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 Piazza VIII Agosto – 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 Ippodromo Arcoveggio or Parco Nord Arena 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$362 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
NZ$362
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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
The Social Hub Bologna

The Social Hub Bologna

4 out of 5
Via Aristotile Fioravanti 27 Bologna BO
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$249 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
NZ$249
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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. ...
The Social Hub Bologna
Living Place Hotel

Living Place Hotel

4 out of 5
Via Properzia dè Rossi snc Bologna BO
The price is NZ$206 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
NZ$206
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Living Place Hotel
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.
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 ...
6.4/10 (6 reviews)
"Nice please to stay with family. Beautiful balcony with a nice view on the city. Loved it."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026

Residence Porta Saragozza
Residenza Ariosto

Residenza Ariosto

2 out of 5
Via Marsala, 11 Bologna BO
Stay at this apartment in Bologna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an in-room coffee maker and housekeeping. Popular attractions Piazza Maggiore and Finestrella di Via Piella ...
Residenza Ariosto
BolognaRoomscom - Santo Stefano Apartments

BolognaRoomscom - Santo Stefano Apartments

Via Santo Stefano, 88 Bologna Emilia-Romagna
Stay at this apartment in Bologna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, premium bedding and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Piazza Maggiore and Casa Carducci are located ...
BolognaRoomscom - Santo Stefano Apartments
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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