Historic Center Travel Guide
Bologna





Visit Historic Center
Stay near popular Historic Center attractions
Things to do

Lamborghini and Ferruccio Lamborghini Museums Entry Tickets

Bologna City Highlights & Hidden Gems: Private & Custom Walking Tour

From Bologna or Ravenna Guided tour of the Mosaics in Ravenna

Bologna: City Center Walking Tour

Audio guides to discover Bologna: food, culture, art and history
Top hotels in Historic Center

Royal Hotel Carlton
"Booked this hotel for a couple of nights to visit Bologna. Its location is good for the station and old town. The room was spacious clean although a bit dated you couldn’t fault it. The breakfast was everything you could want served in a lovely room. I have no problem recommending this hotel."
Reviewed on 25 Jul 2026

Starhotels Excelsior
"We stayed here the night before our cruise that left from Ravenna. It was so convenient right across from train station. We had connecting rooms that were very spacious, modern, clean and very quiet. We will stay here again! We also enjoyed a lovely meal with lots of restaurants together which was ..."
Reviewed on 26 Jul 2026

Hotel Internazionale
"Great hotel right in the centre of Bologna. Around the corner from the restaurant district and ‘Old Town’. Great outdoor bar and garden, nice breakfast and loved the hotel decor. Highly recommend"
Reviewed on 26 Jul 2026

Hotel Palace Bologna Centro

Hotel Metropolitan
"Very nice room with good air conditioning and Wi-Fi, and a fridge. Good location, only 5 minutes walk from the old town. Very nice hotel, with very helpful and friendly staff, and a fabulous rooftop bar. Will stay here again"
Reviewed on 21 Jul 2026

UNA Hotels Bologna Centro
"We had a very enjoyable stay at UNA Hotels Bologna Centro. The location is excellent, directly opposite the train station and only around a 15-minute walk to Piazza Maggiore through Bologna's beautiful porticoes. The hotel has a modern feel throughout. While the décor is stylish, the public areas ..."
Reviewed on 25 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Historic Center

Santo Stefano
Travellers come to Santo Stefano for its cosy coffee shops, and you can see top attractions like Basilica of San Domenico and Galleria Cavour Shopping Center while you're in town.

Saragozza-Porto
Saragozza-Porto is popular for its lively bars, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Villa delle Rose or Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Luca.

Bolognina
While visiting Bolognina, you might make a stop by sights like Museum for the Memory of Ustica and Ippodromo Arcoveggio.

Bologna Fiere District
Museums, historical sites and gardens are some highlights of Bologna Fiere District. Make a stop by Parco Nord Arena or Caserme Rosse while you're exploring.

San Donato-San Vitale
San Donato-San Vitale is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Centro Agroalimentare di Bologna and FICO Eataly World while in the area.





















