Historic Center Travel Guide
Bologna





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

Bologna Hidden Wine Bars and Aperitivo Experience

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

Lamborghini and Ferruccio Lamborghini Museums Entry Tickets

Bologna: City Center Walking Tour

From Bologna or Ravenna Guided tour of the Mosaics in Ravenna

Bologna's Best Kept Secrets: Self-Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in Historic Center

Royal Hotel Carlton
"Staffs were kind and helpful"
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

Starhotels Excelsior
"It's right in front of the central train station. Takes about 20 min to walk to the old town main cathedral where all the action are. So if you are travelling by train, this is perfect. Enough restaurants nearby. Grocery store about 10mins but you need to find them. Breakfast is maybe 7 or 8/ 10"
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Hotel Internazionale
"The hotel was gorgeous! And in a convenient spot to explore little alley ways and shops. The staff was very kind and helpful."
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

Hotel Palace Bologna Centro
"Unfortunately, this was the most disappointing hotel stay of our vacation through France, Spain, and Italy. We booked one night here before our early morning flight to London, expecting a comfortable place to rest. Upon entering Room #306, we immediately found that the air conditioning was not working ..."
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Hotel Metropolitan
"Great location, staff, air conditioning nice and modern loved the garden off our room."
Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026

NH Bologna de la Gare
"La proximité entre la gare et les sites à visiter c’était vraiment très agréable de pouvoir se balader dans les environs."
Reviewed on 6 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 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.

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.

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

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.





















