The Bologna center point is around the area of Bologna Fountain of Neptune and the area of Palatium Novum.
An important cultural and artistic center, the importance of Bologna can be attributed to its architecture (medieval towers, antique buildings, churches, the layout of the city) and art. Ragu was first created here, and it is also the birthplace of mortadella, toretelli and lasagne. Bologna is also home to the oldest university in continuous operation, the University of Bologna. With a combination of art, food and culture that can be found nowhere else, Bologna is truly a unique city.
Existing until the 19th century as a walled city, Bologna remains covered in history with nearly 350 acres around the city center dedicated to sustaining artistic monuments from the Baroque, Mediaeval, and Renaissance periods. Hotels in Bologna reflect the immense wealth of artistic monuments still existing in the city. From the artificial hydraulic system set up in the Middle Ages right up to mediaeval universities, the city has withstood bombing and resisted moves to veer away from traditional food.
Budget hotels around the center are what people look for when they arrive in the historic city. Cheap hotels are not quite easy to find, but some found in historic settings have special appeal. Albergo Panorama - Just a few steps away from Palazzo Caprara, visitors can easily afford stay at the budget hotel while finding close access to Communal Collection of Fine Arts and Museum as well as the Fountain of Neptune. Ramada Encore Bologna Fiera “ Visitors love its affordable accommodation and five-star service. Found at a convenient location in Via Ferrarese, a bus leaves for the City Center every 25 minutes. Delicious breakfasts are served, and parking facilities are also available. It is definitely one of the cheap hotels to look out for.
Hotels strive to sustain high standards of service, and though there are few five-star hotels in the city, luxurious stay is abundantly available. Grand Hotel Majestic Gia Baglioni - A 5-star hotel with a great location, guests can easily mistake it for a palace. The hotel provides excellent services in homely atmosphere, and guests love the fact they are just minutes away from the main square. Savoia Hotel Regency “ Large family rooms are offered and tasty food served. It has a delightful pool with luxurious sunbeds. Free toiletries are stocked in the bathrooms. It's around 5 km away from the center but has good transportation facilities. Guests are allotted ample parking space. Albergo Centrale - Close to the town square and railway station, the hotel has everything going for it and is built in the classic mold. It serves outstanding food and facilities include luxurious dinners as part of organized tours.
The mediaeval settings are bound to introduce boutique hotels to guests looking to be part of the historic city. Art Hotel Commercianti - Small enough and hidden from view along a narrow street, the boutique hotel is actually on the main square beside San Petronius Cathedral close to shopping venues and traditional restaurants. Guests have access to indoor parking space as well as a nearby municipal parking lot. Art Hotel Novecento - Once a Viennese home, the excellent hotel finds a nice quiet corner offering suites, apartments, and luxurious rooms. Visitors can walk across to visit famous churches and piazzos. Bologna hotels are truly comfortable and clean.
Below are reviews of the city of Bologna, Italy from an actual visitor's perspective.
Buzzing, friendly and excellent value at restaurants, bars, coffee shops.