Often thought of as the soul of a city, town squares are usually thronging with life and unique characters. Find out what's going on at Piazza Bracci and look for clues to its long history.

You'll soon discover why this San Lazzaro di Savena public square is a hit with travelers. If you're looking for other things to keep you busy, Piazza Maggiore, Stadio Renato Dall'Ara, and University of Bologna are in this area too. They won't take you long to get to from Piazza Bracci.

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Living Place Hotel

San Donato-San Vitale

$847

per person

Nov 12 - Nov 18

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip flight included

Little Rock (LIT) to Bologna (BLQ)

8.2/10 Very Good! (790 reviews)

Probably the best swimming pool and breakfast in Bologna. Whilst out of town the 89 bus from outside the hotel gets you to the city centre in 30 minutes. The only area of improvement is training for the bar staff, as sadly it took 25 minutes to get served a single glass of wine at the bar

Reviewed on Jul 29, 2025

Starhotels Excelsior

Historic Center

$878

per person

Nov 7 - Nov 13

found 11 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Los Angeles (LAX) to Bologna (BLQ)

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)

Around hotel was a bit overwhelming but being across from train station expected. Convenient

Reviewed on Aug 21, 2025

Phi Hotel Bologna

Historic Center

$1,158

per person

Nov 7 - Nov 13

found 11 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Los Angeles (LAX) to Bologna (BLQ)

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)

we stayed here for a few days before our cruise leaving out if ravenna. this was our first time in italy and this hotel and its location is exactly how i pictured italy. it’s a boutique hotel, on a cobblestone street. the rooms are a decent size and the staff was very helpful from the time that i booked (answering email questions for me, booking & confirming our transfer to the cruise ahead of arrival). the location is great. there’s plenty of things to see and do within walking distance. i would recommend and would stay here again.

Reviewed on Jun 24, 2025

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Bologna: Full meal Food Tour with Local Delights by Do Eat Better

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Lamborghini and Ferruccio Lamborghini Museums Entry Tickets

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ITC Theatre

Enjoy a performance at ITC Theatre, a storied theater in San Lazzaro di Savena. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Bowling San Lazzaro

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Museum of Prehistory luigi Donini

You can browse the exhibits at Museum of Prehistory luigi Donini, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to San Lazzaro di Savena. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

Villa Cicogna Conference and Events Center

Villa Cicogna Conference and Events Center is just one of the places to see in San Lazzaro di Savena, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.