Bologna

Travel Guide

A street with outdoor cafes, a statue, and historic buildings.
A historic street with ornate buildings, a prominent tower, and pedestrians.
A bustling market street with vendors selling fresh produce and other goods.
A church interior with a golden statue, stained glass windows, and a red altar cloth.
A narrow cobblestone street lined with historic buildings, bicycles parked along the side, and a few pedestrians walking.

Where to stay in Bologna

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A cobblestone street lined with historic buildings, a prominent tower in the distance, and outdoor seating areas with umbrellas.

Historic Center

Historic Center is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights in the area like Via Indipendenza and Cattedrale di San Pietro.

A statue of a man with a trident, surrounded by smaller statues, in front of a historic building with arched windows and a brick facade.
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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.

A calm lake with a wooden gazebo, ducks swimming, and people in the background.

Navile

Unique features of Navile include the museums and historic sites. Make a stop by Caserme Rosse or Parco Nord Arena while you're exploring the area.

A historic brick tower with arched windows and a tiled roof.

San Donato

While visiting San Donato, you might make a stop by sights like EuropAuditorium Theater and Virtus Arena.

A large, historic building with a prominent dome and multiple towers.

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.

Royal Hotel Carlton

Royal Hotel Carlton

4 out of 5
Via Montebello 8 Bologna BO
The price is ₩156,559 per night from Aug 18 to Aug 19
₩156,559
₩195,146 total
Aug 18 - Aug 19
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,112 reviews)
"We were a bit nervous with the hotel on the outskirts of the city center. However, wow, this beautiful hotel was in the perfect spot. The staff were remarkable, from the smiles and cleanliness at breakfast to the suggestions on where to go, how to get there and what to avoid! I will stay here again ..."

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2026

Royal Hotel Carlton
Starhotels Excelsior

Starhotels Excelsior

4 out of 5
Viale Pietro Pietramellara 51 Bologna BO
The price is ₩156,350 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
₩156,350
₩194,916 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
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! (1,008 reviews)
"Great hotel 100m from the train station and 20 minutes from the center on food, neat to all main attractions near to restaurants and bars and markets. Nice friendly staff and very safe place to stay with security all day."

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2026

Starhotels Excelsior
Hotel Internazionale

Hotel Internazionale

4 out of 5
Via Indipendenza 60 Bologna BO
The price is ₩133,999 per night from Aug 20 to Aug 21
₩133,999
₩170,330 total
Aug 20 - Aug 21
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
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Residence Porta Saragozza

Residence Porta Saragozza

Via Filippo Turati 96 Bologna BO
Stay at this residence in Bologna. Enjoy free WiFi, an in-room espresso maker, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Piazza Maggiore and Villa delle Rose are ...
5.6/10 (5 reviews)
"Very very basic"

Reviewed on Mar 27, 2026

Residence Porta Saragozza
Residenza Ariosto

Residenza Ariosto

2 out of 5
Via Marsala, 11 Bologna BO
Stay at this apartment in Bologna. Enjoy free WiFi, an in-room coffeemaker, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Piazza Maggiore and Finestrella di Via Piella ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (193 reviews)
"Location was excellent. Both access to main train station and city centre. Kitchen was clean and useful."

Reviewed on Aug 3, 2026

Residenza Ariosto
Astoria Suite Apartments

Astoria Suite Apartments

Via Milazzo, 17-19 Bologna BO
Stay at this apartment in Bologna. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Popular attractions Piazza Maggiore and Bologna Museum of Modern ...
7.6/10 Good! (15 reviews)
"Great apartment, located near the train station and approximately a 10 minute walk into Bologna centre."

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2026

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Stay near popular Bologna attractions

A historic square with a large brick wall, a fountain, and classical architecture.

Piazza Maggiore

9.4/10 (2,525 reviews)
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.
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Cities near Bologna

A historic town with a prominent tower, vineyards, and rolling hills.

Anzola dell'Emilia

A historic square with a central open space, lined with buildings featuring arched walkways and red awnings.

Casalecchio di Reno

Rolling hills, a valley, and distant mountains.

San Lazzaro di Savena

A historic castle with multiple towers and a red-tiled roof, surrounded by lush greenery.

Castel Maggiore