Historic Center Travel Guide
Bologna





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

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

Lamborghini and Ferruccio Lamborghini Museums Entry Tickets

From Bologna or Ravenna Guided tour of the Mosaics in Ravenna

Audio guides to discover Bologna: food, culture, art and history

Bologna Secrets Quest: Self-Guided Hidden Gems Adventure
Top hotels in Historic Center

Royal Hotel Carlton
"The breakfast is absolutely amazing with everything you can imagine! They do a beautiful job. We came there to celebrate our 40th anniversary and they set up such a special time for us in our room of a bottle of Prosecco and all kinds of treats and snacks to go with it was amazing and so appreciated. ..."
Reviewed on 3 Sept 2026

Starhotels Excelsior
"Absolutely great location right across from station. Still, close to city center and all the major sights. Wish we had more time there and that we handt been there during ferragosto."
Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

Hotel Internazionale
"Great location!"
Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

UNA Hotels Bologna Centro
"This is a clean and convenient hotel near the train station. The staff are exceptionally friendly."
Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026

Hotel Palace Bologna Centro
"Very central location. Common areas elegant and generous but rooms are dated and basic. Single room with no fridge, no coffee, no a/c (just a small fan which was inadequate with the heat and humidity). Very quiet."
Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

Hotel Metropolitan
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 Teatro Duse 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 Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Luca or Stadio Renato Dall'Ara.

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 EuropAuditorium Theater or Museum for the Memory of Ustica 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.





















