Historic Center
Bologna





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

Bologna's Best Kept Secrets: Self-Guided Walking Tour

Bologna: Open Bus City Tour and Local Food Tasting

Bologna Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour

Tower and Power, Virtual tour in Medieval Bologna

Bologna Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide
Top hotels in Historic Center

Royal Hotel Carlton
"The hotal is well located, 15 min walk to Piazza Maggiore. The staff speak multiple languages to help. Super clean rooms and hotel. Well decirated and represents a 'royal' atmosphere."
Reviewed on 12 Aug 2026

Starhotels Excelsior
"Everything about our experience here was amazing, from the location, amenities, staff, and rooms. We would definitely stay here again when visiting Bologna."
Reviewed on 12 Aug 2026

Hotel Internazionale
"Conveniently located close to the station as well as being on a main shopping street. There were road works happening outside during our stay so it was a bit noisy but can’t really hold that against the hotel!"
Reviewed on 12 Aug 2026

Hotel Palace Bologna Centro
"The hotel is old, ac doesn’t work even if we got moved to a new room. It was in a good location. Just very outdated. I stayed in July, would recommend a nicer hotel. Good thing we only stayed for one night."
Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026

Hotel Metropolitan
"Great location, walking distance to the Bologna Céntrale Terminal as well as the main square. Rooms were well air conditioned, Great food recommendations and friendly staff."
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026

UNA Hotels Bologna Centro
"Description online on the breakfast wasn't the most clear, it said it was "available", but when we went downstairs they said it was only if we paid extra. The front desk staff were helpful though 🙂"
Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026
Where to stay in Historic Center

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 Villa delle Rose or Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Luca.

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.

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

Bologna Fiere District
Museums, historical sites and gardens are some highlights of Bologna Fiere District. Make a stop by Caserme Rosse or Museum for the Memory of Ustica while you're exploring.

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.





















