Historic Center
Bologna





Visit Historic Center
Stay near popular Historic Center attractions
Things to do

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Historic Center Hotel Deals

Royal Hotel Carlton
"I think found my new spot for enjoying the delicious food of Bologna. Top Notch hotel with very friendly staff"
Reviewed on Aug 17, 2026

Starhotels Excelsior

Hotel Internazionale
"Beautiful hotel. Great staff."
Reviewed on Aug 16, 2026

Hotel Palace Bologna Centro
"The hotel has not updated their photos for about 20 years so it wasn’t anything like what was posted on Expedia. The carpets were filthy and smelled like cigarettes when we walked into the lobby and mold. Our room had a window unit air conditioner, which was not on when we arrived so it was 40°C ..."
Reviewed on Aug 13, 2026

Hotel Metropolitan
"Wonderful roofbar, was lovely to go to in the evening and watch the sun go down over the city. The location was very close to the centre and we were not short of places to shop or eat!"
Reviewed on Aug 15, 2026

UNA Hotels Bologna Centro
"M"
Reviewed on Aug 17, 2026
Where to stay in Historic Center

Santo Stefano
Santo Stefano is known for its charming coffeehouses, and you can make a stop by Basilica of San Domenico and Galleria Cavour Shopping Center while in the area.

Saragozza-Porto
Saragozza-Porto is known for its great bars, and you can make a stop by Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Luca and Stadio Renato Dall'Ara while in the area.

Bolognina
If you're spending some time in Bolognina, Museum for the Memory of Ustica and Teatro Testoni Ragazzi are top sights worth seeing.

Bologna Fiere District
Museums, historic sites, and gardens are just a few things travelers enjoy about Bologna Fiere District. Check out Parco Nord Arena or Caserme Rosse while you're exploring the area.

San Donato-San Vitale
San Donato-San Vitale is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Centro Agroalimentare di Bologna or FICO Eataly World.




















