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How to get to Art Hotel Commercianti
Discover the Art Hotel Commercianti, an exclusive 4-star boutique hotel in the heart of Bologna, Italy. Our prime location next to the majestic Basilica of San Petronio, in the historic Piazza Maggiore of Bologna, makes it the perfect place for your cultural or leisure trip to Bologna.
We are strategically situated within walking distance of the city's major museums, theaters, and shopping centers, including iconic landmarks like San Petronio and the impressive Palazzo del Podestà. Additionally, our proximity to a bus stop just 150 meters away facilitates city mobility. If you arrive by train, Bologna's train station is only 1 km away, providing excellent rail connections.
For those traveling by air, Bologna Airport is just 7 km from our hotel, and we provide convenient tips on how to get there. Explore Bologna with ease thanks to our strategic location in the city center! Need a map of central Bologna? We are here to assist you in planning your stay in this beautiful Italian city!
We recommend you follow the authorized route we have prepared for you
Travelling by car? NO Problema!
Follow our route
To avoid incurring fines during your arrival and departure from our hotel by car, follow the authorized route we have prepared for you, paying attention to not violating current traffic laws, particularly avoiding entering special lanes or forbidden roads.
Set the navigation system
In your navigation system, we suggest entering the address Via Alfredo Testoni n. 6, 40123 Bologna . This street is close to our hotel and serves as an access point to the Limited Traffic Zone , more easily recognized by the navigation system than our actual address, which is in a pedestrian area. From Via Alfredo Testoni, we kindly ask you to follow the route we explained in point 1.
Watch for restricted traffic areas
In some streets of the historical center of the city, traffic is forbidden at any hour or day: the T ZONE (Via Indipendenza, Via Rizzoli, Via Ugo Bassi), Via Archiginnasio, Piazza San Francesco, Via del Pratello, Via delle Moline, Via Capo di Lucca, Via Antonio Bertoloni (University Zone) and special lanes which are reserved for public transport.
Notify your license plate and park
Notify your license plate when you check in, it will be our duty to report it to the office responsible. You should still give us your license plate number even if you don’t use our garage. The permit only covers the route to the hotel that we have prepared, it does not cover stops or other routes.
Our private garage
You can book a parking space in the private garage of the Hotel Commercianti starting from 33€ per day. We recommend booking in advance. The garage service is available from 7 am to 10 pm. If you wish to use the car beyond that time, we kindly ask you to inform the reception desk beforehand to let them organize the service.Following you will find useful information to access the garage of the Art Hotel Commercianti:
Maximum height: 2,60 m
Maximum width: 2,50 m
Maximum length of the vehicle: 9 m
Turn to enter the garage: 6 m
Maximum height: 2,60 m
Maximum width: 2,50 m
Maximum length of the vehicle: 9 m
Turn to enter the garage: 6 m
Public Parking Lot
You can park your car in the public parking lot in Piazza Roosevelt (300 meters from our hotel, not guarded, not bookable). The ticket is valid for a 24-hour stop; it can be bought at the reception desk for 9 Euros.
The vehicles can be parked solely inside the blue lines. We recommend you immediately display your ticket to avoid fines.
The vehicles can be parked solely inside the blue lines. We recommend you immediately display your ticket to avoid fines.
MAP ON HOW TO REACH US
Download our map to better guide you through the city centre and reach us comfortably. Important roadworks are currently underway in Bologna for the construction of the tram line, and the authorized routes to reach our hotel may be subject to change. We kindly ask you to contact us before your arrival to receive the most up-to-date directions.
MAP ON HOW TO REACH USHOW TO REACH US BY CAR COMING FROM A1
In Bologna, like many European cities, there are several partially or completely restricted traffic areas. To avoid incurring fines during your arrival and departure from our hotel, follow the authorized route we have prepared for you, paying attention not to violate traffic laws. If you have a navigation system, we suggest entering the address Via Alfredo Testoni n. 6, 40123 Bologna. This street is close to our hotels and serves as an access point to the Limited Traffic Zone, more easily recognized by the navigation system than our actual address, which is in a pedestrian area. From Via Alfredo Testoni, we kindly ask you to follow the instruction in the pdf.
HOW TO REACH US BY CAR COMING FROM A1HOW TO REACH US BY CAR COMING FROM A14-EXIT 7 FAIR
In Bologna, as in many other European cities, there are areas where traffic is partially or completely restricted. To avoid possible fines on your arrival or departure from our hotel, it is important to follow the authorised route that we have prepared especially for you, taking care to respect traffic regulations. If you use a navigation system, we recommend that you enter the address Via Alfredo Testoni n. 6, 40123 Bologna. This street is in the vicinity of our hotels and is an access point to the Restricted Traffic Zone, easily recognisable by navigators from our real address, located in a pedestrian area. From Via Alfredo Testoni, follow the directions given in the pdf to reach us comfortably.
HOW TO REACH US BY CAR COMING FROM A14-EXIT 7 FAIRHOW TO REACH US FROM THE TRAIN STATION
The simplest and most convenient way to reach the Art Hotel Commercianti from the train station is by taxi. You can find a taxi stand just outside the station. If you prefer to use public transportation, you can take the bus line nr. 25 or nr. 30 from the square in front of the train station to the stop “Via Rizzoli” and walk for 250 metres to reach our hotel. Remember that the distance between Bologna's train station and the Art Hotel Commercianti is relatively short, 1.6 km, making walking or taking a taxi are the most convenient options.
HOW TO REACH US FROM THE TRAIN STATIONHOW TO REACH US FROM THE AIRPORT
The quickest and most comfortable way to get from Bologna Airport to the Art Hotel Commercianti is by taking a taxi. Taxis are available at the airport and are a convenient option for travelers. Simply head to the taxi area at the airport and provide the driver with the hotel's address. The taxi ride will take approximately 15-20 minutes, depending on traffic. Although the journey will be longer, you can also opt for public transportation. The airport is connected to the center of Bologna by the Aerobus BLQ service. This service will take you to Bologna's central train station (Bologna Centrale), which is near the Art Hotel Commercianti (1.5 km). From the station, you can walk to the hotel or take another bus to Piazza Maggiore in Bologna. Remember that the address of the Art Hotel Commercianti is Via De' Pignattari, 11, 40124 Bologna, Italy. We recommend checking the transportation options available upon your arrival at the airport and choosing the one that best suits your needs and preferences.
HOW TO REACH US FROM THE AIRPORT
DISCOVER UNFORGETTABLE PLACES IN BOLOGNA
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Points of interest
Accommodation surroundings
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Tourist attractions
Basilica of Santo Stefano 0.5 Km
Bologna Fair 2.8 Km
Towers of Bologna 0.4 Km
Public transportation
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport 6.4 Km
Bologna Centrale Railway Station 1.5 Km