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Cheap, lively and almost free of queues.","hw_hub_city_hero_image":"1304953","hw_hub_city_hero_overlay":"medium","hw_hub_city_hero_cta":"Where to stay | #areas\r\nWhat it costs | #money","hw_hub_city_live_stats":"1","hw_hub_city_stats":"1088 | The university founded\r\n~40 km | Of porticoes\r\n35 min | By train to Florence","hw_hub_city_intro_title":"La dotta, la grassa, la rossa","hw_hub_city_intro_body":"Bologna has three nicknames and has earned all of them. La dotta, the learned, for its university, founded in 1088 and the oldest in the Western world. La grassa, the fat, for its food: this is the home of tagliatelle al rag\u00f9, tortellini and mortadella. La rossa, the red, for its terracotta rooftops and, for most of the last century, its left-wing politics.\r\n\r\nThe centre is a medieval city of arcaded streets, almost all of it under the porticoes that are now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, so you can walk it in the rain or the midday sun without leaving the shade. Tens of thousands of students keep it young, busy and cheap.\r\n\r\nBologna is on the main rail line between Florence, Milan and Venice, and too many people pass through it. Two or three days is right, with Modena, Parma and Ravenna as day trips.","hw_hub_city_facts":"Getting in from the airport | Marconi Express to the station, 7 minutes, \u20ac12.80\r\nGetting around | On foot, under the porticoes. Bus \u20ac2.30\r\nLanguage | Italian\r\nTipping | Not expected. Round up for good service\r\nTap water | Safe to drink\r\nHow long to stay | Two or three days","hw_hub_city_areas_title":"Where to stay","hw_hub_city_areas_intro":"The centre is compact and flat. Stay anywhere inside the ring road and walk.","hw_hub_city_areas_map":"1","hw_hub_city_areas_zoom":"14","hw_hub_city_hostels_pins":"1","hw_hub_city_areas_live":"1","hw_hub_city_areas":"Centro | First-timers | Around Piazza Maggiore and the Quadrilatero. Everything close. | 44.4938 | 11.3430 |  | \nUniversity quarter | Students and nightlife | Via Zamboni and Piazza Verdi. Cheap, loud and lively. | 44.4966 | 11.3500 |  | \nSanto Stefano | Atmosphere | The quiet, elegant south-east of the centre, around the seven churches. | 44.4905 | 11.3480 |  | \nPratello | Going out | A street of bars and osterias on the western side. | 44.4940 | 11.3330 |  | \nStation area | Transport | North of the centre, near Bologna Centrale. Convenient. | 44.5040 | 11.3430 |  | ","hw_hub_city_itin_title":"How long have you got?","hw_hub_city_itin_intro":"The routes we would take, in the order we would take them.","hw_hub_city_itin":"24 Hours | Two Towers, University of Bologna and Piazza Maggiore. | https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/solo-travel\/italy\/bologna\/24-hours-in-bologna\/ | 1304954\n2 Days | Adds Asinelli Tower, authentic Bolognese cuisine and a vibrant nightlife in local wine bars. | https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/solo-travel\/italy\/bologna\/2-days-in-bologna\/ | 1304955\n3 Days | Adds Bologna's city centre, Margherita Gardens and traditional trattorias. | https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/solo-travel\/italy\/bologna\/3-days-in-bologna\/ | 1304956","hw_hub_city_do_title":"Things to do in Bologna","hw_hub_city_do_body":"Start in Piazza Maggiore, with the unfinished Basilica of San Petronio on one side and the Neptune fountain around the corner. Under the arches of the Palazzo del Podest\u00e0, stand in opposite corners and whisper to each other; the vault carries the sound.\r\n\r\nThe Archiginnasio, the university's old home, has walls covered in the coats of arms of students and a wooden anatomical theatre where dissections were watched. Santo Stefano, a cluster of seven churches built into each other, is the most atmospheric corner of the city.