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
"The location of this hotel was fantastic! However there were huge spider webs in our room. There were no rooms to change too so they cleaned and sprayed them. The fumes made it worse. Not the best experience unfortunately. I love giving 5 star reviews and debated even leaving a review. However I ..."
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026

Starhotels Excelsior
"It was close to the central train station and the staff was excellent."
Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026

Hotel Internazionale

Hotel Palace Bologna Centro
"I did not even stay the night - walked into the room, looked around, and walked out to find somewhere else. I’ve never sdone that before. The room was like a little prison cell. The whole place felt like it was falling apart and so dated. I decided the good location was not worth it and went to The ..."
Reviewed on 30 Jul 2026

Hotel Metropolitan

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.




















