Historic Center

Bologna

Historic Center featuring heritage elements and street scenes
Historic Center featuring heritage architecture and street scenes
Basilica Santo Stefano featuring a square or plaza, a small town or village and heritage architecture
Basilica of San Domenico featuring heritage elements, art and interior views
Bologna

Popular places to visit

Bologna featuring a square or plaza, a city and heritage architecture

Piazza Maggiore

4.5/5(217 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Bologna when you stop by Piazza Maggiore. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.

Piazza Maggiore
Bologna featuring heritage elements

Two Towers

4.5/5(77 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Bologna with a trip to Two Towers. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.

Two Towers
Basilica of San Petronio showing religious elements, heritage elements and a church or cathedral

Basilica of San Petronio

4.5/5(128 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Bologna when you stop by Basilica of San Petronio. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.

Basilica of San Petronio
Fountain of Neptune showing a statue or sculpture and a fountain

Fountain of Neptune

4.5/5(165 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Bologna with a stop at Fountain of Neptune. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.

Fountain of Neptune
Basilica Santo Stefano featuring a square or plaza, a small town or village and heritage architecture

Basilica Santo Stefano

4.5/5(108 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Bologna with a trip to Basilica Santo Stefano. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.

Basilica Santo Stefano
Bologna

Via Indipendenza

3.5/5(12 reviews)

Find out about the history of Bologna when you spend time at Via Indipendenza. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Via Indipendenza

Historic Center Hotel Deals

Starhotels Excelsior
Starhotels Excelsior
4 out of 5
Viale Pietro Pietramellara 51, Bologna, BO
The price is AED 457 per night from Apr 21 to Apr 22
AED 457
AED 561 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Overall a nice hotel but lack of ventilation has made the bathroom look moldy. Cleaning was inconsistent with one maid doing an excellent job and the other horrible."

Reviewed on 15 April 2025

Starhotels Excelsior
Hotel Metropolitan
Hotel Metropolitan
4 out of 5
Via dell'Orso 6, Bologna, BO
The price is AED 761 per night from Apr 20 to Apr 21
AED 761
AED 895 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (993 reviews)
"Walls were thin but otherwise was fantastic!"

Reviewed on 6 April 2025

Hotel Metropolitan
UNA HOTELS Bologna Centro
UNA HOTELS Bologna Centro
4 out of 5
Via Pietramellara 41/43, Bologna, BO
The price is AED 517 per night from May 11 to May 12
AED 517
AED 628 total
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (986 reviews)
"Easy in easy out. No surprises."

Reviewed on 2 February 2025

UNA HOTELS Bologna Centro
I Portici Hotel
I Portici Hotel
4.5 out of 5
Via Indipendenza, 69, Bologna, BO
The price is AED 599 per night from Apr 21 to Apr 22
AED 599
AED 718 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (990 reviews)
"A charming hotel in the heart of Bologna, perfect for a short stay. The location is excellent, making it easy to explore the city. While the room and bed were on the smaller side, they were comfortable enough for a one-night stay. However, the bathroom could use some improvements— the shower didn’t ..."

Reviewed on 11 March 2025

I Portici Hotel
Royal Hotel Carlton
Royal Hotel Carlton
4 out of 5
Via Montebello 8, Bologna, BO
The price is AED 407 per night from Apr 21 to Apr 22
AED 407
AED 506 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Fantastic hotel. Breakfast options were endless. Excellent location and staff. Only awful thing was the pillows...essentially rocks wrapped in a pillowcase."

Reviewed on 18 April 2025

Royal Hotel Carlton
NH Bologna de la Gare
NH Bologna de la Gare
4 out of 5
Piazza XX Settembre, 2, Bologna, BO
The price is AED 457 per night from Apr 21 to Apr 22
AED 457
AED 561 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bologna. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (776 reviews)
Great value and location!
"Hotel is very close to train station, 5 minutes walking distance. From there, easy walk to all main attractions of Bologna. Staff were very friendly. Hotel in great condition. Price is the best cost - benefit relation. Great options to eat close to the hotel. I recommend to everyone that wants to ..."

Reviewed on 9 April 2025

NH Bologna de la Gare
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Other neighborhoods around Historic Center

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L'antico Ghetto Ebraico

You'll enjoy the museums and shopping in L'antico Ghetto Ebraico. You might want to make time for a stop at Via Zamboni or Jewish Museum.

L'antico Ghetto Ebraico
Archaeological Museum which includes a fountain and heritage elements

Quadrilatero

If you're spending some time in Quadrilatero, Galleria Cavour Shopping Center and Archiginnasio of Bologna are top sights worth seeing.

Quadrilatero
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Cirenaica

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Cirenaica and surrounding area, you can visit Teatro Comunale di Bologna and Via Zamboni.

Cirenaica
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Bolognina

If you're spending some time in Bolognina, Ippodromo Arcoveggio and Museum for the Memory of Ustica are top sights worth seeing.

Bolognina
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San Donato

When in San Donato, you can plan a visit to EuropAuditorium Theater and Bologna Botanical Gardens, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

San Donato
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Scandellara

While Scandellara isn't home to many top sights, EuropAuditorium Theater and Teatro Comunale di Bologna are some notable places to visit nearby.

Scandellara

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