Bologna from 379 €

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Created: Thursday, September 11, 2025 - Departure: Friday, December 26, 2025

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People have strained themselves over the years inventing nicknames for wondrous Bologna: la Dotta, the learned, for being the home of Europe’s oldest university, an institution which still attracts thousands of students; la Grassa, the fat, for being a gastronomic marvel with more and better restaurants than many world capitals; finally Bologna Rossa, due to its leftist politics. Stroll among the endless miles of porticos which grace the burnt-orange buildings, and catch the energy which hums quietly in the streets. Check out the elegant galleries of vie dell’Indipendenza and via Ugo Bassi. At piazza Nettuno and Maggiore the crowds gather under the Corinthian columns of the Palazzo del Podestà, shifting in the afternoon with the shade to the steps of the Basilica of San Petronio, a huge Gothic structure with a spectacular doorway. In the fountain outside, the bronze Neptune and Attendants splash happily. The two towers to the west of piazza di Porta Ravegnana are considered the symbol of the city. You can climb the taller of the two for a great view of Bologna and the Po valley. The capital of the Emilia-Romagna region is rich in history, art, culture, cuisine and music, and is often overlooked in favour of the country’s more well-known tourism honeypots nearby but is all the more appealing for it.

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Hotel Metropolitan 8.6 Very good

Bologna - At 0.4 km from the centreROOM ONLYVia dell'Orso 6, Bologna 40121

studio, annex building (at 150 meters from property)

Hotel Metropolitan is centrally located in Bologna, a 3-minute walk from Teatro Auditorium Manzoni and 9 minutes by foot from Mercato Delle Erbe. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Piazza Maggiore and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Sant'Orsola Malpighi Hospital.

Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional features at this hotel include discounted use of a nearby fitness facility and a banquet hall.

Make yourself at home in one of the 50 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-in, and express check-out. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

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2 Adults

26 Dec 2025 - 30 Dec 2025

Nights 4

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