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: Echoes of the past in the Renzo Savini House Museum

Eating Bologna Food & Wine Tour

Bologna Tortellini Cooking Class with Local Chef & Wine

Bologna Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in Historic Center

Royal Hotel Carlton
"Highly recommend this hotel! It was very reasonably priced so I was a bit nervous that it would be too good to be true, but it was absolutely lovely! We were able to walk there from the train station and cafes, restaurants and shopping were all within walking distance. We booked both a king size ..."
Reviewed on 27 Jun 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 27 Jun 2026

Hotel Internazionale
"We were impressed by the friendly and helpful staff from the start to our departure. Lovely hotel in a terrific location. Breakfast buffet was great, too."
Reviewed on 27 Jun 2026

Hotel Palace Bologna Centro
"Amazing location and friendly staff. The breakfast options were good!"
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026

Hotel Metropolitan
"The staff was very helpful setting up my transfer to the airport at 3am. I had been nervous about getting transportation at that time to the airport but they took care of it."
Reviewed on 27 Jun 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 25 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Historic Center

Santo Stefano
Travellers come to Santo Stefano for its cosy coffee shops, and you can see top attractions like Basilica of San Domenico and Galleria Cavour Shopping Center while you're in town.

Bologna Fiere District
Museums, historical sites and gardens are some highlights of Bologna Fiere District. Make a stop by Parco Nord Arena or Caserme Rosse while you're exploring.

Saragozza-Porto
Saragozza-Porto is popular for its lively bars, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Luca or Stadio Renato Dall'Ara.

Bolognina
While visiting Bolognina, you might make a stop by sights like Museum for the Memory of Ustica and Ippodromo Arcoveggio.

San Donato-San Vitale
San Donato-San Vitale is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Centro Agroalimentare di Bologna and FICO Eataly World while in the area.






