\r\n\r\nThe Two Towers, the city's symbol, have been closed since October 2023, while the leaning Garisenda is stabilised; the work is expected to run for several years. For the view, climb the Torre dell'Orologio on Piazza Maggiore instead.\r\n\r\nThe best walk is the portico to San Luca, nearly four kilometres of continuous arches climbing up a hill from the city to a sanctuary with views over the Apennines. Allow an hour up.","hw_hub_city_do_points":"San Luca portico | Nearly 4 km of arches up the hill\r\nArchiginnasio | The anatomical theatre\r\nSanto Stefano | Seven churches in one\r\nTorre dell'Orologio | The view, while the Two Towers are closed","hw_hub_city_do_tag":"things-to-do","hw_hub_city_do_more":"All things to do in Bologna","hw_hub_city_free_title":"Free things to do in Bologna","hw_hub_city_free_body":"The porticoes are free and they are the city: nearly forty kilometres of covered streets. The walk up the San Luca portico is free and the best in Bologna.\r\n\r\nPiazza Maggiore, the Neptune fountain and the whispering corners under the Palazzo del Podest\u00e0 cost nothing. Santo Stefano and San Petronio are free to enter.\r\n\r\nOn Via Piella, a small window in a wall opens onto one of the city's hidden canals, a reminder that Bologna once had a network of them.\r\n\r\nIn summer, the city shows free films on a giant screen in Piazza Maggiore every evening.","hw_hub_city_free_points":"The porticoes | Forty kilometres of covered streets\r\nWhispering gallery | Under the Palazzo del Podest\u00e0\r\nVia Piella window | A hidden canal\r\nSummer cinema | Free films in Piazza Maggiore","hw_hub_city_free_tag":"free-things-to-do","hw_hub_city_free_more":"All free things to do in Bologna","hw_hub_city_food_title":"Eating and drinking in Bologna","hw_hub_city_food_body":"Bologna is where many Italians say the country eats best. Tagliatelle al rag\u00f9 is the real version of what the rest of the world calls spaghetti bolognese, which you will not find here. Tortellini are served in broth, lasagne is green, and mortadella is sliced thin or served in cubes with the aperitivo.\r\n\r\nThe Quadrilatero, the old market streets behind Piazza Maggiore, is full of delis, market stalls and small places to eat. The Mercato delle Erbe is the covered market, with cheap food stalls inside.\r\n\r\nOsterias and trattorias serve pasta for \u20ac10 to \u20ac14. Crescentine and tigelle, fried or griddled breads with cured meats and cheese, are the cheapest good meal in the city. At the Osteria del Sole, one of the oldest bars in Italy, you bring your own food and buy the wine.","hw_hub_city_food_points":"Tagliatelle al rag\u00f9 | Not spaghetti bolognese\r\nTortellini in brodo | In broth, always\r\nQuadrilatero | Market streets and delis\r\nOsteria del Sole | Bring your own food, buy the wine","hw_hub_city_food_tag":"food","hw_hub_city_food_more":"All food guides for Bologna","hw_hub_city_nightlife_title":"Going out in Bologna","hw_hub_city_nightlife_body":"Bologna has the cheapest and liveliest night out of any major Italian city, thanks to its students. The university quarter around Via Zamboni and Piazza Verdi is packed every night in term time, with cheap drinks and crowds on the street.\r\n\r\nVia del Pratello, to the west, is a street of bars and osterias with a slightly older crowd. The Quadrilatero fills at aperitivo time.\r\n\r\nA spritz is \u20ac4 to \u20ac6, often with snacks, and a beer less. The night goes on late.","hw_hub_city_nightlife_points":"Piazza Verdi | Students, every night\r\nVia del Pratello | Bars and osterias\r\nSpritz | \u20ac4\u20136, often with snacks\r\nCheapest city | The best-value night out in Italy","hw_hub_city_nightlife_tag":"nightlife","hw_hub_city_nightlife_more":"All nightlife guides for Bologna","hw_hub_city_transport_title":"Getting around Bologna","hw_hub_city_transport_body":"Bologna is a walking city, and the porticoes make it pleasant in any weather. Buses cover the rest; a ticket costs \u20ac2.30, and you can tap a contactless card on board.