Cheap 8-Day Italy City Break in Bologna

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Duration
8 days & 7 nights
Available
Jan. - Dec.
Hotel
7 nights included
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Take time off your daily routine and enjoy a cheap holiday in Bologna, Italy. Explore like a local for 8 days with this affordable city break package!

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.

Experience a terrific city break in Bologna on a budget! From before your 8-day vacation in Bologna until you're ready to say goodbye to Italy, we'll help you make the most of your holiday.

This cheap vacation package allows you to book an airport transfer to Bologna on your arrival in Italy. For 7 nights, you'll stay at one of the city's top-rated budget hotels in the heart of Bologna. Enjoy easy access to popular dining spots in Bologna and quick, cheap trips to many of the city's best attractions, like the remarkable Piazza Maggiore and Two Towers.

You'll choose where you'll stay throughout your cheap holiday in Bologna. With the power to choose your lodging, your stay in Bologna promises to be as unique and memorable as your adventures throughout your vacation.

The 8-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. Then you'll visit the stunning Fountain of Neptune, Bologna. You'll also take in the atmosphere of the fascinating Bologna Cathedral. At the picture-perfect Arco del Meloncello, you'll want to make sure you have a camera ready.

If you enjoy walking along local streets, here's some good news. With a 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.

As your 8-day city break in Bologna ends, you'll return home happy, with a fresh new outlook.

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 8-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.

The final price of your cheap vacation package to Bologna includes all taxes. Other perks included in this excellent 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 8 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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Hotel, 7 nights
Step-by-step guide
Personal travel agent
24/7 travel support

Destinations

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 / 7 nights

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Attractions

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
photo of view Museo di san Matteo, entrata, Bologna, Italy.Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna
PHOTO OF Bologna, Italy. Fontana del Nettuno, Palazzo Re Enzo in Piazza Maggiore, Italy landmark in Emilia-Romagna historical province.Palazzo Re Enzo
Villa Ghigi
Palazzo Pallavicini, Saragozza-Porto, Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, ItalyPalazzo Pallavicini
photo of view of Porta Galliera in Bologna, Italy.Porta Galliera
photo of view of Porta Castiglione, Bologna, Italy.Porta Castiglione
photo of Colorful spring sunset on the main square of City of Bologna with Palazzo d'Accursio and facade of Basilica di San Petronio. Great cityscape of Bologna, Italy, Europe. Traveling concept background.Palazzo d'Accursio
photo of view of International Museum and Library of Music, Bologna, Italy.International Museum and Library of Music
Botanical Garden and Herbarium
photo of view ofChiesa del Santissimo Salvatore, Bologna, Italy.Chiesa del Santissimo Salvatore
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 Pincio stair ramps, Bologna, Italy.Pincio stair ramps
photo of view of Wooden beam portico of Palazzo Grassi palace in Bologna, Italy.Palazzo Grassi

Travel details

Travel dates
Jan 1 - Jan 8

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Day 1 – Bologna and Emilia-Romagna - arrival day

Day 1

Day 1 – Bologna and Emilia-Romagna - arrival day

  • Bologna - Arrival day
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  • Porta Castiglione
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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 7 nights. The city offers a variety of budget-friendly hotels and places to stay, and you'll find yours conveniently located in downtown Bologna.

Bologna is the perfect destination for cheap holiday goers. With interesting sights around every corner, this city in Italy is truly an unforgettable city break destination!

A stop at this spectacular travel destination makes a great introduction to the city.

A quick, cheap trip to Bologna is also the perfect opportunity to experience the country's local food culture.

For the best dining experience in this affordable city break destination, eat at the highly recommended Trattoria da Me. This restaurant is sure to satisfy your hunger as it has an impressive average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2,763 customers.

Trattoria dal Biassanot is another local-favorite restaurant in Bologna. Trattoria dal Biassanot serves delicious and affordable meals, and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 2,616 reviews.

When you feel like celebrating your arrival in Bologna, you’ll be glad to know that Bologna is also home to several great bars for every budget. One great example is BrewDog Bar Bologna. This bar offers various snacks and drinks at affordable prices and has an impressive average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,504 customers.

Macondo - Cocktail Bar is another popular bar in Bologna. If you ask the 808 customers who have rated it an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars, Macondo - Cocktail Bar is the perfect place to hang out for a drink or two.

This bar offers customers a great place to relax and have a good time in Bologna.

Raise a toast for the beginning of your refreshing city break and cheap holiday in Bologna!

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Day 2 – Emilia-Romagna and Bologna

Day 2

Day 2 – Emilia-Romagna and Bologna

  • Bologna
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  • Tombs of the glossators of Bologna
  • Chiesa del Santissimo Salvatore
  • Villa Ghigi
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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 6 nights left to stay.

One of the top places you can visit in this fabulous cheap holiday destination is the incredible Piazza Maggiore. This attraction is a spectacular square and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 64,523 visitors.

The outstanding Two Towers is another attraction travelers from all over the world add to their itinerary every year. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 25,975 visitors, this popular tower and travel destination is one of the best-rated attractions in the area.

