Historic Center Travel Guide
Bologna





Visit Historic Center
Stay near popular Historic Center attractions
Top hotels in Historic Center

Royal Hotel Carlton
"Excellent hotel in a great location, 8 mins walk from the rail station and only 10 mins to the fabulous old town. The hotel is in a traditional style in very good condition and spotlessly clean. The room was quiet, spacious and had great air conditioning- a must in the June 35*C heat of Bologna! ..."
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026

Starhotels Excelsior
"Otelin konumu harika. Şehrin ama alışveriş caddesi via dell'indipndenza'ya 50-100m mesafede. Bologna'yı üs olarak kullanıp Verona, Padova, Ravenna, Modena, Sirmione'ye trenle günübirlik gitmek isteyenler için de harika bir konumu var. Otelin kapısından çıktığınızda tren istasyonu tam karşıda. Yaya ..."
Reviewed on 15 Jun 2026

Hotel Internazionale
"This is the 2nd time we have stayed at Hotel Internazionale. The staff are friendly and the rooms are comfortable, very clean and quiet."
Reviewed on 16 Jun 2026

Hotel Palace Bologna Centro
"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 Metropolitan
"The room was beautiful! The breakfast was delicious, fresh and lots of options. The staff was very friendly and helpful with routing around the area. I would stay here again."
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026

NH Bologna de la Gare
"Great location and friendly staff."
Reviewed on 15 Jun 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.

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.

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

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.




















