From pretty little flowers to hardy plants and trees, Mother Nature puts on a show at Bologna Botanical Gardens. You'll be wowed by the many plant species and the effort that's gone into the displays.

You'll soon see why this Historic Center showcase of plants is visited by many travelers. If you're looking for more to explore, Piazza Maggiore, Stadio Renato Dall'Ara, and University of Bologna are in this area too. They won't take very long to reach from Bologna Botanical Gardens.

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Hotel Del Borgo

Borgo Panigale

$684

per person

Jan 23 - Jan 24

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Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Boston (BOS) to Bologna (BLQ)

8.2/10 Very Good! (516 reviews)

Very convenient for the airport. Clean basic rooms

Reviewed on Sep 25, 2025

Hotel Astoria

Historic Center

$686

per person

Jan 23 - Jan 24

found 17 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Boston (BOS) to Bologna (BLQ)

7.6/10 Good! (756 reviews)

Stayed here for three nights and pleasantly surprised how good and convenient this was. 15min walk from historic centre 5 min walk from central train station. Very clean rooms, adequate space, very quiet. Friendly and welcoming staff. Fantastic breakfast. Would definitely recommend for shirt stayed to explore Bologna, Firenze and Modena (by train).

Reviewed on Dec 5, 2025

Bleis Hotel

Bologna Fiere District

$706

per person

Jan 23 - Jan 24

found 17 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Boston (BOS) to Bologna (BLQ)

8.6/10 Excellent! (500 reviews)

Clean and comfortable hotel in the outskirts of town. Fortunately the 25 bus is nearby and dependable. Courteous staff and ample breakfast contribute to a positive experience.

Reviewed on May 22, 2023

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