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

From Bologna or Ravenna Guided tour of the Mosaics in Ravenna

Bologna: Open Bus City Tour and Local Food Tasting

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
"Wonderful hotel. Really well maintained and luxurious. The rooms was clean, comfortable and had everything one needed. The breakfast was wonderful, very good value. Lots of fresh bread, cheese,meats and fruit as well as a selection of pastries cakes and cereals Would highly recommend and return!"
Reviewed on 11 Sept 2026

Starhotels Excelsior

Hotel Internazionale

UNA Hotels Bologna Centro
"Great rooms clean staff was so friendly loved the location"
Reviewed on 11 Sept 2026

Hotel Palace Bologna Centro
"Super location, friendly staff, & good breakfast. Rooms are a bit dated & have Ltd noise suppression so frequently hear others closing/opening room doors & talking in the hallways."
Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

Hotel Metropolitan
"It’s in a good location"
Reviewed on 8 Sept 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 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 Parco Nord Arena or EuropAuditorium Theater 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 FICO Eataly World and EuropAuditorium Theater while in the area.






















