Historic Center Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Historic Center
Historic Center
Basilica Santo Stefano which includes a square or plaza, heritage architecture and a small town or village
Historic Center
Historic Center

Popular places to visit

Bologna featuring heritage architecture, a square or plaza and a city

Piazza Maggiore

4.5/5(25 reviews)

Not only has this been the epicenter of Bologna since the 13th century, but it is also one of the largest and oldest squares in all of Italy.

Piazza Maggiore
Two Towers

Two Towers

4/5(15 reviews)

A magnificent view over the medieval rooftops of Bologna’s city center is just reward for the arduous climb to the top of one of these ancient towers.

Two Towers
Basilica of San Petronio showing religious elements, heritage elements and a church or cathedral

Basilica of San Petronio

4.5/5(21 reviews)

See one of the largest churches in the world and learn the story behind its magnificent yet unfinished marble façade.

Basilica of San Petronio
Fountain of Neptune showing a statue or sculpture and a fountain

Fountain of Neptune

4.5/5(21 reviews)

This intriguing work of art is one of the most well-known symbols of Bologna and an important public gathering place.

Fountain of Neptune
Basilica Santo Stefano which includes a square or plaza, heritage architecture and a small town or village

Basilica Santo Stefano

4.5/5(20 reviews)

Go for a stroll through this interconnected group of religious buildings, admiring the graceful architecture and valuable artwork in each.

Basilica Santo Stefano
Bologna

Via Indipendenza

4/5(3 reviews)

Find out about the history of Bologna when you take a trip to Via Indipendenza. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Via Indipendenza

Activities

Bologna traditional food tour - Do Eat Better Experience

Bologna traditional food tour - Do Eat Better Experience

AU$124
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bologna traditional food tour - Do Eat Better Experience
Exclusive Bologna Cooking Class - Pasta Tagliatelle Ragu & Spritz

Exclusive Bologna Cooking Class - Pasta Tagliatelle Ragu & Spritz

AU$113
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Exclusive Bologna Cooking Class - Pasta Tagliatelle Ragu & Spritz
Bologna: City Center Walking Tour

Bologna: City Center Walking Tour

AU$41
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Bologna: City Center Walking Tour
Bologna: Red Bus City Tour and Local Food Tasting

Bologna: Red Bus City Tour and Local Food Tasting

AU$59
per adult
Bologna: Red Bus City Tour and Local Food Tasting
Bologna: Traditional Bolognese Cooking Class with a Meal

Bologna: Traditional Bolognese Cooking Class with a Meal

AU$110
per adult
Bologna: Traditional Bolognese Cooking Class with a Meal
From Bologna: Parma Cheese & Ham Factory Tours and Tastings

From Bologna: Parma Cheese & Ham Factory Tours and Tastings

AU$259
per adult
From Bologna: Parma Cheese & Ham Factory Tours and Tastings
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Our pick of the best Historic Center Hotel Deals

Starhotels Excelsior
Starhotels Excelsior
4 out of 5
Viale Pietro Pietramellara 51, Bologna, BO
The price is AU$198 per night from 22 Dec to 23 Dec
AU$198
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"A very nice hotel and close to the train station"

Reviewed on 5 Dec. 2024

Starhotels Excelsior
Royal Hotel Carlton
Royal Hotel Carlton
4 out of 5
Via Montebello 8, Bologna, BO
The price is AU$205 per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
AU$205
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2025
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (997 reviews)
Great short stay
"Our room was enormous and very comfortable, with everything we needed. The staff on reception was helpful and friendly. Close to the historic center of town, and to the train station as well."

Reviewed on 8 Dec. 2024

Royal Hotel Carlton
Millennhotel
Millennhotel
3 out of 5
Via Boldrini 4, Bologna, BO
The price is AU$110 per night from 22 Dec to 23 Dec
AU$110
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
7.6/10 Good! (839 reviews)
"Great staff, hospitable, nice and caring"

Reviewed on 14 Oct. 2024

Millennhotel
Hotel Internazionale
Hotel Internazionale
4 out of 5
Via Indipendenza 60, Bologna, BO
The price is AU$177 per night from 20 Dec to 21 Dec
AU$177
includes taxes & fees
20 Dec - 21 Dec
Stay at this 4-star golf hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Excellent location within walking distance to the train station, popular tourist attractions and shops. Spacious room with a historic touch and luxury feeling. Friendly staff. Highly recommend!"

Reviewed on 17 Dec. 2024

Hotel Internazionale
Hotel Palace
Hotel Palace
3 out of 5
Via Monte Grappa, 9/2, Bologna, BO
The price is AU$143 per night from 25 Dec to 26 Dec
AU$143
includes taxes & fees
25 Dec - 26 Dec
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
6.8/10 (884 reviews)
"Cleanlinees"

Reviewed on 16 Nov. 2024

Hotel Palace
Phi Hotel Bologna
Phi Hotel Bologna
4.5 out of 5
Via De' Fusari, 9, Bologna, BO
The price is AU$247 per night from 25 Dec to 26 Dec
AU$247
includes taxes & fees
25 Dec - 26 Dec
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (963 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on 4 Dec. 2024

Phi Hotel Bologna
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Other neighbourhoods around Historic Center

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L'antico Ghetto Ebraico

You'll enjoy the museums and shopping in L'antico Ghetto Ebraico. You might want to make time for a stop at Via Zamboni or Jewish Museum.

L'antico Ghetto Ebraico
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Cirenaica

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Cirenaica and surrounding area, you can visit Teatro Comunale di Bologna and Via Zamboni.

Cirenaica
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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
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San Donato

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in San Donato and surrounding area, you can visit EuropAuditorium Theater and Luigi Bombicci Museum of Mineralogy.

San Donato
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Scandellara

While there might not be top attractions in Scandellara, you can explore the larger area and discover places like EuropAuditorium Theater and Teatro Comunale di Bologna.

Scandellara
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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 Villa Spada or Villa delle Rose.

Saragozza-Porto

Historic Center Travel Guide

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