For the full Bologna city break experience, visit the fascinating Piazza Santo Stefano, a well-loved square in the city. This attraction is rated at an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 7,617 visitors.

For a truly remarkable cheap holiday experience in Bologna, join budget-friendly activities on this day of your vacation. Tours offer you a chance to take a closer look into Bologna and the culture of past or present-day Italy.

After or in between your city break activities in Bologna, treat yourself to a delicious meal at a nice restaurant in the city. An excellent option is Trattoria del Tempo Buono, a popular restaurant with an exciting menu. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,531 customers.

Another top-rated restaurant in Bologna is Ristorante da Nello al Montegrappa. This restaurant is popular among locals and cheap holiday goers for its delicious food and reasonable prices. Ristorante da Nello al Montegrappa has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 1,633 reviews.

If you feel like having a drink or two after your meal, an awesome bar you can go to is Osteria del Sole. This place has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,643 customers.

To enjoy a great atmosphere, continue your evening at Bar Senza Nome. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,552 customers.

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

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Day 3 – Emilia-Romagna and Bologna

Day 3

Day 3 – Emilia-Romagna and Bologna

  • Bologna
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  • 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 5 nights left to stay in the area, you still have plenty to discover!

Start this beautiful day in this cheap holiday destination with a visit to a top-rated attraction, like the fascinating Piazza Maggiore. About 64,523 visitors have rated this square and attraction an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

The popular Two Towers is another place where locals and travelers in Bologna like to spend their time. This attraction is a stunning tower, rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 25,975 visitors.

The spectacular Piazza Santo Stefano is an amazing square and a highlight on travelers’ itineraries in Bologna. With an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 7,617 visitors, it’s no surprise that many people travel to Bologna every year to see it.

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.

Exploring the city's best attractions and hidden gems is an exciting city break experience. Still, it’s important to make time for something to eat in between your activities in Bologna. We recommend dining at some of the most recommended restaurants in the area, like L'Arcimboldo. This restaurant caters to every taste and budget, making it an excellent choice for travelers enjoying a cheap holiday experience in Bologna. Customers have rated this popular restaurant an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in approximately 1,070 reviews.

This restaurant is a local favorite and one of the best places to eat in the city.

If you’re up for a drink, or you simply want to get to know the nightlife in Bologna, consider going to some of the city’s most popular bars. For example, you can enjoy a drink or two at Bar Maurizio. Around 581 customers have given this incredible bar an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Locals also enjoy the cocktails at Caffè De Marchi, one of the most recommended places to relax and have some fun in the city. Caffè De Marchi is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 553 customers.

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

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Day 4 – Emilia-Romagna and Bologna

Day 4

Day 4 – Emilia-Romagna and Bologna

  • Bologna
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  • Palazzo Re Enzo
  • Fountain of Neptune, Bologna
  • Piazza Maggiore
  • Bologna Cathedral
  • Palazzo d'Accursio
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Day 4 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.

One of the top places you can visit in this fabulous cheap holiday destination is the incredible Piazza Maggiore. This attraction is a spectacular square and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 64,523 visitors.

The outstanding Two Towers is another attraction travelers from all over the world add to their itinerary every year. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 25,975 visitors, this popular tower and travel destination is one of the best-rated attractions in the area.

For the full Bologna city break experience, visit the fascinating Piazza Santo Stefano, a well-loved square in the city. This attraction is rated at an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 7,617 visitors.

For a truly remarkable cheap holiday experience in Bologna, join budget-friendly activities on this day of your vacation. Tours offer you a chance to take a closer look into Bologna and the culture of past or present-day Italy.

After or in between your city break activities in Bologna, treat yourself to a delicious meal at a nice restaurant in the city. An excellent option is Ristorante San Pietro, a popular restaurant with an exciting menu. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,152 customers.

Another top-rated restaurant in Bologna is Ristorante Da Cesari. This restaurant is popular among locals and cheap holiday goers for its delicious food and reasonable prices. Ristorante Da Cesari has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 995 reviews.

If you feel like having a drink or two after your meal, an awesome bar you can go to is Officina dei Sapori. This place has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 362 customers.

To enjoy a great atmosphere, continue your evening at Caffè Ristretto. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 209 customers.

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

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Day 5 – Emilia-Romagna and Bologna

Day 5

Day 5 – Emilia-Romagna and Bologna

  • Bologna
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  • Porta Galliera
  • Pincio stair ramps
  • Botanical Garden and Herbarium
  • Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna
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On day 5 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!

Start this beautiful day in this cheap holiday destination with a visit to a top-rated attraction, like the fascinating Piazza Maggiore. About 64,523 visitors have rated this square and attraction an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

The popular Two Towers is another place where locals and travelers in Bologna like to spend their time. This attraction is a stunning tower, rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 25,975 visitors.

The spectacular Piazza Santo Stefano is an amazing square and a highlight on travelers’ itineraries in Bologna. With an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 7,617 visitors, it’s no surprise that many people travel to Bologna every year to see it.

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.

