3-star hotel in the historic centre of Biella, with an in-house restaurant, gluten-free breakfast and air-conditioned rooms just steps from Biella Cathedral.
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Hotel Repubblica 55 is a 3-star hotel in the historic centre of Biella, set in a corner building between Via della Repubblica and Via Dante, just steps from Biella Cathedral and the Baptistery.
The hotel offers two room types, both air-conditioned and soundproofed, designed for solo travellers as well as couples: the Single Room, more compact and functional, and the Deluxe Double Room, larger and equipped with a balcony overlooking the city. All rooms feature a private bathroom, minibar, flat-screen TV and toiletries, with breakfast served every morning in several variants, including Italian and gluten-free options.
On the ground floor is the in-house restaurant, La Lira, convenient for dinner without leaving the property, while Biella’s historic centre, with its churches and medieval tower, is a few minutes’ walk away. Biella Piano train station is about 650 metres away, making the hotel a practical base for visitors arriving by train or heading to the Oropa Sanctuary.
Hotel Repubblica 55 offers two room types, both air-conditioned, soundproofed and equipped with a private bathroom with shower, toiletries and hairdryer. Each room is furnished with a wardrobe, desk, flat-screen TV and minibar, and overlooks the rooftops of Biella’s historic centre.
The Single Room, 20 sqm, is designed for solo travellers and features a single bed with a city view. The Deluxe Double Room, larger at 30 sqm, adds a private balcony overlooking the city and a bathroom with a walk-in shower, as well as a large double bed suitable for two people. Both room types share similar comfort standards, differing mainly in size, balcony view and capacity.
The Single Room, 20 sqm, is the hotel’s most compact option, designed for solo travellers. It features a private bathroom with shower, bidet and toiletries, as well as air conditioning, soundproofed walls, a minibar and a city view from the window, without a balcony.
Larger than the Single Room, the Deluxe Double Room covers 30 sqm and is the only room type with a private balcony offering a city view. The private bathroom features a walk-in shower, while the air-conditioned, soundproofed room is designed for two people.
Hotel Repubblica 55 offers guests an in-house restaurant, La Lira, where breakfast can also be requested in the room, along with a bar service offering wine and champagne on request.
General services include a concierge service, daily room cleaning, laundry service, a lift and a shuttle service, including an airport shuttle at an extra charge. The property features magnetic key access, 24-hour security and CCTV cameras in both common areas and outdoor spaces.
For guests with specific needs, rooms and facilities for disabled guests are available, with bathrooms equipped with grab rails and raised seating, as well as allergy-free options in dedicated rooms. Parking is available in a garage, while free WiFi and a flat-screen TV are guaranteed in every room.
Hotel Repubblica 55 occupies a corner building in the heart of Biella’s historic centre, between Via della Repubblica and Via Dante, in a district of arcades, shops and historic cafés such as Bar del Tribunale and Caffè della Piazzetta, both about 200 metres away. The in-house restaurant La Lira is located on the ground floor of the same building, while a few dozen metres away are other trattorias and pizzerias such as Bar Malibù and Pizzeria da Pietro.
Biella Cathedral is about 400 metres away on foot, as are the Baptistery (350 m) and the medieval tower (350 m), while the Church of San Sebastiano is just under 800 metres away. Those arriving by train can rely on Biella Piano station, only 650 metres away, or Biella Chiavazza station, 800 metres away; for those travelling by car, Turin Airport is about 50 km away and Milan Malpensa Airport 51 km, with the property also offering a paid airport shuttle.
Around Biella, excursions can be organised to the Oropa Sanctuary, about 8.5 km away, a pilgrimage destination and starting point for walks in the greenery in every season. In summer, the Brich di Zumaglia and Mont Prevè Nature Reserve, about 4.7 km away, offers trails through woods and meadows, while in winter the peaks around Biella allow for snow excursions a short distance from the city centre. For evening entertainment, Bowling Center Two Biella is about 6 km away.
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Guests especially praise the cleanliness (9.1) and staff (9), also appreciating the central location, rated 9 by recent guests and 8.9 by couples. The value for money stands at 8.6, while free WiFi scores an excellent 9.1. Reviews describe a well-kept, well-located hotel in Biella.
Yes, Hotel Repubblica 55 is very popular with couples, who rated the location 8.9 for a trip for two.
No, Hotel Repubblica 55 does not allow pets during your stay.
Hotel Repubblica 55 accepts check-in from 16:00 to 18:00, with prior notice of arrival time, while check-out must be completed between 09:30 and 10:00.
Yes, Hotel Repubblica 55 has private garage parking available for guests arriving by car.
Hotel Repubblica 55 offers a breakfast with Italian and gluten-free options, served every morning to guests.
Hotel Repubblica 55 is located directly in Biella’s historic centre, about 400 metres from Biella Cathedral and 650 metres from Biella Piano station.
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