Accommodation
The Congress is supported by AIM Group International who have researched and secured preferential rates with accommodation close to The Bologna Congress Center. There are a wide range of good quality hotel rooms at competitive rates of different categories for you to attend the Europe Biobank Week 2025.
Booking
To explore the specially negotiated accommodation, see the hotels below and contact them directly.
Hotels listed by distance to congress centre
UNAHOTELS BOLOGNA FIERA – 4-star hotel
Conveniently located near the fairground and perfectly positioned between Bologna’s vibrant historic centre and major transport links, UNAHOTELS BOLOGNA FIERA offers a stylish and elegant base for exploring the Emilia-Romagna region.
The hotel’s spacious and modern rooms, furnished with double or twin beds, provide everything needed for a comfortable stay. Standard amenities include air conditioning, WiFi, a minibar, satellite TV, a safe, and newly renovated en-suite bathrooms featuring a shower, hairdryer, and complimentary toiletries.
Guests can enjoy warm Italian hospitality, a renowned restaurant serving regional and Italian cuisine, a lounge bar, and a fully equipped fitness room for a relaxing and enjoyable stay.
HOTEL MAP – 400m to Congress Centre
Bookings via reservation@gruppouna.it, or online at UNAHOTELS Bologna Fiera Online Booking
receive 15% off with the discount XBiobank2025
SAVHOTEL – 4-star hotel
SAVHOTEL is a modern 4-star hotel with a trendy character, and just an 11-minute walk from the Palazzo dei Congressi and 11 minutes by car from Marconi Airport. The Central Station and main shopping street are easily accessible on foot or via public transport. The hotel also features an on-site garage.
The Classic Room has 21 square meters and features a Queen-size bed (160x200x26 cm) or two single beds (100x200x26 cm) for a comfortable stay. The bathroom includes a spacious shower or tub. Guests enjoy complimentary 1000 Mbps fiber-optic Wi-Fi, room temperature control, and continuous automatic air exchange.
The NeroArancio Restaurant offers à la carte dining in the evening, featuring a menu crafted by the chef that blends classic Bolognese cuisine with a variety of national dishes. Guests can enjoy breakfast, including an “early bird” option for those needing an early start.
HOTEL MAP – 800m to Congress Centre
Bookings via booking@savhotel.it
BEST WESTERN CITY HOTEL – 4-star hotel
City Hotel Bologna, a charming 4-star hotel with over 40 years of hospitality experience, was fully refurbished in 2005. It offers 90 modern, comfortable rooms, including classic, superior, family rooms, suites, and junior suites, catering to every type of traveler.
The spacious and bright rooms, decorated in warm tones, feature free Wi-Fi, available in both guest rooms and common areas. To ensure a welcoming experience for all guests, the hotel has analysed the accessibility of their rooms and common areas, and prepared information sheets to allow everyone to familiarise themselves with the hotel before their stay.
Strategically located near Bologna Fiere, the railway station, and the Palazzo dei Congressi, the hotel is just 5 km from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport and easily reachable from the Freeway. The historic Old Town is a short walk or bus ride away, making it an ideal base for exploring the city.
HOTEL MAP – 1,3 km to Congress Centre
Bookings via hotelcity.direzione@bestwestern.it
NH BOLOGNA DE LA GARE – 4-star hotel
The NH Bologna de la Gare hotel is just steps from Bologna’s train station, at the very heart of the city. Here you’re within easy reach of the city’s best shops and restaurants, along with the main tourist attractions, like Piazza Maggiore and San Petronio.
The hotel has 156 comfortable rooms. The rooms are decorated in a cozy, traditional style, come with Wi-Fi, TVs and well-stocked minibars, and their NH mattresses guarantee ultimate comfort.
The hotel restaurant offers international cuisine alongside cooking from the Emilia Romagna region. Here you can enjoy local specialties like homemade tagliatelle and tortellini, and they have a bar that serves superb cocktails.