Exploring the city's best attractions and hidden gems is an exciting city break experience. Still, it’s important to make time for something to eat in between your activities in Bologna. We recommend dining at some of the most recommended restaurants in the area, like Al Sangiovese Restaurant. This restaurant caters to every taste and budget, making it an excellent choice for travelers enjoying a cheap holiday experience in Bologna. Customers have rated this popular restaurant an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in approximately 811 reviews.

This restaurant is a local favorite and one of the best places to eat in the city.

If you’re up for a drink, or you simply want to get to know the nightlife in Bologna, consider going to some of the city’s most popular bars. For example, you can enjoy a drink or two at Aurum. Around 136 customers have given this incredible bar an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Locals also enjoy the cocktails at Bar River, one of the most recommended places to relax and have some fun in the city. Bar River is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 187 customers.

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

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Day 6 – Emilia-Romagna and Bologna

Day 6

Day 6 – Emilia-Romagna and Bologna

  • Bologna
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  • Two Towers
  • Piazza Santo Stefano
  • International Museum and Library of Music
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Day 6 of your affordable vacation in Italy offers you another 24 hours to go on exciting new adventures in Bologna, where you still have 2 nights left to stay.

One of the top places you can visit in this fabulous cheap holiday destination is the incredible Piazza Maggiore. This attraction is a spectacular square and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 64,523 visitors.

The outstanding Two Towers is another attraction travelers from all over the world add to their itinerary every year. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 25,975 visitors, this popular tower and travel destination is one of the best-rated attractions in the area.

For the full Bologna city break experience, visit the fascinating Piazza Santo Stefano, a well-loved square in the city. This attraction is rated at an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 7,617 visitors.

For a truly remarkable cheap holiday experience in Bologna, join budget-friendly activities on this day of your vacation. Tours offer you a chance to take a closer look into Bologna and the culture of past or present-day Italy.

After or in between your city break activities in Bologna, treat yourself to a delicious meal at a nice restaurant in the city. An excellent option is All'Osteria Bottega, a popular restaurant with an exciting menu. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 815 customers.

Another top-rated restaurant in Bologna is Trattoria Bertozzi. This restaurant is popular among locals and cheap holiday goers for its delicious food and reasonable prices. Trattoria Bertozzi has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 702 reviews.

If you feel like having a drink or two after your meal, an awesome bar you can go to is Bar Latteria Fontana E Bonaiuti. This place has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 116 customers.

To enjoy a great atmosphere, continue your evening at Bar Onda Marina by Night. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 458 customers.

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

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Day 7 – Emilia-Romagna and Bologna

Day 7

Day 7 – Emilia-Romagna and Bologna

  • Bologna
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  • Arco del Meloncello
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On day 7 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 1 night left to stay in the area, you still have plenty to discover!

Start this beautiful day in this cheap holiday destination with a visit to a top-rated attraction, like the fascinating Piazza Maggiore. About 64,523 visitors have rated this square and attraction an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

The popular Two Towers is another place where locals and travelers in Bologna like to spend their time. This attraction is a stunning tower, rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 25,975 visitors.

The spectacular Piazza Santo Stefano is an amazing square and a highlight on travelers’ itineraries in Bologna. With an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 7,617 visitors, it’s no surprise that many people travel to Bologna every year to see it.

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.

Exploring the city's best attractions and hidden gems is an exciting city break experience. Still, it’s important to make time for something to eat in between your activities in Bologna. We recommend dining at some of the most recommended restaurants in the area, like Trattoria Pizzeria La Mela. This restaurant caters to every taste and budget, making it an excellent choice for travelers enjoying a cheap holiday experience in Bologna. Customers have rated this popular restaurant an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars in approximately 836 reviews.

If you’re in the mood for something different, check out Trattoria Nonna Gigia and their menu. This restaurant is a local favorite and one of the best places to eat in the city. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 681 customers, dining at Trattoria Nonna Gigia is something you can look forward to doing in Bologna.

If you’re up for a drink, or you simply want to get to know the nightlife in Bologna, consider going to some of the city’s most popular bars. For example, you can enjoy a drink or two at Lime Bar. Around 386 customers have given this incredible bar an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Locals also enjoy the cocktails at Bar Carlo, one of the most recommended places to relax and have some fun in the city. Bar Carlo is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 137 customers.

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

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Day 8 – Bologna and Emilia-Romagna - departure day

Day 8

Day 8 – Bologna and Emilia-Romagna - departure day

  • 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 8, or your departure day, is your chance to make the most of your affordable vacation in Italy.

Depending on how much time you have until your flight back home, we recommend doing some last-minute shopping or sightseeing.

If you would rather go for some last-minute sightseeing, the remarkable Piazza Maggiore is a fantastic attraction you could visit on this day. This square and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 64,523 visitors.

An excellent alternative is the spectacular Two Towers. Based on its average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from more than 25,975 reviews, this attraction is a worthwhile visit in this cheap holiday destination.

You can also stop at the spectacular Piazza Santo Stefano to take in the beautiful Bologna one last time. This outstanding attraction is a well-loved square that is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 7,617 visitors.

Before you conclude your city break in Bologna, drop by a top-rated restaurant for your last chance of an unforgettable dining experience. For example, Botanica Lab Cucina has a menu of appetizing food and refreshing beverages and is rated at an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 745 customers.

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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