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 Arena del Sole – 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 Church of San Michele in Bosco and Basilica of San Domenico 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 Ippodromo Arcoveggio and Museum for the Memory of Ustica.

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
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 15 Mar to 16 Mar
NZ$185
15 Mar - 16 Mar
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! (698 reviews)
Average

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

The Social Hub Bologna
Royal Hotel Carlton

Royal Hotel Carlton

4 out of 5
Via Montebello 8 Bologna BO
The price is NZ$281 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
NZ$281
18 Mar - 19 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)
Very helpful staff and wonderful atmosphere

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Royal Hotel Carlton
Hotel Internazionale

Hotel Internazionale

4 out of 5
Via Indipendenza 60 Bologna BO
The price is NZ$234 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
NZ$234
22 Mar - 23 Mar
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! (1,001 reviews)
Great location, very comfortable

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Hotel Internazionale
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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 Unipol Arena are located ...
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
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 Unipol Arena are located ...
Residence Porta Saragozza
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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Activities

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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