Hotels Near PalaDozza, Bologna
Wednesday 28 October 2026 PalaDozzaUpdated Sunday 18 October 2026
The short answer
24 hotels from our mapped pool sit within 8 km of PalaDozza, 24 of them within a 40-minute walk. Closest are San Felice (3 min), Suite Lame 37 (7 min), Bologna Center Town (9 min). Next up at the venue: Virtus Bologna vs Zalgiris Kaunas on Wednesday 28 October 2026. Event-night rates for this window are being sampled and appear here as soon as both suppliers have quoted. Rates sampled 18 Oct 2026.
PalaDozza sits inside Bologna's old city walls, close to the centre, and every hotel we list near the arena is walkable, with the nearest just 0.18 kilometres from the door. Staying here for Virtus Bologna's Euroleague nights means a short stroll to Piazza Azzarita rather than any need to plan transport. The area mixes budget-friendly guesthouses and three-star hotels with a handful of four-star options, so it suits fans who want convenience above all, as well as those happy to pay a little more for comfort on the same few streets. Rooms close to PalaDozza for marquee fixtures like the Zalgiris Kaunas opener tend to fill quickly, so booking ahead matters. Whether you want a single night before the Besiktas game or a longer stay covering several fixtures in this Euroleague run, this small walkable pocket around Piazza Azzarita is the place to base yourself.
When to book
Bologna hosts four Virtus Bologna Euroleague fixtures in this run, starting 28 October 2026 against Zalgiris Kaunas and continuing through to Panathinaikos Athens on 17 November 2026. All 24 hotels near PalaDozza are walkable, but rooms closest to the arena for the opening night will go first. Book early if you want to stay a few minutes from Piazza Azzarita.
Best areas to stay near PalaDozza
Areas are the supplier zones our mapped hotels fall into, ordered by distance to the venue. Prices are the median event-night rate for the hotels we list in that area.
Bologna
24 hotels · 0.2–1.1 km · 24 walkable
The only area around PalaDozza, this stretch inside Bologna's old walls has 24 hotels, all walkable, ranging from 0.18 to 1.04 kilometres from the arena. Options run from three-star hotels and guesthouses to four-star stays, suiting both budget travellers and those wanting more comfort near Piazza Azzarita.
- Event night
- A$305
- Normal night
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3–5 star hotels listed
Hotels near PalaDozza, by distance
Event window 27 Oct 2026 → 29 Oct 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adultsPer-night prices are our lowest sampled rate for the event window versus a normal night three weeks out. Walking times assume 4.8 km/h with a 30% detour allowance.
| Hotel | Area | Distance | Stars | Event night | Normal night | Cancellation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 San Felice Closest hotel to PalaDozza, just three minutes on foot from Piazza Azzarita. | Bologna | 3 min walk 0.2 km | 3 | A$216 | — | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Suite Lame 37 A seven-minute walk to the arena, this three-star guesthouse suits a short stroll. Guesthouse | Bologna | 7 min walk 0.4 km | 3 | A$282 | — | See rates | View rates |
| Bologna | 9 min walk 0.5 km | 3 | A$162 | — | See rates | View rates | |
 Hotel Astoria Eleven minutes on foot from PalaDozza, a straightforward three-star base near the old walls. 8.9/10 guest score · 2 reviews | Bologna | 11 min walk 0.6 km | 3 | A$225 | — | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Bohoostel A twelve-minute walk to the arena, this three-star hotel sits well within the walkable zone. | Bologna | 12 min walk 0.7 km | 3 | A$121 | — | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Ostello Bello Bologna Budget-friendly hostel twelve minutes from PalaDozza, good for fans watching costs. Hostel | Bologna | 12 min walk 0.7 km | 3 | A$180 | — | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 La Piazzetta della Pioggia A thirteen-minute walk from PalaDozza, this three-star hotel sits inside the old city walls. | Bologna | 13 min walk 0.8 km | 3 | A$210 | — | See rates | View rates |
 Bed And Breakfast Centrale A fifteen-minute walk to the arena, this three-star bed and breakfast is still well within range. BNB | Bologna | 15 min walk 0.9 km | 3 | A$330 | — | See rates | View rates |
 Metropolitan Hotel Fifteen minutes on foot from PalaDozza, a three-star hotel in the walkable zone. | Bologna | 15 min walk 0.9 km | 3 | A$494 | — | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Royal Hotel Carlton A fifteen-minute walk from the arena, four-star comfort near Bologna's old walls. | Bologna | 15 min walk 0.9 km | 4 | A$266 | — | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Hotel Internazionale 8.4/10 guest score · 2 reviews | Bologna | 16 min walk 1.0 km | 4 | A$332 | — | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Grand Majestic Gia' Baglioni 9.0/10 guest score · 1 reviews | Bologna | 16 min walk 1.0 km | 5 | A$1,794 | — | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 UNA HOTELS Bologna Centro Furthest listed at sixteen minutes on foot, this four-star hotel still sits inside the walkable zone. | Bologna | 16 min walk 1.0 km | 4 | A$498 | — | See rates | View rates |
| Bologna | 16 min walk 1.0 km | 3 | A$451 | — | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
 Grand Hotel Elite 9.1/10 guest score · 4 reviews | Bologna | 16 min walk 1.0 km | 4 | A$157 | — | Free cancellation available | View rates |
