Historic Center Travel Guide
Bologna





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

Lamborghini and Ferruccio Lamborghini Museums Entry Tickets

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

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
"Run out property. Floor laminate separating. Expensive because overpriced."
Reviewed on 17 Jul 2026

Starhotels Excelsior
"Great location - walkable to the city centre, but outside the ZTL, so no special pass required for the car. Parking is available (at a daily charge) BUT the entrance from the street is very tight so wide vehicles/SUVs beware! The hotel is a little tired, with basic over-the-bath shower facilities, ..."
Reviewed on 17 Jul 2026

Hotel Internazionale
"Convenient location, decent size room and nice breakfast"
Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

NH Bologna de la Gare
"The Hotel was perfect for my stay. The staff members, especially Matias were very helpful , friendly and professional. Breakfast was the best."
Reviewed on 17 Jul 2026

Hotel Palace Bologna Centro
"Lobby was beautiful but lacking a comfortable temp. They run AC at a minimum but leave front door open to outside. The hallways have no ac and the room they gave me was an air conditioned room but it did not work. They did move me to a bigger, nicer room with working ac but I had to pay an additional ..."
Reviewed on 9 Jul 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 Villa delle Rose or Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Luca.

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.





















