Bologna Escape with activity included from US$221

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US$236

US$221

Based on 2 adults

(US$443 Total Price )

Created: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 - Departure: Friday, August 28, 2026

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About the destination

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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28 Aug

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Savhotel Aemilia Bologna

Very good

6670

Bologna - At 1.4 km from the centreWITH BREAKFASTVia G. Zaccherini Alvisi 16, Bologna 40138

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

With a stay at Savhotel Aemilia Bologna, you'll be centrally located in Bologna, a 4-minute drive from Piazza Maggiore and 6 minutes from BolognaFiere. This hotel is 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from Stadio Renato Dall'Ara and 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from Unipol Arena.

Enjoy recreation amenities such as a 24-hour fitness center or take in the view from a rooftop terrace. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.

Make yourself at home in one of the 125 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and bidets. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Grab dinner at Gurme, a restaurant that specializes in local cuisine. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and room service (during limited hours) is provided. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

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