Santo Stefano Travel Guide

Bologna
Palazzo Comunale featuring a square or plaza and heritage architecture

Popular places to visit

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Two Towers

4.5/5(116 reviews)

A magnificent view over the medieval rooftops of Bologna’s city center is just reward for the arduous climb to the top of one of these ancient towers.

Two Towers
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Basilica of San Petronio

4.5/5(182 reviews)

See one of the largest churches in the world and learn the story behind its magnificent yet unfinished marble façade.

Basilica of San Petronio
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Fountain of Neptune

4.5/5(183 reviews)

This intriguing work of art is one of the most well-known symbols of Bologna and an important public gathering place.

Fountain of Neptune
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Basilica Santo Stefano

4.5/5(168 reviews)

Go for a stroll through this interconnected group of religious buildings, admiring the graceful architecture and valuable artwork in each.

Basilica Santo Stefano
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Basilica of San Domenico

4.5/5(57 reviews)

Gaze up in wonder at the intricate detailing and admire centuries of works by iconic Italian artists in this vast and magnificent church.

Basilica of San Domenico
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Palazzo Re Enzo

4/5(13 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Bologna with a stop at Palazzo Re Enzo. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.

Palazzo Re Enzo

Things to do

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Pasta mama, Home cooking lessons at Grazia's house

£76
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Pasta mama, Home cooking lessons at Grazia's house
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Bologna: Guided Architecture Walking Tour

£124
Per adult
Bologna: Guided Architecture Walking Tour
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Private VIDEO/PHOTOshoot for Couples

£86
Per adult
Private VIDEO/PHOTOshoot for Couples
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Bolognese Cooking Class in a Unique Grocery Store

£101
Per adult
Bolognese Cooking Class in a Unique Grocery Store
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Food and Wine Tasting Tour in Bologna with a local guide

£108
Per adult
Food and Wine Tasting Tour in Bologna with a local guide
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Private cooking class at a local's home in Bologna

£124
Per adult
Private cooking class at a local's home in Bologna
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Top hotels in Santo Stefano

Smy Bologna Centrale
Smy Bologna Centrale
4 out of 5
Viale A. Masini, 4/3, Bologna, BO
The price is £98 per night from 25 Jun to 26 Jun
£98
per night
25 Jun - 26 Jun
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Land Rover Arena and Piazza Maggiore are ...
7.4/10 Good! (413 reviews)
"Thanks to Frank on reception when I arrived late after a trying journey on the train. He was pleasant and welcoming. Also nice clean room with quality linen and towels plus friendly helpful cleaning staff."

Reviewed on 5 May 2024

Smy Bologna Centrale
Hotel Corona d'Oro
Hotel Corona d'Oro
4.5 out of 5
Via Oberdan 12, Bologna, BO
The price is £341 per night from 27 Jun to 28 Jun
£341
per night
27 Jun - 28 Jun
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (841 reviews)
Ostentatious - glamour over comfort
"I got a single room, it was small French single stuck against the wall and despite not being tall it was short! The room is over furnished with furniture which is disproportionate. It is hugely overpriced as I stayed 5mn walk away for a quarter of the price in a larger room."

Reviewed on 10 Jun 2024

Hotel Corona d'Oro
Almarossa
Almarossa
Via Irnerio 22, Bologna, Emilia Romagna
The price is £102 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
£102
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Stay at this inn in Bologna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (237 reviews)
"Great property and space with the apartment suite. Very clean and staff very proactive ahead of arrival and responsive to questions and helping address an issue with the AC unit during our stay. Would stay here again for sure."

Reviewed on 10 Jun 2024

Almarossa
Art Hotel Commercianti
Art Hotel Commercianti
4 out of 5
Via De'Pignattari, 11, Bologna, BO
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £171 per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
£171
per night
14 Jul - 15 Jul
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (560 reviews)
"Great location and breakfast. Great triple room with privacy door. Con - room was hot/stuffy - a/c not great and too noisy at night to open windows(very close to piazza and early morning garbage pick up) It was overall very nice."

Reviewed on 8 Jun 2024

Art Hotel Commercianti
Hotel Porta San Mamolo
Hotel Porta San Mamolo
4 out of 5
Vicolo del Falcone, 6/8, Bologna, BO
The price is £198 per night from 24 Jun to 25 Jun
£198
per night
24 Jun - 25 Jun
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (644 reviews)
"Highly recommend! Great, helpful staff at property. Good location with restaurants closeby. Walkable to city centre. Very clean room, good size. Wonderful buffet breakfast in the terrace."

Reviewed on 3 Jun 2024

Hotel Porta San Mamolo
Zanhotel Regina
Zanhotel Regina
3 out of 5
Via Indipendenza 51, Bologna, BO
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £123 per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
£123
per night
14 Jul - 15 Jul
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Two Towers and Piazza Maggiore ...
9/10 Wonderful! (94 reviews)
"Close to train station. Clean room! Great shower! Nice breakfast! Walkable to Centro Storico! No charm or character but the pros outweigh that!"

Reviewed on 3 Jun 2024

Zanhotel Regina
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Other neighbourhoods around Santo Stefano

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Saragozza-Porto

4/5(11 area reviews)

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 Portico of San Luca or Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Luca.

Saragozza-Porto
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Savena

4/5(7 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the bars and monuments in Savena. You might want to make time for a stop at Villa Mazzacorati or Gessi Bolognesi e Calanchi dell'Abbadessa Park.

Savena
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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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Historic Center

4/5(219 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Via Indipendenza to Cattedrale di San Pietro – discover Historic Center, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Historic Center
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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 Teatro Comunale di Bologna.

Cirenaica
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Scandellara

While there might not be top attractions in Scandellara, you can explore the larger area and discover places like University Library of Bologna and EuropAuditorium Theater.

Scandellara

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