Cheap 6-Day Italy City Break in Bologna

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6 days & 5 nights
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Embark on a 6-day cheap city break in Bologna and experience the ultimate affordable adventure! Whether you're exploring with family, friends, or a loved one, it’s your ticket to explore Italy like a local.

If delicious food is what you're after, Bologna is the place to be. With its delectable tortellini and renowned mortadella, this city is a paradise for food lovers. On top of that, Bologna boasts stunning medieval architecture and is home to the oldest university in the Western world. With its porticoed streets and vibrant Piazza Maggiore, visiting Bologna will leave you enchanted.

Satisfy your senses in Bologna and discover the city's most memorable features. We'll introduce you to some of the best-kept secrets and sights in Italy, including the city's most popular restaurants and bars.

This cheap vacation package allows you to book an airport transfer to Bologna on your arrival in Italy. For 5 nights, you'll stay at one of the city's top-rated budget hotels in the heart of Bologna.

During your cheap holiday in Italy, the choice of accommodation is entirely yours. Enjoy the freedom to select the ideal budget-friendly stay that perfectly matches your needs. Rest assured, your affordable accommodation will provide a welcoming retreat after a day of exploration and discovery.

The 6-day itinerary of this affordable vacation package will allow you to experience the best attractions in Bologna. Beyond visiting cheap places to travel to in the area, you'll also spend time at the city's most famous sights.

You'll explore the magnificent Piazza Santo Stefano.

If you enjoy walking along local streets, here's some good news. With centrally located accommodation, you'll have plenty of time to go shopping and bargain hunting. Shop until you drop, and buy souvenirs to remind you of Italy and your adventure in Bologna.

This affordable travel plan includes everything you need for a worry-free city break in Bologna. To give you the perfect personalized experience in Bologna, you can customize your 6-day itinerary.

You can add flights to and from Bologna or Italy, and we'll offer you the best-value airfares. By adding a rental car to your cheap holiday package, enjoy cruising along the roads with the best budget car with CDW insurance.

Add tours and tickets to your itinerary and explore Bologna like never before. Choose from many unique adventures in Bologna and get them at unbeatable prices.

Other perks included in your cheap vacation package deal are 24/7 travel support from your travel agent and a step-by-step guide through our mobile app. For your convenience, you'll also find all your travel documents stored in this app.

Enjoy 6 days of fun and relaxation in a new city. Take the opportunity to experience a cheap vacation in Bologna, Italy, before it's too late. Choose your travel dates and plan the perfect city break to Bologna today!

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Photo of Italy Piazza Maggiore in Bologna old town tower of town hall with big clock and blue sky on background, antique buildings terracotta galleries.Bologna / 5 nights
Casalecchio di Reno

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photo of bologna, Italy. Piazza maggiore with torre dell'orologio and torre dell’arengo, landmark in emilia-romagna historical province.Piazza Maggiore
photo of Bologna, Italy - Two Towers (Due Torri), Asinelli and Garisenda, symbols of medieval Bologna towers.Two Towers
photo of Piazza Santo Stefano .Piazza Santo Stefano
photo of Bologna, Italy. Piazza del Nettuno and Piazza Maggiore in Bologna, Italy landmark in Emilia-Romagna historical province.Fountain of Neptune, Bologna
photo of view Bologna aerial cityscape view with cathedral and old medieval city center with Altabella and Uguzzoni Towers, Bologna, Italy.Bologna Cathedral
photo of view of Arco del Meloncello, Bologna, Italy.Arco del Meloncello
Basilica of San Domenico
Parco della Chiusa
Parco Talon
Palazzo Pallavicini, Saragozza-Porto, Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, ItalyPalazzo Pallavicini
photo of view Museo di san Matteo, entrata, Bologna, Italy.Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna
Villa Ghigi
PHOTO OF Bologna, Italy. Fontana del Nettuno, Palazzo Re Enzo in Piazza Maggiore, Italy landmark in Emilia-Romagna historical province.Palazzo Re Enzo
Porta Maggiore
photo of view of Porta Castiglione, Bologna, Italy.Porta Castiglione
photo of view of International Museum and Library of Music, Bologna, Italy.International Museum and Library of Music
Devotional Portico of St. Luke
Tomb of glossator Egidio Foscherari at Piazza San Domenico in Bologna, Italy. Glossators were scholars of the 11th and 12th century legal schools in Italy.Tombs of the glossators of Bologna
photo of view of Wooden beam portico of Palazzo Grassi palace in Bologna, Italy.Palazzo Grassi

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Day 1

Day 1 – Bologna - arrival day

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  • Tombs of the glossators of Bologna
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Your cheap holiday experience in Italy begins as soon as you arrive in the vibrant city of Bologna, where you'll stay for 5 nights. The city offers a variety of budget-friendly hotels and places to stay, and you'll find yours conveniently located in downtown Bologna.

