Hotel Brun
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Hotel Brun is worth booking if you want to sleep a few minutes from Piazza Maggiore in a hotel guests score 9.3, and you accept a high reference price. If budget comes first, our Budget pick costs about half as much and is still central.
Check prices on Booking.com ↗We may earn a commission if you book. It never changes our pick.
Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
This is our Best Value pick for Bologna. It has 4 stars and a guest score of 9.3 out of 10 from 766 reviews, close to the top of our sample. First-time visitors who want to walk everywhere will get the most from it. The hotel is tagged as pet friendly.
Light sleepers should read the noise comments below. Travellers on a tight budget should also note that Best Value here does not mean cheap: the reference price was above the city median.
Location and getting around
The address is 4/3 Piazza Galileo Galilei, in Saragozza. Guests give the location a very high 9.8, and they describe it as central and walkable, yet on a quiet street.
By straight-line estimate, San Petronio and Piazza Maggiore are each about 0.2 km away, around 3 minutes on foot. Madonna di San Luca is 3.7 km away, about 46 minutes. That is far, so plan on public transport or a taxi for that trip. Parking is not confirmed in our data.
What guests say
Location is the clear winner, for the reasons above.
Staff come next. Guests describe a friendly, professional team that gives helpful advice and attentive service.
The one weak spot is soundproofing. Rooms are generally peaceful, but street noise sometimes comes in through the windows. Breakfast is an Italian buffet according to the listing. Whether it is included in your rate is not confirmed.
Price and how it compares with our other Bologna picks
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 (10 to 12 Nov, 2 adults) was €573.65 per night, about €1,147 for both nights. The median across the hotels we sampled was €501.40, so prices in Bologna were high on these dates across the board. These are reference prices, not live quotes, so check today's price for your dates.
Our Budget pick, Almarossa, was €293.25 per night with a score of 8.9 and 4 stars. Our Luxury pick, Grand Hotel Majestic gia' Baglioni, was €1,164 per night with 9.4 and 5 stars. Hotel Brun sits between them, with a score close to the Majestic at about half its price.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 8 eligible hotels in Bologna. The Best Value slot balances guest score, review count and reference price, so it is not necessarily the cheapest option. Hotel Brun's 9.3, joint second in the sample, plus its location score of 9.8, earned it the place.
Listed facilities are free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and a 24-hour front desk.
Before you book
Room size, renovation condition and cancellation terms have not been assessed. If you sleep lightly, ask for a room away from the street. Confirm whether breakfast is included, check pet rules if needed and ask about parking if you arrive by car.
Check prices on Booking.com ↗We may earn a commission if you book. It never changes our pick.
Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
How far is Hotel Brun from Piazza Maggiore?
About 0.2 km, roughly 3 minutes on foot by straight-line estimate. San Petronio is at a similar distance.
Is Hotel Brun noisy?
Guests say it is generally peaceful, but street noise sometimes comes through the windows. Ask for a quieter room if you are sensitive to noise.
Why is Hotel Brun the Best Value pick if it is expensive?
Best Value weighs guest score and review count against price. Its 9.3 is close to the five-star Majestic at roughly half the reference price.
Does Hotel Brun have parking?
Parking is not confirmed in our data. Ask the hotel before you travel by car.
How much is a night at Hotel Brun?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults was €573.65 per night. Check today's price for your dates.