Bologna

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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

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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 Via Indipendenza to Teatro Auditorium Manzoni – 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 Church of San Michele in Bosco and Basilica of San Domenico 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 Museum for the Memory of Ustica.

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$222 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
S$222
15 Mar - 16 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! (1,004 reviews)
Close to central railway station and city centre. Very clean and well appointed hotel

Reviewed on 2 Mar, 2026

Royal Hotel Carlton
The Social Hub Bologna

The Social Hub Bologna

4 out of 5
Via Aristotile Fioravanti 27 Bologna BO
The price is S$144 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
S$144
6 Apr - 7 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (698 reviews)
Average

Reviewed on 5 Mar, 2026

The Social Hub Bologna
Fly On Hotel

Fly On Hotel

4 out of 5
Via dell'Aeroporto 34/36 Bologna BO
The price is S$121 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
S$121
6 Apr - 7 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
Very nice modern full service hotel with restaurant and bar on the lobby floor

Reviewed on 2 Mar, 2026

Fly On Hotel
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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 Unipol Arena are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (179 reviews)
Friendly reception, newly renovated apartment with tons of space in each bedroom!

Reviewed on 15 Feb, 2026

Residenza Ariosto
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 Unipol Arena are located ...
Residence Vita Studios & 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 ...
Club del Sole Bologna Easy Camping Village
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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