Historic Center
Bologna





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

Bologna: Open Bus City Tour and Local Food Tasting

Lamborghini and Ferruccio Lamborghini Museums Entry Tickets

Bologna: Audio-Guided Archiginnasio Visit with Food Tasting

Eating Bologna Food & Wine Tour

Self Guided Audio Walking Tour of Bologna with Quizzes

Bologna: Luggage Storage close to Stazione Centrale
Top hotels in Historic Center

Royal Hotel Carlton

Starhotels Excelsior
"The room in perfect condition and the staff are very friendly and helpful"
Reviewed on Aug 7, 2026

Hotel Internazionale
"Exceptionally helpful staff made the stay really comfortable."
Reviewed on Aug 5, 2026

Hotel Palace Bologna Centro
"DO NOT VISIT. Although the location is excellent, the place was so hot (no AC and the units which do have AC (I was eventually moved) do not work! I got so hot I physically got ill 3 times in my 6 nights. THIS PLACE HAS NO BUSINESS OPERATING/ OFFERING ROOMS PEAK SUMMER HEAT!!!"
Reviewed on Aug 7, 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 Aug 5, 2026

UNA Hotels Bologna Centro
"Room was clean and hotel is accessible to center of Bologna."
Reviewed on Aug 3, 2026
Where to stay in Historic Center

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.

Saragozza-Porto
Saragozza-Porto is known for its great bars, and you can make a stop by Portico of San Luca and Villa delle Rose while in the area.

Bolognina
If you're spending some time in Bolognina, Museum for the Memory of Ustica and Teatro Testoni Ragazzi are top sights worth seeing.

Bologna Fiere District
Museums, historic sites, and gardens are just a few things travelers enjoy about Bologna Fiere District. Check out Caserme Rosse or EuropAuditorium Theater while you're exploring the area.

San Donato-San Vitale
San Donato-San Vitale is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Centro Agroalimentare di Bologna or FICO Eataly World.




















