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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Grand Hotel Majestic già Baglioni	5.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 657 reviews	View
Art Hotel Commercianti	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 801 reviews	View
Art Hotel Orologio	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 699 reviews	View
Phi Hotel Bologna	4.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Hotel Porta San Mamolo	4.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 799 reviews	View

Where to stay in Historic Center

Find the best Historic Center areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Historic Center

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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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 Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Luca or Stadio Renato Dall'Ara.

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Bologna Fiere District

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

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Bolognina

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

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Aerial video of Bologna city center at sunset, Emilia Romagna, Italy

San Donato-San Vitale

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

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Top Historic Center Hotel Reviews

Royal Hotel Carlton

10/10 Excellent

"Great location with great balcony views"

NH Bologna de la Gare

8/10 Good

"This was actually a great location - not too far from the university and historic center and very close to bus and train stations. There was an international festival when we were there, so that made it loud on the terrace at night, and we had to keep asking for coffee refills, plus there were sometimes a lot of conference people, making service a little difficult, but other than that, it was very pleasant! Nice, big rooms and bathrooms."

Millennhotel

6/10 Okay

"Very close to the train station. Only a 10-15 minute walk to the center of the city. However the weather was hot like 30 c and no ac. We had been in Milan Verona and Venice prior to arriving in bologna and all those places had the ac working. It was extremely difficult to sleep and the staff could not or would not at least get the fan on the ac to circulate some airflow. I would probably find another hotel when I return to Bologna."

Almarossa

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful stay here in Bologna. It was a little hard to find but the directions bring you straight there, it’s just a door with the name on it no big sign or anything. The room was amazing and the shower was even better! We had 3 rooms and each was great! The staff was super helpful as well and made check in easy. We would definitely stay here again!"

Hotel Porta San Mamolo

8/10 Good

"The hotel is situated about 10 minutes from the centre of Bologna. It’s an easy walk and means you are in a much quieter area. We stayed in the Residence building which isn’t part of the main hotel building. The room was nice and big, plenty of space, the bathroom was small but adequate. If you are a bigger person or you struggle with movement, you would definitely struggle with the limited space. The shower was small and the shower tray filled up very quickly, although it didn’t leak out as we were quick. I would also add that the walls and ceiling are paper thin! You can hear everything. I really struggled to sleep so I would recommend ear plugs if you are a light sleeper. We were on the first floor and we could hear the front door opening and closing, people talking all the way up the stairs, their doors closing, people moving around in their rooms, the bathroom noise, you really can hear everything!! The breakfast was fine, nothing particularly special but perfectly adequate. The surroundings are beautiful. The courtyard is lovely and on a nice day, you can have your breakfast outside. I probably wouldn’t stay here again but it is in a good location and it’s extremely clean with very nice staff."

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 Cattedrale di San Pietro 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 Hotel Internazionale and Starhotels Excelsior.

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

Expedia has 1125 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 Mercato Delle Erbe might be just the ticket while you're in Historic Center. Via Indipendenza and Cattedrale di San Pietro 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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La Casa delle Dee

Casa Miramonte

Bologna Center Town

051 Room & Breakfast

Royal Hotel Carlton

San Felice 135 - 4

Le stanze dell'Edera

Astoria Comfort Rooms

Zanhotel Regina

051 Boutiques

Good Morning Bologna

Astoria Apartments

Almarossa

Hotel Porta San Mamolo

Hotel Brun

Casa Bolognetti

Albergo Panorama

Mitodea - Residenza d' epoca

Touring Hotel

Attico di Via d'Azeglio

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Where to stay in Historic Center

Santo Stefano

Saragozza-Porto

Bologna Fiere District

Bolognina

San Donato-San Vitale

Top Historic Center Hotel Reviews

Royal Hotel Carlton

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