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The Sydney Hotel

4.0 star property
Guests find a private retreat with high-speed WiFi, a seasonal outdoor pool with sun loungers, and delicious meals at the on-site Ristorante Opera

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The Sydney Hotel provides a peaceful getaway near BolognaFiere. Travelers can enjoy meals at Ristorante Opera or drinks at the poolside bar. The garden offers a relaxing spot to unwind, and the staff consistently receives high marks from previous visitors for their helpfulness.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is €95
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May

Room options

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Down duvets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Comfort Quadruple Room

Comfort Quadruple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Sofa Beds OR 2 Single Beds and 2 Single Sofa Beds

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Business Suite

Business Suite

  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room

Deluxe Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed OR 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Quadruple Room

Deluxe Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Sofa Beds OR 2 Single Beds and 2 Single Sofa Beds

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Comfort Triple Room

Comfort Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Comfort Twin Room

Comfort Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds and 2 Single Sofa Beds

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Executive Double or Twin Room

Executive Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Camera Tripla Executive

Camera Tripla Executive

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Comfort Double Room

Comfort Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Double Room

Executive Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Located in Bologna Fiere District neighbourhood, The Sydney Hotel is connected to the convention centre. EuropAuditorium Theater and Parco Nord Arena are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit FICO Eataly World. BolognaFiere and Luigi Cattaneo Anatomical Wax Museum are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Bologna travel guide
Map
Via Michelino 73, Bologna, BO, 40127

What's nearby

  • BolognaFiere
    BolognaFiere
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Virtus Arena
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • EuropAuditorium Theater
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Parco Nord Arena
    2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Caserme Rosse
    4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Bologna Fiere Station
    6 min walk
  • Cà dell'Orbo Station
    9 min drive
  • Bologna Airport (BLQ)
    10 min drive

Restaurants

  • I Matti Anni 30
    9 min walk
  • Doppio Malto
    6 min drive
  • La Dolce Vita
    16 min walk
  • Roadhouse Restaurant
    6 min drive
  • McDonald's
    18 min walk

About this property

The Sydney Hotel

Upscale hotel near BolognaFiere
Located close to EuropAuditorium Theater and Parco Nord Arena, The Sydney Hotel provides a poolside bar, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. The on-site restaurant, Ristorante Opera, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare and children's meals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station and multilingual staff
  • A front desk safe, smoke-free property and a reception hall
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 207 rooms feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with separate baths/showers and bidets
  • 30-inch LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: EUR 10 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Ristorante Opera

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 8 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre (2,713 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 15 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

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 7.00 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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 10 for adults and from EUR 10 for children
  • Pet fee: EUR 15 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Property Registration Number 037006-AL-00098
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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 the information in the booking confirmation
The seasonal pool will be open from June to September
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 7:30 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

Novotel Bologna
Novotel Bologna Fiera
Novotel Fiera
Novotel Fiera Hotel
Novotel Fiera Hotel Bologna
Novotel Bologna Fiera Hotel Bologna
Novotel Bologna Fiera Hotel
Bologna Novotel
Novotel Bologna Fiera
The Sydney Hotel Hotel
The Sydney Hotel Bologna
The Sydney Hotel Hotel Bologna

Frequently asked questions

Does The Sydney Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM to 7:30 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at The Sydney Hotel?

As of 27 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Sydney Hotel on 17 May 2026 start from €95, including 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.

Is The Sydney Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total). There's a fee of EUR 15 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Sydney Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Sydney Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Sydney Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Sydney Hotel located?

Located in Bologna Fiere District, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of BolognaFiere and EuropAuditorium Theater. Parco Nord Arena and Luigi Bombicci Museum of Mineralogy are also within 2 mi (3 km). Bologna Fiere Station is 6 minutes by foot and Bologna San VItale Station is 30 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Sydney Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

7.2

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 443 out of 984 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 417 out of 984 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 984 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 984 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 984 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

GEORGE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice and clean hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rafael Ernesto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The personnel was so great, they cleary like their job and have built a service culture. Great parking and easy to get location. Facilities are outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean hotel, staff is very friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, very quiet. Very good breakfast and location. I would revommend the Sydney Hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great pool and breakfast, with awesome facilities. On the edge of Bologna so easy to get to places outside of the city and free parking. Awesome place for families and a get away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic value for money. Swimming pool was a great feature. Food excellent - both breakfast and dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great. Loved it. Spacious modern room friendly staff. Great breakfast with
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tibor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a big surprise, in a positive way. The room, the sunny outdoor pool with umbrellas and the bar with outdoor sitting is excellent. The pool closes at 19:30, and the restaurant opens at 19:30. We had a very tasty dinner at the restaurant, I recommend it. It was our last stop in Italy before flying off from Bologna airport. I definitely recommend this hotel, it was much better than expected. It is in a location where you need a car and parking is free, public transportation is difficult.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jon Runar

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

Good enough

Good rooms and friendly staff, breakfast very good. The extra bed for the kids where a little bad,
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were dissapointed that the pool was closed as out of season & the restaurant was closed on the friday and Saturday evenings during our stay , this was not mentioned anywhere when booking. Nor informed after the fact. We stayed at this hotel last year and were impressed with everything, especially the restaurant so this was our main reason of choosing this venue for our stay again. This time we stayed, the room we were allocated faced the carpark so it was louder at night due to other events going on at the hotel. The AC in the room was also not as good as our last stay as it hadnt been updated. Overall staff were great. Dinner (when available) was superb. Sleep was disturbed on friday and saturday evenings though due to other guests being noisy when leaving in the car park.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Located in an commercial area close to the fair. Works on the main road causes traffic jam in the moment. Rooms large and clean, but influence of humidity can be watched in the bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable room. Front desk staff were friendly and fast at check in and check out. Had an excellent dinner in the restaurant. Be aware that the hotel is a 15 minute walk from the nearest bus stop, and with the current construction on the roads in between, this walk is over uneven terrain that will be challenging with heavy bags. So, highly recommended but caveat emptor if you're not arriving by car.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Maher

Nice hotel but definitely not 4*. - Room is beaten up and needs to be refreshed: carpet is stained and bedding is very thin. Not very comfortable. AC was not functioning so the room was unbearably hot (although it wasn't even that hot outside) Bare minimum of toiletries (hand soap and shower gel/shampoo only) Restaurant : - Breakfast has a large selection although everything is quite bland We did have dinner there the last night by lack of other choices in the area and were absolutely surprised by the quality of dinner. Very different than breakfast. Portions were unexpectedly big and everything was very tasty and fresh. (Pork belly was delicious) Staff is mostly very friendly Easy to park Pool looked nice but we didn't try it Convenient drive to the airport and not too far from city center, but you need to have a car to move around - we didn't use the fitness center but it was tiny
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool Close to city and airport
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Muhammad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was awesome. The room was excellent, including the breakfast. The hotel also features a pool, which contributed to its overall rating.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vincenzo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dylva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked the pool and pool area. The room was spaciouus and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Guido

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Mahmoud

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The restaurant and bar was excellent. Food and staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was close to the fair, no parking problem.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Scott

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

Good for Exhibition

Easy
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

kwang hee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was good but location is quite far away from the city center.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great overnighter after a day in Bologna and before flying out the next morning. Great to have a swimming pool to let the kids cool off. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Mathew

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Not what as advertised

We booked for 4 days family of 3 . We were given 2 single beds and a sofabed.however we booked a double bed and a single bed . Even though we were 3 adults we onky were given for 2 people towels and bath services everyday for 4 days and we kept have to ask everyday for an extra towel bought our own bath products.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025