HOTEL MAP – 2,3 km to Congress Centre
Bookings via nhbologna@nh-hotels.com
UNAHOTELS BOLOGNA CENTRO – 4-star hotel
The UNAHOTELS Bologna Centro is ideally situated between the lively city’s authentic historic centre and the central station.
Hotel Bologna’s sophisticated and modern rooms are furnished with double or twin beds and offer guests everything they need for a restful stay in style and comfort. Air conditioning, WiFi, a spacious work desk, satellite TV and a safe come as standard, while the spacious en-suite bathroom is equipped with a shower or bathtub, hairdryer and complimentary toiletries.
This comfortable Bologna 4-star hotel offers guests a refined bar, a restaurant and café, and beautifully furnished rooms and suites. Guests also begin each day with a complimentary breakfast of fresh, local produce.
HOTEL MAP – 2,4 km to Congress Centre
Bookings via reservation@gruppouna.it, or online at UNAHOTELS Bologna Centro Online Booking
receive 15% off with the discount XBiobank2025
ROYAL HOTEL CARLTON – 4-star hotel
ROYAL HOTEL CARLTON is located next to the pedestrian area in the heart of Bologna, and it belongs to the highest class among Bologna’s hotels.
The hotel consists of 236 rooms, the exclusive Monrif SPA, a large Technogym training facility and a covered garage with 200 parking spaces, all surrounded by a large garden, with an indoor pool.
The Classic Rooms are decorated with pastel colours, offer a capacity of 1-2 People (2 Adults), with a surface of 23m2. There is a marble bathroom with a hairdryer and courtesy kits. Some rooms have balconies. Extra Beds for children are available upon request.
HOTEL MAP – 2,5 km to Congress Centre
Bookings via nrifhotels.it
ZANHOTEL TRE VECCHI – 4-star hotel
Zanhotel Tre Vecchi is a 4-star hotel in the centre of Bologna, which is easily reached on foot from the hotel and just a few minutes’ walk from Piazza Maggiore.
The rooms are perfectly and elegantly furnished, all with air conditioning, satellite TV, PAY TV, Internet wi-fi, radio, minibar, and a safe. Moreover, the hotel offers Classic, Superior, Deluxe rooms and two One Bedroom Suites.
HOTEL MAP – 2,6 km to Congress Centre
Bookings via bookinghoteltrevecchi@zanhotel.it
ZANHOTEL EUROPA – 4-star hotel
Zanhotel Europa is an excellent 4-star hotel located close to the main train station in Bologna.
A few steps from Via Indipendenza, the shopping streets and the heart of Bologna historical city center.
The 101 rooms of the ZANHOTEL EUROPA are all elegantly furnished in classic Empire style and equipped with chip card access, air conditioning, direct dial telephone, mini-bar, digital safe, LCD TV with digital and satellite programming, radio, WI-FI internet connection, hairdryer, bathroom comfort kit. Beds are available as oversized single beds, double, king or twin beds. Accessible rooms for people with disabilities are available.
HOTEL MAP – 2,7 km to Congress Centre
Bookings via bookinghoteleuropa@zanhotel.it
MITICO HOTEL – 4-star hotel
Mitico Hotel & Natural Spa is a modern 4-star hotel conveniently located near Bologna Trade Fair and just minutes from the city center. The central railway station, historic center, and bus terminal are only 3 km away, while Bologna Guglielmo Marconi International Airport is just a 10-minute drive.
The hotel’s rooms are equipped with a range of comforts, including a 32″ LCD TV with satellite, terrestrial, and Sky channels, an ergonomic work desk, fixed international adaptors (US, Germany, Italy), direct dial telephone, adjustable temperature controls, an innovative air recirculation system, invigorating power shower, hairdryer, minibar, and safe-box. Accessible rooms are available on the ground floor, featuring disability-accessible bathrooms.
