A really nice hotel, centrally located, friendly staff, clean, comfotable rooms and a good powerful shower. However the noise from the bar below was terrible and went on until 4:30-5am for the 3 nights we stayed there. We were on the top floor and even at the end of November in the freezing cold the noise of people singing, shouting and chatting in the street was SO LOUD, I didn't get a decent nights sleep for the duration for my stay. A real shame as I liked the hotel, but I value my sleep more so I don't think I'd stay here again.

We've stayed here twice, and it's a great little hotel! The location is ideal -- very central and easy to find. The rooms are comfortable and clean, and the staff is exceedingly friendly, helpful and welcoming. And, on top of this, it's not super expensive to stay there! Despite previous reviews about noise, we actually found it to be quite quiet, despite having rooms that faced the street below. We didn't, however, have rooms above the bar, so that could definitely be why :)

Overall, a great place to stay when visiting Bologna.

Me and a friend stayed in this hotel for 2 nights and loved every minuite of it! Admitedly when we turned the corner onto Via Metana we thought the hotel was going to be a dump because it didn't look that good, however, we were pleasantly suprised.

The reception staff were helpful and when we got to our room on the 3rd floor it smelled lovely, was clean and had all the usual amenities you would expect from a 3* hotel.

Our room was at the frnt of the hotel with lovely Italian balcony and shutters.

I know people have been complaining about the bar underneath the hotel but I must admit I didn't hear much from my room and when we tried the bar I must say that it was the cheapest in town that we could find - EUR8 for a JD Diet Coke and a Lager, the same round was EUR14 elsewhere.

Overall I cant fault the University Hotel as a 3* hotel and I would reccomend to my friends.

Ps - Do not eat in the restaurant called Diana on Via Del Indenpendza - it was expensive, crap service and shocking food and wine.

I agree with an earlier review regarding the bar underneath the hotel. I stayed there over a weekend and the noise not only from the music but from people on the street is unbearable.

It's a shame because University Hotel is in a good position with nice rooms at a good price but it just isn't worth it. I was told by the staff it was a Saturday night occurance but on Sunday night they were playing music until 330am and it took an hour for the crowds to clear afterwards. This left us with 2.5hrs sleep before catching the bus to Forli.

The office manager was helpful and went to the bar three times and they would turn the music down for 20mins before starting it up again. She also informed this has been going on for a while so there is no sign of it stopping

Bologna is a gorgeous city but this hotel definitely ruined the experience somewhat.