Bologna Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A street with outdoor cafes, a statue, and historic buildings.
A historic street with ornate buildings, a prominent tower, and pedestrians.
A bustling market street with vendors selling fresh produce and other goods.
A church interior with a golden statue, stained glass windows, and a red altar cloth.
A narrow cobblestone street lined with historic buildings, bicycles parked along the side, and a few pedestrians walking.

Our guide on where to stay in Bologna

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Historic Center

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.

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.

Navile

Unique features of Navile include the museums and historical sites. Make a stop by Navile Shopping Centre or Caserme Rosse while you're exploring the area.

San Donato

If you're spending some time in San Donato, EuropAuditorium Theater and Virtus Arena are top sights worth seeing.

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 Villa delle Rose or Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Luca.

Royal Hotel Carlton

Royal Hotel Carlton

4 out of 5
Via Montebello 8 Bologna BO
The price is NZ$255 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
NZ$255
3 Aug - 4 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 breakfast and the helpful staff ...
Royal Hotel Carlton
Starhotels Excelsior

Starhotels Excelsior

4 out of 5
Viale Pietro Pietramellara 51 Bologna BO
The price is NZ$238 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
NZ$238
5 Aug - 6 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! (1,001 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel right opposite the station. Our flight was late evening and took the Marconi Express train took 20mins no hassle very easy to book. Our room was lovely ,, comfy bed, large bathroom with shower with shampoo & body lotion, you need to bring your own conditioner. Tea, coffee with kettle, ..."

Reviewed on 22 July 2026

Starhotels Excelsior
The Social Hub Bologna

The Social Hub Bologna

4 out of 5
Via Aristotile Fioravanti 27 Bologna BO
The price is NZ$168 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
NZ$168
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (827 reviews)
"Nice hotel, really close to the train station. Quite a long walk into the centre of Bologna, but you can see that when you book!"

Reviewed on 22 July 2026

The Social Hub Bologna
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.
Astoria Suite Apartments

Astoria Suite Apartments

Via Milazzo, 17-19 Bologna BO
Stay at this apartment in Bologna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Piazza Maggiore and Bologna Museum of Modern ...
8/10 Very good! (11 reviews)
"The place unfortunately was full of the smell of cigarette smoke. We messaged the hotel with no response to assist."

Reviewed on 11 July 2026

Astoria Suite Apartments
Residence Porta Saragozza

Residence Porta Saragozza

Via Filippo Turati 96 Bologna BO
Stay at this residence in Bologna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an in-room espresso maker and housekeeping. Popular attractions Piazza Maggiore and Villa delle Rose are ...
5/10 (4 reviews)
"Very very basic"

Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026

Residence Porta Saragozza
Design Club Collection

Design Club Collection

Via Nazario Sauro 25 Bologna BO
Stay at this apartment in Bologna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Piazza Maggiore and Mercato Delle Erbe ...
Design Club Collection
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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