Begin your sightseeing with a visit to Tombe dei Glossatori. This extraordinary tomb is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 330 visitors.

As this day progresses, satisfy your hunger and quench your thirst at one of the city's best restaurants and bars. Many restaurants in Bologna offer good food and drink options at even better prices; the perfect combination for travelers on affordable vacations in Italy.

Start your flavor-filled journey at Sfoglia Rina, featuring local favorites at reasonable prices.

Complement this refreshing day with an equally refreshing drink at one of the best bars in the city of Bologna, Bar Freud e Squisito.

Raise a toast for the beginning of your refreshing city break and cheap holiday in Bologna! Embrace the vibrant energy and rich cultural tapestry of this remarkable travel destination!

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Day 2

Day 2 – Bologna

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  • Piazza Santo Stefano
  • International Museum and Library of Music
  • Two Towers
  • Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna
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Day 2 of your affordable vacation in Italy offers you another 24 hours to go on exciting new adventures in Bologna, where you still have 4 nights left to stay.

Begin your sightseeing with a visit to Piazza Santo Stefano. This extraordinary square is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 7,617 visitors.

Next, make your way to International Museum and Library of Music. This top attraction is a music museum with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 742 visitors. International Museum and Library of Music welcomes 13,413 yearly visitors.

We also recommend a visit to Two Towers. This tower is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 25,975 travelers.

If you’re keen to keep exploring, visit Pinacoteca Nazionale. This highly recommended sightseeing destination has received an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2,400 travelers. Around 15,573 people come to experience this place of interest every year.

To make your affordable city break in Bologna more special, check out all the available tours and tickets you can add to your vacation package! You’ll find that the city offers many top-rated and low-priced tours you can try out on this day of your cheap holiday.

Make the most of your budget vacation in Italy by treating yourself to a hearty meal and a refreshing drink. You’ll find many great restaurants and bars in Bologna that offer delicious foods and drinks to help keep you going.

Start your foodie adventure at Va Mo Là, where you'll find affordable mouthwatering meals and desserts.

Cap off your night in this cheap holiday destination at Osteria del Sole and try some of its cocktails and snacks.

There’s no better way to celebrate this opportunity to enjoy a cheap holiday experience in Italy! Raise your glass and relax after another amazing city break adventure in Bologna!

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Day 3

Day 3 – Bologna

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  • Piazza Maggiore
  • Fountain of Neptune, Bologna
  • Palazzo Re Enzo
  • Bologna Cathedral
  • Palazzo Pallavicini
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On day 3 of your fun city break and affordable travel experience in Bologna, you’ll see more of the best places to visit, eat, and relax in the city. With 3 nights left to stay in the area, you still have plenty to discover!

Your sightseeing of the day begins at Piazza Maggiore, a remarkable square where it’s easy to get lost in exploration. This top attraction is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 64,523 reviews.

Next, satisfy your wanderlust at Fontana del Nettuno. This fountain has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 3,952 travelers.

Palazzo Re Enzo is another must-visit attraction. This renowned palazzo offers a memorable experience, well worth a stop on your self-guided sightseeing tour. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,072 travelers, it's one of the more popular places to see in the area.

Beyond the above-mentioned sites, you also have the opportunity to visit Cattedrale Metropolitana di San Pietro. This well-loved catholic cathedral boasts a 4.6 out of 5-star rating from 3,852 reviews.

When there’s still energy left for exploring, Palazzo Pallavicini awaits. If you’ve been interested in experiencing a museum, this is a top pick rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,173 previous visitors.

To make your affordable city break in Bologna more special, check out all the available tours and tickets you can add to your vacation package! You’ll find that the city offers many top-rated and low-priced tours you can try out on this day of your cheap holiday.

Going on cheap, budget vacations in Italy shouldn’t stop anyone from dining at top-rated restaurants and bars. More than just an affordable travel destination, Bologna is also home to a variety of excellent dining and drinking spots. When it’s time for a meal, we recommend you try some of the city's best places to eat and enjoy refreshing drinks.

Recharge and refresh your energy with a visit to Trattoria dal Biassanot, known for its delectable cuisine and inviting ambiance.

Macondo - Cocktail Bar is an excellent example of a great bar in Bologna offering drinks at reasonable prices.

Make every minute count while you’re on this amazing city break adventure. Enjoy making new friends and lasting memories in this fabulous cheap holiday destination, Bologna, Italy!

