Bologna Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Bologna showing heritage architecture, outdoor eating and a square or plaza
Bologna showing heritage architecture, outdoor eating and a square or plaza
Bologna featuring heritage elements
Bologna showing markets and food
Basilica of San Petronio featuring interior views, a church or cathedral and religious elements

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Where to stay in Bologna

Historic Center featuring heritage elements and street scenes

Historic Center

4/5(38 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Via Indipendenza to Teatro Auditorium Manzoni – discover Historic Center, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Historic Center
Chiesa di San Paolo in Monte

Santo Stefano

5/5(1 area review)

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.

Santo Stefano
BolognaFiere featuring signage and modern architecture

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
Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Luca

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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Bolognina

While visiting Bolognina, you might make a stop by sights like Teatro Testoni Ragazzi and Ippodromo Arcoveggio.

Bolognina
Aerial video of Bologna city center at sunset, Emilia Romagna, Italy

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
Royal Hotel Carlton

Royal Hotel Carlton

4 out of 5
Via Montebello 8 Bologna BO
The price is NZ$319 per night from 7 Mar to 8 Mar
NZ$319
7 Mar - 8 Mar
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
The staff was excellent, the stay was very enjoyable, it was a perfect location-very close to the shopping and the historical centre but it also had underground parking. This is a rare find. We found the king bed much too hard for our comfort but it was otherwise a perfect stay.

Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026

Royal Hotel Carlton
The Social Hub Bologna

The Social Hub Bologna

4 out of 5
Via Aristotile Fioravanti 27 Bologna BO
The price is NZ$185 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
NZ$185
26 Feb - 27 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this property in Bologna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (691 reviews)
Staff was brilliant and breakfast was amazing. Also a great location near to the train station and getting around was easy.

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

The Social Hub Bologna
Fly On Hotel

Fly On Hotel

4 out of 5
Via dell'Aeroporto 34/36 Bologna BO
The price is NZ$162 per night from 7 Mar to 8 Mar
NZ$162
7 Mar - 8 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
No shuttle from airport. Only works certain times - rooms are very old

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Fly On Hotel
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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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (179 reviews)
Friendly reception, newly renovated apartment with tons of space in each bedroom!

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

Residenza Ariosto
Residence Vita Studios & Apartments

Residence Vita Studios & Apartments

Via Marsala 47 Bologna BO
Stay at this apartment in Bologna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, housekeeping and air conditioning. Popular attractions Piazza Maggiore and Via Zamboni are located ...
Residence Vita Studios & Apartments
Club del Sole Bologna Easy Camping Village

Club del Sole Bologna Easy Camping Village

3 out of 5
Via Romita 12 Bologna BO
Stay at this family-friendly campsite in Bologna. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the property condition in their ...
Club del Sole Bologna Easy Camping Village
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
28
5 - Excellent 61%
4 - Good
16
4 - Good 35%
3 - Okay
1
3 - Okay 2%
2 - Disappointing
1
2 - Disappointing 2%
1 - Terrible
0
1 - Terrible 0%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

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

the food is incredible!!!

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveller

Not prepared for today’s international tourist

5/5 - Excellent

Peter

Really enjoyed the food and the outdoor eating.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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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