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
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
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

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
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! (455 reviews)
"An interesting concept in hotel design. Shelf over vanity makes no sense at all."

Reviewed on 11 June 2025

The Social Hub Bologna
Starhotels Excelsior
Starhotels Excelsior
4 out of 5
Viale Pietro Pietramellara 51, Bologna, BO
The price is AED 427 per night from Jul 7 to Jul 8
AED 427
AED 529 total
7 Jul - 8 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,005 reviews)
"Very professional staff. Clean room and nice breakfast."

Reviewed on 8 June 2025

Starhotels Excelsior
Royal Hotel Carlton
Royal Hotel Carlton
4 out of 5
Via Montebello 8, Bologna, BO
The price is AED 450 per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
AED 450
AED 554 total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Excellent location, short walk to the train station. Superb staff; friendly and very professional. I was upgraded to a suite free of charge (on my birthday). Great rooms, well equipped, and very reasonable mini bar prices too."

Reviewed on 7 June 2025

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.
Residenza Ariosto
Residenza Ariosto
2 out of 5
Via Marsala, 11, Bologna, BO
Stay at this apartment in Bologna. Enjoy free WiFi, an in-room coffeemaker, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Piazza Maggiore and PalaDozza are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (159 reviews)
"The apartment was very clean and comfortable and in a great location. Grocery store and lots of restaurants within just a few minutes walking. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. I would highly recommend renting from them!"

Reviewed on 18 May 2025

Residenza Ariosto
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
Palazzina Carracci
Palazzina Carracci
Via de' Carracci 77, Bologna, BO
Stay at this apartment in Bologna. Enjoy free WiFi and air conditioning. Popular attractions PalaDozza and Piazza Maggiore are located nearby.
5.6/10 (8 reviews)
Great Holiday
"I have stayed with my family and felt, safe, secure with friendly environment close to the city center. Great experiences!"

Reviewed on 26 July 2024

Palazzina Carracci
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%
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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.