Historic Center Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Historic Center
Stay near popular Historic Center attractions
Activities
Bologna Small-group Walking Tour including Archiginnasio
NZ$77
per adult
Eating Bologna Food & Wine Tour
NZ$186
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lamborghini and Ferruccio Lamborghini Museums Entry Tickets
NZ$74
per adult
Bologna Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour
NZ$17
per adult
Our pick of the best Historic Center Hotel Deals
Royal Hotel Carlton
Via Montebello 8 Bologna BO
The price is NZ$262 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$262
12 July - 13 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,037 reviews)
"Excellent hotel. Traditional decor was beautiful! Not a soulless minimalist box. Courteous and gracious staff. Highly recommend."
Reviewed on 1 July 2026
Starhotels Excelsior
Viale Pietro Pietramellara 51 Bologna BO
The price is NZ$279 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
NZ$279
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"This hotel was located in a great location and extremely convenient to the train station and downtown area. They staff was very helpful and professional. They were able to answer all our questions and provided great recommendations of places to see and where to eat. Would definitely stay here ..."
Reviewed on 27 June 2026
Hotel Internazionale
Via Indipendenza 60 Bologna BO
The price is NZ$280 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$280
12 July - 13 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"Excellent Hotel. Very professional with top-of-the-line amenities. I especially loved the style, which was Italian classical. Beautiful hotel, beautiful garden, nice restaurant, wonderful staff and front desk. Very helpful. Thank you so much for memorable stay."
Reviewed on 3 July 2026
Hotel Palace Bologna Centro
Via Monte Grappa, 9/2 Bologna BO
The price is NZ$171 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
NZ$171
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"I have stayed in this hotel a number of times before and it's fantastic for its location and price, but man, they really need to sort out the air-conditioning situation. They gave me a desk fan, which wasn't really up to the task, and sleeping in these conditions was not pleasant. I'm not sure if ..."
Reviewed on 3 July 2026
Hotel Metropolitan
Via dell'Orso 6 Bologna BO
The price is NZ$333 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
NZ$333
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"Great location, staff, air conditioning nice and modern loved the garden off our room."
Reviewed on 28 June 2026
NH Bologna de la Gare
Piazza XX Settembre, 2 Bologna BO
The price is NZ$285 per night from 24 July to 25 July
NZ$285
24 July - 25 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bologna. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (908 reviews)
"We stayed one night and it was a fabulous hotel. Loved how close it is to the train station!"
Reviewed on 25 June 2026
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.
Our guide on where to stay in Historic Center
Find the best Historic Center areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Santo Stefano
Travellers come to Santo Stefano for its cosy coffee shops, and you can see top attractions like Basilica of San Domenico and Teatro Duse while you're in town.
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 Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Luca or Stadio Renato Dall'Ara.
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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.
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Bolognina
While visiting Bolognina, you might make a stop by sights like Museum for the Memory of Ustica and Ippodromo Arcoveggio.
San Donato-San Vitale
San Donato-San Vitale is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Centro Agroalimentare di Bologna and FICO Eataly World while in the area.
