from City easy to park”
youtube.com0:50“The Cosmos sits right in the middle of the strip next to the Bellagio and its famous fountains. You really can't get a b…”
youtube.com0:25“If you arrive before 300 p.m., be ready for long lines. Later in the day, it's usually quicker.”
youtube.com0:45“Another downside, even though it's an MGM property, you can't check in online. You've got to go and do it in person.”
youtube.com0:51“And the Henry is a modern American diner that's great for breakfast.”
youtube.com1:40“Then you've got Amaya, a modern Mexican spot, and China Pablano, which mixes Chinese and Mexican cuisines. Surprisingly,…”
youtube.com2:17“Block 16's newest addition is Naughty Patties, a smashburger spot. I tried it. The fries were excellent. Perfectly seaso…”
youtube.com2:46“The burger, well, it looked like someone sat on it, bun included. The flavor is decent, but the patty was dry.”
youtube.com2:57“I also ordered the strawberry shortcake concrete. I expected ice cream, but it tasted more like strawberry yogurt. So, y…”
youtube.com3:12“The Ski Lodge Speak Easy is behind this door and the Wicked Spoon Buffet, which is pretty good. I tried it.”
youtube.com3:34“Down this hallway lined with a record covers is Secret Pizza. The hidden pizza spot people rave about. Personally, I thi…”
youtube.com4:06“The living room has an L-shaped couch, an armchair, a 65-in TV, a coffee table with an art book. There's a very nice des…”
youtube.com5:14“The art is very eclectic, and my favorite piece is this photo of a dog wearing a wig. There's an ice bucket with glasses…”
youtube.com5:32“The bedroom has a king-size bed and another 55 in TV. There's also a soaking tub you can see from the bedroom. It's very…”
youtube.com6:01“The room is very nice but a bit dark. These lamps have built-in outlets and there's a little bedside remote to control t…”
youtube.com6:13“The bathroom is very nice, modern, and well lit. There are dual sinks, a blow dryer, and this drawer, a magnifying mirro…”
youtube.com6:40“The toilet has this cool wallpaper of a woman's profile.”
youtube.com6:54“Behind this glass door is the shower and the soaking tub. The shower is big. I like the design of it and the iridescent…”
youtube.com7:04“And of course, there is a terrace with a fantastic view of the strip and the Bellagio fountains.”
youtube.com7:32“On the terrace, there's a chair, a small table with an ashtray, and a worn out couch with another table.”
youtube.com7:39“I did my black light test. The pillows, the sheets, the mattress protector, and the mattress were clean.”
youtube.com8:04“The room was spacious and modern with an amazing terrace and bathroom, but had some wear and tear. So, I'm going to give…”
youtube.com9:42“The only thing I'd change is adding online check-in like other MGM properties because I really hate waiting in lines.”
youtube.com10:20“excellent hotel and breakfast staff Pleasant”
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Score breakdown
How the 88/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
93- “The bathroom is very nice, modern, and well lit. There are dual sinks, a blow dryer, and this drawer, a magnifying mirror, tissue paper.” 66:40
- “The bathrooms have large shower boxes in the Standard Type, whirlpool bathtubs or double shower in Superior and whirlpool comfort in Junior Suite. Also available a courtesy line with complete service for ladies and gentlemen, worthy of a hotel in Bologna with suite.” 4
Location
80- “First up, location. The Cosmo is located right in the heart of the strip next to the Bellagio and Arya. It really can't get better than this, so it's five out of five stars.” 69:14
- “The Cosmos sits right in the middle of the strip next to the Bellagio and its famous fountains. You really can't get a better location.” 60:25
Room
91- “The bedroom has a king-size bed and another 55 in TV. There's also a soaking tub you can see from the bedroom. It's very deep and probably the best part of the room is the shower.” 66:01
- “This mid-range, 50-room boutique hotel is perfectly situated for exploring the sights of Bologna on foot. It's right in the heart of the historic city center and easy to get to via car or train.” 12
Service
90Bed & Sleep
91Where it is, how to reach it
Details checked 2026-08-30
Where it sits
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Stay value
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On par with what $ usually buys
Scores 2 points above the modest median of 86, across 273 hotels in the same bracket.
- This hotel
- 88
- Bracket median
- 86
- Index median
- 90
Based on 273 comparable hotels.