Guests can enjoy delightful meals at the Papylla Restaurant, which offers a varied menu, including vegetarian options, and a comprehensive international buffet breakfast with dedicated organic and gluten-free sections.
HOTEL MAP – 2,9 km to Congress Centre
Bookings via reservation@miticohotel.it
L’Ospitalità San Tommaso - affordable dormitory
The L’Ospitalità San Tommaso is located in the heart of Bologna, next to the Basilica of San Domenico, founded eight centuries ago and is rich in history, spirituality, art and culture.
All rooms are modern and bright, equipped with air conditioning, private bathroom, TV, telephone and heating with independent regulation; some rooms have a view of the garden with a direct view of the apse of the Basilica of San Domenico.
Ospitalità San Tommaso offers free breakfast and free Wi-Fi throughout the property. Inside the building there are also 5 meeting rooms and a chapel.
The restaurant in the building serves classic Italian specialties and typical Bolognese dishes.
DORMITORY MAP – 3,6 km to Congress Centre
Bookings via info@ospitalitasantommaso.com or +39 51- 6564811
BEST WESTERN PLUS TOWER – 4-star hotel
Best Western Plus Tower Hotel Bologna is conveniently located near the A14 highway and E45 bypass, just minutes from Bologna Fiere, Marconi Airport, and 6 km from the city center and Central Train Station. At 70 meters tall with 18 floors, it is Bologna’s tallest hotel.
The spacious rooms (starting at 25 sqm) feature king-size beds, free Wi-Fi, a 40’’ TV, work desk, minibar, and tea/coffee facilities.
Guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast with sweet and savory options and dine at the restaurant offering Bolognese and international cuisine.
The 24-hour panoramic fitness room on the 18th floor is free for all guests.
HOTEL MAP – 4,4 km to Congress Centre
Bookings via events@towerhotelbologna.com
UNAHOTELS SAN VITALE – 4-star hotel
The UNAHOTELS San Vitale Bologna is conveniently located between Bologna’s vibrant historic center and major transport routes. This elegant hotel blends Italian style with sustainability, offering a renowned restaurant, a cozy lounge bar, and a fully equipped gym.
The rooms, available as double/twin, triple, or single, feature air conditioning, a minibar, free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safe, and a private bathroom with a shower, hairdryer, and toiletries. Eight rooms are specially equipped for guests with disabilities.
HOTEL MAP – 4,4 km to Congress Centre
Bookings via reservation@gruppouna.it, or online at UNAHOTELS San Vitale Online Booking
receive 15% off with the discount XBiobank2025
LIVING PLACE BOLOGNA – 4-star hotel
The Living Place Hotel is conveniently located just 1 km from the A14 exit, making it ideal for guests arriving from the airport or motorway. A large shopping center is only a 5-minute walk away.
The bright and functional rooms offer free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, satellite TV, minibar, safe, and private bathrooms with a shower or bath, hairdryer, and toiletries.
The hotel features a restaurant with a breakfast buffet, a lounge bar, private parking, an outdoor pool, a gym, and volleyball and tennis courts.
HOTEL MAP – 7,3 km to Congress Centre
Bookings via booking@livingplace.it
UNAHOTELS SAN LAZZARO – 4-star hotel
The UNAHOTELS Bologna San Lazzaro near Bologna is located within park grounds and welcomes guests with warm Italian hospitality.
The modern and spacious rooms are furnished with single, double or twin beds and completed with a large working desk, phone, WiFi, flat screen TV, kettle, air conditioning and a safe. The en-suite bathrooms with a shower feature a hairdryer and complimentary toiletries.
The hotel’s Emiliano Bar & Restaurant serves a traditional cuisine from the Emilia region and offers a buffet breakfast.
HOTEL MAP – 8,9 km to Congress Centre
Bookings via reservation@gruppouna.it, or online at UNAHOTELS San Lazzaro Online Booking
receive 15% off with the discount XBiobank2025