The Best Hotels Closest to Basilica of San Petronio in Bologna for 2026

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A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a hanging lamp, and a cityscape painting on the wall.

A modern kitchen with a built-in TV, a sofa with cushions, and a window with floral curtains.

An ornate hall with high ceilings, detailed frescoes, and classical architecture.

A modern interior with a marble floor, a staircase, and a wall with a textured pattern.

1. Bologna.Homes

Historic Center, 1.2 km from Basilica of San Petronio

kathryn

￥26,885

￥32,173 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

The Grand Hotel Majestic facade with multiple arches and illuminated signage.

A lobby with a geometric patterned floor, a central chandelier, and a large stained glass ceiling.

A dining table with a fruit bowl, a glass of water, a dessert under a glass dome, and a view of the outdoors through a window with curtains.

A dining area with round tables and black wicker chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a decorative mural.

2. Grand Hotel Majestic già Baglioni

Historic Center, 0.4 km from Basilica of San Petronio

Sergio Alfonso

￥129,082

￥144,589 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 28 - Aug 29

A large, red-brick building with multiple floors and arched windows.

A modern outdoor seating area with a wooden bench and a small white table, a potted plant, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A breakfast buffet with pastries, fruits, and meats.

A staircase with a red frame and black balustrade, leading to a room with a patterned floor.

3. Almarossa

Historic Center, 1 km from Basilica of San Petronio

Anne

￥18,898

￥23,387 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A well-organized bar area with wooden shelves displaying books and bottles, a marble countertop, and a bowl of oranges.

A hotel entrance with a dark facade, a glass door, and a visible interior through the glass.

A reception area with a marble counter, wooden paneling, and a bench.

A well-lit bar area with wooden shelves displaying books and bottles, a buffet counter with various food items, and a seating area with chairs.

4. Hotel Brun

Historic Center, 0.2 km from Basilica of San Petronio

Simon

￥47,174

￥54,491 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A storefront with a sign reading "ALBERGO OROLOGIO".

A modern reception area with glass doors, a reception desk, and a potted orchid.

A room with a blue wall, a bed, a TV, a table, and a sofa.

A hotel room with a large window, two armchairs, a small round table, and a bed.

5. Art Hotel Orologio

Historic Center, 0.1 km from Basilica of San Petronio

Tomas

￥36,214

￥47,074 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 28 - Aug 29

A narrow courtyard with a central fountain, surrounded by potted plants and outdoor seating.

An outdoor patio with stone flooring, metal tables and chairs, and a large umbrella.

A hotel lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, patterned wallpaper, and a view through an arched window.

A hotel room with a bed, curtains, a TV, a small table with a vase, and a wooden floor.

6. Hotel Porta San Mamolo

Historic Center, 0.7 km from Basilica of San Petronio

Zachary

￥25,257

￥30,382 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 29 - Aug 30

A building with arched windows and balconies with plants. There are large windows and doors, and the building has a brick facade.

A bedroom with a built-in bed, a staircase, and a window with curtains.

A spacious loft with high ceilings, exposed beams, and a mezzanine level.

A modern interior with a staircase, dining area, and artwork on the walls.

7. Mitodea - Residenza d' epoca

Historic Center, 0.3 km from Basilica of San Petronio

Debby

￥14,962

￥19,057 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A rooftop terrace with a round table, chairs, and a sofa. There are drinks on the table, and the terrace overlooks a cityscape.

A buffet setup with various food items and condiments.

A modern lounge area with seating arrangements, a central table, and a ceiling with hanging plants and lighting fixtures.

The entrance of a hotel with a revolving door and a neon sign that reads "SANHOTEL".

8. Savhotel Fiera Bologna

Bolognina, 2.3 km from Basilica of San Petronio

Thomas

￥12,390

￥16,227 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A modern interior with hanging chairs, a large wall with motivational text, and a seating area with a view.

A modern indoor dining area with tables and chairs, potted plants, and a kitchen in the background.

A rooftop pool area with a clear view of the building's architecture, including a modern glass facade and a patterned mural.

A bar area with a curved counter, seating, and a sign reading 'Ice Baby.'

9. The Social Hub Bologna

Bolognina, 1.8 km from Basilica of San Petronio

Diana

￥10,715

￥14,386 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A balcony with a table and chairs, a wooden door, and a view of neighboring buildings.

A hallway with white walls, marble flooring, and a large painting of a woman's face.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a large window with curtains.

A narrow alleyway with a cobblestone path, a staircase leading to a building entrance, and a balcony with plants.

10. La Casa delle Dee – Self Check-in

Historic Center, 0.9 km from Basilica of San Petronio

Jessica

￥31,811

￥37,591 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

An indoor café with wicker chairs and tables, a tiled floor, and a view of the street through large windows.

A living room with a dining area, a sofa, and a bronze sculpture.

A modern living room with a sofa, dining table, and chairs, large windows with curtains, and a decorative wall piece.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a walk-in closet, and a seating area.