Which room to ask for
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Where travelers agree — and don’t
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- “The room was spacious and modern with an amazing terrace and bathroom, but had some wear and tear. So, I'm going to give it four and a half stars.” On camera69:42
- “The bedroom has a king-size bed and another 55 in TV. There's also a soaking tub you can see from the bedroom. It's very deep and probably the best part of the room is the shower.” On camera66:01
- “The minimalist look continues throughout the hotel with the bar and breakfast room's stylish dark wooden floors, and white walls and furniture.” 12
- “We stayed at this airbnb in October - https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/48545009?source_impression_id=p3_1703362477_NQwAjKXkLYp%2Fs%2BD5 It's on the edge of the university area with a great view of the towers from the bedroom and living room windows. Easy 10-minute walking to restaurants and old town and quiet.” 17
- “Hotel Metropolitan Bologna https://www.hotelmetropolitan.com/en/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAkJO8BhCGARIsAMkswyjT19eb1GmnMr8b3WVAOaS177uei6IOhk6mh8m3GpjsMGtiSzrmj7oaAv_gEALw_wcB Rooftop terrace, amazing central location, lovely rooms (some have terraces).” 20
- “This mid-range, 50-room boutique hotel is perfectly situated for exploring the sights of Bologna on foot. It's right in the heart of the historic city center and easy to get to via car or train.” 12
- “nice room nice bathtub smiley face clean good breakfast overall good hotel not far from City easy to park” On camera70:50
- “the room was comfortable very clean and the Wi-Fi excellent” On camera72:08
- “We stayed at this airbnb in October - https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/48545009?source_impression_id=p3_1703362477_NQwAjKXkLYp%2Fs%2BD5 It's on the edge of the university area with a great view of the towers from the bedroom and living room windows.” 17
- “Hotel Cosmopolitan has 139 elegant rooms, available in 3 types: Standard, Superior and Junior Suite.” 4
- “On the terrace, there's a chair, a small table with an ashtray, and a worn out couch with another table.” On camera67:39
- “The living room has an L-shaped couch, an armchair, a 65-in TV, a coffee table with an art book. There's a very nice desk if you want to get some work done. They also provide some stationery. and a bar area.” On camera65:14
- “The room is very nice but a bit dark. These lamps have built-in outlets and there's a little bedside remote to control the lights.” On camera66:13
- “Here's a second for the Hotel Metropolitan. They have a nice rooftop terrace you can relax on that we liked.” 15
- “And of course, there is a terrace with a fantastic view of the strip and the Bellagio fountains.” On camera67:32
- “Albergo San Vitale, a few blocks from the Two Towers and just inside the old city walls, is budget-level but clean and convenient. The area looked a little sketchy at first viewing, but once we checked in, it was "home." We had a room near the garden -- WiFi not available in the room, but fine on a bench in the garden.” 15
- “The art is very eclectic, and my favorite piece is this photo of a dog wearing a wig. There's an ice bucket with glasses, a mini bar tray with the usual overpriced items, a cold mini bar with a small freezer area. Don't buy this, it's very expensive, and a second empty fridge for your own stuff.” On camera65:32
- “Albergo Centrale Via della Zecca 2, 40121 Bologna, Italy Great prices, location, nice breakfast room” 15
- “I love Hotel San Donato at via Zamboni 16. Great location. Within walking distance of Neptune's Fountain and the San Petrino church. Has larger rooms that most hotels in Italy and a great free breakfast with the price of the room.” 15
- “It was pretty hot that day, so imo 20 Euros was worth it. We paid 280 Euros for the hotel but had 3 in there and it was a large room with good AC and a good breakfast at the hotel.” 1
- “fabulous cheap price fabulous soundproof room parking value for money” On camera71:27
- “Overall, the Hotel Cosmopolitan offers good value with freebies like parking, Wi-Fi, and continental breakfast, and it's lower priced than the more central hotels.” 23
- “Ordered diner at their on-site restaurant Dolce & Salato. We greatly enjoyed the staff and rooms and tourist-friendly prices. We do recommend it to anyone: D” 19
- “I'll say upfront that the Hotel Mercure Bologna Centro is probably out of your price range as I remember it being expensive but it is literally across the street from the train station.” 1
- “My wife and I stayed at the Il Convento dei fiori di seta a few years ago. It is a beautiful boutique hotel close to the center. Don't know about current prices, but was reasonable when we stayed there.” 15
- “the prices at the bar are reasonable big parking lot clean excellent value for money” On camera71:52
- “I always stay here in Verona. It's usually v good value l. It is v comfortable and in a great location” 20
- “And finally, value. Considering price, location, size, terrace, and the amazing view, it is worth it. So, I'm going to give it four and a half stars.” On camera69:56
- “Lovely hotel with very helpful staff. A bit out of the city, but the courtesy bus to and from the centre makes up for it.” 18
