72%Centro Turistico Città di...

way way out of town but a better option than the only other hostel in bologna.

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by sophiearnold – posted on Jun 24, 2008

8

The guy at reception is really rude and isn't helpful at all. He doesn't tell you anything about the place and when you ask him a question it's like you have put him out. The rooms are good except you can't use the kitchen in the room unless you have been there for 15 days. It seems they slug you... more The guy at reception is really rude and isn't helpful at all. He doesn't tell you anything about the place and when you ask him a question it's like you have put him out. The rooms are good except you can't use the kitchen in the room unless you have been there for 15 days. It seems they slug you money for everything there including the internet. We found bus 25 is a lot more frequent and isn't a far walk which is better than waiting every 2 hours.close

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by katefe8577 – posted on May 26, 2008

12

Nightmare trying to find it especialy with a back pack and having forgotten thre was a 1km walk upon arrival with the number 25 bus!Cute little cabins,but does depend what kind of visit you want!

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by rachel-simkin991 – posted on Apr 29, 2008

8

Bus service does not work if you plan to go out at night, otherwise a good choice.

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by jayjagpal8357 – posted on Apr 9, 2008

5

the staff in the reception had a very bad attitude. they did not seem friendly at all. i kept my distance from them. the staff in the restaurant were friendly though.

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by jmac-7893031 – posted on Mar 31, 2008

9

Wonderful place! The bungalows are so nice for the price you're paying! In general all is nice, the only problem is to move from this location without a car, because bus connections are a little bit complicated and far.

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by albertoabu – posted on Mar 26, 2008

5

it was a really cute place at a great price, but it was pretty hard to get to because the bus from the city to the hostel comes only once every 2 hours. i would definitely stay again, especially in the warmer seasons so i could take advantage of the swimming pool.

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by perryrose7637 – posted on Mar 23, 2008

7

I just stayed for one night, rooms where ok and the location is not too far away from bus station. Just the description how to get to the hostel isone of the worst I have ever seen...:). It would be good to write where you have to get out of bus 68 and how to reach the site by taking bus 25,... more I just stayed for one night, rooms where ok and the location is not too far away from bus station. Just the description how to get to the hostel isone of the worst I have ever seen...:). It would be good to write where you have to get out of bus 68 and how to reach the site by taking bus 25, perhaps with a little map of the area in the internet... But the staff is very friendly.close

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by martin-lottner807 – posted on Mar 22, 2008

1

directions sucked. dont pay attention to what they put online- try to call them

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by biancabaehren8480 – posted on Mar 19, 2008

12

great hostel, very nice rooms the problem is that's very far from the city center.

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by mandsantiago9221 – posted on Feb 12, 2008

1

This place was great. It`s a bit outside the city center, but there are buses every 20 minutes. The room was big, cleen and comfortable, and the staff was friendly.

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by Veronica1854 – posted on Apr 16, 2007

2

Great rooms but its kinda far from town. There is a bus that can take you to town every two hours

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by skrchris552 – posted on Feb 25, 2007

1

Terrible location-don't forget your directions if you're staying here. The locals don't even know the street that it's on-very hidden. Don't take the #25 bus because you will have a very hard time finding your way, especially down the curvy, dark, and sketchy street that leads you to it....

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by jstel3818 – posted on Feb 25, 2007

3

I really liked the hostel. It was in a camping area, so I guess you could camp there too if you want, or you could stay in a room like i did. The room was divided, two beds on one side and two on the other with sliding doors to separate them. Also came with a mini-fridge and the bus to go to town... more I really liked the hostel. It was in a camping area, so I guess you could camp there too if you want, or you could stay in a room like i did. The room was divided, two beds on one side and two on the other with sliding doors to separate them. Also came with a mini-fridge and the bus to go to town stopped right in the hostel parking lot. Short ride too and cheap. Mi piace.close

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by Moobunn – posted on Feb 17, 2007

4

They say the bus stops right in front of the hotel, which is true. Bus 68 does indeed -- but it only comes every 2 hours. However there is another bus, a lovely 10 minute walk away that comes every 20 minutes. A little ways out from the main part of town, but not a problem. The chalets look a... more They say the bus stops right in front of the hotel, which is true. Bus 68 does indeed -- but it only comes every 2 hours. However there is another bus, a lovely 10 minute walk away that comes every 20 minutes. A little ways out from the main part of town, but not a problem. The chalets look a little bleak but they're very clean and more like holiday cabins or motel rooms than hostel feel. But I met fun people there and had a good time. Price is definitely excellent for the value!close

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by annieeby – posted on Jan 14, 2007

5

Quite a bit out of town, and recent changes to the bus pick up points haven't been updated to the automatic email directions sent out. But that said, it was very clean, very nice accomodation, and if you're taveling with a few people it wouldn't feel so bad being out of town. (I went in the... more Quite a bit out of town, and recent changes to the bus pick up points haven't been updated to the automatic email directions sent out. But that said, it was very clean, very nice accomodation, and if you're taveling with a few people it wouldn't feel so bad being out of town. (I went in the off-season, and the place was nearly empty). The dorm rooms i saw are simply hotel bunaglows with lots of single beds. No particular complaints, appart from the out-of-town aspect, and therefor your reliance on the bus to get anywhere.close

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by ghost9058 – posted on Nov 8, 2006

3

abit out of town but still easy to get to as a the bus goes from the middle of town to the camp sight

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by lachlansc – posted on Oct 20, 2006

17

Great people. Great place.

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by serra5295 – posted on Sep 23, 2006

2

not easy to get to when buses stop running after 8.30pm

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by Purse – posted on Aug 16, 2006

7

Lugar tranquilo. Excelentes instalaciones. Acceso fácil.

