Historic Center

Bologna

A cobblestone street lined with historic buildings, a prominent tower in the distance, and outdoor seating areas with umbrellas.
A historic building with arched windows and a central tower, surrounded by modern buildings and outdoor seating areas.
A historic square with a prominent church featuring arched windows and a bell tower.
A grand church interior with a large central statue, ornate gold decorations, and a detailed ceiling fresco.
A narrow cobblestone street lined with historic buildings, bicycles parked along the side, and a few pedestrians walking.

Stay near popular Historic Center attractions

A historic square with a large brick wall, a fountain, and classical architecture.

Piazza Maggiore

9.4/10 (2,525 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.
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Historic Center Hotel Deals

Royal Hotel Carlton

Royal Hotel Carlton

4 out of 5
Via Montebello 8 Bologna BO
The price is NT$5,581 per night from Sep 27 to Sep 28
NT$5,581
NT$6,653 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
includes taxes & fees
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Royal Hotel Carlton
Starhotels Excelsior

Starhotels Excelsior

4 out of 5
Viale Pietro Pietramellara 51 Bologna BO
The price is NT$4,670 per night from Sep 6 to Sep 7
NT$4,670
NT$5,651 total
Sep 6 - Sep 7
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"Absolutely great location right across from station. Still, close to city center and all the major sights. Wish we had more time there and that we handt been there during ferragosto."

Reviewed on 2026/9/2

Starhotels Excelsior
Hotel Internazionale

Hotel Internazionale

4 out of 5
Via Indipendenza 60 Bologna BO
The price is NT$5,879 per night from Sep 27 to Sep 28
NT$5,879
NT$6,980 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Great location!"

Reviewed on 2026/9/2

Hotel Internazionale
UNA Hotels Bologna Centro

UNA Hotels Bologna Centro

4 out of 5
Via Pietramellara 41/43 Bologna BO
The price is NT$5,171 per night from Sep 6 to Sep 7
NT$5,171
NT$6,201 total
Sep 6 - Sep 7
includes taxes & fees
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Hotel Palace Bologna Centro

Hotel Palace Bologna Centro

3 out of 5
Via Monte Grappa, 9/2 Bologna BO
The price is NT$4,443 per night from Sep 5 to Sep 6
NT$4,443
NT$5,401 total
Sep 5 - Sep 6
includes taxes & fees
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7.2/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Very central location. Common areas elegant and generous but rooms are dated and basic. Single room with no fridge, no coffee, no a/c (just a small fan which was inadequate with the heat and humidity). Very quiet."

Reviewed on 2026/9/2

Hotel Palace Bologna Centro
Hotel Metropolitan

Hotel Metropolitan

4 out of 5
Via dell'Orso 6 Bologna BO
The price is NT$6,971 per night from Sep 4 to Sep 5
NT$6,971
NT$8,182 total
Sep 4 - Sep 5
includes taxes & fees
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Where to stay in Historic Center

Find the best Historic Center areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A statue of a man with a trident, surrounded by smaller statues, in front of a historic building with arched windows and a brick facade.
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Santo Stefano

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.

A large, historic building with a prominent dome and multiple towers.

Saragozza-Porto

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

A modern glass building with a unique geometric structure.
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Bolognina

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

A modern glass building with a unique metal framework structure.
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Bologna Fiere District

Museums, historic sites, and gardens are just a few things travelers enjoy about Bologna Fiere District. Check out EuropAuditorium Theater or Museum for the Memory of Ustica while you're exploring the area.

A panoramic view of a city with dense urban architecture, surrounded by greenery and hills.

San Donato-San Vitale

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 Centro Agroalimentare di Bologna or FICO Eataly World.

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