Santo Stefano Travel Guide
Bologna
Visit Santo Stefano
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Archaeological Museum
You can study the exhibits at Archaeological Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Bologna. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.
Palazzo Re Enzo
You can learn about the history of Bologna with a stop at Palazzo Re Enzo. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.
Top hotels in Santo Stefano
Almarossa
Good location to walk everywhere; very safe; staff was quite accommodating
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Art Hotel Commercianti
Very charming hotel just off Piazza Maggiore walking distance to most sites.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Hotel Porta San Mamolo
Wow! What a disappointment. In a city with only one 5 star hotel, how on earth can this be 4 stars. I should have known based on the initial communication from the hotel on their recommendations. They told me to look online or Get Your Guide for tour/visit suggestions.... Don't let the charming court ...
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Hotel Corona d'Oro
Lonely staff, great breakfast and perfect location
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Hotel San Donato - Bologna Centro
Excelente ubicación
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Zanhotel Tre Vecchi
Good location.
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Santo Stefano
Saragozza-Porto
Saragozza-Porto is popular for its lively bars, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Portico of San Luca or Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Luca.
Quadrilatero
If you're spending some time in Quadrilatero, Galleria Cavour Shopping Center and Archaeological Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Savena
Visitors to Savena like its bars and monuments, and Villa Mazzacorati is a sight worth a stop.
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.
Historic Center
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Via Indipendenza to Piazza VIII Agosto – discover Historic Center, a destination also famous for its shopping.
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.
