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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.
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.
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.
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.
Historic Center Hotel Deals
Starhotels Excelsior
Staff were welcoming and very kind. The room was very comfortable, well appointed, very quiet and very clean. The location near the train station allowed us to use Bologna as a home for day trips to Milan, Venice and Ravenna. We would look forward staying here again.
Reviewed on 25 October 2025
Hotel Palace
Amazing beds, food, location
Reviewed on 21 October 2025
Royal Hotel Carlton
A really lovely twin room with comfortable beds and a balcony looking out onto the hotel gardens. Excellent breakfast. The hotel was well priced and central for walking to and from the station and the central district of the city. Would return.
Reviewed on 27 October 2025
Hotel Internazionale
Nice hotel in prime location
Reviewed on 27 October 2025
UNA Hotels Bologna Centro
Located across from the train station, it's a convenient location close to the historic downtown core. Clean and efficient rooms & great breakfast.
Reviewed on 8 October 2025
Hotel Metropolitan
Was very clean, staff was excellent.
Reviewed on 22 October 2025
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 Piazza Maggiore 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 Teatro Comunale di Bologna and Via Zamboni.
Bolognina
If you're spending some time in Bolognina, Ippodromo Arcoveggio and Teatro Testoni Ragazzi are top sights worth seeing.
San Donato
When in San Donato, you can plan a visit to EuropAuditorium Theater and Luigi Cattaneo Anatomical Wax Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Scandellara
While Scandellara isn't home to many top sights, EuropAuditorium Theater and Teatro Comunale di Bologna are some notable places to visit nearby.
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- Piazza Maggiore
- University of Bologna
- PalaDozza
- Two Towers
- Basilica of San Petronio
- Fountain of Neptune
- Via Indipendenza
- Basilica Santo Stefano
- Mercato di Mezzo o Quadrilatero
- Basilica of San Domenico
- Palazzo Re Enzo
- Cattedrale di San Pietro
- Teatro Comunale di Bologna
- Galleria Cavour Shopping Center
- Via Zamboni
- Teatro Duse
- Bologna Museum of Modern Art
- Piazza Santo Stefano
- Piazza VIII Agosto
- Culinary Institute of Bologna For Foodies- Cooking Classes In Bologna
- Montagnola Park
- Archaeological Museum
- University Library of Bologna
- Le sette Chiese
- Mercato Delle Erbe
- Palazzo Albergati
- Bologna Botanical Gardens
- National Art Gallery of Bologna
- Sanctuary of Santa Maria della Vita
- International Music Museum and Library
- Palazzo Fantuzzi
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