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Hotels recommended for families in Historic Center

A hotel with a modern facade, outdoor seating area, and palm trees.

Royal Hotel Carlton

Historic Center

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

Where to stay in Historic Center

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A courtyard with a central fountain, surrounded by brick arches and a patterned wall.

Santo Stefano

Travellers come to Santo Stefano for its cosy coffee shops, and you can see top attractions like Basilica of San Domenico and Teatro Duse while you're in town.

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A modern glass building with a unique geometric structure.

Bolognina

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

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A modern building with large red banners and a sign indicating entrance numbers 15 and 14.

Bologna Fiere District

Museums, historical sites and gardens are some highlights of Bologna Fiere District. Make a stop by Parco Nord Arena or EuropAuditorium Theater while you're exploring.

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

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.

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A panoramic view of a city with dense urban architecture, surrounded by greenery and hills.

San Donato-San Vitale

San Donato-San Vitale is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Grand Tour Italia and EuropAuditorium Theater while in the area.

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Top Historic Center Hotel Reviews

Royal Hotel Carlton

10/10 Excellent

"Great location"

Art Hotel Orologio

10/10 Excellent

"We loved this beautiful little hotel just a few steps from the main square. Have stayed at Orologio in Florence which was even nicer, but this is a great little hotel. Wonderful included breakfast, excellent facilities. Rooms and public areas very clean and well maintained, very helpful staff. Driving to this hotel was...a lot of fun...through challenging narrow one-way 'streets' that were often little more than pedestrian alleys, but we made it...and they had a loading zone spot right out front. The hotel gave us an overnight parking tag to put on the dash for 16 Euros, in an open lot right next to a very large and busy police station. So very, very safe and convenient parking only 150m from the hotel. The room was fairly narrow and would be considered compact by American standards, but was a beautiful, gorgeous room with huge fully-opening windows to the square down below. Very nice bath and shower, great water pressure, and even a little sitting area. Very friendly and helpful staff, great breakfast and dining area, huge breakfast selection including mimosas and hot items. This hotel is worth every penny and then some, we loved it. Pics show room, view from room, hotel itself, and sights. Location was perfect, easy walking to all the markets and restaurants and shops. We greatly enjoyed Rosa Rose for lunch and Osteria Angolo degli Orefici for dinner, enjoying outdoor dining and Bologna street culture at both. Stay at Art Hotel Orologio and fall in love with Bologna!"

Hotel Corona d'Oro

10/10 Excellent

"The Hotel Corona d’Oro was the perfect place to stay in the heart of Bologna. Close to everything, making it very convenient. The room and amenities were excellent, the best extremely comfortable, and it was quiet. Also great having the restaurant and bar option just off the lobby. I would absolutely recommend it."

Hotel Porta San Mamolo

10/10 Excellent

"A beautiful hotel with excellent service and spotlessly clean throughout the entire property. The breakfast room was beautiful, a little haven with greenery all around and peaceful surroundings. A good choice of foods on offer. The room was spacious and modern with traditional touches. Especially loved the shutters outside the windows for full darkness at night. There was a little noise on the street during the night but nothing too bad as generally it is a very secluded and quiet street. The restaurant opposite was lovely too and location fab with just a 10-15 min walk to centre of the city and a 10 minute walk to the beautiful park. We stayed with our two young children and felt so well accommodated and looked after by all hotel staff."

UNA Hotels Bologna Centro

10/10 Excellent

"Great convenient hotel. Easy walk to centre of Bologna. Easy access across the road to the train station. Did not hear any noise from trains. 15 minute taxi to airport. Wonderful breakfast. Lots of choice and great quality Very helpful staff. Great pizza place just up the road. Lovely room. Only downside was issues with the air conditioning. The room was super hot. Asked reception to help but just said open windows. The windows were very large and opened into room so could easily walk into them at night. Didn’t really cool room down ! Would definitely recommend"

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Historic Center?

Historic Center is an historic neighbourhood known for its array of dining options and major shopping area. Make sure that you visit Via Indipendenza and Piazza VIII Agosto as part of your Historic Center travel plans.

Where is the best place to stay in Historic Center?

Based on our traveller data, Royal Hotel Carlton is one of the top choices for your stay in Historic Center. This hotel is a short 15-minute walk from Piazza Maggiore, and it offers a restaurant and a health club. Other good choices for your stay in the neighbourhood include Starhotels Excelsior and Hotel Palace Bologna Centro.

How many hotels will I be able to find in Historic Center?

Expedia has 1153 hotels and other accommodation options in Historic Center to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Bologna area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Historic Center, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals available in Historic Center.

What are the top things to see and do in Historic Center?

Looking for a little shopping break? A shopping trip to Via Zamboni, Mercato di Mezzo o Quadrilatero and Galleria Cavour Shopping Center might be just the ticket while you're in Historic Center. Via Indipendenza and Piazza VIII Agosto are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Historic Center include Palazzo Grassi, Finestrella di Via Piella and Prendiparte Tower. While you're out sightseeing, Teatro Auditorium Manzoni and Teatro Arena del Sole are a couple of additional sights to visit in Bologna.

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Our top choices for Historic Center hotels

1. Royal Hotel Carlton

2. Starhotels Excelsior

3. The Social Hub Bologna

4. Hotel Internazionale

5. Elizabeth Lifestyle Hotel

6. UNA Hotels Bologna Centro

7. Hotel Metropolitan

8. Savhotel Fiera Bologna

9. Living Place Hotel

10. Fly On Hotel

11. Savhotel Aemilia Bologna

12. NH Bologna de la Gare

13. Art Hotel Commercianti

14. Albergo Rossini 1936 Small & Charming

15. Mercure Bologna Centro

16. Hotel Palace Bologna Centro

17. Best Western Plus Tower Hotel Bologna

18. Grand Hotel Majestic già Baglioni

19. Phi Hotel Bologna

20. I Portici Hotel

Hotels recommended for families in Historic Center

Royal Hotel Carlton

Where to stay in Historic Center

Santo Stefano

Bolognina

Bologna Fiere District

Saragozza-Porto

San Donato-San Vitale

Top Historic Center Hotel Reviews

Royal Hotel Carlton

Frequently asked questions

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