Traveling solo, with need for 2nites lodging in Bologna. Prefer to be in or very near old City Center, looking for recs. Am impressed with Art Hotel Orologio- has any one stayed there? Also, happy to hear any strong recommendations to visit while threre. Thinking of doing the 10am walking tour, 4 hours, Sat., With Food Italia. (Or something like that) mentioned elsewhere on this site. Any wonderful spots for dinner, or …? Thanks!
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We stay in an apartment in Bologna, so have no personal experience with that hotel. But it gets a high rating (8.7) on booking.com, looks nice in the photos, and is a great location right in the center.
We enjoyed the climb up the Torre dell’Orologico (clock tower) for a view of the clock mechanism and over the piazza below. You can book a time slot in advance:
As for restaurants, it is hard to know what someone means by “wonderful”, but we really like a small, unpretentious and very friendly place nearby, a couple of blocks north of the main Piazza Maggiore on Via Montegrappa. They have only 4-5 tables inside and a couple more outside. We have dined at both, making a reservation earlier the same day. The small menu changes daily. The name is La Bottega di Via Montegrappa. They have a Facebook page but no website.
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Thanks Lola- v helpful comments! Id ask about your apt there if I were not traveling solo. But that little cafe you mentioned sounds delightful- just what I would enjoy! Will check it out- And glad to hear your comments about the hotel Orologio- It is a bit pricey but I expect to pay more when Im staying in the city center. The clock tower sounds fun, too. Thanks again!