Historic Center Travel Guide
Bologna
Visit Historic Center
Popular places to visit
Piazza Maggiore
You can learn about the history of Bologna with a trip to Piazza Maggiore. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.
Two Towers
You can learn about the history of Bologna with a stop at Two Towers. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.
Via Indipendenza
Find out about the history of Bologna when you take a trip to Via Indipendenza. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Basilica of San Petronio
You can learn about the history of Bologna with a trip to 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.
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.
Top hotels in Historic Center
Royal Hotel Carlton
Beautiful hotel and very good breakfast
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Hotel Palace Bologna Centro
I did not have breakfast on my stay
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Hotel Internazionale
No air conditioning, room got very hot on sunny days
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Starhotels Excelsior
Rooms were large and spacious, nicely laid out but quite dusty within
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Hotel Metropolitan
Great location. Room was clean and staff were friendly and helpful. We are definitely staying here again.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
UNA Hotels Bologna Centro
We enjoyed our 2 night stay, this is in a great location if you arriving or leaving Bologna by train (or Marconi Express to the airport) - It’s also walking distance to the centre. The staff here are excellent, we had a minor issue with something in the room and it was fixed without any drama whilst ...
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods 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
While visiting Bolognina, you might make a stop by sights like Ippodromo Arcoveggio and Museum for the Memory of Ustica.
San Donato
If you're spending some time in San Donato, EuropAuditorium Theater and Virtus Arena are top sights worth seeing.
Scandellara
While there might not be top attractions in Scandellara, you can explore the larger area and discover places like EuropAuditorium Theater and Bologna Botanical Gardens.
