Every Tripstou guide to Italy, organised the way a trip is planned. Start with the Italy travel guide, then open the city guide for Rome, Florence, Venice, Milan, Naples, Bologna and the other cities, or a region guide from Tuscany and the Amalfi Coast to Sicily, Sardinia, Lake Como and the Dolomites. Country pages cover costs, itineraries, rail travel and the best time to go. Below, every Italy article on the site, newest first.
Bologna 2 day itinerary: Day 1 loops the historic centre, Day 2 climbs to San Luca. Stop order, where meals fit, and the Two Towers reality.
Bologna 2 Day Itinerary: A Walkable 48-Hour Route Read Post »
Bologna 3 day itinerary with a decided third day: the centre core, San Luca, and whether to take a day trip to Modena or slow down in the city.
Bologna 3 Day Itinerary: How to Use the Third Day Read Post »
Is Bologna safe? Yes — a low-risk city where pickpocketing is the real concern. The areas that change after dark, theft hotspots and local scams.
Is Bologna Safe? Areas, Walking at Night and Pickpockets Read Post »
A quiet, elegant base a short walk from Bologna’s main sights — see who Santo Stefano suits, the nightlife trade-off, and how prices compare to the centre.
Staying in Santo Stefano, Bologna: Is It the Right Base? Read Post »
Where to stay in Bologna on a budget: Zona Universitaria is the best cheap base, plus a straight verdict on the station side and quieter picks.
Where to Stay in Bologna on a Budget: The Cheap Areas Read Post »
Santo Stefano wins for couples: central, porticoed, quiet enough to sleep. Here is the best Bologna area for every romantic trip — and where not to book.
Where to Stay in Bologna as a Couple: The Romantic Areas Read Post »
Where to stay in Bologna for families: Santo Stefano is the default base. The three central areas compared by kids’ ages, plus apartment vs hotel.
Where to Stay in Bologna with Kids: The Best Areas by Age Read Post »
Where to stay in Bologna on a first visit: inside the old walls, near Piazza Maggiore. Five areas worth booking, plus the ZTL trap that catches drivers.
Where to Stay in Bologna for First-Time Visitors: What to Book Read Post »
Where to stay in Bologna for luxury: the Via Farini axis is the best base, with Santo Stefano for quiet, the hills for space, and the area to avoid.
Where to Stay in Bologna for Luxury: Best Upscale Areas Read Post »
