Historic Center Travel Guide

Bologna

A cobblestone street lined with historic buildings, a prominent tower in the distance, and outdoor seating areas with umbrellas.
A historic building with arched windows and a central tower, surrounded by modern buildings and outdoor seating areas.
A historic square with a prominent church featuring arched windows and a bell tower.
A grand church interior with a large central statue, ornate gold decorations, and a detailed ceiling fresco.
A narrow cobblestone street lined with historic buildings, bicycles parked along the side, and a few pedestrians walking.

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Things to do


Top hotels in Historic Center

Royal Hotel Carlton

Royal Hotel Carlton

4 out of 5
Via Montebello 8 Bologna BO
The price is ฿4,010 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
฿4,010
฿4,939 total
15 Nov - 16 Nov
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! (1,275 reviews)
"The gym is AMAZING!!! It had so much equipment for a hotel gym. Surprised!!!! booked this hotel bc I wanted a hotel w gym. Very few hotels in Bologna has a gym, I finally settled on this one w very little information (non of the other hotels had much info either). To my surprise, it was massive (for ..."

Reviewed on 6 Nov 2026

Royal Hotel Carlton
Starhotels Excelsior

Starhotels Excelsior

4 out of 5
Viale Pietro Pietramellara 51 Bologna BO
The price is ฿4,634 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
฿4,634
฿5,626 total
22 Nov - 23 Nov
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Large, spacious and clean room and bathroom. Brilliant soundproofing from the busy streets. Excellent location directly across from the central rail station, and then short (20ish minutes) walk to the main tourist centre of Bologna."

Reviewed on 5 Nov 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 ฿3,197 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
฿3,197
฿4,045 total
1 Dec - 2 Dec
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! (1,002 reviews)
"At the center of the city, staff was excellent the room a bit cramp"

Reviewed on 5 Nov 2026

Hotel Palace Bologna Centro
Hotel Internazionale

Hotel Internazionale

4 out of 5
Via Indipendenza 60 Bologna BO
The price is ฿4,789 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
฿4,789
฿5,797 total
22 Nov - 23 Nov
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 ...
Hotel Internazionale
Hotel Metropolitan

Hotel Metropolitan

4 out of 5
Via dell'Orso 6 Bologna BO
The price is ฿5,692 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
฿5,692
฿6,790 total
16 Nov - 17 Nov
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Great stay for our trip!"

Reviewed on 1 Nov 2026

Hotel Metropolitan
UNA Hotels Bologna Centro

UNA Hotels Bologna Centro

4 out of 5
Via Pietramellara 41/43 Bologna BO
The price is ฿3,887 per night from 2 Dec to 3 Dec
฿3,887
฿4,804 total
2 Dec - 3 Dec
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 ...
UNA Hotels Bologna Centro
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Where to stay in Historic Center

Find the best Historic Center areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Santo Stefano

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

Bolognina

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

Bologna Fiere District

Museums, historical sites and gardens are some highlights of Bologna Fiere District. Make a stop by Parco Nord Arena 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 Villa delle Rose or Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Luca.

San Donato-San Vitale

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



Historic Center Travel Guide