Bologna

Travel Guide

Bologna featuring outdoor eating, heritage architecture and a square or plaza
Bologna featuring heritage elements
Bologna which includes food and markets
Basilica of San Petronio showing interior views, religious elements and a church or cathedral
Bologna

Where to stay in Bologna

Historic Center featuring heritage elements and street scenes

Historic Center

4/5(235 area reviews)

Historic Center is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights in the area like Via Indipendenza and Cattedrale di San Pietro.

Historic Center
Palazzo Comunale featuring heritage architecture and a square or plaza

Santo Stefano

5/5(3 area reviews)

Santo Stefano is known for its charming coffeehouses, and you can make a stop by Basilica of San Domenico and Teatro Duse while in the area.

Santo Stefano
BolognaFiere featuring signage and modern architecture

Bologna Fiere District

Museums, historic sites, and gardens are just a few things travelers enjoy about Bologna Fiere District. Check out Parco Nord Arena or Caserme Rosse while you're exploring the area.

Bologna Fiere District
Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Luca

Saragozza-Porto

4/5(13 area reviews)

Saragozza-Porto is known for its great bars, and you can make a stop by Portico of San Luca and Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Luca while in the area.

Saragozza-Porto

Bolognina

If you're spending some time in Bolognina, Ippodromo Arcoveggio and Museum for the Memory of Ustica are top sights worth seeing.

Bolognina
BolognaFiere

San Donato-San Vitale

4/5(30 area reviews)

San Donato-San Vitale is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to FICO Eataly World or EuropAuditorium Theater.

San Donato-San Vitale
The Social Hub Bologna
The Social Hub Bologna
4 out of 5
Via Aristotile Fioravanti 27, Bologna, BO
The price is AED 363 per night from Jun 2 to Jun 3
AED 363
AED 458 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 4-star property in Bologna. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (444 reviews)
"They went above and beyond to meet my accessibility needs and the staff was incredibly helpful."

Reviewed on 25 May 2025

The Social Hub Bologna
Starhotels Excelsior
Starhotels Excelsior
4 out of 5
Viale Pietro Pietramellara 51, Bologna, BO
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AED 579 per night from Jun 15 to Jun 16
AED 579
AED 695 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Jun - 16 Jun
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)
"I booked this hotel for convenience, and have stayed one other time. The breakfast was good. I’d have eaten there for dinner if you had any decent vegetarian options with proteins."

Reviewed on 26 May 2025

Starhotels Excelsior
Hotel Internazionale
Hotel Internazionale
4 out of 5
Via Indipendenza 60, Bologna, BO
The price is AED 497 per night from Jun 2 to Jun 3
AED 497
AED 605 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 4-star golf hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Loved this hotel! Great central location, steps away from so many lovely shoos, restaurants, coffee bars, and thebtrain station. I also enjoyed the morning breakfasts with the selfnserve coffee bar wherenyou can quickly get an espresso or cappuccino. And in the evening after a long day of site seeing ..."

Reviewed on 24 May 2025

Hotel Internazionale
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Sofihome
Sofihome
Viale Giambattista Ercolani 5-2, Bologna, BO
Stay at this condo in Bologna. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and an in-room espresso maker. Popular attractions Piazza Maggiore and PalaDozza are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)
"I have nothing but good things to say. The Owner Francesco welcomed us and provided great recommendations. We had an amazing time in the city. Everything was within walking distance but our area and nice and quiet. Totally recommend this location!"

Reviewed on 22 April 2025

Sofihome
Design Club Collection
Design Club Collection
Via Nazario Sauro 25, Bologna, BO
Stay at this apartment in Bologna. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Piazza Maggiore and PalaDozza are located ...
"All round perfect for what we required. 24 Hour business trip. Perfect, smart, clean. 5*"

Reviewed on 24 January 2025

Design Club Collection
Residence Vita Studios & Apartments
Residence Vita Studios & Apartments
Via Marsala 47, Bologna, BO
Stay at this apartment in Bologna. Enjoy free WiFi, housekeeping, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Piazza Maggiore and PalaDozza are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (101 reviews)
"Residence Studio Vita was a home away from home. It has everything you need, spacious corridors, and close proximity to many amenities. There were great shopping and restaurant options around. My family loved being able to walk around the streets of Bologna and explore what they have to offer. Would ..."

Reviewed on 30 March 2025

Residence Vita Studios & Apartments
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Bologna

4.4
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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4 - Good
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4 - Good 36%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 8%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 1%
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

The best food in the world.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Love the city, walkable, great transportation and close by fast train to visit other cities.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Went to the Ducati Factory and Musem Awesome, Recommended!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Balogna is a very walkable City. Interesting sites and good restaurants.

3/5 - Okay

Alan

Stay on populated streets, beware the many pick pockets and those scam artists from Africa who work in groups. I don’t know why Italy doesn’t lock them up and deport them, especially when they wait outside the house of God like devils to harm you

5/5 - Excellent

KO

Lots to see all in close proximity. Lots of closed streets so great for walking or biking.