Historic Center
Bologna





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

Bologna: Open Bus City Tour and Local Food Tasting

Bologna Small-group Walking Tour including Archiginnasio

Bologna Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour

Bologna: Luggage Storage close to Stazione Centrale

Eating Bologna Food & Wine Tour

7 days Self Guided AI Audio Tours to Bologna and all Italy
Historic Center Hotel Deals

Royal Hotel Carlton
"The hotel far exceeded our expectations. It was beautiful inside, the rooms were very spacious with everything you would need, and more. We even had a cute balcony over looking the garden (just a shame there weren't any chairs to sit out on!) The beds were very comfy and even though the room was ..."
Reviewed on Jun 30, 2026

Starhotels Excelsior
"This hotel was located in a great location and extremely convenient to the train station and downtown area. They staff was very helpful and professional. They were able to answer all our questions and provided great recommendations of places to see and where to eat. Would definitely stay here ..."
Reviewed on Jun 27, 2026

Hotel Internazionale
"The decor is a bit old fashioned but everything is good as new. Beds were very comfortable and the AC in the room worked well and was much needed as it was 38°C. The bar is nice but closes at 11pm. Very good central location and everything is walking distance."
Reviewed on Jun 28, 2026

Hotel Palace Bologna Centro
"Carpets were worn, but who cares? Clean room, good staff; biggest issue was the air-conditioning. With record heat waves passing through Europe, the AC in the room was barely adequate. This is true for many Italian hotels, and I’m told in some rooms, the a.c. was better than in others, but this is ..."
Reviewed on Jun 30, 2026

Hotel Metropolitan
"Great location, staff, air conditioning nice and modern loved the garden off our room."
Reviewed on Jun 28, 2026

NH Bologna de la Gare
"We stayed one night and it was a fabulous hotel. Loved how close it is to the train station!"
Reviewed on Jun 25, 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 Teatro Duse 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.

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.

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

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.





















