Historic Center Travel Guide

Bologna

A bustling street with historic buildings, a prominent tower, and a tram.
A densely packed urban area with historic buildings and a prominent tower.
A historic square with a prominent castle-like building, a statue of a figure holding a trident, and a fountain with multiple statues.
A historic building with a prominent clock tower and arched windows.
A historic square with a prominent castle, a church, and a statue.

Stay near popular Historic Center attractions

A historic square with a prominent clock tower and a large building with arched windows.

Piazza Maggiore

9.4/10 (2,525 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.
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Top hotels in Historic Center

Royal Hotel Carlton

Royal Hotel Carlton

4 out of 5
Via Montebello 8 Bologna BO
The price is ₹8,581 per night from 11 Dec to 12 Dec
₹8,581
₹10,894 total
11 Dec - 12 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
Royal Hotel Carlton
Starhotels Excelsior

Starhotels Excelsior

4 out of 5
Viale Pietro Pietramellara 51 Bologna BO
The price is ₹12,243 per night from 16 Dec to 17 Dec
₹12,243
₹14,922 total
16 Dec - 17 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
Starhotels Excelsior
Hotel Palace Bologna Centro

Hotel Palace Bologna Centro

3 out of 5
Via Monte Grappa, 9/2 Bologna BO
The price is ₹6,545 per night from 16 Dec to 17 Dec
₹6,545
₹8,654 total
16 Dec - 17 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Great location, friendly staff, large room. People complain about the dated furniture and worn carpets but that really did not bother me as the bed was comfy and the decor makes no difference to my comfort. Not masses of choice at breakfast but sufficient."

Reviewed on 14 Nov 2026

Hotel Palace Bologna Centro
Hotel Internazionale

Hotel Internazionale

4 out of 5
Via Indipendenza 60 Bologna BO
The price is ₹11,739 per night from 16 Dec to 17 Dec
₹11,739
₹14,367 total
16 Dec - 17 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,052 reviews)
"This hotel is in a great location, right on the main street, with easy walking access to the main square and the train station. The staff were friendly and the room was spacious and clean."

Reviewed on 14 Nov 2026

Hotel Internazionale
Hotel Metropolitan

Hotel Metropolitan

4 out of 5
Via dell'Orso 6 Bologna BO
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹14,354 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
₹14,354
₹17,244 total
8 Dec - 9 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Great location and comfortable hotel"

Reviewed on 12 Nov 2026

Hotel Metropolitan
UNA Hotels Bologna Centro

UNA Hotels Bologna Centro

4 out of 5
Via Pietramellara 41/43 Bologna BO
The price is ₹10,515 per night from 13 Dec to 14 Dec
₹10,515
₹13,021 total
13 Dec - 14 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"All was perfect"

Reviewed on 13 Nov 2026

UNA Hotels Bologna Centro
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Where to stay in Historic Center

Find the best Historic Center areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A courtyard with a central fountain, surrounded by brick arches and a patterned wall.
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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.

A modern glass building with a unique geometric structure.
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Bolognina

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

A modern building with large red banners and a sign indicating entrance numbers 15 and 14.

Bologna Fiere District

Museums, historical sites and gardens are some highlights of Bologna Fiere District. Make a stop by Parco Nord Arena or EuropAuditorium Theater while you're exploring.

A large, historic building with a prominent dome and multiple towers.

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 Villa delle Rose or Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Luca.

A panoramic view of a city with dense urban architecture, surrounded by greenery and hills.

San Donato-San Vitale

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

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