Historic Center

Bologna

Historic Center featuring heritage elements and street scenes
Historic Center featuring heritage architecture and street scenes
Basilica Santo Stefano featuring a square or plaza, a small town or village and heritage architecture
Basilica of San Domenico featuring heritage elements, art and interior views
Bologna

Popular places to visit

Bologna featuring a square or plaza, a city and heritage architecture

Piazza Maggiore

Not only has this been the epicenter of Bologna since the 13th century, but it is also one of the largest and oldest squares in all of Italy.

Piazza Maggiore
Bologna featuring heritage elements

Two Towers

A magnificent view over the medieval rooftops of Bologna’s city center is just reward for the arduous climb to the top of one of these ancient towers.

Two Towers
Basilica of San Petronio showing religious elements, heritage elements and a church or cathedral

Basilica of San Petronio

See one of the largest churches in the world and learn the story behind its magnificent yet unfinished marble façade.

Basilica of San Petronio
Fountain of Neptune showing a statue or sculpture and a fountain

Fountain of Neptune

This intriguing work of art is one of the most well-known symbols of Bologna and an important public gathering place.

Fountain of Neptune
Bologna

Via Indipendenza

Find out about the history of Bologna when you spend time at Via Indipendenza. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Via Indipendenza
Basilica Santo Stefano featuring a square or plaza, a small town or village and heritage architecture

Basilica Santo Stefano

Go for a stroll through this interconnected group of religious buildings, admiring the graceful architecture and valuable artwork in each.

Basilica Santo Stefano

Things to do

Bologna Small Group Walking Tour

Tales & Tastes of Bologna: A City Adventure by That's All Local

￥9,545
per adult
Tales & Tastes of Bologna: A City Adventure by That's All Local
Parma: Cheese, Ham, & Balsamic Vinegar Tour with Tastings

Parma: Cheese, Ham, & Balsamic Vinegar Tour with Tastings

￥27,643
per adult
Parma: Cheese, Ham, & Balsamic Vinegar Tour with Tastings
Bologna: Hands on Home Cooking Class

Bologna: Pasta Tagliatelle Ragu Cooking Class with Wine

￥10,193
per adult
Bologna: Pasta Tagliatelle Ragu Cooking Class with Wine
Bologna: Panoramic Bike Tour

Bologna: Panoramic Bike Tour

￥7,775
per adult
Bologna: Panoramic Bike Tour
Day Tour Parmigiano, Ferrari Museum, Balsamic, Lambrusco, Lunch with Transfer

Day Tour Parmigiano, Ferrari Museum, Balsamic, Lambrusco, Lunch with Transfer

￥29,371
per adult
Day Tour Parmigiano, Ferrari Museum, Balsamic, Lambrusco, Lunch with Transfer
From Bologna: Parma Cheese & Ham Factory Tours and Tastings

From Bologna: Parma Cheese & Ham Factory Tours and Tastings

￥31,098
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
From Bologna: Parma Cheese & Ham Factory Tours and Tastings
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Historic Center Hotel Deals

Starhotels Excelsior

Starhotels Excelsior

4 out of 5
Viale Pietro Pietramellara 51, Bologna, BO
The price is ￥25,734 per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
￥25,734
￥30,753 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,013 reviews)
Bologna Getaway
"Excellent hotel- clean, great service and conveniently located close to the train station. Would recommend staying there!"

Reviewed on Sep 24, 2025

Starhotels Excelsior
Hotel Palace

Hotel Palace

3 out of 5
Via Monte Grappa, 9/2, Bologna, BO
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
7/10 Good! (986 reviews)
"Stayed with my family for a few days and we loved the culture of Hotel Palace. Perfect location and great price."

Reviewed on Sep 20, 2025

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Hotel Palace
Royal Hotel Carlton

Royal Hotel Carlton

4 out of 5
Via Montebello 8, Bologna, BO
The price is ￥24,146 per night from Sep 28 to Sep 29
￥24,146
￥29,007 total
Sep 28 - Sep 29
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star 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! (1,022 reviews)
"Good location within walkable distance of square. Staff polite professional helpful and welcoming"

Reviewed on Sep 22, 2025

Royal Hotel Carlton
Hotel Internazionale

Hotel Internazionale

4 out of 5
Via Indipendenza 60, Bologna, BO
The price is ￥27,640 per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
￥27,640
￥32,851 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star golf hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Great old hotel"

Reviewed on Sep 22, 2025

Hotel Internazionale
UNA Hotels Bologna Centro

UNA Hotels Bologna Centro

4 out of 5
Via Pietramellara 41/43, Bologna, BO
The price is ￥21,739 per night from Sep 28 to Sep 29
￥21,739
￥26,359 total
Sep 28 - Sep 29
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"We arrived after 36 hours of travel and no luggage (lost). They helped with some toiletries and were welcoming. Across from train station worked well for our travels"

Reviewed on Sep 14, 2025

UNA Hotels Bologna Centro
NH Bologna de la Gare

NH Bologna de la Gare

4 out of 5
Piazza XX Settembre, 2, Bologna, BO
The price is ￥25,099 per night from Sep 28 to Sep 29
￥25,099
￥30,055 total
Sep 28 - Sep 29
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bologna. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (830 reviews)
"Business type hotel very close to the train station, parking across the street not associated with the hotel, near the city tour buses. Front desk staff was a bit snippy but overall a decent overnight."

Reviewed on Sep 17, 2025

NH Bologna de la Gare
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Other neighborhoods around Historic Center

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L'antico Ghetto Ebraico

You'll enjoy the museums and shopping in L'antico Ghetto Ebraico. You might want to make time for a stop at Via Zamboni or Jewish Museum.

L'antico Ghetto Ebraico
Archaeological Museum which includes a fountain and heritage elements

Quadrilatero

If you're spending some time in Quadrilatero, Galleria Cavour Shopping Center and Piazza Maggiore are top sights worth seeing.

Quadrilatero
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Cirenaica

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Cirenaica and surrounding area, you can visit Teatro Comunale di Bologna and Via Zamboni.

Cirenaica
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Bolognina

If you're spending some time in Bolognina, Ippodromo Arcoveggio and Teatro Testoni Ragazzi are top sights worth seeing.

Bolognina
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San Donato

When in San Donato, you can plan a visit to EuropAuditorium Theater and Luigi Cattaneo Anatomical Wax Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

San Donato
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Scandellara

While Scandellara isn't home to many top sights, EuropAuditorium Theater and Teatro Comunale di Bologna are some notable places to visit nearby.

Scandellara

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