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Day 4

Day 4 – Bologna

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  • Devotional Portico of St. Luke
  • Parco della Chiusa
  • Parco Talon
  • Arco del Meloncello
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On day 4, you’ll explore the city and discover what makes the fabulous Bologna a popular cheap holiday destination in Italy. As you'll be staying another 2 nights in Bologna, you have plenty of time to visit the top attractions in the area, check out the best-rated restaurants, and more. Make sure to have a full breakfast because day 4 of your city break in Bologna will be an adventure.

Kick off the day at Devotional Portico of St. Luke, a top pick for today’s sightseeing. This sightseeing destination is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 626 reviews.

Today is also your chance to visit Parco della Chiusa. Parco della Chiusa is a park with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 2,583 reviews.

Parco Talon is another top attraction we highly recommend you visit today. This park is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,343 visitors.

Beyond the attractions mentioned above, you also have the opportunity to visit Arco Del Meloncello. This arch is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,755 visitors.

To make your affordable city break in Bologna more special, check out all the available tours and tickets you can add to your vacation package! You’ll find that the city offers many top-rated and low-priced tours you can try out on this day of your cheap holiday.

Savor the culinary delights of Bologna, where affordability meets excellence in dining and drinking. From inviting bars crafting signature cocktails to cozy eateries serving up local favorites, the city offers an unforgettable experience for every taste bud.

Ristorante Enoteca da Lucia offers delicious bites without straining your wallet.

After dinner, look back into the highlights of today’s adventure and visit one of the best bars in Bologna, Bar Senza Nome.

Celebrate another amazing day enjoying cheap holiday deals during your budget city break in Bologna!

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Day 5

Day 5 – Bologna

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  • Villa Ghigi
  • Basilica of San Domenico
  • Porta Castiglione
  • Porta Maggiore
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Day 5 of your affordable vacation in Italy offers you another 24 hours to go on exciting new adventures in Bologna, where you still have 1 night left to stay.

A top pick for your self-guided sightseeing tour today is Villa Ghigi. Previous visitors have rated this park an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 2,035 reviews.

Basilica of San Domenico is a local recommendation that you also can pay a visit today. This church is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 3,380 reviews.

Another attraction you won't want to miss is Porta Castiglione. This city gate is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 1,086 reviews.

Porta Santo Stefano is another outstanding experience in Bologna. Around 854 travelers have rated this landmark an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

If you long for more, Porta Maggiore is not far away. This landmark is a lovely addition to your itinerary. Previous visitors have rated it an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 1,462 reviews.

To make your affordable city break in Bologna more special, check out all the available tours and tickets you can add to your vacation package! You’ll find that the city offers many top-rated and low-priced tours you can try out on this day of your cheap holiday.

A cheap, budget vacation in Bologna should not stop you from enjoying incredible food and refreshing drinks. When you're ready for the best dining and bar experiences in Bologna, try some of our top recommendations.

After a day filled with excitement, indulge in a satisfying meal at Victoria Station, offering a menu full of delicious options at reasonable prices.

Complement this refreshing day with an equally refreshing drink at one of the best bars in the city of Bologna, Bar Maurizio.

Toast to another opportunity to enjoy a cheap holiday experience in Bologna, Italy!

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Day 6

Day 6 – Bologna - departure day

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  • Palazzo Grassi
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Your city break in Bologna is coming to an end, and it’s soon time to say goodbye to this fabulous cheap holiday destination. Day 6, or your departure day, is your chance to make the most of your affordable vacation in Italy.

Make the most of your final day in Italy by visiting Bologna’s iconic markets and shopping establishments. Your stay’s proximity to the city’s retail haven invites an unhurried and unforgettable exploration of its variety of stores and establishments. Secure the perfect souvenirs for your family and friends back home or buy yourself a remembrance of your amazing experience in Italy. Take home a piece of Italy with these souvenirs, keeping your adventures close.

If you'd rather pass the time visiting some attractions, this is your chance to go to places you may not have had the chance to explore yet.

One fantastic attraction you could visit on your last day in Bologna is the remarkable Palazzo Grassi. This palace and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 197 visitors.

Before you conclude your city break in Bologna, drop by a top-rated restaurant for your last chance at a memorable dining experience in the city. Savor the destination's vibrant atmosphere over a delicious meal.

Treat yourself to a delicious meal at Trattoria da Me, where every bite is a flavor-packed adventure! With an enticing menu of affordable delights, this spot is a must-visit for foodies on a budget.

You’ll then say farewell to Bologna and begin your journey home. You’ll leave filled with the best city break memories from your terrific and cheap vacation experience in Italy!

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