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

Eating Bologna Food & Wine Tour

Ducati Museum with Lamborghini or Ferrari Entry Tickets

Bologna Tortellini Cooking Class with Local Chef & Wine
Top hotels in Historic Center

Royal Hotel Carlton
"Breakfast is pretty good. Rooms and bedding are outdated and AC is lacking. While the sheets were clean, there were a few holes in them. It was fine overall but it's certainly time for them to start updating rooms and buying new bedding."
Reviewed on 18 Sept 2026

Starhotels Excelsior
"Very nice hotel close to the train station. The room was comfortable and so was the bed. The reason for four stars as the breakfast was a little disappointing. There was no smoked salmon for a four star hotel for breakfast."
Reviewed on 19 Sept 2026

Hotel Palace Bologna Centro
"Nice hotel. Style a bit dated. Great shower pressure. Great for a few days."
Reviewed on 18 Sept 2026

Hotel Internazionale

UNA Hotels Bologna Centro
"We picked the hotel because it was central which it was. We had numerous problems from the very first night. A flickering light in the bedroom and the bathroom lights cut out and the switch completely went. We thought it was maybe a one off but we let it go. Then the next morning after breakfast ..."
Reviewed on 17 Sept 2026

NH Bologna de la Gare
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 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.

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.

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.

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.























