Bologna Travel Guide

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Bologna

Where to stay in Bologna

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Historic Center

4/5(38 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Via Indipendenza to Cattedrale di San Pietro – discover Historic Center, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Historic Center
Palazzo Comunale featuring a square or plaza and heritage architecture

Santo Stefano

5/5(1 area review)

Travellers come to Santo Stefano for its cosy coffee shops, and you can see top attractions like Margherita Gardens and Basilica of San Domenico while you're in town.

Santo Stefano
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Saragozza-Porto

4/5(3 area reviews)

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.

Saragozza-Porto
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Bologna Fiere District

Museums, historical sites and gardens are some highlights of Bologna Fiere District. Make a stop by Parco Nord Arena or Caserme Rosse while you're exploring.

Bologna Fiere District

Bolognina

While visiting Bolognina, you might make a stop by sights like Ippodromo Arcoveggio and Museum for the Memory of Ustica.

Bolognina
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San Donato-San Vitale

2/5(1 area review)

San Donato-San Vitale is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by FICO Eataly World and EuropAuditorium Theater while in the area.

San Donato-San Vitale
Fly On Hotel
Fly On Hotel
4 out of 5
Via dell'Aeroporto 34/36, Bologna, BO
The price is AU$140 per night from 3 Jun to 4 Jun
AU$140
per night
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
7.6/10 Good! (993 reviews)
Decent
"Beds were decently comfortable, condensation and minor mold under the windows, soap and shampoo provided but no conditioner. Not bad for a quick stay, just gotta be honest!"

Reviewed on 24 Apr. 2024

Fly On Hotel
Royal Hotel Carlton
Royal Hotel Carlton
4 out of 5
Via Montebello 8, Bologna, BO
The price is AU$269 per night from 12 May to 13 May
AU$269
per night
12 May - 13 May
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (779 reviews)
"Just one night but it was perfect"

Reviewed on 19 Apr. 2024

Royal Hotel Carlton
Starhotels Excelsior
Starhotels Excelsior
4 out of 5
Viale Pietro Pietramellara 51, Bologna, BO
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$301 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
AU$301
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"It is across the street from the train station which was great for us as that is how we are traveling. However the hotel is still in winter mode which means the AC system is not working. We needed to open windows which made for a very noisy, warm night. Other than that, it was a good place to ..."

Reviewed on 29 Apr. 2024

Starhotels Excelsior
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.
Centro Turistico Città di Bologna
Centro Turistico Città di Bologna
3 out of 5
Via Romita 12, Bologna, BO
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly campground in Bologna. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the property condition ...
7.8/10 Good! (172 reviews)
"We were quite disappointed in this stay. It was quite loud late into the night and the “bungalows” didn’t keep out the noise. The rooms weren’t specifically clean but the biggest disappointment was the breakfast. The coffee machine wasn’t restocked-no coffee, the choices were vast but not restocked ..."

Reviewed on 17 Jun. 2023

Centro Turistico Città di Bologna
Residence Vita Studios & Apartments
Residence Vita Studios & Apartments
Via Marsala 47, Bologna
Stay at this apartment in Bologna. Enjoy free WiFi, a terrace, and a flat-screen TV. Popular attractions Piazza Maggiore and Land Rover Arena are located nearby. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (96 reviews)
"Nicely located property, but there was extremely loud construction happening on the building and it was too loud to spend anytime in the apartment during the daytime. Very friendly and helpful property manager for check-in!"

Reviewed on 9 Apr. 2024

Residence Vita Studios & Apartments
Residenza Ariosto
Residenza Ariosto
2 out of 5
Via Marsala, 11, Bologna, BO
Stay at this apartment in Bologna. Enjoy free WiFi, an LCD TV, and a bathtub or shower. Popular attractions Piazza Maggiore and Land Rover Arena are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (135 reviews)
"Not elegant but very serviceable. Ideal location for everything."

Reviewed on 5 Nov. 2023

Residenza Ariosto
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

4.5
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
13 May 2020

Bologna is a beautiful quite place then other popular places. People are nice and friendly. We did the Ferrari food day tour which was amazing, highly recommend doing that and book through Amazing Italy. Our tour guide was Andrea and he was brilliant

5/5 - Excellent

Nadia
22 Jan 2020

the food is incredible!!!

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveller
28 Dec 2019

Not prepared for today’s international tourist

5/5 - Excellent

Peter
25 Oct 2019

Really enjoyed the food and the outdoor eating.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
16 Oct 2019

So easy to find good food and wine. the atmosphere is great. We also went to a ballet at the Teatro di Communale Bologna. It was a great experience.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
4 Oct 2019

A great city to visit, it has everything, Just watch your timing it can be very busy depending on what is happening in the city.

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