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
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
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

Historic Center Hotel Deals

Royal Hotel Carlton
Royal Hotel Carlton
4 out of 5
Via Montebello 8, Bologna, BO
The price is AED 355 per night from Jan 5 to Jan 6
AED 355
AED 428 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan
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! (998 reviews)
"Nice Hotel & staff All Tourist attractions are close by - in walkable distance"

Reviewed on 27 December 2024

Royal Hotel Carlton
Starhotels Excelsior
Starhotels Excelsior
4 out of 5
Viale Pietro Pietramellara 51, Bologna, BO
The price is AED 432 per night from Jan 5 to Jan 6
AED 432
AED 513 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Opposite the train station. Very convenient if you are arriving or leaving by train. Good value for the price."

Reviewed on 22 December 2024

Starhotels Excelsior
Hotel Internazionale
Hotel Internazionale
4 out of 5
Via Indipendenza 60, Bologna, BO
The price is AED 350 per night from Jan 7 to Jan 8
AED 350
AED 422 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan
Stay at this 4-star golf hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
"Excellent location within walking distance to the train station, popular tourist attractions and shops. Spacious room with a historic touch and luxury feeling. Friendly staff. Highly recommend!"

Reviewed on 17 December 2024

Hotel Internazionale
Millennhotel
Millennhotel
3 out of 5
Via Boldrini 4, Bologna, BO
The price is AED 248 per night from Jan 8 to Jan 9
AED 248
AED 311 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
7.6/10 Good! (841 reviews)
"This was a surprise stay! Certainly a little older lodging, but very charming and located superbly— 5 minute walk from the train station and a 10-15 minute walk to the historic downtown of Bologna. I was greeted by the friendliest hotel staffer I’ve ever met. Franco was a delight! He was helpful, ..."

Reviewed on 23 December 2024

Millennhotel
Hotel Roma
Hotel Roma
4 out of 5
Via D'Azeglio, 9, Bologna, BO
The price is AED 470 per night from Jan 19 to Jan 20
AED 470
AED 555 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (308 reviews)
"It’s my second stay at this hotel and I love it. It’s very traditionally Italian so don’t expect sleek and modern. But that’s how I like my hotels in Italy. The location is perfect - right in the historical centre and literally seconds away from great bars and restaurants and all the main sights ..."

Reviewed on 19 December 2024

Hotel Roma
Hotel Palace
Hotel Palace
3 out of 5
Via Monte Grappa, 9/2, Bologna, BO
The price is AED 270 per night from Jan 6 to Jan 7
AED 270
AED 335 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
6.8/10 (858 reviews)
"Cleanlinees"

Reviewed on 16 November 2024

Hotel Palace
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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
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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 University Library of Bologna and National Art Gallery of Bologna.

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 University Library of Bologna, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Scandellara

While Scandellara isn't home to many top sights, University Library of Bologna and EuropAuditorium Theater are some notable places to visit nearby.

Scandellara
Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Luca

Saragozza-Porto

4/5(13 area reviews)

Saragozza-Porto is known for its great bars, and you can make a stop by Villa Spada and Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Luca while in the area.

Saragozza-Porto

Historic Center

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