Bologna

Travel Guide

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

Where to stay in Bologna

Historic Center featuring heritage elements and street scenes

Historic Center

4/5(219 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Finestrella di Via Piella to Via Indipendenza – discover Historic Center, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Historic Center
Chiesa di San Paolo in Monte

Santo Stefano

4/5(2 area reviews)

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.

Santo Stefano
BolognaFiere featuring signage and modern architecture

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.

Bologna Fiere District
Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Luca

Saragozza-Porto

4/5(11 area reviews)

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 Portico of San Luca or Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Luca.

Saragozza-Porto
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Bolognina

While visiting Bolognina, you might make a stop by sights like Ippodromo Arcoveggio and Teatro Testoni Ragazzi.

Bolognina
Aerial video of Bologna city center at sunset, Emilia Romagna, Italy

San Donato-San Vitale

4/5(22 area reviews)

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

San Donato-San Vitale
Royal Hotel Carlton

Royal Hotel Carlton

4 out of 5
Via Montebello 8 Bologna BO
The price is S$191 per night from 7 Mar to 8 Mar
S$191
7 Mar - 8 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Beautiful, elegant hotel in a great location between Bologna Centrale station (about 10 minutes on foot) and Piazza Maggiore (around 15 minutes). Ideal for exploring the city. Staff were friendly, courteous, and helpful, with easy communication in English. We were pleasantly surprised with an early ...

Reviewed on 25 Jan, 2026

Royal Hotel Carlton
Hotel Internazionale

Hotel Internazionale

4 out of 5
Via Indipendenza 60 Bologna BO
The price is S$196 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
S$196
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Nice room, good breakfast buffet, room too hot, no way of turning down the heat

Reviewed on 28 Jan, 2026

Hotel Internazionale
The Social Hub Bologna

The Social Hub Bologna

4 out of 5
Via Aristotile Fioravanti 27 Bologna BO
The price is S$136 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
S$136
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this property in Bologna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (671 reviews)
Very good

Reviewed on 26 Jan, 2026

The Social Hub Bologna
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.
Residenza Ariosto

Residenza Ariosto

2 out of 5
Via Marsala, 11 Bologna BO
Stay at this apartment in Bologna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an in-room coffee maker and housekeeping. Popular attractions Piazza Maggiore and Finestrella di Via Piella ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (171 reviews)
Perfect location. Super comfortable apartment. Nice bed. Plenty of pillows!! Guys in the office were helpful and friendly.. Excellent value for money. Highly recommend.

Reviewed on 29 Nov, 2025

Residenza Ariosto
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 family-friendly campsite in Bologna. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the property condition in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (206 reviews)
The stay was short and sweet. Beautiful setting that allowed for peaceful walks with birds and other animal heard. Staff was very courteous and helpful. The puzzaria on site has great food. No need to go anywhere else

Reviewed on 21 Sept, 2025

Club del Sole Bologna Easy Camping Village
Residence Vita Studios & Apartments

Residence Vita Studios & Apartments

Via Marsala 47 Bologna BO
Stay at this apartment in Bologna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, housekeeping and air conditioning. Popular attractions Piazza Maggiore and Via Zamboni are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (107 reviews)
Great location

Reviewed on 9 Sept, 2025

Residence Vita Studios & Apartments
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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Things to do

Reviews of Bologna

4.5
Top destination
5 - Excellent
179
5 - Excellent 61%
4 - Good
93
4 - Good 32%
3 - Okay
18
3 - Okay 6%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 0%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Wonderful food shops, but a shame about the graffiti everywhere.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Bologna is not place set up as a tourist destination

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

There is stuff to do in Bologna but not enough for a week of pure outings. However the trains are cheap travelling via italotreno and fast so Florence and Rome are only a short journey away making bologna a great base for day trips

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Beautiful city, great food options.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Fantastic people! Great architecture! FABULOUS food!!!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Bologna is very walkable. Eating can be quite dear, but nice food generally.

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