| Bologna | 17 min walk 1.0 km | 3 | A$205 | — | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
| Bologna | 17 min walk 1.0 km | 4 | A$214 | — | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
| Bologna | 17 min walk 1.0 km | 4 | A$816 | — | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
| Bologna | 17 min walk 1.0 km | 4 | A$407 | — | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
| Bologna | 17 min walk 1.0 km | 4 | A$490 | — | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
 Mercure Bologna Centro 8.5/10 guest score · 1 reviews | Bologna | 18 min walk 1.1 km | 4 | A$317 | — | Free cancellation available | View rates |
| Bologna | 18 min walk 1.1 km | 4 | A$1,467 | — | See rates | View rates | |
| Bologna | 18 min walk 1.1 km | 4 | A$600 | — | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
 San Giorgio 9.6/10 guest score · 1 reviews | Bologna | 19 min walk 1.1 km | 3 | A$293 | — | See rates | View rates |
Map: PalaDozza and the listed hotels
Getting to PalaDozza
Bologna Centrale, the nearest railway station, sits under a kilometre from PalaDozza, about sixteen to twenty minutes on foot via Via Amendola, Via Marconi and Via Lame to Piazza Azzarita. From the station, TPER bus lines 33 and 39 reach the Palasport stop beside the arena in eight to twelve minutes, recommended for evening fixtures. The Riva Reno, Rondone and Porta San Felice stops are also within walking distance, served by a wider TPER network. Drivers can use the covered Parcheggio Riva Reno, a few hundred metres away, or Parcheggio Stazione Centrale, about one and a half kilometres off, though nearby streets sit within ZTL 2 with electronic gates and tram works. The Marconi Express monorail links Bologna Airport to Bologna Centrale in about seven minutes, running from 5.40am to midnight.
Nearest railway station
The closest railway station is Bologna Centrale, under a kilometre from the arena, and spectators can walk there in about sixteen to twenty minutes.
Direct bus from the station
TPER bus line 33 towards Porta Lame and line 39 towards San Felice run from Stazione Centrale to the Palasport stop beside the arena, taking roughly eight to twelve minutes, and public transport is recommended especially for evening events.
Source: fortitudobologna.it, paladozza.org
Other nearby stops
Besides Palasport, the Riva Reno, Rondone and Porta San Felice stops are all within walking distance of the venue and together are served by a wide network of TPER city bus lines.
Source: www.neverendingseason.com, www.bolognaconventionbureau.it
Airport to city centre link
Bologna Airport is linked to Bologna Centrale station by the Marconi Express monorail, which takes about seven minutes and runs daily from around 5.40am to midnight, after which spectators can continue towards the arena by local bus or on foot.
Source: en.wikipedia.org, www.aeroporto.net
Recommended car parks
Suggested car parks for the venue include the covered, paid Parcheggio Riva Reno only a few hundred metres away and the covered Parcheggio Stazione Centrale about one and a half kilometres from the arena.
Source: fortitudobologna.it, paladozza.org
ZTL and nearby roadworks
PalaDozza sits inside Bologna's old city walls but outside the restricted traffic zone, though the surrounding streets fall within ZTL 2, and drivers should watch for electronic gates and tram line construction works affecting nearby roads.
Source: www.bolognaconventionbureau.it, www.neverendingseason.com
Walking route from the station
On foot the journey from Bologna Centrale takes about twenty minutes along Via Amendola, Via Marconi and Via Lame before reaching Piazza Azzarita.
Source: fortitudobologna.it, paladozza.org
Upcoming at PalaDozza
Frequently asked questions
Which hotels are within walking distance of PalaDozza?
24 of the 24 hotels we list are within a 40-minute walk. The closest are San Felice (3 min, 0.2 km), Suite Lame 37 (7 min, 0.4 km), Bologna Center Town (9 min, 0.5 km).
How much do hotels near PalaDozza cost on the event night?
We sample event-night rates for every listed hotel and publish the median against a normal night once both dates have been quoted. Use the live search for today's exact prices.
When is Virtus Bologna vs Zalgiris Kaunas at PalaDozza?
Virtus Bologna vs Zalgiris Kaunas is scheduled for Wednesday 28 October 2026 at 20:30 local time (Euroleague). Tickets start from EUR 112. Suggested hotel dates are the night before and the night of the event (27 Oct 2026 → 29 Oct 2026).
Which area is best to stay in for PalaDozza?
Stay as close as your budget allows: 24 listed hotels are walkable, which removes the post-event transport crush. Hotels further into Bologna are usually cheaper on the event night and still a short ride away. The areas section above lists each zone with its distance band and median event-night price.
Can I book a hotel near PalaDozza with free cancellation?
17 of the 24 listed hotels returned at least one free-cancellation rate for the event window. Refundable rates are usually a little higher than the lead rate; the hotel page shows both.
Can I book hotel and event tickets together?
Yes. Event Escapes sells tickets and hotels for Bologna events, and packages combine the two with pay-weekly instalments where available.
Keep planning
Hotel distances are straight-line from the venue; walking times are estimates. Event-night and normal-night prices are the lowest rates our systems sampled for two adults on the dates shown and include our service fee; live availability and prices at checkout may differ. Event details come from the ticketing feed.