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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ¥17,577 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
¥17,577
¥21,908 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
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 ...
Royal Hotel Carlton
Starhotels Excelsior

Starhotels Excelsior

4 out of 5
Viale Pietro Pietramellara 51 Bologna BO
The price is ¥16,717 per night from Aug 16 to Aug 17
¥16,717
¥20,963 total
Aug 16 - Aug 17
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"The room was in very good condition and the staff so helpful and friendly"

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2026

Starhotels Excelsior
Hotel Internazionale

Hotel Internazionale

4 out of 5
Via Indipendenza 60 Bologna BO
The price is ¥15,031 per night from Aug 23 to Aug 24
¥15,031
¥19,107 total
Aug 23 - Aug 24
includes taxes & fees
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Hotel Internazionale
Hotel Palace Bologna Centro

Hotel Palace Bologna Centro

3 out of 5
Via Monte Grappa, 9/2 Bologna BO
The price is ¥11,854 per night from Aug 21 to Aug 22
¥11,854
¥15,611 total
Aug 21 - Aug 22
includes taxes & fees
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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 ¥22,213 per night from Aug 15 to Aug 16
¥22,213
¥27,006 total
Aug 15 - Aug 16
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! (1,006 reviews)
"Lobby walls are black in dirt. Lady that works in the crong"

Reviewed on Aug 14, 2026

Hotel Metropolitan
UNA Hotels Bologna Centro

UNA Hotels Bologna Centro

4 out of 5
Via Pietramellara 41/43 Bologna BO
The price is ¥13,481 per night from Aug 16 to Aug 17
¥13,481
¥17,403 total
Aug 16 - Aug 17
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! (1,010 reviews)
"Good spot, good staff, clean room"

Reviewed on Aug 14, 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 Caserme Rosse or Museum for the Memory of Ustica 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.



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