Imola

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Imola showing a sporting event as well as a small group of people

Visit this modest town, which offers an unusual and rewarding combination of cultural, sports-related and natural attractions.

Imola is familiar to many sport fans as the home of one of Italy’s most famous racetracks. The surrounding Apennine Mountains add drama to the town’s pleasant historic center, where a number of interesting attractions can be found within easy walking distance.

Set on the border between Emilia and Romagna, Imola has been inhabited as far back as the Bronze Age. After Roman rule, it became an independent commune in the 11th century and was finally annexed with the Papal States in 1504. 

Today, the town is best known as the home of the Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, where important races such as the Formula One San Marino Grand Prix, the Formula 3000 World Championship and other important sporting events have taken place since the 1950s. Stop by to pay your respects at the memorial for legendary Brazilian driver Ayrton Senna, who was killed in an accident on this track in 1994. 

See the panoramic views from the top of Sforza Castle. Inside the castle, you’ll find an exceptional collection of old weapons and medieval ceramics. 

Check out the artifacts housed in the Palazzo Tozzoni, a well-preserved historic mansion. Admire the stuccoes and sculptures that decorate the main staircase and browse the library’s collection of books, some of which date back to the 16th century.

Don’t miss the San Domenico Museum, which is set in a former convent that dates back to the 14th century. With more than 600 pieces, including ceramics, drawings, paintings, coins and sculptures, the museum traces the history of Imola from the medieval period to modern times. Keep an eye out for paintings by well-known artists, including Innocenzo da Imola and Guttuso.

One of the best times of year to visit Imola is during June, when streets artists perform in the town center for Imola in Musica. In November you can sample the city’s rich cuisine at Baccanale, an event that celebrates all forms of gastronomy. Imola is located 26 miles (42 kilometers) from Bologna.

Hotel Donatello Imola

Hotel Donatello Imola

4 out of 5
Via Gioacchino Rossini 25, Imola, BO
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The price is P5,429 per night from Aug 15 to Aug 16
P5,429
P6,377 total
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Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Imola. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (402 reviews)
"nice hotel with great breakfast but rooms dated and in need of an upgrade"

Reviewed on Oct 10, 2024

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The Social Hub Bologna

The Social Hub Bologna

4 out of 5
Via Aristotile Fioravanti 27, Bologna, BO
The price is P4,756 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
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P6,175 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
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8.8/10 Excellent! (530 reviews)
"Very close to Bolonia central station"

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Royal Hotel Carlton

Royal Hotel Carlton

4 out of 5
Via Montebello 8, Bologna, BO
The price is P6,506 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
P6,506
P8,100 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
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8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Great service. Convenient location, given the closeness of city’s main attractions. Superb transportation links. No faults - hotel of the highest recommendation."

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Royal Hotel Carlton
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Club del Sole Bologna Easy Camping Village

Club del Sole Bologna Easy Camping Village

3 out of 5
Via Romita 12, Bologna, BO
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly campground in Bologna. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the property condition ...
8/10 Very Good! (199 reviews)
"It was a single unit flat which we liked. It was absolutely good for privacy and quietness. The space inside the flat was very well organised, but small. It is close to the city, but at the same time quite and far from concrete and buildings. It was a pleasant stay, and with the good weather, in ..."

Reviewed on Oct 27, 2024

Club del Sole Bologna Easy Camping Village
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 PalaDozza are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (165 reviews)
"Convenient location close to centre. Large rooms. Basic decor but clean and functional"

Reviewed on Jul 29, 2025

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Sofihome

Sofihome

Viale Giambattista Ercolani 5-2, Bologna, BO
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9.8/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews)
"Very nice accommodation, everything you can possibly need. Location is good, walking distance to the center, but quiet area. Very helpful host. I had a very pleasant stay."

Reviewed on Jul 15, 2025

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