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

Starhotels Excelsior
Starhotels Excelsior
4 out of 5
Viale Pietro Pietramellara 51, Bologna, BO
The price is SAR 620 per night from Apr 28 to Apr 29
SAR 620
SAR 742 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
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! (1,003 reviews)
"The staff was excellent! They checked us in quickly and gave us restaurant recommendations along with a map so we could easily locate them!"

Reviewed on 25 April 2025

Starhotels Excelsior
Hotel Metropolitan
Hotel Metropolitan
4 out of 5
Via dell'Orso 6, Bologna, BO
The price is SAR 775 per night from Apr 28 to Apr 29
SAR 775
SAR 912 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (992 reviews)
"Walls were thin but otherwise was fantastic!"

Reviewed on 6 April 2025

Hotel Metropolitan
UNA HOTELS Bologna Centro
UNA HOTELS Bologna Centro
4 out of 5
Via Pietramellara 41/43, Bologna, BO
The price is SAR 562 per night from May 11 to May 12
SAR 562
SAR 678 total
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (987 reviews)
Linda estadia
"Fue una estancia agradable, el desayuno bueno, pero las almohadas eran incomodas, lo demas todo bien, el hotel es antiguo pero está bien cuidado. Lo mejor al lado de la estacion de trenes y cerca del centro de Bologna"

Reviewed on 23 April 2025

UNA HOTELS Bologna Centro
I Portici Hotel
I Portici Hotel
4.5 out of 5
Via Indipendenza, 69, Bologna, BO
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is SAR 610 per night from Apr 30 to May 1
SAR 610
SAR 731 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Apr - 1 May
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (991 reviews)
"A charming hotel in the heart of Bologna, perfect for a short stay. The location is excellent, making it easy to explore the city. While the room and bed were on the smaller side, they were comfortable enough for a one-night stay. However, the bathroom could use some improvements— the shower didn’t ..."

Reviewed on 11 March 2025

I Portici Hotel
Royal Hotel Carlton
Royal Hotel Carlton
4 out of 5
Via Montebello 8, Bologna, BO
The price is SAR 530 per night from Apr 28 to Apr 29
SAR 530
SAR 643 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Lovely hotel, kind of an English vibe to it. Staff were helpful and friendly. Rooms well cared for. Breakfast is incredible. The only complaint was the air conditioning wasn't on yet, room would be a little warm in the morning but not terrible."

Reviewed on 24 April 2025

Royal Hotel Carlton
NH Bologna de la Gare
NH Bologna de la Gare
4 out of 5
Piazza XX Settembre, 2, Bologna, BO
The price is SAR 566 per night from May 11 to May 12
SAR 566
SAR 682 total
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bologna. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (780 reviews)
Highly recommend!
"Our stay was amazing! Very friendly staff and they gave great recommendations. They offered us an upgrade during check-in for a very good price and we loved our room! Very good location and very well presented. Highly recommend!"

Reviewed on 23 April 2025

NH Bologna de la Gare
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Other neighborhoods around Historic Center

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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
Archaeological Museum which includes a fountain and heritage elements

Quadrilatero

If you're spending some time in Quadrilatero, Galleria Cavour Shopping Center and Archiginnasio of Bologna are top sights worth seeing.

Quadrilatero
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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 Teatro Comunale di Bologna and Via Zamboni.

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 Luigi Cattaneo Anatomical Wax Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

San Donato
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Scandellara

While Scandellara isn't home to many top sights, EuropAuditorium Theater and Teatro Comunale di Bologna are some notable places to visit nearby.

Scandellara

Historic Center

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