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 £113 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
£113
12 Jul - 13 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! (1,022 reviews)
"Easy walk to center of town. As an American, the only thing I missed was a washcloth. There was a safe and a minibar. One still and one carbonated water was replaced everyday. We would stay here again."

Reviewed on 14 Jun 2026

Royal Hotel Carlton
Starhotels Excelsior

Starhotels Excelsior

4 out of 5
Viale Pietro Pietramellara 51 Bologna BO
The price is £142 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
£142
5 Jul - 6 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! (1,006 reviews)
"Absolutely first class hotel. Professional, welcoming staff, fabulous breakfast, spacious room."

Reviewed on 12 Jun 2026

Starhotels Excelsior
Hotel Internazionale

Hotel Internazionale

4 out of 5
Via Indipendenza 60 Bologna BO
The price is £146 per night from 21 Jun to 22 Jun
£146
21 Jun - 22 Jun
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! (1,007 reviews)
"Great hotel close to everything. A few minutes walk to the old town restaurants, Bus stops 100 m away and within easy walking distance to everywhere. The hotel has Venetian style paintings adorning the walls and a lovely garden bar. Highly recommend"

Reviewed on 14 Jun 2026

Hotel Internazionale
Hotel Palace Bologna Centro

Hotel Palace Bologna Centro

3 out of 5
Via Monte Grappa, 9/2 Bologna BO
The price is £84 per night from 15 Jul to 16 Jul
£84
15 Jul - 16 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! (1,020 reviews)
"Good location, clean room and decent size. There are reviews mentioning the cinema which I could hear in the evening but didn't affect my sleep. The lift was out of service so that wasn't ideal"

Reviewed on 14 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 12 Jul to 13 Jul
£176
12 Jul - 13 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! (1,009 reviews)
"This hotel and associated apartments (we stayed in one of the apartments) was the perfect location for exploring Bologna. The staff were very helpful. The rooftop bar was beautiful. We had friends who stayed in the actual hotel and thoroughly enjoyed the breakfast each morning at the hotel. The rest ..."

Reviewed on 14 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 £128 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
£128
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 Parco Nord Arena or Caserme Rosse 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 Museum for the Memory of Ustica and Ippodromo Arcoveggio.

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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 Centro Agroalimentare di Bologna and FICO Eataly World while in the area.

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