Historic Center

Bologna
Historic Center featuring heritage elements and street scenes
Historic Center featuring heritage architecture and street scenes
Basilica Santo Stefano featuring a square or plaza, a small town or village and heritage architecture
Basilica of San Domenico featuring heritage elements, art and interior views
Bologna

Popular places to visit

Bologna featuring a square or plaza, a city and heritage architecture

Piazza Maggiore

4.5/5(217 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Bologna when you stop by Piazza Maggiore. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.

Piazza Maggiore
Bologna featuring heritage elements

Two Towers

4.5/5(77 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Bologna with a trip to Two Towers. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.

Two Towers
Basilica of San Petronio showing religious elements, heritage elements and a church or cathedral

Basilica of San Petronio

4.5/5(128 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Bologna when you stop by Basilica of San Petronio. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.

Basilica of San Petronio
Fountain of Neptune showing a statue or sculpture and a fountain

Fountain of Neptune

4.5/5(165 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Bologna with a stop at Fountain of Neptune. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.

Fountain of Neptune
Bologna

Via Indipendenza

3.5/5(12 reviews)

Find out about the history of Bologna when you spend time at Via Indipendenza. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Via Indipendenza
Basilica Santo Stefano featuring a square or plaza, a small town or village and heritage architecture

Basilica Santo Stefano

4.5/5(108 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Bologna with a trip to Basilica Santo Stefano. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.

Basilica Santo Stefano

Historic Center Hotel Deals

Royal Hotel Carlton
Royal Hotel Carlton
4 out of 5
Via Montebello 8, Bologna, BO
The price is SAR 351 per night from Mar 2 to Mar 3
SAR 351
SAR 425 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (965 reviews)
"Excellent hotel in a great location. The main attractions of central Bologna are within walking distance and it’s just 5-10 minutes walk to the Bologna Centrale train station. The staff were very friendly and helpful and the breakfast was nice. Thank you."

Reviewed on 13 January 2025

Royal Hotel Carlton
Starhotels Excelsior
Starhotels Excelsior
4 out of 5
Viale Pietro Pietramellara 51, Bologna, BO
The price is SAR 461 per night from Feb 16 to Feb 17
SAR 461
SAR 546 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (976 reviews)
"Awesome breakfast. I have never seen a complimentary breakfast of that quality (though in American standard). The staffs were exceptionally kind."

Reviewed on 2 January 2025

Starhotels Excelsior
Hotel Palace
Hotel Palace
3 out of 5
Via Monte Grappa, 9/2, Bologna, BO
The price is SAR 295 per night from Feb 3 to Feb 4
SAR 295
SAR 364 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Feb - 4 Feb
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
6.8/10 (895 reviews)
"We enjoyed the quiet retreat after a day of sightseeing that this hotel provided."

Reviewed on 12 January 2025

Hotel Palace
Hotel Corona d'Oro
Hotel Corona d'Oro
4.5 out of 5
Via Oberdan 12, Bologna, BO
The price is SAR 809 per night from Feb 3 to Feb 4
SAR 809
SAR 929 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Feb - 4 Feb
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (951 reviews)
"Hotel Corona D’Oro was the perfect place to stay when visiting Bologna. The hotel was beautiful, the rooms were very clean, and the staff was extremely accommodating. We will be staying here the next time we are in Bologna."

Reviewed on 30 January 2025

Hotel Corona d'Oro
Hotel Roma
Hotel Roma
4 out of 5
Via D'Azeglio, 9, Bologna, BO
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is SAR 497 per night from Feb 13 to Feb 14
SAR 497
SAR 585 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Feb - 14 Feb
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (311 reviews)
Nearly there… time to invest in all areas
"Nice Location , Good Check in - I had emailed in advance for a room with a view - we had no view - Room small - a little ‘tired’ compared to the hallways and reception - Breakfast was a good choice but staff not very friendly - It’s the little things that can make a hotel from Good to Perfect …. ..."

Reviewed on 20 January 2025

Hotel Roma
Hotel Internazionale
Hotel Internazionale
4 out of 5
Via Indipendenza 60, Bologna, BO
The price is SAR 390 per night from Feb 2 to Feb 3
SAR 390
SAR 468 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Feb - 3 Feb
Stay at this 4-star golf hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
"Hotel situato a metà strada, circa, tra stazione dei treni e centro città, quindi comodissimo per chi viaggia in treno. La nostra stanza era al terzo piano ed era grande, pulita e silenziosa. Colazione varia ed abbondante. Personale cortese ed educatissimo. Le piccole imperfezioni sono state prontamente ..."

Reviewed on 4 January 2025

Hotel Internazionale
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L'antico Ghetto Ebraico

You'll enjoy the museums and shopping in L'antico Ghetto Ebraico. You might want to make time for a stop at Via Zamboni or Jewish Museum.

L'antico Ghetto Ebraico
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Cirenaica

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Cirenaica and surrounding area, you can visit University Library of Bologna and National Art Gallery of Bologna.

Cirenaica
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Bolognina

If you're spending some time in Bolognina, Ippodromo Arcoveggio and Museum for the Memory of Ustica are top sights worth seeing.

Bolognina
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San Donato

When in San Donato, you can plan a visit to EuropAuditorium Theater and University Library of Bologna, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Scandellara

While Scandellara isn't home to many top sights, University Library of Bologna and EuropAuditorium Theater are some notable places to visit nearby.

Scandellara
Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Luca

Saragozza-Porto

4/5(13 area reviews)

Saragozza-Porto is known for its great bars, and you can make a stop by Portico of San Luca and Villa delle Rose while in the area.

Saragozza-Porto

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