Historic Center Travel Guide
Bologna





Visit Historic Center
Stay near popular Historic Center attractions
Things to do

Bologna: Audio-Guided Archiginnasio Visit with Food Tasting

Bologna Grand Tour Italy: Pasta Makers for a Day

Eating Bologna Food & Wine Tour

Tower and Power, Virtual tour in Medieval Bologna

Bologna City Highlights & Hidden Gems: Private & Custom Walking Tour

Lamborghini and Ferruccio Lamborghini Museums Entry Tickets
Top hotels in Historic Center

Royal Hotel Carlton

Starhotels Excelsior
"The room in perfect condition and the staff are very friendly and helpful"
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026

Hotel Internazionale
"Exceptionally helpful staff made the stay really comfortable."
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026

Hotel Palace Bologna Centro
"DO NOT VISIT. Although the location is excellent, the place was so hot (no AC and the units which do have AC (I was eventually moved) do not work! I got so hot I physically got ill 3 times in my 6 nights. THIS PLACE HAS NO BUSINESS OPERATING/ OFFERING ROOMS PEAK SUMMER HEAT!!!"
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026

Hotel Metropolitan
"Great location, walking distance to the Bologna Céntrale Terminal as well as the main square. Rooms were well air conditioned, Great food recommendations and friendly staff."
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026

UNA Hotels Bologna Centro
"Room was clean and hotel is accessible to center of Bologna."
Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026
Where to stay in Historic Center

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.

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 Portico of San Luca or Villa delle Rose.

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

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.

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.




















