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

4.5/5(116 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.

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

Basilica of San Petronio

4.5/5(182 reviews)

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

4.5/5(183 reviews)

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

4.5/5(168 reviews)

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

4.5/5(57 reviews)

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

4/5(13 reviews)

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

Top hotels in Santo Stefano

Almarossa

Almarossa

Via Irnerio 22, Bologna, BO
The price is ₹7,494 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
₹7,494
₹9,664 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
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! (406 reviews)
"Greta location. Clean rooms. Nice staff. Woudl come again"

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

Almarossa
Zanhotel Regina

Zanhotel Regina

3 out of 5
Via Indipendenza 51, Bologna, BO
The price is ₹10,719 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
₹10,719
₹13,212 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Piazza Maggiore and Stadio Renato Dall'Ara ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (199 reviews)
"Excellent location. Walking distance to great shopping and dining options."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

Zanhotel Regina
Art Hotel Commercianti

Art Hotel Commercianti

4 out of 5
Via De'Pignattari, 11, Bologna, BO
The price is ₹13,384 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
₹13,384
₹16,143 total
8 Aug - 9 Aug
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! (696 reviews)
In the Piazza Maggiore
"Very friendly staff. Hotel in the middle of everything. Very nice and interesting rooms."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Art Hotel Commercianti
Hotel Corona d'Oro

Hotel Corona d'Oro

4.5 out of 5
Via Oberdan 12, Bologna, BO
The price is ₹17,159 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
₹17,159
₹20,296 total
6 Aug - 7 Aug
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"The hotel was situated in a lovely part of town, close to everything that we wanted to visit. The staff were friendly and helpful. The breakfast was great - fresh and good variety. We had a wonderful stay here."

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

Hotel Corona d'Oro
Smy Bologna Centrale

Smy Bologna Centrale

4 out of 5
Viale A. Masini, 4/3, Bologna, BO
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Piazza Maggiore and PalaDozza are located ...
7.4/10 Good! (448 reviews)
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"convenient wi fi poor had to log on several times during session and each day"

Reviewed on 10 Apr 2025

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Smy Bologna Centrale
Touring Hotel

Touring Hotel

4 out of 5
Via de Mattuiani 1/2, Bologna, BO
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! (692 reviews)
A gem of a hotel
"We have stayed in a number of hotels in Bologna and this is by far our favourite. We enjoyed our stay and the service we received so much that we canceled reservations we had at another hotel for later in our trip and booked with the Touring Hotel for our return. The area is an older residential ..."

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2025

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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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