Bologna

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Bologna

Where to stay in Bologna

Historic Center featuring heritage elements and street scenes

Historic Center

4/5(54 area reviews)

Historic Center is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights in the area like Via Indipendenza and Cattedrale di San Pietro.

Historic Center
Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Luca

Saragozza-Porto

3.5/5(2 area reviews)

Saragozza-Porto is known for its great bars, and you can make a stop by Portico of San Luca and Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Luca while in the area.

Saragozza-Porto
Palazzo Comunale featuring heritage architecture and a square or plaza

Santo Stefano

3/5(1 area review)

Santo Stefano is known for its charming coffeehouses, and you can make a stop by Margherita Gardens and Basilica of San Domenico while in the area.

Santo Stefano

Bolognina

If you're spending some time in Bolognina, Ippodromo Arcoveggio and Museum for the Memory of Ustica are top sights worth seeing.

Bolognina
BolognaFiere featuring signage and modern architecture

Bologna Fiere District

Museums, historic sites, and gardens are just a few things travelers enjoy about Bologna Fiere District. Check out Parco Nord Arena or Caserme Rosse while you're exploring the area.

Bologna Fiere District
BolognaFiere

San Donato-San Vitale

4/5(6 area reviews)

San Donato-San Vitale is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to FICO Eataly World or EuropAuditorium Theater.

San Donato-San Vitale
Starhotels Excelsior
Starhotels Excelsior
4 out of 5
Viale Pietro Pietramellara 51, Bologna, BO
The price is CA $190 per night from Jul. 7 to Jul. 8
CA $190
CA $223 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 7 - Jul 8
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! (1,009 reviews)
"breakfast was fantastic"

Reviewed on Jun. 5, 2024

Starhotels Excelsior
Royal Hotel Carlton
Royal Hotel Carlton
4 out of 5
Via Montebello 8, Bologna, BO
The price is CA $242 per night from Jun. 16 to Jun. 17
CA $242
CA $281 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 16 - Jun 17
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (831 reviews)
"This is an elegant property with excellent service. You feel special from the moment you walk in until you leave. It is beautiful everywhere you look. The bed is so comfortable, the shower is great with lots of water pressure. The tub is large enough for a tall man. Breakfast is beautifully presented ..."

Reviewed on Jun. 4, 2024

Royal Hotel Carlton
Fly On Hotel
Fly On Hotel
4 out of 5
Via dell'Aeroporto 34/36, Bologna, BO
The price is CA $97 per night from Jul. 1 to Jul. 2
CA $97
CA $122 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 1 - Jul 2
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
7.6/10 Good! (996 reviews)
"Good breakfast"

Reviewed on Jun. 2, 2024

Fly On 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.
Centro Turistico Città di Bologna
Centro Turistico Città di Bologna
3 out of 5
Via Romita 12, Bologna, BO
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly campground in Bologna. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the property condition ...
7.8/10 Good! (173 reviews)
"We were quite disappointed in this stay. It was quite loud late into the night and the “bungalows” didn’t keep out the noise. The rooms weren’t specifically clean but the biggest disappointment was the breakfast. The coffee machine wasn’t restocked-no coffee, the choices were vast but not restocked ..."

Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2023

Centro Turistico Città di Bologna
 Phi Hotel Bologna Apartments
Phi Hotel Bologna Apartments
4.5 out of 5
Piazza de' Celestini 3, Bologna, BO
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Bologna. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Piazza Maggiore and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (17 reviews)
"Very convenient. Excellent stuff!"

Reviewed on Sep. 9, 2023

Phi Hotel Bologna Apartments
Giorgi Homes By Wonderful Italy
Giorgi Homes By Wonderful Italy
Via Niccolò Dall’Arca 6, Bologna
Stay at this vacation home in Bologna. Enjoy free WiFi and air conditioning. Popular attractions Land Rover Arena and Piazza Maggiore are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
"Great location close to the rail.very clean and comfortable"

Reviewed on May 23, 2024

Giorgi Homes By Wonderful Italy
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

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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Great people, great food, safe and pleasant city.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

We should have spent longer - it was sooooo interesting and a great nightlife

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Climb the tower. Eat as much as you can. Go day tripping to Modena and eat there if you can. Eat.

5/5 - Excellent

Toniprio

If you are able take the cooking class with Luigi at Cookly and the parmigiano, balsamic vinegar, prosciutto and Ferrari tour ... were excellent.

5/5 - Excellent

dori

Loved being in this city! The food was fantastic!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Loved everything about it, I was there for 3 days, another day would have been nice

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