- “The only thing I'd change is adding online check-in like other MGM properties because I really hate waiting in lines.” On camera610:20
- “great hotel and service but far from the city the rooms were great the breakfast had a lot of variety the staff were really lovely and helpful” 7
- “Easy to reach by car and free parking. The breakfast was very good, staff pleasant, and rooms great.” 18
- “When we've had a car, we stay at the Savhotel which has parking, very helpful staff, a great breakfast buffet and nice rooms.” 15
- “Reception staff were particularly polite and helpful - every extra request was met. Highly recommended.” 18
- “very nice room very friendly staff the breakfast was very good too lovely two hearts everything was amazing we love it definitely I will recommend it” On camera71:07
- “Stayed at the Albergo Centrale last Fall; clean, comfortable, quiet, perfectly situated, it served all my needs. Staff was exceptionally helpful and the breakfast was good enough. Very good value, I've recommended this place to several friends and all have returned with positive comments.” 15
- “Airbnb app. "Nice apartment in city center" Hosted by Roberta. We stayed here for two weeks and Roberta was one of the best hosts I have ever had at Airbnb.” 17
- “I stayed last week 15 minutes from bologna at savoia hotel. Great hotel, food and service.” 15
- “Ordered diner at their on-site restaurant Dolce & Salato. We greatly enjoyed the staff and rooms and tourist-friendly prices. We do recommend it to anyone: D” 19
- “Stayed at the Albergo Centrale last Fall; clean, comfortable, quiet, perfectly situated, it served all my needs. Staff was exceptionally helpful and the breakfast was good enough.” 15
- “The hotel also provides express check-in and checkout services, allowing you to save valuable time and enjoy a seamless experience from the moment you arrive until your departure.” On camera130:45
- “Another downside, even though it's an MGM property, you can't check in online. You've got to go and do it in person.” On camera60:51
- “excellent hotel and breakfast staff Pleasant” On camera70:39
- “Hotel personnel very friendly and ready to assist.” 5
- “The hotel staff are happy to organize tours for guests, too.” 12
- “They were very happy there and it looks moderately priced depending on your dates - I would say it is a very American type hotel... It's been a few years but the 3 stars Hotel University is functional, decent, relatively inexpensive lodging that isn't doesn't pretend to be anything different.” 5
- “I liked the AC by Marriott. Convenient location for driving day trips.” 15
- “Albergo San Vitale, a few blocks from the Two Towers and just inside the old city walls, is budget-level but clean and convenient. The area looked a little sketchy at first viewing, but once we checked in, it was "home." We had a room near the garden -- WiFi not available in the room, but fine on a bench in the garden. No breakfast -- several nearby cafes.” 15
- “We enjoyed our stay at the Hotel Metropolitan last October. It was close enough to the train station to walk to with our carryon-size luggage. It was just a half block off the Via Dell'Indipendenza which made it nice and quiet, and it was a convenient location for exploring town by foot.” 17
- “First up, location. The Cosmo is located right in the heart of the strip next to the Bellagio and Arya. It really can't get better than this, so it's five out of five stars.” On camera69:14
- “Not stayed in Verona. We stayed here in Verona. Gorgeous place, amazing location literally around the corner from the arena and wonderful staff. Loved it.” 20
- “The only place we've stayed in Bologna was at the University Hotel. Is it pretty basic, no frills, functional hotel room but is well located near restaurant areas and in the University students side of town so cafes are cheap, funky and plentiful.” 17
- “Cosmopolitan Central Rooms offers a fantastic experience for travelers visiting Bolognia. You'll find yourself conveniently located, allowing easy access to the city's vibrant culture, delicious cuisine, and historical landmarks.” 13
- “Albergo San Vitale, a few blocks from the Two Towers and just inside the old city walls, is budget-level but clean and convenient.” 15
- “Another vote for Hotel University Great location, huge bathroom, decent bkft” 5
- “There's nothing of interest within walking distance of the hotel -- apart from the adjacent mall -- as it's on a busy road and there are no sidewalks, but there's a shuttle bus into the city center and taxis are easy to come by.” 23
- “Very clean, fantastic Wi-Fi, and a location that suited our visit to a food-themed park a medium distance away.” 18
- “Hotel Metropolitan Bologna https://www.hotelmetropolitan.com/en/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAkJO8BhCGARIsAMkswyjT19eb1GmnMr8b3WVAOaS177uei6IOhk6mh8m3GpjsMGtiSzrmj7oaAv_gEALw_wcB Rooftop terrace, amazing central location, lovely rooms (some have terraces).” 20
- “Perfect location for the fair, plenty of free parking, excellent breakfast, and spotless rooms.” 18
- “I love Hotel San Donato at via Zamboni 16. Great location. Within walking distance of Neptune's Fountain and the San Petrino church.” 15
- “The Cosmos sits right in the middle of the strip next to the Bellagio and its famous fountains. You really can't get a better location.” On camera60:25
- “Located in Bologna's business district, this hotel is ideally placed for those visiting the exhibition center -- one of the largest in Europe.” 23
