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$3,552 per night from Aug 9 to Aug 10
NT$3,552
NT$4,427 total
Aug 9 - Aug 10
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
Royal Hotel Carlton
Starhotels Excelsior

Starhotels Excelsior

4 out of 5
Viale Pietro Pietramellara 51 Bologna BO
The price is NT$3,378 per night from Aug 9 to Aug 10
NT$3,378
NT$4,236 total
Aug 9 - Aug 10
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! (1,014 reviews)
"The room in perfect condition and the staff are very friendly and helpful"

Reviewed on 2026/8/7

Starhotels Excelsior
Hotel Internazionale

Hotel Internazionale

4 out of 5
Via Indipendenza 60 Bologna BO
The price is NT$3,040 per night from Aug 9 to Aug 10
NT$3,040
NT$3,864 total
Aug 9 - Aug 10
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Exceptionally helpful staff made the stay really comfortable."

Reviewed on 2026/8/5

Hotel Internazionale
Hotel Palace Bologna Centro

Hotel Palace Bologna Centro

3 out of 5
Via Monte Grappa, 9/2 Bologna BO
The price is NT$1,962 per night from Aug 13 to Aug 14
NT$1,962
NT$2,679 total
Aug 13 - Aug 14
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
7/10 Good! (1,007 reviews)
"DO NOT VISIT. Although the location is excellent, the place was so hot (no AC and the units which do have AC (I was eventually moved) do not work! I got so hot I physically got ill 3 times in my 6 nights. THIS PLACE HAS NO BUSINESS OPERATING/ OFFERING ROOMS PEAK SUMMER HEAT!!!"

Reviewed on 2026/8/7

Hotel Palace Bologna Centro
Hotel Metropolitan

Hotel Metropolitan

4 out of 5
Via dell'Orso 6 Bologna BO
The price is NT$5,134 per night from Aug 9 to Aug 10
NT$5,134
NT$6,167 total
Aug 9 - Aug 10
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Great location, walking distance to the Bologna Céntrale Terminal as well as the main square. Rooms were well air conditioned, Great food recommendations and friendly staff."

Reviewed on 2026/8/5

Hotel Metropolitan
UNA Hotels Bologna Centro

UNA Hotels Bologna Centro

4 out of 5
Via Pietramellara 41/43 Bologna BO
The price is NT$3,131 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
NT$3,131
NT$3,965 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this 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! (1,004 reviews)
"Room was clean and hotel is accessible to center of Bologna."

Reviewed on 2026/8/3

UNA Hotels Bologna Centro
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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 Galleria Cavour Shopping Center 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 Portico of San Luca and Villa delle Rose 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 Teatro Testoni Ragazzi 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 Caserme Rosse 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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