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

Bologna: City Center Walking Tour

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

Royal Hotel Carlton
"It was a true 4 star property but the area was shady, a lot of homeless people/ drug users etc. it was however close to everything."
Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026

Starhotels Excelsior

Hotel Internazionale
"I feel like I went to a very classy place and staff are nice."
Reviewed on 28 Jul 2026

Hotel Palace Bologna Centro
"Just two things the room I was staying it was leaking when it rained any other one is the AC it's kind of like low like really low even if it was put in the maximum level so that's all I have"
Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026

Hotel Metropolitan

UNA Hotels Bologna Centro
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.





















