Historic Center

Bologna

Historic Center
Historic Center
Historic Center
Historic Center
Historic Center

Popular places to visit

Piazza Maggiore

Piazza Maggiore

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.

Piazza Maggiore
Two Towers

Two Towers

A magnificent view over the medieval rooftops of Bologna’s city center is just reward for the arduous climb to the top of one of these ancient towers.

Two Towers
Basilica of San Petronio

Basilica of San Petronio

See one of the largest churches in the world and learn the story behind its magnificent yet unfinished marble façade.

Basilica of San Petronio
Via Indipendenza

Via Indipendenza

Find out about the history of Bologna when you take a trip to Via Indipendenza. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Via Indipendenza
Basilica Santo Stefano

Basilica Santo Stefano

Go for a stroll through this interconnected group of religious buildings, admiring the graceful architecture and valuable artwork in each.

Basilica Santo Stefano
Fountain of Neptune

Fountain of Neptune

This intriguing work of art is one of the most well-known symbols of Bologna and an important public gathering place.

Fountain of Neptune

Things to do

Bologna Tortellini Cooking Class with Local Chef & Wine

Bologna Tortellini Cooking Class with Local Chef & Wine

€85
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bologna Tortellini Cooking Class with Local Chef & Wine
Ferruccio Lamborghini Entry Ticket in Bologna

Ferruccio Lamborghini Entry Ticket in Bologna

€20
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Ferruccio Lamborghini Entry Ticket in Bologna
Bologna: Luggage Storage in Stazione Centrale

Bologna: Luggage Storage close to Stazione Centrale

€7
per adult
Bologna: Luggage Storage close to Stazione Centrale
Picture 1 for Activity Bologna: Audio-Guided Archiginnasio Visit with Food Tasting

Bologna: Audio-Guided Archiginnasio Visit with Food Tasting

€24
per adult
Bologna: Audio-Guided Archiginnasio Visit with Food Tasting
Bologna Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide

Bologna Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide

€7
per adult
Bologna Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide
The arcades of Bologna

Audio guides to discover Bologna: food, culture, art and history

€5
per adult
Audio guides to discover Bologna: food, culture, art and history
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Top hotels in Historic Center

Royal Hotel Carlton

Royal Hotel Carlton

4 out of 5
Via Montebello 8 Bologna BO
The price is €178 per night from 21 Jun to 22 Jun
€178
21 Jun - 22 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,010 reviews)
"Excellent hotel. Great location. Close to the train station and the downtown. The hotel is very clean. Recommend 100%."

Reviewed on 28 May 2026

Royal Hotel Carlton
Hotel Internazionale

Hotel Internazionale

4 out of 5
Via Indipendenza 60 Bologna BO
The price is €181 per night from 21 Jun to 22 Jun
€181
21 Jun - 22 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"This hotel is perfectly located to walk to all the attractions, galleries, shopping, restaurants in Bologna. A really beautiful city to visit! The hotel was charming and offered great service. The rooms were spotless. I would definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on 27 May 2026

Hotel Internazionale
Starhotels Excelsior

Starhotels Excelsior

4 out of 5
Viale Pietro Pietramellara 51 Bologna BO
The price is €178 per night from 21 Jun to 22 Jun
€178
21 Jun - 22 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Not my first stay here and as usual, staff friendly, professional and helpful. Room extremely comfortable and breakfast excellent."

Reviewed on 25 May 2026

Starhotels Excelsior
Hotel Palace Bologna Centro

Hotel Palace Bologna Centro

3 out of 5
Via Monte Grappa, 9/2 Bologna BO
The price is €105 per night from 17 Jun to 18 Jun
€105
17 Jun - 18 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"A very central hotel but unfortunately not great. As mentioned in other reviews, it’s very tired, the bathrooms are terrible and the shower doesn’t stay up, the bathroom light stopped working, the curtain fell off the window and you could hear the cinema next door. It was cheap for the location but ..."

Reviewed on 21 May 2026

Hotel Palace Bologna Centro
Hotel Metropolitan

Hotel Metropolitan

4 out of 5
Via dell'Orso 6 Bologna BO
The price is €204 per night from 31 May to 1 Jun
€204
31 May - 1 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"All was excellent. No complaints . Breakfast and service good . Location excellent. Roof top bar very nice. Enjoyed the stay. No issues"

Reviewed on 28 May 2026

Hotel Metropolitan
UNA Hotels Bologna Centro

UNA Hotels Bologna Centro

4 out of 5
Via Pietramellara 41/43 Bologna BO
The price is €156 per night from 12 Jun to 13 Jun
€156
12 Jun - 13 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Excellent location close to the train station. Only had one afternoon/evening to explore Bologna so wanted to stay close to the train station as we had to be on train next day. Also great location to walk into main area of Bologna. Front desk staff was very helpful. Our room wasn't ready when we ..."

Reviewed on 27 May 2026

UNA Hotels Bologna Centro
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Other neighbourhoods around Historic Center

Panoramic view of the historical center with the towers of Bologna and the main square Piazza Maggiore, Bologna, Italy

L'antico Ghetto Ebraico

You'll enjoy the museums and shopping in L'antico Ghetto Ebraico. You might want to make time for a stop at Via Zamboni or Jewish Museum.

L'antico Ghetto Ebraico
Quadrilatero

Quadrilatero

If you're spending some time in Quadrilatero, Galleria Cavour Shopping Center and Archaeological Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Quadrilatero
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Cirenaica

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Cirenaica and surrounding area, you can visit University Library of Bologna and Bologna Botanical Gardens.

Cirenaica
Bolognina

Bolognina

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

Bolognina
Antikes, ziegelsteinernes Stadttor San Donato

San Donato

If you're spending some time in San Donato, EuropAuditorium Theater and Virtus Arena are top sights worth seeing.

San Donato
Bergamo, Chiesa dei Santi Bartolomeo e Stefano

Scandellara

While there might not be top attractions in Scandellara, you can explore the larger area and discover places like University Library of Bologna and EuropAuditorium Theater.

Scandellara

Historic Center

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