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by areyl – posted on Aug 10, 2006

6

Out of the way but super clean and quiet. The room I was in had a tv and a fridge and a huge locker for my junk. This is also a campground so bring your tent.

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by aslota – posted on Aug 8, 2006

7

The location is a downer. Don't believe it if people tell you that you have to walk only 500m from the bus-stop to get here. We walked about 2km with our backpacks because we had missed bus no. 68, which drops you off right the camping ground's door step but only arrives every 2 hours!... more The location is a downer. Don't believe it if people tell you that you have to walk only 500m from the bus-stop to get here. We walked about 2km with our backpacks because we had missed bus no. 68, which drops you off right the camping ground's door step but only arrives every 2 hours! Furthermore, no. 68 starts late and ends early.One of the reception staff here, in particular, is extremely rude. This tall, strapping, quite-plump 40-year-oldish fella apparently felt that settling his personal matters on the internet and over the phone were far more impt than the guests who looked exhausted and were patiently waiting for him to check them in.Plus, he smoked blatantly in what was very clearly a non-smoking room and completely ignored our discomfort.To be fair, otherwise, the rooms were clean, spacious and comfortable.close

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by pearlyn – posted on Jul 30, 2006

6

We really enjoyed our stay in this place! It is a camping with bungalows that are very clean and they have air conditioning! There is a swimming pool, and a very good restaurant. It is far from the center and the bus arrives only every 2 hour, but it costs only 10E in taxi if you prefer. You...

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by marie2530 – posted on Jul 12, 2006

6

Very clean, reasonably priced and good location in that a bus runs directly to its door from the center of town and the train station. Staff were very helpful. The internet is hopeless, but free. Overall a good option given the limited budget accomodation available in Bologna.

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by davies9158 – posted on Jul 9, 2006

9

The 24-hour staff was very helpful. I was sad I couldn't get wireless reception in my room (cabin 1). It would be wonderful if the #68 ran from earlier and later times that 9 am and 9 pm, as I would have been interested to see the city at night and I also had a very early flight in Forli (I had... more The 24-hour staff was very helpful. I was sad I couldn't get wireless reception in my room (cabin 1). It would be wonderful if the #68 ran from earlier and later times that 9 am and 9 pm, as I would have been interested to see the city at night and I also had a very early flight in Forli (I had to walk 1 km to the #25 bus). Other than that, a very interesting place. I would recommend it and I'd stay there again.close

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by liammuls – posted on Jun 7, 2006

1

The location is terrible. The bus that they say will take you there only runs once every two hours so you end up having to take a taxi. Spending the money to stay in a more central location would be worth it.

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by ctman – posted on Feb 6, 2006

9

Centro Turistico is quite a ways outside of urban Bologna and a Taxi can be pricey when you're unfamiliar with bus routes or need to be somewhere early; otherwise, the staff was helpful.

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by gannb – posted on Nov 14, 2005

2

If you actually want to see Bologna this is not the place to stay. Its well outside the city and the bus that goes to the campsite only runs every two hours.

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by Whitenoi – posted on Nov 9, 2005

8

Good facilities, far away from the city and inconvient if you don't have a car.

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by AMagn1395 – posted on Nov 9, 2005

5

It was miles out of town, and hardly a hotel, more a campground! The bath that is reffered to is actually a bathROOM not a bath. So a little let down on our expectations.

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by ryan885 – posted on Nov 2, 2005

11

lovely restaurant, nicest cheesecake and tiramisu in the world

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by JohnCaff – posted on Sep 9, 2005

6

If you want to see Bologna, don't use this as your base.

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by Mista7144 – posted on Sep 4, 2005

3

Takes 20 mins on bus to city, last bus back at 20:40. Lovely city, decent place to stay, didn´t get to try the pool due to weather, friendly bar staff, decent rooms - one complaint, inflexible checking in times, don´t arrive before 2 for cabins

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by shirinpink – posted on Aug 27, 2005

12

there was absolutly nothing wrong with this hostel. But it was hard to get to and no fun. they shoulf think about renting bikes out

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by erikalee – posted on Aug 22, 2005

2

Fantastic pool and the bar - restaurant is fairly priced with yummy home made food. The cabins are spacious and really homely - so very relaxing pool side. The location isn't great - not because of the distance itself from Bologna but due to the bus only servicing the camping ground every 2... more Fantastic pool and the bar - restaurant is fairly priced with yummy home made food. The cabins are spacious and really homely - so very relaxing pool side. The location isn't great - not because of the distance itself from Bologna but due to the bus only servicing the camping ground every 2 hours - it's not walkable either as there are motorways that have to be crossed!close

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by girlondon – posted on Aug 19, 2005

10

It doesn't say anything on hostelworld.com that it is a CAMPING hotel and that it is located very far from the city center.

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by Funyon – posted on Aug 4, 2005

4

So i thought this was a hostel, but its a camping site way far out from Bologna. The only good thing about it is the peace you will find, otherwise i suggest finding something a little closer to the center. And the directions are so unclear about the location.

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by kitfru – posted on Jul 24, 2005

5

The location is not as described. It is a 20 minute bus ride to the city centre. Proper directions by bus: From the train station exit and walk left 100m to the bus station and buy a ticket there. Catch bus #68 on the main road outside the station and take it in the direction that you just...

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by adamwillia – posted on Jul 20, 2005

11

Excellent place to stay. Bit of a problem catching the bus there, they only run every two hours. Great pool and nice and relaxing place.

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by scoote – posted on Jul 7, 2005

20

The place is clean, but its way too far out of town and the buses only run once every two hours. Also, if you want to party then definately go to another hostel.

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by Edward1494 – posted on Jun 28, 2005

5