Bologna

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Bologna featuring heritage elements

Where to stay in Bologna

Historic Center featuring heritage elements and street scenes

Historic Center

4/5(235 area reviews)

Historic Center is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights in the area like Via Indipendenza and Piazza VIII Agosto.

Historic Center
Palazzo Comunale featuring heritage architecture and a square or plaza

Santo Stefano

5/5(3 area reviews)

Santo Stefano is known for its charming coffeehouses, and you can make a stop by Margherita Gardens and Basilica of San Domenico while in the area.

Santo Stefano
Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Luca

Saragozza-Porto

4/5(13 area reviews)

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

Saragozza-Porto
BolognaFiere featuring signage and modern architecture

Bologna Fiere District

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

Bologna Fiere District

Bolognina

If you're spending some time in Bolognina, Ippodromo Arcoveggio and Teatro Testoni Ragazzi are top sights worth seeing.

Bolognina
BolognaFiere

San Donato-San Vitale

4/5(30 area reviews)

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 FICO Eataly World or EuropAuditorium Theater.

San Donato-San Vitale
Royal Hotel Carlton
Royal Hotel Carlton
4 out of 5
Via Montebello 8, Bologna, BO
The price is $133 per night from May 12 to May 13
$133
$157 total
includes taxes & fees
May 12 - May 13
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (776 reviews)
"Just one night but it was perfect"

Reviewed on Apr 19, 2024

Royal Hotel Carlton
Starhotels Excelsior
Starhotels Excelsior
4 out of 5
Viale Pietro Pietramellara 51, Bologna, BO
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $145 per night from Apr 30 to May 1
$145
$170 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 30 - May 1
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Close to train station. Lots of restaurants."

Reviewed on Apr 26, 2024

Starhotels Excelsior
Fly On Hotel
Fly On Hotel
4 out of 5
Via dell'Aeroporto 34/36, Bologna, BO
The price is $63 per night from May 2 to May 3
$63
$81 total
includes taxes & fees
May 2 - May 3
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
7.6/10 Good! (996 reviews)
Decent
"Beds were decently comfortable, condensation and minor mold under the windows, soap and shampoo provided but no conditioner. Not bad for a quick stay, just gotta be honest!"

Reviewed on Apr 24, 2024

Fly On Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Centro Turistico Città di Bologna
Centro Turistico Città di Bologna
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (173 reviews)
"We were quite disappointed in this stay. It was quite loud late into the night and the “bungalows” didn’t keep out the noise. The rooms weren’t specifically clean but the biggest disappointment was the breakfast. The coffee machine wasn’t restocked-no coffee, the choices were vast but not restocked ..."

Reviewed on Jun 17, 2023

Centro Turistico Città di Bologna
Residence Vita Studios & Apartments
Residence Vita Studios & Apartments
Via Marsala 47, Bologna
Stay at this apartment in Bologna. Enjoy free WiFi, a terrace, and a flat-screen TV. Popular attractions Piazza Maggiore and Land Rover Arena are located nearby. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (93 reviews)
Great stay!
"We had a great stay here. Loved the apartment and it has an excellent location. Roof terrace lovely"

Reviewed on Jul 30, 2023

Residence Vita Studios & Apartments
Giorgi Homes By Wonderful Italy
Giorgi Homes By Wonderful Italy
Via Niccolò Dall’Arca 6, Bologna
Stay at this vacation home in Bologna. Enjoy free WiFi, a TV, and digital TV. Popular attractions Land Rover Arena and Piazza Maggiore are located nearby. Discover ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
"Great location very close to train station. Great for families, clean and comfortable."

Reviewed on Oct 3, 2023

Giorgi Homes By Wonderful Italy
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Bologna

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Top Destination
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Feb 27, 2020

The best food in the world.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Feb 27, 2020

Love the city, walkable, great transportation and close by fast train to visit other cities.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Feb 11, 2020

Went to the Ducati Factory and Musem Awesome, Recommended!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler
Feb 10, 2020

Balogna is a very walkable City. Interesting sites and good restaurants.

3/5 - Okay

Alan
Jan 30, 2020

Stay on populated streets, beware the many pick pockets and those scam artists from Africa who work in groups. I don’t know why Italy doesn’t lock them up and deport them, especially when they wait outside the house of God like devils to harm you

5/5 - Excellent

KO
Jan 20, 2020

Lots to see all in close proximity. Lots of closed streets so great for walking or biking.

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