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Places in Bologna

Bologna Events

Bè Bologna Estate

Umbrella festival encompassing music, theatre and film.

Date: 01 May 2023 - 31 October 2023
(Date to be confirmed)
Venue: Throughout the city.
Website: http://agenda.comune.bologna.it/cultura/bolognaestate

Il Cinema Ritrovato (The Rediscovered Cinema)

Retrospective film festival over eight days packed with cinema screenings.

Date: 24 June 2023 - 02 July 2023
Venue: Various cinemas and open-air events.
Website: https://festival.ilcinemaritrovato.it/en/
Cost:

Various.


Danza Urbana

A festival dedicated to urban dance.

Date: 01 September 2023 - 30 September 2023
(Date to be confirmed)
Venue: Various venues.
Website: https://www.danzaurbana.eu/associazione/danza-urbana/
Cost:

Various.


Bologna Jazz festival

Ten days of great jazz music with concerts in the numerous jazz clubs and theatres dotted around Bologna.

Date: 01 October 2023 - 30 November 2023
(Date to be confirmed)
Venue: Various venues.
Website: https://www.bolognajazzfestival.com/
Cost:

Various.


Carneval

A celebration of excess before the fasting of Lent, with parades, balls and costumes and huge feasts.

Date: 01 February 2024 - 29 February 2024
(Date to be confirmed)
Venue: Throughout the city.
Cost:

Free.


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Hotel Albergo Atlantic

A cosy and charming budget hotel within walking distance of the city centre, Hotel Albergo Atlantic is also close to the train station. The rooms have been renovated recently and are light and bright. Expect friendly, welcoming staff, spotlessly clean rooms and a continental buffet breakfast. Complimentary Wi-Fi is included too.

Il Convento dei Fiori di Seta

In a 14th-century convent, this chic boutique combines the building's original features and traditional style (exposed brickwork, beams, oriental rugs and religious frescoes) with elements of contemporary design, such as Perspex and chrome chairs and blown-up modernist floral photographs. A spa area offers a Jacuzzi and Turkish bath.

Grand Hotel Majestic Già Baglioni

This 109-room hotel, on one of Bologna's main shopping streets, is the city's most luxurious. It was designed during the 18th century and built on orders of a pope. Murano glass chandeliers sprinkle the ceilings, while expansive corridors lead guests to beautifully decorated rooms containing antique furniture and modern amenities.

Hotel Corona D'Oro

Situated by the Two Towers in the heart of the historic centre, this luxury hotel is housed in an historic 14th-century palace and is within walking distance of all the major sights. Rooms are grand and elegantly furnished with spacious bathrooms. Particularly popular is the aperitivo buffet at happy hour and its plentiful breakfast.

Hotel Metropolitan

With minimalist decor, white walls, clean lines, candles and South East Asian art, Hotel Metropolitan is something of a calm oasis. The buffet breakfast is stocked with organic produce and there is a little courtyard to relax if the weather is good. The central square is just a short walk along one of the city's main shopping streets.

Hotel Ideale

This good value hotel close to the railway station has small but clean en-suite rooms, and pleasant staff. It has tea and coffee making facilities but doesn't offer breakfast. It also has the option of a room in a nearby apartment.

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