Historic Center

Bologna

Historic Center featuring heritage elements and street scenes
Historic Center featuring heritage architecture and street scenes
Basilica Santo Stefano featuring a square or plaza, a small town or village and heritage architecture
Basilica of San Domenico featuring heritage elements, art and interior views
Bologna

Popular places to visit

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

Piazza Maggiore

4.5/5(217 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
Bologna featuring heritage elements

Two Towers

4.5/5(77 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(128 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(165 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
Bologna

Via Indipendenza

3.5/5(12 reviews)

Find out about the history of Bologna when you spend time at Via Indipendenza. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Via Indipendenza
Basilica Santo Stefano featuring a square or plaza, a small town or village and heritage architecture

Basilica Santo Stefano

4.5/5(108 reviews)

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

Basilica Santo Stefano

Historic Center Hotel Deals

Starhotels Excelsior

Starhotels Excelsior

4 out of 5
Viale Pietro Pietramellara 51, Bologna, BO
The price is NT$3,448 per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
NT$3,448
NT$4,275 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
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! (1,013 reviews)
"Great place, central to all monuments, cafes and shopping centres. Only thing, attention to detail when cleaning rooms and restocking supplies such as toilet paper, water, tea bags and cups as we had to ask for them but should be expected for a 4 star hotel. Other than that, it was amazing."

Reviewed on 2025/7/22

Starhotels Excelsior
Hotel Internazionale

Hotel Internazionale

4 out of 5
Via Indipendenza 60, Bologna, BO
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! (1,005 reviews)
"Property needs to invest in new carpets and better parking services"

Reviewed on 2025/7/19

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Hotel Internazionale
Royal Hotel Carlton

Royal Hotel Carlton

4 out of 5
Via Montebello 8, Bologna, BO
The price is NT$3,448 per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
NT$3,448
NT$4,275 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,010 reviews)
"Close to train station"

Reviewed on 2025/7/13

Royal Hotel Carlton
UNA HOTELS Bologna Centro

UNA HOTELS Bologna Centro

4 out of 5
Via Pietramellara 41/43, Bologna, BO
The price is NT$3,698 per night from Aug 1 to Aug 2
NT$3,698
NT$4,551 total
Aug 1 - Aug 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (996 reviews)
"Would stay again"

Reviewed on 2025/7/20

UNA HOTELS Bologna Centro
Hotel Palace

Hotel Palace

3 out of 5
Via Monte Grappa, 9/2, Bologna, BO
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 ...
7/10 Good! (981 reviews)
"Good location"

Reviewed on 2025/7/11

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Hotel Palace
NH Bologna de la Gare

NH Bologna de la Gare

4 out of 5
Piazza XX Settembre, 2, Bologna, BO
The price is NT$2,946 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
NT$2,946
NT$3,723 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bologna. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (801 reviews)
"Location within 15 min walk of all the main sites. Very close to train station. Breakfast buffet was good."

Reviewed on 2025/7/12

NH Bologna de la Gare
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Other neighborhoods 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
Archaeological Museum which includes a fountain and heritage elements

Quadrilatero

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

Quadrilatero
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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

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

Bolognina
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San Donato

When in San Donato, you can plan a visit to EuropAuditorium Theater and Bologna Botanical Gardens, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

San Donato
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Scandellara

While Scandellara isn't home to many top sights, EuropAuditorium Theater and Teatro Comunale di Bologna are some notable places to visit nearby.

Scandellara

Historic Center