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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Touring Hotel

Historic Center

$1,353

per person

Mar 27 - Mar 30

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

New York (JFK) to Bologna (BLQ)

9/10 Wonderful! (730 reviews)

Great service, roof top bar and was excellent. We walked everywhere as city and restaurants were so close. Would recommend.

Reviewed on Nov 30, 2025

Albergo Rossini 1936 Small & Charming

Historic Center

$1,822

per person

Mar 27 - Mar 30

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

New York (JFK) to Bologna (BLQ)

9/10 Wonderful! (137 reviews)

Hotel is on a very scary street, lots of graffiti, looks like dirty alley, bar with many rough looking drunk people, sketchy people hanging out on street corner. I was truly shocked about the location and did Not feel safe there. It's a shame such a nice hotel is in such a horrible neighborhood.

Reviewed on Dec 7, 2025

Boutique Hotel Re Enzo

Historic Center

$1,361

per person

Mar 27 - Mar 30

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

New York (JFK) to Bologna (BLQ)

8/10 Very Good! (147 reviews)

Single room v small but everything else about the hotel was quite excellent

Reviewed on Nov 24, 2025

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Tours & day trips

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Parma: Cheese, Ham, & Balsamic Vinegar Tour with Tastings

Free cancellation available

Private & custom tours

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Bologna: Self-Guided Food Tasting Tour with Vouchers

Free cancellation available

Adventure & outdoor

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Ferrari Museum, Lamborghini Pagani Museums & Factory+Lunch

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Shows & concerts

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Bologna: Olive Grove and Vineyard Tour with Product Tastings

Free cancellation available

Popular places to visit

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

You can enjoy the entertainment at Bowling San Lazzaro during your travels to San Lazzaro di Savena. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.

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.