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 Teatro Duse 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 Ippodromo Arcoveggio 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 ₩181,711 per night from Jul 19 to Jul 20
₩181,711
₩223,836 total
Jul 19 - Jul 20
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! (1,059 reviews)
"The entire property was just well taken care, and everyone was helpful and polite. I stay one night and was great. Everything I did it walking distance."

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2026

Royal Hotel Carlton
Fly On Hotel

Fly On Hotel

4 out of 5
Via dell'Aeroporto 34/36 Bologna BO
The price is ₩116,195 per night from Jul 26 to Jul 27
₩116,195
₩151,768 total
Jul 26 - Jul 27
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,018 reviews)
"Our room was so far away from the front desk and when we got to the room with one key card it didn’t work so we had to walk all the way down a very long hallway to go back to the desk to resolve getting into the room being late at night with luggage was not the best"

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2026

Fly On Hotel
Starhotels Excelsior

Starhotels Excelsior

4 out of 5
Viale Pietro Pietramellara 51 Bologna BO
The price is ₩171,103 per night from Aug 2 to Aug 3
₩171,103
₩212,167 total
Aug 2 - Aug 3
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! (1,018 reviews)
"Clean Room great location"

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2026

Starhotels Excelsior
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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 Stadio Renato Dall'Ara ...
8/10 Very Good! (10 reviews)
"The place unfortunately was full of the smell of cigarette smoke. We messaged the hotel with no response to assist."

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2026

Astoria Suite Apartments
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 Stadio Renato Dall'Ara and Piazza Maggiore ...
5/10 (4 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 Stadio Renato Dall'Ara ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (190 reviews)
"There was no elevator"

Reviewed on Jul 3, 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