Historic Center
Bologna
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Popular places to visit
Piazza Maggiore
You can learn about the history of Bologna when you stop by Piazza Maggiore. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.
Two Towers
You can learn about the history of Bologna with a trip to Two Towers. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.
Basilica of San Petronio
You can learn about the history of Bologna when you stop by Basilica of San Petronio. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.
Basilica Santo Stefano
You can learn about the history of Bologna with a trip to Basilica Santo Stefano. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.
Via Indipendenza
Find out about the history of Bologna when you spend time at Via Indipendenza. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Fountain of Neptune
Learn about the local history of Bologna with a stop at Fountain of Neptune. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.
Historic Center Hotel Deals
Hotel Internazionale
Courteous staff and easy check in. Perfectly located for exploring the city.
Reviewed on 1 February 2026
Hotel Palace
El hotel es un wdificio muy antiguo y el lobby esta muy bien, las habitaciones necesitan un poco de mantenimiento, por ejemplo la mia cuando caminabas el piso crujia constantemente, las alfombras esta descoloridas y manchadas, las ventanas se filtraba el aire frio de afuera, los muebles estan muy ...
Reviewed on 30 January 2026
Royal Hotel Carlton
Beautiful, elegant hotel in a great location between Bologna Centrale station (about 10 minutes on foot) and Piazza Maggiore (around 15 minutes). Ideal for exploring the city. Staff were friendly, courteous, and helpful, with easy communication in English. We were pleasantly surprised with an early ...
Reviewed on 25 January 2026
Starhotels Excelsior
Great location, clean and comfortable room, excellent value
Reviewed on 1 February 2026
UNA Hotels Bologna Centro
Very nice new place with very helpful staff
Reviewed on 28 January 2026
Art Hotel Commercianti
Beautiful hotel lovely art and great location. Helpful staff
Reviewed on 26 January 2026
Other neighborhoods around Historic Center
L'antico Ghetto Ebraico
You'll enjoy the museums and shopping in L'antico Ghetto Ebraico. You might want to make time for a stop at Via Zamboni or Jewish Museum.
Quadrilatero
If you're spending some time in Quadrilatero, Galleria Cavour Shopping Center and Archaeological Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Cirenaica
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Cirenaica and surrounding area, you can visit Bologna Botanical Gardens and Teatro Comunale di Bologna.
Bolognina
If you're spending some time in Bolognina, Ippodromo Arcoveggio and Museum for the Memory of Ustica are top sights worth seeing.
San Donato
When in San Donato, you can plan a visit to EuropAuditorium Theater and Bologna Botanical Gardens, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Scandellara
While Scandellara isn't home to many top sights, EuropAuditorium Theater and Bologna Botanical Gardens are some notable places to visit nearby.
Historic Center
- Piazza Maggiore
- University of Bologna
- Basilica Santo Stefano
- Basilica of San Domenico
- Piazza Santo Stefano
- Teatro Duse
- Teatro Comunale di Bologna
- Palazzo Re Enzo
- Mercato Delle Erbe
- Piazza VIII Agosto
- Luigi Cattaneo Anatomical Wax Museum
- Culinary Institute of Bologna For Foodies- Cooking Classes In Bologna
- Cinema Lumiere
