What's it like in Historic Center?

Historic Center is a historic neighborhood known for its array of dining options and major shopping area. Be sure to check out Via Indipendenza and Cattedrale di San Pietro as part of your Historic Center travel plans.

Where is the best place to stay in Historic Center?

Based on our traveler data, Royal Hotel Carlton is one of the top choices for your stay in Historic Center. This hotel is a short 15-minute walk from Piazza Maggiore, and it offers a restaurant and a health club. Other good choices for your stay in the neighborhood include Starhotels Excelsior and Hotel Internazionale .

How many hotels will I find in Historic Center?

Expedia has 1143 hotels and other accommodations in Historic Center to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Bologna area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Historic Center, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals in Historic Center.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Historic Center?

For additional details about picking new dates or cancelling your trip to Historic Center, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/ .

What are the top things to see and do in Historic Center?

Looking for a little shopping break? A shopping trip to Via Zamboni, Mercato di Mezzo o Quadrilatero, and Mercato Delle Erbe might be just the ticket while you're in Historic Center. Via Indipendenza and Cattedrale di San Pietro are some other stops to visit in the neighborhood. A few places to visit in the area around Historic Center include Palazzo Grassi, Finestrella di Via Piella, and Prendiparte Tower. While you're out sightseeing, Teatro Auditorium Manzoni and Teatro Arena del Sole are a couple of additional sights to visit in Bologna.

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Our top choices for Historic Center hotels

1. Royal Hotel Carlton

Historic Center

Adam

￥33,626 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

2. Zanhotel Tre Vecchi

Historic Center

Seyednaser

￥27,652 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

3. Albergo Atlantic

Historic Center

Katherine

￥28,561 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

4. Starhotels Excelsior

Historic Center

Alfonso

￥32,641 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

5. Grand Hotel Majestic già Baglioni

Historic Center

Sergio Alfonso

￥161,166 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 19 - Sep 20

6. Art Hotel Commercianti

Historic Center

Timothy

￥60,291 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

7. Hotel Metropolitan

Historic Center

Darién

￥41,355 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

8. Hotel University

Historic Center

Anthony

￥25,018 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

9. Hotel Roma

Historic Center

Carlos

￥38,205 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

10. Ostello Bello Bologna

Historic Center

Jordan

￥23,094 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

11. Hotel Internazionale

Historic Center

Luke

￥36,930 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

12. Hotel Corona d'Oro

Historic Center

Fred

￥71,032 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

13. Hotel Donatello

Historic Center

Raymond

￥22,460 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

14. I Portici Hotel

Historic Center

Brent

￥53,598 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 19 - Sep 20

15. Residenza Ariosto

Historic Center

Marion

￥25,558 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

16. Art Hotel Orologio

Historic Center

Tomas

￥64,121 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

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17. Hotel Centrale

Historic Center

Ghulam

￥22,440 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

18. Hotel San Donato - Bologna Centro

Historic Center

Joan

￥28,047 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

19. Zanhotel Regina

Historic Center

Chantal

￥30,585 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

20. UNA Hotels Bologna Centro

Historic Center

Stephanie

￥28,468 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Grand Hotel Majestic già Baglioni	5.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 672 reviews	View
Art Hotel Commercianti	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 846 reviews	View
Phi Hotel Bologna	4.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Hotel Porta San Mamolo	4.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 821 reviews	View
Art Hotel Orologio	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 727 reviews	View

Where to stay in Historic Center

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

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Santo Stefano

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

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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.

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Bolognina

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

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Bologna Fiere District

Museums, historic sites, and gardens are just a few things travelers enjoy about Bologna Fiere District. Check out EuropAuditorium Theater or Museum for the Memory of Ustica while you're exploring the area.

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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.

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Top Historic Center Hotel Reviews

Royal Hotel Carlton

10/10 Excellent

"Buena Ubicación, Personal muy amable, El desayuno recomendable"

Hotel Porta San Mamolo

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent quiet location within easy reach of the centre of old town. Excellent restaurants around hotel . The breakfast was great as was the coffee. The staff were so lovely. Helpful and caring . This would definitely be my go to choice if back in Bologna. Really enjoyed the outside spaces ."

Art Hotel Commercianti

8/10 Good

"The Art Hotel was very nice, and lived up to its name, with beautiful pieces of art attractively displayed throughout. I would give in 4.5, and not a 5, only because the brewed coffee in the dining room was terrible, and things that should have been hot, were not. That included the scrambled eggs, bacon, side vegetables, and aforementioned coffee and hot water. It was like the food warmers and hot pots were not ever turned on. We were there 4 nights, and it was the same each morning. Other than that, food was excellent, and location couldn't be beat."

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Our top choices for Historic Center hotels

1. Royal Hotel Carlton

2. Zanhotel Tre Vecchi

3. Albergo Atlantic

4. Starhotels Excelsior

5. Grand Hotel Majestic già Baglioni

6. Art Hotel Commercianti

7. Hotel Metropolitan

8. Hotel University

9. Hotel Roma

10. Ostello Bello Bologna

11. Hotel Internazionale

12. Hotel Corona d'Oro

13. Hotel Donatello

14. I Portici Hotel

15. Residenza Ariosto

16. Art Hotel Orologio

17. Hotel Centrale

18. Hotel San Donato - Bologna Centro

19. Zanhotel Regina

20. UNA Hotels Bologna Centro

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