Historic Center Travel Guide

Bologna

Historic Center
Historic Center
Historic Center
Historic Center
Historic Center

Stay near popular Historic Center attractions

Piazza Maggiore

4.7/5 (2,525 reviews)
Not only has this been the epicenter of Bologna since the 13th century, but it is also one of the largest and oldest squares in all of Italy.
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Top hotels in Historic Center

Royal Hotel Carlton

Royal Hotel Carlton

4 out of 5
Via Montebello 8 Bologna BO
The price is £127 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
£127
1 Jul - 2 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly 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! (1,020 reviews)
"The room was more spacious then we expected. Washroom a great size, not a fan of the glass wall in the shower. A curtain or longer barrier would be preferred as the shower just sprayed in to main area of the washroom, so unessarily wasting a large bath towel on the floor that just got soaked. The ..."

Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026

Royal Hotel Carlton
Hotel Internazionale

Hotel Internazionale

4 out of 5
Via Indipendenza 60 Bologna BO
The price is £121 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
£121
12 Jul - 13 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"Location was perfect. The staff at the front desk were very helpful. Yes it does have air conditioning."

Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026

Hotel Internazionale
Starhotels Excelsior

Starhotels Excelsior

4 out of 5
Viale Pietro Pietramellara 51 Bologna BO
The price is £129 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
£129
12 Jul - 13 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly 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! (1,005 reviews)
"Absolutely first class hotel. Professional, welcoming staff, fabulous breakfast, spacious room."

Reviewed on 12 Jun 2026

Starhotels Excelsior
Hotel Palace Bologna Centro

Hotel Palace Bologna Centro

3 out of 5
Via Monte Grappa, 9/2 Bologna BO
The price is £85 per night from 9 Jul to 10 Jul
£85
9 Jul - 10 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7/10 Good! (1,017 reviews)
"This hotel is extremely well located in the Old Town and ideal for a few days in Bologna . The hotel is old fashioned but elegant , and the rooms are small but functional . The staff were very helpful and answered all our queries in excellent English . The breakfast was very good and included in ..."

Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026

Hotel Palace Bologna Centro
Hotel Metropolitan

Hotel Metropolitan

4 out of 5
Via dell'Orso 6 Bologna BO
The price is £176 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
£176
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
"Excellent location, nice and welcoming staff. Great breakfast buffet. Loved the rooftop terrace bar."

Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026

Hotel Metropolitan
NH Bologna de la Gare

NH Bologna de la Gare

4 out of 5
Piazza XX Settembre, 2 Bologna BO
The price is £122 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
£122
12 Jul - 13 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bologna. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (904 reviews)
"Very nice and practical hotel, perfectly located"

Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026

NH Bologna de la Gare
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Where to stay in Historic Center

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Santo Stefano

Travellers come to Santo Stefano for its cosy coffee shops, and you can see top attractions like Basilica of San Domenico and Galleria Cavour Shopping Center while you're in town.

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Bologna Fiere District

Museums, historical sites and gardens are some highlights of Bologna Fiere District. Make a stop by Caserme Rosse or EuropAuditorium Theater while you're exploring.

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.

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Bolognina

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

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San Donato-San Vitale

San Donato-San Vitale is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by FICO Eataly World and EuropAuditorium Theater while in the area.

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