\r\n\r\nFrom the airport, the Marconi Express monorail runs to the central station in about seven minutes for \u20ac12.80. The bus is much cheaper and slower.\r\n\r\nBologna Centrale is one of the busiest rail hubs in Italy. High-speed trains reach Florence in about 35 minutes, Milan in about an hour, Venice in about an hour and a half and Rome in about two hours. Regional trains to Modena, Parma, Ferrara and Ravenna are cheap and frequent.\r\n\r\nThe centre is a ZTL zone. Do not drive in.","hw_hub_city_transport_points":"Bus | \u20ac2.30, contactless on board\r\nMarconi Express | Airport to station, 7 minutes\r\nTo Florence | About 35 minutes\r\nRegional trains | Modena, Parma, Ravenna, Ferrara","hw_hub_city_transport_tag":"transport","hw_hub_city_transport_more":"All transport guides for Bologna","hw_hub_city_money_title":"What Bologna costs","hw_hub_city_money_body":"Bologna is good value. Dorms start around \u20ac18 to \u20ac20, a plate of pasta in an osteria is \u20ac10 to \u20ac14, and street food and market stalls keep lunch cheap. A careful day is \u20ac50 to \u20ac65.\r\n\r\nThe exception is trade-fair weeks. Bologna hosts big international fairs, and during them beds sell out and prices jump. Check the fair calendar before booking.\r\n\r\nMost of the city's sights are free or cheap, and the aperitivo spreads in student bars can replace dinner.","hw_hub_city_money_points":"Dorm bed | From about \u20ac18\u201320\r\nA day, all in | \u20ac50\u201365\r\nPasta | \u20ac10\u201314 in an osteria\r\nTrade fairs | Check the calendar before booking","hw_hub_city_money_tag":"budget","hw_hub_city_money_more":"All budget guides for Bologna","hw_hub_city_safety_title":"Staying safe in Bologna","hw_hub_city_safety_body":"Bologna is safe. There is some petty crime and drug dealing around the station and the university quarter late at night, and bicycles are stolen constantly.\r\n\r\nThe area around Piazza Verdi can be rowdy after midnight. Keep your bag closed in busy bars.\r\n\r\nBologna Centrale station has a memorial to the 1980 bombing, the deadliest terrorist attack in post-war Italy.\r\n\r\nEmergency number is 112.","hw_hub_city_safety_points":"Night | Rowdy around Piazza Verdi\r\nStation | Petty crime late at night\r\nBikes | Lock them well\r\nEmergency | 112","hw_hub_city_safety_tag":"safety","hw_hub_city_safety_more":"All safety guides for Bologna","hw_hub_city_trips_title":"Day trips from Bologna","hw_hub_city_trips_intro":"Emilia-Romagna's food towns and Byzantine mosaics are all within an hour by train.","hw_hub_city_trips":"Modena | About 25 minutes | Regional train | Balsamic vinegar, a Romanesque cathedral and the Ferrari museums nearby. |  | 1304779\nParma | About 1 hour | Regional train | Prosciutto, Parmigiano and a painted cathedral dome. |  | 1304780\nRavenna | About 1 hour 10 minutes | Regional train | The best Byzantine mosaics in the world, in eight UNESCO-listed buildings. |  | 1304781\nFerrara | About 30 minutes | Regional train | A Renaissance city with a moated castle and nine kilometres of walls to cycle. |  | 1304782\nFlorence | About 35 minutes | High-speed train | The Renaissance, a day away. |  | 1304783","hw_hub_city_trips_tag":"day-trips","hw_hub_city_trips_more":"All day trips from Bologna","hw_hub_city_season_title":"When to go","hw_hub_city_season_intro":"April, May, September and October are ideal. Summer is hot and humid, and winter is cold and foggy.","hw_hub_city_season_note":"Average highs. The Po valley is very hot and humid in summer, and foggy in winter.","hw_hub_city_season_rows":"January | 