Santo Stefano Travel Guide
Bologna
Visit Santo Stefano
Popular places to visit
Two Towers
A magnificent view over the medieval rooftops of Bologna’s city center is just reward for the arduous climb to the top of one of these ancient towers.
Basilica of San Petronio
See one of the largest churches in the world and learn the story behind its magnificent yet unfinished marble façade.
Basilica Santo Stefano
Go for a stroll through this interconnected group of religious buildings, admiring the graceful architecture and valuable artwork in each.
Piazza Santo Stefano
You can learn about the history of Bologna with a visit to Piazza Santo Stefano. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Fountain of Neptune
This intriguing work of art is one of the most well-known symbols of Bologna and an important public gathering place.
Archaeological Museum
From Egyptian tombs and Roman relics, to remnants of many historic eras of Bologna, this immense collection reveals thousands of stories.
Things to do
Bologna: Audio-Guided Archiginnasio Visit with Food Tasting
Bologna Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour
Lamborghini and Ferruccio Lamborghini Museums Entry Tickets
Bologna Grand Tour Italy: Pasta Makers for a Day
Bologna Secrets Quest: Self-Guided Hidden Gems Adventure
Bologna: Luggage Storage close to Stazione Centrale
Top hotels in Santo Stefano
Hotel Porta San Mamolo
"Quiet hotel in quiet neighborhood. Several very good places to ear within short walking distance. Breakfast was good. Safe and secure property. Would stay here again."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Art Hotel Commercianti
"Great location with friendly staff. We stayed in the apartment around the corner from main hotel. Very spacious and well maintained. Breakfast was excellent with a large variety to choose from. Would highly recommend the location as it’s a 20 minute to the train station walking on basically 1 Main ..."
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Smy Bologna Centrale
"A pretty much standard hotel offering "good" accommodation whilst on a short trip to Bologna. Chosen partly with budget in mind but primarily location to the train station and city itself. The hotel is on a busy main road but the road noise wasn't an issue for us even through our room fronted the ..."
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Hotel Corona d'Oro
"Great location and easy to get around historic Bologna. The check in team was great with many recommendations that we followed and exceeded our expectations of what we experienced in Bologna. The breakfast was excellent and the team serving us was attentive and friendly. This is a great hotel with ..."
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Hotel San Donato - Bologna Centro
Almarossa
"Supermarket 2 doors away. So convenient."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Santo Stefano
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.
Quadrilatero
If you're spending some time in Quadrilatero, Galleria Cavour Shopping Center and Archaeological Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Savena
Visitors to Savena like its bars and monuments, and Villa Mazzacorati is a sight worth a stop.
L'antico Ghetto Ebraico
You'll enjoy the museums and shopping in L'antico Ghetto Ebraico. You might want to make time for a stop at Via Zamboni or Jewish Museum.
Historic Center
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Via Indipendenza to Piazza VIII Agosto – discover Historic Center, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Cirenaica
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Cirenaica and surrounding area, you can visit University Library of Bologna and Bologna Botanical Gardens.