11. Attico di Via d'Azeglio

Historic Center, 0.5 km from Basilica of San Petronio

Benito

￥15,269

￥27,561 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

An outdoor dining area with a covered pergola, a variety of pastries and desserts on a buffet table, and outdoor seating with tables and chairs.

A modern reception area with a curved reception desk, a sofa, a coffee table, and a large potted plant.

A covered outdoor dining area with brick walls, wooden flooring, and large windows.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a television, and a minibar.

12. Savhotel Aemilia Bologna

San Donato-San Vitale, 1.4 km from Basilica of San Petronio

Marko

￥16,721

￥20,992 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A restaurant interior with wooden tables, hanging pendant lights, and a counter with food and drink displays.

The entrance of the PHI HOTEL BOLOGNA with a red awning, a visible entrance door, and a window with a mannequin.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a mirror, and a unique wall light fixture.

A modern living room with a glass coffee table, a grey sofa, and a wooden ceiling.

13. Phi Hotel Bologna

Historic Center, 0.1 km from Basilica of San Petronio

Philip C

￥33,531

￥39,483 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A modern outdoor patio with a glass table, wicker chairs, and a built-in bathtub.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, and a balcony with curtains.

A hotel room with a wooden ceiling, a dining area with a table and chairs, a sofa, and a view of the outside.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a dining table with chairs, and a built-in oven.

14. Bolognaroomscom - Falegnami Boutique

Historic Center, 0.7 km from Basilica of San Petronio

"There is no front desk so one must use multiple keypads for the front entrance, the room, and the luggage storage area. The apartment was very nice, with a big bed, big balcony, and delightful hot tub. The air conditioning is not American air conditioning but it is within the usual standard for Europe. The wifi is very good. One word of warning however, and this is by no means specific to this lodging--I think Americans see that something has an elevator and think that it must be at least...

Cathy

￥23,938

￥28,930 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

A luxurious interior with a grand staircase, elegant furniture, and ornate wall decorations.

A grand interior with ornate columns, a glass ceiling, and a chandelier.

A spacious, elegantly decorated interior with a high ceiling, ornate moldings, and a central seating area with sofas and a coffee table.

A bar area with a long wooden counter, bar stools, and shelves with bottles.

15. Hotel Corona d'Oro

Historic Center, 0.3 km from Basilica of San Petronio

Fred

￥75,879

￥86,070 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

An outdoor patio area with wooden furniture, a cushioned sofa, and a dining table.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a desk, and a TV.

A spacious living area with a wooden coffee table, wicker chairs, and a view through large glass doors.

A bar area with a variety of liquor bottles, glasses, and a selection of food items on the counter.

16. Hotel Metropolitan

Historic Center, 0.6 km from Basilica of San Petronio

Mark

￥28,852

￥34,336 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 29 - Aug 30

A modern living room with a sofa, ottomans, a coffee table, and large potted plants.

A modern reception desk with a dark wood finish, a large wall-mounted TV, and a decorative lamp.

A bar area with shelves of liquor bottles, a bar counter, and seating.

A dining area with wooden chairs and tables, potted plants, and a modern interior design.

17. Starhotels Excelsior

Historic Center, 1.3 km from Basilica of San Petronio

Alfonso

￥19,404

￥23,943 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A row of colorful buildings with arched doorways and shutters.

18. BolognaRoomscom - Santo Stefano Apartments

Historic Center, 1 km from Basilica of San Petronio

Jérémy

￥11,450

￥13,798 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating and a view of a modern building with colorful window patterns.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a TV mounted on the wall, and a bedside lamp.

A gym with various exercise equipment, a large exercise ball, and a wooden floor.

A modern building with a glass facade, a green sign indicating a direction, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

19. Camplus Bononia - Casa per Ferie

San Donato-San Vitale, 2.1 km from Basilica of San Petronio

Kevin

￥15,212

￥17,773 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A spacious lobby with a large decorative floor pattern, ornate ceiling, and wall-mounted lighting fixtures.

A building entrance with a green door, a sign indicating room numbers, and a small balcony with a metal railing.

A narrow street with buildings on either side, a red telephone booth, and people walking.

A room with a wooden table, a bicycle, a large wall clock, and hanging plants.

20. Acquaderni Rooms

L'antico Ghetto Ebraico, 0.3 km from Basilica of San Petronio

Agnieszka

￥12,710

￥16,580 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

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Top Basilica of San Petronio Hotel Reviews

Royal Hotel Carlton

10/10 Excellent

"Cream, large room with friendly staff. Minutes from the train station. Highly recommended."

Hotel Internazionale

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic hotel in a prime location. Breakfast was fabulous and staff was super friendly. Great place to stay in the heart of Bologna."

Hotel Metropolitan

10/10 Excellent

"Great location. Nice amenities. Friendly and helpful staff. Very clean."

The Social Hub Bologna

8/10 Good

"I enjoyed staying here not too far away from the town and easy walk really good facilities. I was there. It was very hot so the pool was just what I needed."

