Do some people-watching at Piazza VIII Agosto. If its well-trodden pathways could talk, this historic square would have plenty of stories to tell.

This public square is in Historic Center, a place that has loads going for it! Piazza Maggiore, Stadio Renato Dall'Ara, and University of Bologna are other interesting sightseeing options not far away when you've finished up at Piazza VIII Agosto.

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UNA Hotels Bologna Centro

Historic Center

$670

per person

Jan 15 - Jan 19

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

New York (JFK) to Bologna (BLQ)

8.8/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)

Room had everything you needed except a kettle and coffee machine. Bath was a good size. Digital light switches problematic. Breakfast noisy due to the chairs being scrapped along the floor. Limited bread choice. Coffee in the pots was cold. Should have had a coffee machine. Mirror needed above bedroom unit. Noisy corridors. No restaurant although menu on display. Expensive for what it offered.

Reviewed on Nov 18, 2025

Phi Hotel Bologna

Historic Center

$851

per person

Jan 15 - Jan 19

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

New York (JFK) to Bologna (BLQ)

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)

PERFECT location. Steps from the piazza maggiore. Odd and quirky decor, but we knew that in advance. Our room was an homage to the Kennedy family - odd being in italy. Chose it for its location. Good breakfast in an adjoining cafe downstairs. Nice and accommodating staff. Nothing over the top, just fine, reasonably prices and prime location.

Reviewed on Nov 4, 2025

Hotel Vienna Ostenda

Marina Centro

$859

per person

Jan 15 - Jan 19

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

New York (JFK) to Bologna (BLQ)

8/10 Very Good! (98 reviews)

Room was nice and everyone on staff was so kind!

Reviewed on Dec 2, 2025

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