Historic Center Travel Guide
Bologna





Visit Historic Center
Stay near popular Historic Center attractions
Top hotels in Historic Center

Royal Hotel Carlton
"Excellent hotel. Traditional decor was beautiful! Not a soulless minimalist box. Courteous and gracious staff. Highly recommend."
Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026

Starhotels Excelsior
"This hotel was located in a great location and extremely convenient to the train station and downtown area. They staff was very helpful and professional. They were able to answer all our questions and provided great recommendations of places to see and where to eat. Would definitely stay here ..."
Reviewed on 27 Jun 2026

Hotel Internazionale
"Excellent hotel with reasonable prices. Close to a Bologna Centrale."
Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026

Hotel Palace Bologna Centro
"The staff on arrival were wonderful, very helpful clear instructions, The room was as expected 3 single beds ,clean carpet and tidy bathroom. There was an air-conditioning unit in the room, As we arrived on one of the hottest days of the year, it was adequately cool in the room, although the corridors ..."
Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026

Hotel Metropolitan
"Great location, staff, air conditioning nice and modern loved the garden off our room."
Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026

NH Bologna de la Gare
"We stayed one night and it was a fabulous hotel. Loved how close it is to the train station!"
Reviewed on 25 Jun 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 Teatro Duse 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 Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Luca or Stadio Renato Dall'Ara.

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.

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

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.





















