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Reviews of Riva Reno GuestHouse

Via Riva di Reno 33, 40122 Bologna, Italy

#351 of 411 B&Bs and Inns in Bologna

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 95 hotel reviews

7.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.8

  • Comfort

    7.6

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    7.2

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    7.4

  • Free WiFi

    5.4

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  • Reviewed: 2 July 2024

    8.0
    Great short-term stay in Bologna
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights

    A bit noisy in the morning because of the current constriction works outside (not the owner's fault though, and the nights are quiet).

    Great location. The room has everything one needs for a short trip. Friendly staff.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2024

    7.0
    It was great!
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Marco helps you from the moment you arrive. His friendliness have been a big plus. The rooms are clean and comfortable. The guest house is in the center of the city and it is close to everywhere.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 January 2024

    6.0
    good Location to both centre and station, reccomended for weekend get away
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    As I mentioned above, building and rooms are quite very simple, rooms have the least and the minimum requirements,

    Location is 10 to 15 minutes max walking towards the center, and it also takes 15 to 20 minutes walking from/ to the train station. Rooms and the building are basic requirements, nothing special about it, get what you pay, although I felt the price is A BIT pricey for such facilities, but for something easy, good location, it's worth it. There are a few supermarkets, shops, and restaurants, and a bus stop right in front of it.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 November 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Terrible WiFi And I do not need a connection to download load but to listen to radio or need to make reservations was trying.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 October 2023

    8.0
    Good place for a short visit.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The real problem was an internet connection or actually its lack.

    The owner was very friendly, the whole facility is located close to the city centre, bus stops, cafes, and restaurants nearby.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 October 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    no table to work poor internet clean just "ok" noisy (road)

    great location great staff

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 October 2023

    7.0
    All good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Better lighting in room or an additional lamp would have improved the experience Area is a bit boring partially because of a parking lot just outside, but in general good location close to the city center Traffic in Italy in general is quite busy, and pollutes a lot Remember that Italy has extra city taxes that come on top

    Very nice simple clean room Nice staff Good location Nice city Small fridge in room

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 October 2023

    7.0
    Value of money
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Location, staff

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 October 2023

    8.0
    Great budget option for a short stay
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    For the price, the only thing that I would have any issue with is the WiFi (though I was fully prepared for this based on other reviews). This seems to depend on how many people are using it : sometimes it's possible to do basic browsing but often only useful for e-mails. Just making this even a little bit faster would be a big plus. But then, I wasn't there to browse the internet.

    Outstanding location for the price ! Close to the train station and city centre (within easy walking distance of both) with a small supermarket across the street. Marco is a really nice guy and I very much appreciated the honesty in not trying to embellish anything. This is a VERY basic no-frills place and doesn't pretend to be anything else. But it's comfortable and clean, my room was pleasantly cool and had a fridge, a TV, a desk and wardrobe. There were locks for the building, flat and the room itself, and a small but quite pleasant shared balcony area. As somewhere for a few days to explore Bologna and the surrounding area, I would highly recommend this for budget travellers.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location was good. It was only 15 minute walk to the train/bus station and it is even closer to the city's attractions. Also, the staff was very kind!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 October 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Doors opening and shutting could be quite noisy. WiFi not suitable for remote working.

    Comfortable, clean rooms about 15min walk from the two towers.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 September 2023

    8.0
    Great quirky budget option in city centre
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s undeniably old fashioned and quite basic but very good for the money.

    Incredibly central! Very nice owner

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 September 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Large, clean room in the middle of the city. The host is very nice and helpful. The comfort is appropriate for the price you pay.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2023

    8.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Walking at night seemed a little bit uncomfortable in the area. Apart from that it’s quite close to the Main Street.

    The hosts where very nice and welcoming. Would recommend for solo travellers that want a cheap place. Wifi is slow but it does work and mini fridge was available.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location and very friendly/helpful staff!

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2023

    9.0
    Would gladly come again when visiting Bologna.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    No air conditioning in the room.

    Beautiful room, very clean and nicely decorated. The shared terrace was also very comfortable. Riva Reno Guest House has the exact kind of charm and personal attention to detail that I expect when visiting Italy. The place is very authentic and romantic, perfect for couples. The location is amazing, close to supermarkets, pharmacies, tobacco shops, and restaurants, 10-minute walking distance from all the central piazzas and important places in Bologna. The host was very friendly and gives an early check-in when possible, he also speaks several foreign languages.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 June 2023

    9.0
    Will come back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    But i thought there should have been a rubber/plastic mat in the shower stall as not to slip and fall and also to build some raised rim or curb so the water does not spill into the rest of the bathroom.

    The most convenient is the location so close to the historical centre. The bed was very comfortable. The GuestHouse was very clean and quiet. On my next trip to Bologna i will definitely consider booking a room with you again.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 June 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Wi-Fi is so so, functional but dont count on more than simple email and texts

    Great location, room is very decent for this price range. Host is helpful - Overall very good for single travelers on a budget

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Water in the shower was not very hot, but otherwise facilities were great.

    Really friendly and helpful staff. Room was a good size and very close to the town center, restaurants, and a supermarket.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Marco was really helpful on whatever we needed. We even entered in the room earlier than check-in time. The best value-for-money choice in Bologna.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The apartment was okay but not maintained well, for example, the toilet seat was broken. In addition, it was difficult to find the office (it is an apartment building, with an office underneath), and although I came during the check-in times, no one was there. I had to call the person in charge (I didn't have a local phone - had to ask for help from a person on the street), and then needed to wait outside for 20 minutes till he came.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Check-in is confusing.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 November 2022

    7.0
    A basic place to stay. No luxury but not bad.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The hardest bed I ever slept in:( And the second night a guy next door kept screaming and shouting and acting crazy late at night...

    At first we couldn´t find the place because there were no sign with the name, but after a phonecall a very helpful man came and checked us in. Really liked living with locals and not in the exact middle but perfect walkingdistance to shopping and things to do and see. Very nice cleaning!

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 October 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    friendly reception and good location

    Stayed in October 2022

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