Bologna

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Bologna featuring heritage elements

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 Margherita Gardens and Basilica of San Domenico while in the area.

Santo Stefano
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 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
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
Fly On Hotel
Fly On Hotel
4 out of 5
Via dell'Aeroporto 34/36, Bologna, BO
The price is AED77 per night from Jun 4 to Jun 5
AED77
per night
Jun 4 - Jun 5
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
7.6/10 Good! (995 reviews)
"Close to airport, room was nice, staff was nice and the restaurant was very good."

Reviewed on 26 May, 2024

Fly On Hotel
Starhotels Excelsior
Starhotels Excelsior
4 out of 5
Viale Pietro Pietramellara 51, Bologna, BO
The price is AED187 per night from Jun 16 to Jun 17
AED187
per night
Jun 16 - Jun 17
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! (1,003 reviews)
"A very nice modern hotel. Very high quality."

Reviewed on 30 May, 2024

Starhotels Excelsior
Royal Hotel Carlton
Royal Hotel Carlton
4 out of 5
Via Montebello 8, Bologna, BO
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AED162 per night from Jun 9 to Jun 10
AED162
per night
Jun 9 - Jun 10
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (823 reviews)
"It is a nice hotel with a great lobby area for having drinks and some food. Our room was really expensive and very noisy."

Reviewed on 31 May, 2024

Royal Hotel Carlton
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.
Centro Turistico Città di Bologna
Centro Turistico Città di Bologna
3 out of 5
Via Romita 12, Bologna, BO
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly campground in Bologna. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the property condition ...
7.8/10 Good! (173 reviews)
"We were quite disappointed in this stay. It was quite loud late into the night and the “bungalows” didn’t keep out the noise. The rooms weren’t specifically clean but the biggest disappointment was the breakfast. The coffee machine wasn’t restocked-no coffee, the choices were vast but not restocked ..."

Reviewed on 17 Jun, 2023

Centro Turistico Città di Bologna
 Phi Hotel Bologna Apartments
Phi Hotel Bologna Apartments
4.5 out of 5
Piazza de' Celestini 3, Bologna, BO
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Bologna. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Piazza Maggiore and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (17 reviews)
"Very convenient. Excellent stuff!"

Reviewed on 9 Sep, 2023

Phi Hotel Bologna Apartments
Giorgi Homes By Wonderful Italy
Giorgi Homes By Wonderful Italy
Via Niccolò Dall’Arca 6, Bologna
Stay at this vacation home in Bologna. Enjoy free WiFi and air conditioning. Popular attractions Land Rover Arena and Piazza Maggiore are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
"Great location close to the rail.very clean and comfortable"

Reviewed on 23 May, 2024

Giorgi Homes By Wonderful Italy
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

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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Feb 27, 2020

The best food in the world.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Feb 27, 2020

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

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Feb 11, 2020

Went to the Ducati Factory and Musem Awesome, Recommended!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler
Feb 10, 2020

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

3/5 - Okay

Alan
Jan 30, 2020

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
Jan 20, 2020

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