B&B SILVANO, Bologna

The railway station is a 3-5 minute walk, giving direct access to high-speed trains and the Marconi Express airport shuttle (7 minutes to BLQ airport). The city centre, including Piazza Maggiore and the Due Torri, is a pleasant 15-minute walk or a short bus ride. Bus stops for city routes are nearby, and the property is on a quiet residential street close to Via dell'Indipendenza, the main shopping thoroughfare. Several restaurants, pizzerias and cafés are within a 5-minute walk.

Rooms feature tiled floors, wooden furniture, and a cooling fan or heater. Single and double/twin options are available, with some rooms described as large and bright. All rooms share two well-maintained bathrooms (shower, toilet, hairdryer). The bathrooms are cleaned frequently, reducing wait times. Free toiletries, a wardrobe, and an alarm clock are provided. Rooms overlooking the street may experience some noise; interiors are generally quiet. Work desks are available in some rooms. The property occupies a floor in an older apartment building with a lift.

Breakfast is a simple but filling Italian-style offering: coffee (espresso or cappuccino), brioche or croissant, biscuits, and juice, delivered to your room at the agreed time. For those with early departures, the host often provides breakfast the evening before. There is no restaurant or bar on site, but numerous pizzerias, restaurants and cafés are within a 3-5 minute walk, including Pizzeria Bar Limone, Ristorante La Corte dei Ghiottoni, and Pasticceria Cuppi Bologna.

The property does not offer wellness or leisure facilities. The surrounding area provides the main leisure opportunities: a 15-minute walk to the historic centre for sightseeing, and several parks within a short bus ride. The Bologna Centrale area is well connected for day trips to other cities.

Wi-Fi is free and reliable in all rooms. The 24-hour reception can assist with luggage storage - bags can be left before check-in and stored after check-out (a small fee applies after 18:00). Daily housekeeping keeps rooms and bathrooms clean. Lockers are available for extra security. The property has a lift, making upper-floor access easier for those with heavy luggage. Payment is by Visa or MasterCard.