Historic Center Travel Guide

Bologna

A cobblestone street lined with historic buildings, a prominent tower in the distance, and outdoor seating areas with umbrellas.
A historic building with arched windows and a central tower, surrounded by modern buildings and outdoor seating areas.
A historic square with a prominent church featuring arched windows and a bell tower.
A grand church interior with a large central statue, ornate gold decorations, and a detailed ceiling fresco.
A narrow cobblestone street lined with historic buildings, bicycles parked along the side, and a few pedestrians walking.

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Things to do


Top hotels in Historic Center

Royal Hotel Carlton

Royal Hotel Carlton

4 out of 5
Via Montebello 8 Bologna BO
The price is Rp3.125.626 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
Rp3.125.626
Rp3.725.885 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,154 reviews)
"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

Royal Hotel Carlton
Starhotels Excelsior

Starhotels Excelsior

4 out of 5
Viale Pietro Pietramellara 51 Bologna BO
The price is Rp2.413.807 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
Rp2.413.807
Rp2.943.348 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"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

Starhotels Excelsior
Hotel Internazionale

Hotel Internazionale

4 out of 5
Via Indipendenza 60 Bologna BO
The price is Rp3.292.079 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
Rp3.292.079
Rp3.908.984 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"Great location!"

Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

Hotel Internazionale
UNA Hotels Bologna Centro

UNA Hotels Bologna Centro

4 out of 5
Via Pietramellara 41/43 Bologna BO
The price is Rp2.895.655 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
Rp2.895.655
Rp3.472.917 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
UNA Hotels Bologna Centro
Hotel Palace Bologna Centro

Hotel Palace Bologna Centro

3 out of 5
Via Monte Grappa, 9/2 Bologna BO
The price is Rp2.488.395 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
Rp2.488.395
Rp3.024.932 total
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"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 Palace Bologna Centro
Hotel Metropolitan

Hotel Metropolitan

4 out of 5
Via dell'Orso 6 Bologna BO
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp4.303.500 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
Rp4.303.500
Rp5.021.547 total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff ...
Hotel Metropolitan
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Where to stay in Historic Center

Find the best Historic Center areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Historic Center
Learn more about 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.



Historic Center Travel Guide