Historic Center Travel Guide
Bologna
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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.
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.
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 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
"Tres bon petit déjeuner très copieux, le personnel accueillant, les agents de sécurité par contre devrait avoir plus le sourire. Les gens responsable du parking très chaleureux et souriant La chambre grande est propre mais les moquettes devrait être changé car abîmé par endroits Le bar ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Hotel Internazionale
"Air conditionings"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Starhotels Excelsior
"Room was great and the staff were very helpful. Drinks and food were good in the dining room. Good location for train trips when they are not on strike!"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Hotel Palace Bologna Centro
"A very central hotel but unfortunately not great. As mentioned in other reviews, it’s very tired, the bathrooms are terrible and the shower doesn’t stay up, the bathroom light stopped working, the curtain fell off the window and you could hear the cinema next door. It was cheap for the location but ..."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
UNA Hotels Bologna Centro
"I just want everyone to know, that Nicolo the bartender is one of the best I have ever been honored to be served by. And the hotel was beautiful and very clean."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Hotel Metropolitan
"All was excellent. No complaints . Breakfast and service good . Location excellent. Roof top bar very nice. Enjoyed the stay. No issues"
Reviewed on 28 May 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 University Library of Bologna and Bologna Botanical Gardens.
Bolognina
While visiting Bolognina, you might make a stop by sights like Museum for the Memory of Ustica and Ippodromo Arcoveggio.
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 University Library of Bologna and EuropAuditorium Theater.