Art Hotel Commercianti

10/10 Excellent

"The location is about as central as you can get in Bologna, right in the heart of the historic centre. Most of the essential sights are just a short walk away, and there are plenty of excellent restaurants nearby too. It’s an ideal base for exploring the city on foot."

Hotel Brun

10/10 Excellent

"Very quiet, stylish, comfortable, and close to everything a visitor would want to access. The staff are exceedingly helpful and nice too!"

Phi Hotel Bologna

10/10 Excellent

"Since I walked in the front doors until I left to my next destination amazing staff , service , breakfast and location . Taxi dropped me off at the front entrance and picked me up as well . Staff scheduled taxi service when requested . Breakfast had many options and fresh . Coffee was amazing , breakfast delicious and even learned a couple of words in Italian . Location was great , I walked everywhere and if I needed a taxi , they were there quick like lightning . Beds where comfortable and ac was cold like I like it . Thank you to all your staff . I would definitely stay there again ."

Hotel Palace Bologna Centro

8/10 Good

"Very quirky suite with lovely paintings adorning the walls. Floors were a bit creaky in that you could hear people upstairs, but, you get used to it. Ideal location as only a 5 minute stroll from the Piazza Majiore and all the adjacent bars and restaurants."

Albergo Panorama

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful place near by the city centre. Staff were super friendly and helpful."

Other attractions near Basilica of San Petronio

A historic square with a large brick wall, a fountain, and classical architecture.

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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A courtyard with arches, columns, and a statue.

Archaeological Museum

8.2/10 (42 reviews)

From Egyptian tombs and Roman relics, to remnants of many historic eras of Bologna, this immense collection reveals thousands of stories.

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A brick building with arched doorways and a large wooden gate.

Communal Collection of Fine Arts

8.6/10 (26 reviews)

Wander past the lavishly painted walls of this historic gallery and enjoy the collection of fine art showcasing Bolognese art history.

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A historic building with a clock tower and arched windows at night.

Palazzo d'Accursio

8.8/10 (11 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Bologna with a stop at Palazzo d'Accursio. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.

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Palazzo dei Notai

7.6/10 (5 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Bologna with a visit to Palazzo dei Notai. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.

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Il Magico Voltone del Palazzo Re Enzo

8.0/10 (1 review)

Learn about the local history of Bologna with a stop at Il Magico Voltone del Palazzo Re Enzo. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.

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Palazzo del Podesta

8.0/10 (7 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Bologna when you spend time at Palazzo del Podesta. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.

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Sanctuary of Santa Maria della Vita

9.0/10 (8 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Bologna with a visit to Sanctuary of Santa Maria della Vita. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Basilica of San Petronio?

Basilica of San Petronio is located in a historic area of Bologna known for its top museums and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 1244 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Basilica of San Petronio?

Adjacent to Basilica of San Petronio, Hotel Palace Bologna Centro is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a bar and free WiFi. Other good options close by include Royal Hotel Carlton and Hotel Internazionale.

How many hotels are there near Basilica of San Petronio?

Expedia has 1244 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Basilica of San Petronio.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Basilica of San Petronio, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals available near Basilica of San Petronio.

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What can I see and do near Basilica of San Petronio?

Bologna Museum of Modern Art, Museum for the Memory of Ustica, and Ducati Museum feature captivating exhibits. Explore notable local landmarks like Fountain of Neptune, Palazzo Re Enzo, and Two Towers. You can catch a show at Teatro Duse, Teatro Comunale di Bologna, and EuropAuditorium Theater.

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Our top choices for Basilica of San Petronio hotels

1. Bologna.Homes

2. Grand Hotel Majestic già Baglioni

3. Almarossa

4. Hotel Brun

5. Art Hotel Orologio

6. Hotel Porta San Mamolo

7. Mitodea - Residenza d' epoca

8. Savhotel Fiera Bologna

9. The Social Hub Bologna

10. La Casa delle Dee – Self Check-in

11. Attico di Via d'Azeglio

12. Savhotel Aemilia Bologna

13. Phi Hotel Bologna

14. Bolognaroomscom - Falegnami Boutique

15. Hotel Corona d'Oro

16. Hotel Metropolitan

17. Starhotels Excelsior

18. BolognaRoomscom - Santo Stefano Apartments

19. Camplus Bononia - Casa per Ferie

20. Acquaderni Rooms

Top Basilica of San Petronio Hotel Reviews

Royal Hotel Carlton

Hotel Internazionale

Hotel Metropolitan

The Social Hub Bologna

Art Hotel Commercianti

Hotel Brun

Phi Hotel Bologna

Hotel Palace Bologna Centro

Albergo Panorama

Other attractions near Basilica of San Petronio

Piazza Maggiore

Archaeological Museum

Communal Collection of Fine Arts

Palazzo d'Accursio

Palazzo dei Notai

Il Magico Voltone del Palazzo Re Enzo

Palazzo del Podesta

Sanctuary of Santa Maria della Vita

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