Historic Center
Bologna





Visit Historic Center
Stay near popular Historic Center attractions
Things to do

Bologna's Best Kept Secrets: Self-Guided Walking Tour

Eating Bologna Food & Wine Tour

Bologna Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide

Bologna: Pasta Tagliatelle al Ragu Cooking Class with Wine

Bologna: Traditional Bolognese Pasta Making with Meal
Top hotels in Historic Center

Royal Hotel Carlton
"Excellent hotel, nice and clean. Reception and bar staff were incredibly welcoming and friendly, we did find the cleaning lady to be rude when we extended our stay, which is the only negative I could give the hotel. Hotel is well located, could reach the centre and the train station in 15 minutes ..."
Reviewed on 21 Jul 2026

Starhotels Excelsior
"Beautiful hotel right opposite the station. Our flight was late evening and took the Marconi Express train took 20mins no hassle very easy to book. Our room was lovely ,, comfy bed, large bathroom with shower with shampoo & body lotion, you need to bring your own conditioner. Tea, coffee with kettle, ..."
Reviewed on 22 Jul 2026

Hotel Internazionale

Hotel Palace Bologna Centro
"I recently stayed at Hotel Palace Bologna Center. While I understand that it’s an older hotel, I appreciated that it was generally clean and I didn’t notice any cobwebs. Unfortunately, the carpet in my room was quite dirty and looked like it needed a thorough cleaning. The biggest disappointment ..."
Reviewed on 18 Jul 2026

NH Bologna de la Gare
"The Hotel was perfect for my stay. The staff members, especially Matias were very helpful , friendly and professional. Breakfast was the best."
Reviewed on 17 Jul 2026

Hotel Metropolitan
"Very nice room with good air conditioning and Wi-Fi, and a fridge. Good location, only 5 minutes walk from the old town. Very nice hotel, with very helpful and friendly staff, and a fabulous rooftop bar. Will stay here again"
Reviewed on 21 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Historic Center

Santo Stefano
Travellers come to Santo Stefano for its cosy coffee shops, and you can see top attractions like Basilica of San Domenico and Teatro Duse while you're in town.

Saragozza-Porto
Saragozza-Porto is popular for its lively bars, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Villa delle Rose or Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Luca.

Bolognina
While visiting Bolognina, you might make a stop by sights like Museum for the Memory of Ustica and Ippodromo Arcoveggio.

Bologna Fiere District
Museums, historical sites and gardens are some highlights of Bologna Fiere District. Make a stop by Parco Nord Arena or Caserme Rosse while you're exploring.

San Donato-San Vitale
San Donato-San Vitale is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Centro Agroalimentare di Bologna and FICO Eataly World while in the area.





















