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Bologna
Travel Guide
Where to stay in Bologna
Historic Center
4/5(235 area reviews)
Historic Center is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights in the area like Via Indipendenza and Cattedrale di San Pietro.
Santo Stefano
5/5(3 area reviews)
Santo Stefano is known for its charming coffeehouses, and you can make a stop by Margherita Gardens and Basilica of San Domenico while in the area.
Saragozza-Porto
4/5(13 area reviews)
Saragozza-Porto is known for its great bars, and you can make a stop by Portico of San Luca and Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Luca while in the area.
Bolognina
If you're spending some time in Bolognina, Ippodromo Arcoveggio and Museum for the Memory of Ustica are top sights worth seeing.
Bologna Fiere District
Museums, historic sites, and gardens are just a few things travelers enjoy about Bologna Fiere District. Check out Parco Nord Arena or Caserme Rosse while you're exploring the area.
San Donato-San Vitale
4/5(30 area reviews)
San Donato-San Vitale is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to FICO Eataly World or EuropAuditorium Theater.
Starhotels Excelsior
Viale Pietro Pietramellara 51, Bologna, BO
The price is $173 per night from Jun 16 to Jun 17
$173
$201 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 16 - Jun 17
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Excellent room, kept in perfect shape, clean and spacious. Staff professional and very helpful (dining recs right on the spot!). Location in front of train station very convenient for those relying on train transport but otherwise not great (noisy, feels not too safe - perhaps undeservingly so!). ..."
Reviewed on May 15, 2024
Fly On Hotel
Via dell'Aeroporto 34/36, Bologna, BO
The price is $76 per night from Jun 3 to Jun 4
$76
$95 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 3 - Jun 4
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
7.6/10 Good! (999 reviews)
"It was pleasant stay"
Reviewed on May 19, 2024
Hotel Internazionale
Via Indipendenza 60, Bologna, BO
The price is $183 per night from Jun 16 to Jun 17
$183
$212 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 16 - Jun 17
Stay at this 4-star golf hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Pillows of pain
"AC was very noisy. Even when switched off there was a continuous rumbling. The pillows were like rocks! Staff friendly and the hotel was overall very clean and pleasant"
Reviewed on May 21, 2024
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Centro Turistico Città di Bologna
Via Romita 12, Bologna, BO
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly campground in Bologna. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the property condition ...
7.8/10 Good! (172 reviews)
"We were quite disappointed in this stay. It was quite loud late into the night and the “bungalows” didn’t keep out the noise. The rooms weren’t specifically clean but the biggest disappointment was the breakfast. The coffee machine wasn’t restocked-no coffee, the choices were vast but not restocked ..."
Reviewed on Jun 17, 2023
Giorgi Homes By Wonderful Italy
Via Niccolò Dall’Arca 6, Bologna
Stay at this vacation home in Bologna. Enjoy free WiFi and air conditioning. Popular attractions Land Rover Arena and Piazza Maggiore are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
"Great location very close to train station. Great for families, clean and comfortable."
Reviewed on Oct 3, 2023
Residenza Ariosto
Via Marsala, 11, Bologna, BO
Stay at this apartment in Bologna. Enjoy free WiFi, an in-room coffeemaker, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Piazza Maggiore and Land Rover Arena are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (135 reviews)
"Not elegant but very serviceable. Ideal location for everything."
Reviewed on Nov 5, 2023
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Popular places to visit
BolognaFiere
4.5/5(57 reviews)
Attend a conference or exhibition in the heart of historic Bologna at a sleek, modern and multipurpose center that hosts events throughout the year.
Piazza Maggiore
4.5/5(217 reviews)
Not only has this been the epicenter of Bologna since the 13th century, but it is also one of the largest and oldest squares in all of Italy.
Ducati Museum
4.5/5(14 reviews)
Get an insider perspective and discover the history and prestige of the iconic Ducati motorcycle at this museum and factory.
Two Towers
4.5/5(77 reviews)
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
4.5/5(128 reviews)
See one of the largest churches in the world and learn the story behind its magnificent yet unfinished marble façade.
Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Luca
4.5/5(18 reviews)
Walk the world’s longest portico to reach this stunning church and catch some of Bologna’s best city and countryside views.
Things to do
From Bologna: Roundtrip San Luca Train Ticket & Food Tasting
$30
Per adult
Bolognese Cooking Class in a Unique Grocery Store
$128
Per adult
Food and Wine Tasting Tour in Bologna with a local guide
$137
Per adult
Private cooking class at a local's home in Bologna
$157
Per adult
Reviews of Bologna
4.4
Top Destination
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Feb 27, 2020Love the city, walkable, great transportation and close by fast train to visit other cities.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Feb 11, 2020Went to the Ducati Factory and Musem Awesome, Recommended!
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
Feb 10, 2020Balogna is a very walkable City. Interesting sites and good restaurants.
3/5 - Okay
Alan
Jan 30, 2020Stay on populated streets, beware the many pick pockets and those scam artists from Africa who work in groups. I don’t know why Italy doesn’t lock them up and deport them, especially when they wait outside the house of God like devils to harm you
5/5 - Excellent
KO
Jan 20, 2020Lots to see all in close proximity. Lots of closed streets so great for walking or biking.
Cities near Bologna
- BolognaFiere
- Piazza Maggiore
- Land Rover Arena
- Stadio Renato Dall'Ara
- Ducati Museum
- Sant'Orsola Malpighi Hospital
- University of Bologna
- Two Towers
- Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute
- Basilica of San Petronio
- Villa Laura Hospital
- Ospedale Maggiore di Bologna
- Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Luca
- Fountain of Neptune
- FICO Eataly World
- Basilica Santo Stefano
- Parco Nord Arena
- Basilica of San Domenico
- Via Indipendenza
- Bellaria Hospital
- Mercato di Mezzo o Quadrilatero
- Teatro Comunale di Bologna
- Cattedrale di San Pietro
- GSD Villa Erbosa
- Palazzo Re Enzo
- Ippodromo Arcoveggio
- Caserme Rosse
- Montagnola Park
- Galleria Cavour Shopping Center
- Via Zamboni
- Culinary Institute of Bologna For Foodies- Cooking Classes In Bologna