Bologna Travel Guide

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Bologna

Where to stay in Bologna

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Historic Center

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Via Indipendenza to Cattedrale di San Pietro – discover Historic Center, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Historic Center
Palazzo Comunale featuring a square or plaza and heritage architecture

Santo Stefano

Travellers come to Santo Stefano for its cosy coffee shops, and you can see top attractions like Margherita Gardens and Basilica of San Domenico while you're in town.

Santo Stefano
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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 Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Luca.

Saragozza-Porto

Bolognina

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

Bolognina
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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.

Bologna Fiere District
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San Donato-San Vitale

San Donato-San Vitale is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by FICO Eataly World and EuropAuditorium Theater while in the area.

San Donato-San Vitale
Fly On Hotel
Fly On Hotel
4 out of 5
Via dell'Aeroporto 34/36, Bologna, BO
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹5,908 per night from 4 Jun to 5 Jun
₹5,908
per night
4 Jun - 5 Jun
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
7.6/10 Good! (995 reviews)
"Close to airport, room was nice, staff was nice and the restaurant was very good."

Reviewed on 26 May 2024

Fly On Hotel
Starhotels Excelsior
Starhotels Excelsior
4 out of 5
Viale Pietro Pietramellara 51, Bologna, BO
The price is ₹12,264 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
₹12,264
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Perfect location right across from Bologna Central train station. Good breakfast. Excellent restaurant for dinner if don’t want to go elsewhere."

Reviewed on 26 May 2024

Starhotels Excelsior
Royal Hotel Carlton
Royal Hotel Carlton
4 out of 5
Via Montebello 8, Bologna, BO
The price is ₹12,512 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
₹12,512
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (820 reviews)
"All the staff was tremendous and extremely friendly! We had an amazing stay, the room was fantastic! Breakfast options were excellent! We loved our stay and will look forward to our next! Cheers."

Reviewed on 29 May 2024

Royal Hotel Carlton
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.
Giorgi Homes By Wonderful Italy
Giorgi Homes By Wonderful Italy
Via Niccolò Dall’Arca 6, Bologna
Stay at this holiday home in Bologna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and air conditioning. Popular attractions Land Rover Arena and Piazza Maggiore are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
"Great location close to the rail.very clean and comfortable"

Reviewed on 23 May 2024

Giorgi Homes By Wonderful Italy
Centro Turistico Città di Bologna
Centro Turistico Città di Bologna
3 out of 5
Via Romita 12, Bologna, BO
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly campsite in Bologna. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the property condition in ...
7.8/10 Good! (173 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 17 Jun 2023

Centro Turistico Città di Bologna
Residenza Ariosto
Residenza Ariosto
2 out of 5
Via Marsala, 11, Bologna, BO
Stay at this apartment in Bologna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an in-room coffee maker and housekeeping. Popular attractions Piazza Maggiore and Land Rover Arena are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (137 reviews)
"Convenient location and friendly staff. The apartment could do with some updates but it was clean and spacious."

Reviewed on 1 May 2024

Residenza Ariosto
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.

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Reviews of Bologna

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5 - Excellent
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
14 Feb 2020

Wonderful food shops, but a shame about the graffiti everywhere.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller
8 Feb 2020

Bologna is not place set up as a tourist destination

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
26 Jan 2020

There is stuff to do in Bologna but not enough for a week of pure outings. However the trains are cheap travelling via italotreno and fast so Florence and Rome are only a short journey away making bologna a great base for day trips

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
16 Jan 2020

Beautiful city, great food options.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
7 Jan 2020

Fantastic people! Great architecture! FABULOUS food!!!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
31 Dec 2019

Bologna is very walkable. Eating can be quite dear, but nice food generally.

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