Bologna

Travel Guide

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 featuring 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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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 Villa delle Rose.

Saragozza-Porto
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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

Bolognina

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

Bolognina
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Quadrilatero

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

Quadrilatero
The Social Hub Bologna
The Social Hub Bologna
4 out of 5
Via Aristotile Fioravanti 27, Bologna, BO
Stay at this 4-star property in Bologna. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (488 reviews)
"Great hotel; some of the bar people can do better"

Reviewed on 6 Jul, 2025

The Social Hub Bologna
Starhotels Excelsior
Starhotels Excelsior
4 out of 5
Viale Pietro Pietramellara 51, Bologna, BO
The price is S$191 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
S$191
3 Aug - 4 Aug
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! (1,008 reviews)
Needs improvement but its ok
"Reception is very chaotic both for the check in and check out… no proper queues or system. Arriving and seeing/experiencing that is very off putting and stressful. Also the breakfast quality is extremely poor. But hotel is clean and comfortable and easy to get to the station"

Reviewed on 6 Jul, 2025

Starhotels Excelsior
Hotel Internazionale
Hotel Internazionale
4 out of 5
Via Indipendenza 60, Bologna, BO
The price is S$231 per night from 23 Jul to 24 Jul
S$231
23 Jul - 24 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,006 reviews)
"Friendly staff, close to popular sites."

Reviewed on 8 Jul, 2025

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.
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 3-star family-friendly campground in Bologna. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the property condition ...
8/10 Very Good! (198 reviews)
"It was a single unit flat which we liked. It was absolutely good for privacy and quietness. The space inside the flat was very well organised, but small. It is close to the city, but at the same time quite and far from concrete and buildings. It was a pleasant stay, and with the good weather, in ..."

Reviewed on 27 Oct, 2024

Club del Sole Bologna Easy Camping Village
Sofihome
Sofihome
Viale Giambattista Ercolani 5-2, Bologna, BO
Stay at this condo in Bologna. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and an in-room espresso maker. Popular attractions Piazza Maggiore and PalaDozza are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews)
"Overall the whole experience was excellent"

Reviewed on 30 Jun, 2025

Sofihome
Design Club Collection
Design Club Collection
Via Nazario Sauro 25, Bologna, BO
Stay at this apartment in Bologna. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Piazza Maggiore and PalaDozza are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (19 reviews)
"Lovely property. Great location and staff."

Reviewed on 2 Jul, 2025

Design Club Collection
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.