7 | 1 | Cold and foggy\r\nFebruary | 10 | 2 | Quiet, cold\r\nMarch | 15 | 3 | Spring and trade fairs\r\nApril | 19 | 4 | Book fair. Busy\r\nMay | 24 | 3 | Excellent\r\nJune | 29 | 3 | Hot. Summer cinema begins\r\nJuly | 31 | 3 | Very hot and humid\r\nAugust | 31 | 1 | Hot. Students and locals away\r\nSeptember | 26 | 4 | Excellent. Students return\r\nOctober | 19 | 4 | San Petronio. Superb\r\nNovember | 12 | 2 | Foggy and quiet\r\nDecember | 8 | 2 | Cold and festive","hw_hub_city_events_title":"What is on while you are there","hw_hub_city_events_intro":"The summer film nights in Piazza Maggiore are the city at its best.","hw_hub_city_events_source":"api","hw_hub_city_events_count":"8","hw_hub_city_events_cache":"24","hw_hub_city_events_cta_label":"All events in Bologna","hw_hub_city_events_cta_url":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/events\/europe\/italy\/bologna\/","hw_hub_city_events":"Bologna Children's Book Fair | Spring | BolognaFiere | The world's biggest children's publishing fair. Beds book out. |  | \nSummer cinema | June to August | Piazza Maggiore | Free open-air screenings every night on a giant screen. |  | \nFesta di San Petronio | 4 October | Piazza Maggiore | The city's patron saint's day, with markets and events. |  | ","hw_hub_city_budget_title":"What your trip will cost","hw_hub_city_budget_intro":"Pick how you travel. Per person per night, in euros.","hw_hub_city_budget_note":"Transport assumes walking and the odd bus. Beds cost much more during trade fairs.","hw_hub_city_budget_rows":"Shoestring | 20 | 16 | 3 | 5\r\nMiddle of the road | 30 | 30 | 5 | 12\r\nComfortable | 48 | 48 | 10 | 22","hw_hub_city_budget_currency":"\u20ac","hw_hub_city_hostels_title":"Where to stay in Bologna","hw_hub_city_hostels_intro":"Bologna has a small number of hostels in and around the centre. Book early during trade fairs. These are the top-rated right now, live from Hostelworld.","hw_hub_city_hostels_cta_label":"All hostels in Bologna","hw_hub_city_hostels_cta_url":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/europe\/italy\/bologna\/","hw_hub_city_hostels_source":"api","hw_hub_city_hostels_count":"12","hw_hub_city_hostels_cache":"12","hw_hub_city_picks":"Best for solo travellers |  |  | \nBest for a party |  |  | \nQuietest |  |  | ","hw_hub_city_hostels":"","hw_hub_city_faq_title":"Bologna travel questions","hw_hub_city_faq_note":"The ones we get asked most.","hw_hub_city_faqs":"Is Bologna worth visiting? | Yes. It has the best food in Italy, a beautiful arcaded centre, a lively student nightlife and far fewer tourists than Florence or Venice.\r\nCan you climb the Two Towers? | Not at the moment. Both have been closed since October 2023 while the leaning Garisenda is stabilised, and the work is expected to run for several years. The Torre dell'Orologio on Piazza Maggiore is the alternative view.\r\nHow many days do you need in Bologna? | Two or three, plus a day each for Modena, Parma or Ravenna.\r\nIs spaghetti bolognese from Bologna? | No. The local dish is tagliatelle al rag\u00f9, with fresh egg pasta. You will not find spaghetti bolognese on a real Bolognese menu.\r\nHow do I get from Bologna airport to the city? | The Marconi Express monorail runs to the central station in about seven minutes for \u20ac12.80.\r\nIs Bologna a good base for day trips? | One of the best in Italy. Florence is 35 minutes away, and Modena, Parma, Ferrara and Ravenna are all within about an hour.\r\nWhen is the best time to visit Bologna? | April, May, September and October. Summer is hot, and trade-fair weeks push up prices.","hw_hub_city_cta_title":"Say yes to hostels, meet the world","hw_hub_city_cta_body":"Compare Bologna hostels \u2014 live prices, real reviews and free cancellation on most bookings. 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