Santo Stefano Travel Guide

Bologna

Palazzo Comunale featuring a square or plaza and heritage architecture
Basilica of San Petronio featuring a church or cathedral, interior views and religious elements
Fountain of Neptune showing a fountain, a statue or sculpture and heritage architecture
Basilica Santo Stefano showing a church or cathedral, religious elements and interior views
Basilica Santo Stefano featuring a square or plaza, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Popular places to visit

Two Towers

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.

Two Towers
Basilica of San Petronio showing a church or cathedral, religious aspects and heritage elements

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 of San Petronio
Fountain of Neptune showing a fountain and a statue or sculpture

Fountain of Neptune

This intriguing work of art is one of the most well-known symbols of Bologna and an important public gathering place.

Fountain of Neptune
Basilica Santo Stefano which includes a square or plaza, heritage architecture and a small town or village

Basilica Santo Stefano

Go for a stroll through this interconnected group of religious buildings, admiring the graceful architecture and valuable artwork in each.

Basilica Santo Stefano
Basilica of San Domenico

Basilica of San Domenico

Gaze up in wonder at the intricate detailing and admire centuries of works by iconic Italian artists in this vast and magnificent church.

Basilica of San Domenico
Palazzo Re Enzo

Palazzo Re Enzo

You can learn about the history of Bologna with a stop at Palazzo Re Enzo. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.

Palazzo Re Enzo

Things to do

Bologna Small Group Walking Tour

Tales & Tastes of Bologna: A City Adventure by That's All Local

฿2,077
per adult
Tales & Tastes of Bologna: A City Adventure by That's All Local
Bologna: Panoramic Bike Tour

Bologna: Panoramic Bike Tour

฿1,691
per adult
Bologna: Panoramic Bike Tour
From Bologna: Roundtrip San Luca Train Ticket & Food Tasting

From Bologna: Roundtrip San Luca Train Ticket & Food Tasting

฿1,165
per adult
From Bologna: Roundtrip San Luca Train Ticket & Food Tasting
Walking Food Tour and Highlights with a Local Guide in Bologna

Bologna Walking Food Tour and Highlights with a Local Guide

฿2,594
per adult
Bologna Walking Food Tour and Highlights with a Local Guide
Emilian Gastronomic Experience with a local in Bologna

Bologna gastronomic experience with a local

฿3,157
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bologna gastronomic experience with a local
New exciting food and wine experience

Food and Wine Experience in Bologna, Italy

฿1,090
per adult
Food and Wine Experience in Bologna, Italy
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Top hotels in Santo Stefano

Almarossa

Almarossa

Via Irnerio 22, Bologna, BO
The price is ฿5,349 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
฿5,349
฿6,405 total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this property in Bologna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (425 reviews)
"Lia on front desk gave amazing service! Connecting on phone with staff at 6 am to get taxi to airport a bit tricky but when we connected taxi there in 2 minutes!"

Reviewed on 10 Sep 2025

Almarossa
Hotel Corona d'Oro

Hotel Corona d'Oro

4.5 out of 5
Via Oberdan 12, Bologna, BO
The price is ฿14,524 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
฿14,524
฿16,497 total
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (999 reviews)
"Great location. Very lovely lobby. Restaurant and bar was nice. Breakfast while quite expensive was great."

Reviewed on 1 Sep 2025

Hotel Corona d'Oro
Art Hotel Commercianti

Art Hotel Commercianti

4 out of 5
Via De'Pignattari, 11, Bologna, BO
The price is ฿10,586 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
฿10,586
฿12,166 total
15 Sept - 16 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (718 reviews)
"Excellent location and very unique hotel. I would recommend it."

Reviewed on 7 Sep 2025

Art Hotel Commercianti
Touring Hotel

Touring Hotel

4 out of 5
Via de Mattuiani 1/2, Bologna, BO
The price is ฿10,123 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
฿10,123
฿11,656 total
7 Oct - 8 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (700 reviews)
"Wonderful place. Very comfortable beds and great location. The staff is excellent."

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025

Touring Hotel
Hotel San Donato - Bologna Centro

Hotel San Donato - Bologna Centro

4 out of 5
Via Zamboni 16, Bologna, BO
The price is ฿5,176 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
฿5,176
฿6,215 total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Piazza Maggiore and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (716 reviews)
"Great location and helpful staff. Beautiful terrace and great views!"

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025

Hotel San Donato - Bologna Centro
Hotel Centrale

Hotel Centrale

3 out of 5
Vicolo Cattani 7, Bologna, BO
The price is ฿5,417 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿5,417
฿6,480 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (614 reviews)
"Great, authentic Italian apartment, close to Piazza Maggiori but in a safe, quiet location. Fab traditional restaurant 2 minutes around the corner Trattoria dal Biassanot – Via Piella, 16/a – Bologna"

Reviewed on 6 Jun 2025

Hotel Centrale
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Other neighbourhoods around Santo Stefano

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Saragozza-Porto

4/5(11 area reviews)

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 Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Luca.

Saragozza-Porto
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Quadrilatero

If you're spending some time in Quadrilatero, Galleria Cavour Shopping Center and Archaeological Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Quadrilatero
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Photo by Carlo Pelagalli (CC BY-SA)

Savena

4/5(7 area reviews)

Visitors to Savena like its bars and monuments, and Villa Mazzacorati is a sight worth a stop.

Savena
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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.

L'antico Ghetto Ebraico
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Historic Center

4/5(219 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Via Indipendenza to Piazza VIII Agosto – discover Historic Center, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Historic Center
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Cirenaica

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Cirenaica and surrounding area, you can visit Teatro Comunale di Bologna and Via Zamboni.

Cirenaica

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