Bologna

Travel Guide

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

Where to stay in Bologna

Historic Center featuring heritage elements and street scenes

Historic Center

4/5(235 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
Palazzo Comunale featuring heritage architecture and a square or plaza

Santo Stefano

5/5(3 area reviews)

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

Santo Stefano
Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Luca

Saragozza-Porto

4/5(13 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
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

Bolognina

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

Bolognina
Archaeological Museum which includes a fountain and heritage elements

Quadrilatero

If you're spending some time in Quadrilatero, Galleria Cavour Shopping Center and Piazza Maggiore are top sights worth seeing.

Quadrilatero
The Social Hub Bologna
The Social Hub Bologna
4 out of 5
Via Aristotile Fioravanti 27, Bologna, BO
Stay at this 4-star property in Bologna. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (470 reviews)
"Highly recommend, staff were amazing, friendly and very helpful. The amenities were excellent, dining, bar, entertainment, work spaces, laundry. Would definitely stay again!"

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025

The Social Hub Bologna
Starhotels Excelsior
Starhotels Excelsior
4 out of 5
Viale Pietro Pietramellara 51, Bologna, BO
The price is MXN$2,527 per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
MXN$2,527
MXN$3,088 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,004 reviews)
"all staff I met are friendly and professional"

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

Starhotels Excelsior
Hotel Internazionale
Hotel Internazionale
4 out of 5
Via Indipendenza 60, Bologna, BO
The price is MXN$2,807 per night from Jul 21 to Jul 22
MXN$2,807
MXN$3,397 total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,008 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025

Hotel Internazionale
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.
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 3-star family-friendly campground in Bologna. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the property condition ...
8/10 Very Good! (196 reviews)
"It was a single unit flat which we liked. It was absolutely good for privacy and quietness. The space inside the flat was very well organised, but small. It is close to the city, but at the same time quite and far from concrete and buildings. It was a pleasant stay, and with the good weather, in ..."

Reviewed on 27 Oct 2024

Club del Sole Bologna Easy Camping Village
Sofihome
Sofihome
Viale Giambattista Ercolani 5-2, Bologna, BO
Stay at this condo in Bologna. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and an in-room espresso maker. Popular attractions Piazza Maggiore and PalaDozza are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)
Wonderful Stay in a Perfect Location
"We loved our stay here! The location is fantastic — just a few minutes' walk from Bologna's historic center. We were able to see everything on foot. The property is beautiful, very well maintained, spotless, and incredibly comfortable. It felt like a true home away from home. The host was super responsive, ..."

Reviewed on 9 Jun 2025

Sofihome
Design Club Collection
Design Club Collection
Via Nazario Sauro 25, Bologna, BO
Stay at this apartment in Bologna. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Piazza Maggiore and PalaDozza are located ...
"All round perfect for what we required. 24 Hour business trip. Perfect, smart, clean. 5*"

Reviewed on 24 Jan 2025

Design Club Collection
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

4.4
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
185
5 - Excellent 55%
4 - Good
120
4 - Good 36%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 8%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 0%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

The best food in the world.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Love the city, walkable, great transportation and close by fast train to visit other cities.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Went to the Ducati Factory and Musem Awesome, Recommended!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Balogna is a very walkable City. Interesting sites and good restaurants.

3/5 - Okay

Alan

Stay on populated streets, beware the many pick pockets and those scam artists from Africa who work in groups. I don’t know why Italy doesn’t lock them up and deport them, especially when they wait outside the house of God like devils to harm you

5/5 - Excellent

KO

Lots to see all in close proximity. Lots of closed streets so great for walking or biking.

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