Cheap Hotels Bologna

What to see by foot: Bologna

Bologna is definitely pedestrian friendly and, when you consider some of Italy's busier cities, it's a blessing to walk here. The sweeping Piazza Maggiore and adjoining Piazza del Nettuno form the centre of the old town. Here you'll find impressive medieval and Renaissance buildings. The hectic Fontana del Nettuno, which was sculptured in the mid-1500s, is a well known meeting point.

In the old city, you'll also find The Palazzo Comunale (town hall); Basilica di San Petronio (an enormous cathedral built in 1392); and the Basilica di Santo Stefano, which is actually a collection of chapels, one of which was consecrated in the 5th century.

Less famous than the tower in Pisa, but equally as endearing, are the leaning towers of Torres degli Asinelli (Tower of the Asinelli) and the Torres degli Garisenda (Tower of the Garisenda). The former is climbable and offers good views of the city, if you're brave enough!

The university in Bologna is not only the oldest but arguably one of the most prestigious. The University Quarter has become the entertainment precinct of the city, with an abundance of bars and restaurants along the Via Zamboni. Here you'll also find the Pinacoteca Nazionale (National Picture Gallery) and Oratorio di Santa Cecilia with its remarkable frescoes.

Selection of hotels in this region:

Boscolo Hotel Tower Bologna
Holiday Inn Bologna Via Emilia
Hotel Holiday
Hotel Maxim
Hotel Fiera
University Hotel
Jolly Hotel De La Gare

Click below for a full list of hotels and online booking

Selection of other locations with hotels available:

Holiday Inn | Travel Inn | Marriott | Travelodge | Hilton | Hyatt | Novotel | Best Western | Comfort Inn | Sheraton
Cheap Hotels Bologna Italy from cheaphotelbookings.com