Bologna

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

Where to stay in Bologna

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Historic Center

4/5(219 area reviews)

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

Historic Center
Palazzo Comunale showing a square or plaza and heritage architecture

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
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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
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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

Bolognina

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

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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 Centro Agroalimentare di Bologna and FICO Eataly World while in the area.

San Donato-San Vitale
Starhotels Excelsior

Starhotels Excelsior

4 out of 5
Viale Pietro Pietramellara 51 Bologna BO
The price is S$202 per night from 11 Jan to 12 Jan
S$202
11 Jan - 12 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
Clean, safe, great location, excellent breakfast, well staffed, very spacious room. My only negative is don’t get fooled by the drink and appetizer deal they have posted all round, the food is just peanuts, chips, and parm cheese- it is not the yummy food they have pictured as you would assume- kind ...

Reviewed on 31 Dec, 2025

Starhotels Excelsior
The Social Hub Bologna

The Social Hub Bologna

4 out of 5
Via Aristotile Fioravanti 27 Bologna BO
The price is S$111 per night from 6 Jan to 7 Jan
S$111
6 Jan - 7 Jan
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! (658 reviews)
Great location, courteous staff and great value for the price.

Reviewed on 29 Dec, 2025

The Social Hub Bologna
Hotel Internazionale

Hotel Internazionale

4 out of 5
Via Indipendenza 60 Bologna BO
The price is S$162 per night from 18 Jan to 19 Jan
S$162
18 Jan - 19 Jan
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)
Excellent service, spacious rooms and bathrooms. Very clean and well maintained. Staff exceptionally friendly and helpful. Highly recommend!

Reviewed on 1 Jan, 2026

Hotel Internazionale
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.
 Phi Hotel Bologna Apartments

Phi Hotel Bologna Apartments

4.5 out of 5
Piazza de' Celestini 3 Bologna BO
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Bologna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Piazza Maggiore and Palazzo ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (28 reviews)
Generally a good experience for the money

Reviewed on 27 Sept, 2025

Phi Hotel Bologna Apartments
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
Residenza Ariosto Depandance

Residenza Ariosto Depandance

Via Marsala 8 Bologna BO
Stay at this apartment in Bologna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, premium bedding and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Piazza Maggiore and Finestrella di Via ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (61 reviews)
Beautiful traditional home that is cozy, great location, and spacious. The only thing was, when we arrived, we were confused with the entrance of the building. Other than that, its located in the center of old town bologna and near the popular Bolognese place.

Reviewed on 28 Oct, 2025

Residenza Ariosto Depandance
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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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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