- “I always stay here in Verona. It's usually v good value l. It is v comfortable and in a great location” 20
- “Hotel Corona d'Oro is a lovely hotel, centrally located. I have stayed there several times, both with family and solo.” 17
- “I stayed last week 15 minutes from bologna at savoia hotel. Great hotel, food and service.” 15
- “Lovely room, delightful breakfast buffet and a quiet courtyard bar area, exclusively for hotel guests.” 5
- “I enjoyed also the breakfast and the safe parking inside the property it was a nice short stay” On camera72:12
- “Useful free shuttle to and from the Old Town, quiet location about a ten-minute drive from the centre, good buffet breakfast, and excellent value.” 18
- “Next, amenities and food options. There are two pool areas, a spa, a gym, a theater, very nice casino, a day club and a nightclub, a really nice buffet, and endless food options.” On camera69:24
- “And the Henry is a modern American diner that's great for breakfast.” On camera61:40
- “Next, amenities and food options. There are two pool areas, a spa, a gym, a theater, very nice casino, a day club and a nightclub, a really nice buffet, and endless food options. But almost everything is pricey.” On camera69:24
- “Reasonable base for travelling to Bologna and exploring local places. Ordered diner at their on-site restaurant Dolce & Salato.” 19
- “Easy to reach by car and free parking. The breakfast was very good, staff pleasant, and rooms great.” 18
- “A good choice of fab food in the restaurant.” 19
- “nice room nice bathtub smiley face clean good breakfast overall good hotel not far from City easy to park” On camera70:50
- “The Metropolitan offers a buffet breakfast every morning. It's a beautifully presented variety of fruits, cereals, cheese, meat, and pastries, and the freshly made cappuccino is excellent.” 12
- “breakfast was nice and hotel is clean” On camera72:20
- “Lovely room, delightful breakfast buffet and a quiet courtyard bar area, exclusively for hotel guests. Very clean.” 5
- “Perfect location for the fair, plenty of free parking, excellent breakfast, and spotless rooms.” 18
- “The Ski Lodge Speak Easy is behind this door and the Wicked Spoon Buffet, which is pretty good. I tried it.” On camera63:34
- “A good choice of fab food in the restaurant. This hotel is equal to 4 stars. Big enough rooms, free parking. Moreover, we could park our car on-site...” 19
- “A la carte meals here are good too, using high quality fresh, seasonal produce to create contemporary dishes.” 23
- “excellent hotel and breakfast staff Pleasant” On camera70:39
- “The bathroom is very nice, modern, and well lit. There are dual sinks, a blow dryer, and this drawer, a magnifying mirror, tissue paper.” On camera66:40
- “The bathrooms have large shower boxes in the Standard Type, whirlpool bathtubs or double shower in Superior and whirlpool comfort in Junior Suite. Also available a courtesy line with complete service for ladies and gentlemen, worthy of a hotel in Bologna with suite.” 4
- “nice room nice bathtub smiley face clean good breakfast overall good hotel not far from City easy to park” On camera70:50
- “Behind this glass door is the shower and the soaking tub. The shower is big. I like the design of it and the iridescent tiles that they chose.” On camera67:04
- “The toilet has this cool wallpaper of a woman's profile.” On camera66:54
- “The bathrooms have large shower boxes in the Standard Type, whirlpool bathtubs or double shower in Superior and whirlpool comfort in Junior Suite.” 4
- “Stayed at the Albergo Centrale last Fall; clean, comfortable, quiet, perfectly situated, it served all my needs.” 15
- “Past guests have occasionally complained about exterior noise and some rooms overlook the parking lot.” 23
- “Down this hallway lined with a record covers is Secret Pizza. The hidden pizza spot people rave about. Personally, I think it's fine, but not the best pizza in Vegas.” On camera64:06
- “Room sizes vary though, so request a large room if you like to have more space. It's worth asking for a quiet room too as some that overlook the street can get noise from nearby restaurants.” 12
- “Some rooms have a great view over the city's red-tiled rooftops, while cheaper rooms overlook an air-shaft.” 12
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- No reviewer has named an individual room number here yet.
- Nothing reliable said about room types.
- Nothing reliable said about floor level.
- Nothing reliable said about building or wing.
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- 12Metropolitan Hotel Review: What To REALLY Expect If You ...oyster.comReview site2024-11-10Ageing8 quotes used
“Rooms are updated and clean, decorated with a minimalist design style and stocked with modern amenities, though some face an air-shaft.”
Read originaloyster.com - 23Hotel Cosmopolitan Bologna Reviewoyster.comReview site2024-08-12Ageing9 quotes used
“A well-priced shuttle bus into the city center is provided by the hotel five times a day, and there's a free shuttle bus to the exhibition center.”
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“It was pretty hot that day, so imo 20 Euros was worth it. We paid 280 Euros for the hotel but had 3 in there and it was a large room with good AC and a good breakfast at the hotel.”
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