Historic Center

Bologna

A cobblestone street lined with historic buildings, a prominent tower in the distance, and outdoor seating areas with umbrellas.
A historic building with arched windows and a central tower, surrounded by modern buildings and outdoor seating areas.
A historic square with a prominent church featuring arched windows and a bell tower.
A grand church interior with a large central statue, ornate gold decorations, and a detailed ceiling fresco.
A narrow cobblestone street lined with historic buildings, bicycles parked along the side, and a few pedestrians walking.

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Things to do


Historic Center Hotel Deals

Royal Hotel Carlton

Royal Hotel Carlton

4 out of 5
Via Montebello 8 Bologna BO
The price is ¥17,619 per night from Aug 19 to Aug 20
¥17,619
¥21,962 total
Aug 19 - Aug 20
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,114 reviews)
"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

Royal Hotel Carlton
Starhotels Excelsior

Starhotels Excelsior

4 out of 5
Viale Pietro Pietramellara 51 Bologna BO
The price is ¥17,596 per night from Aug 23 to Aug 24
¥17,596
¥21,937 total
Aug 23 - Aug 24
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
Starhotels Excelsior
Hotel Internazionale

Hotel Internazionale

4 out of 5
Via Indipendenza 60 Bologna BO
The price is ¥16,756 per night from Aug 23 to Aug 24
¥16,756
¥21,013 total
Aug 23 - Aug 24
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,011 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel. Great staff."

Reviewed on Aug 16, 2026

Hotel Internazionale
Hotel Palace Bologna Centro

Hotel Palace Bologna Centro

3 out of 5
Via Monte Grappa, 9/2 Bologna BO
The price is ¥11,892 per night from Aug 19 to Aug 20
¥11,892
¥15,662 total
Aug 19 - Aug 20
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
7/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"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 Palace Bologna Centro
Hotel Metropolitan

Hotel Metropolitan

4 out of 5
Via dell'Orso 6 Bologna BO
The price is ¥22,285 per night from Aug 18 to Aug 19
¥22,285
¥27,095 total
Aug 18 - Aug 19
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
"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

Hotel Metropolitan
UNA Hotels Bologna Centro

UNA Hotels Bologna Centro

4 out of 5
Via Pietramellara 41/43 Bologna BO
The price is ¥13,373 per night from Aug 23 to Aug 24
¥13,373
¥17,292 total
Aug 23 - Aug 24
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,014 reviews)
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Reviewed on Aug 17, 2026

UNA Hotels Bologna Centro
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Where to stay in Historic Center

Find the best Historic Center areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

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.



Historic Center