Hi, does anyone have a recommendation for an overnight parking lot in Bologna and a day parking lot in Parma? In Bologna, our hotel is right in center of the old town, so the overnight lot would ideally be located within walking distance of the centro storico. In Parma, we are just dropping in for a half-day...again, an ideal parking lot would be one that is within a short walking distance from the hub of the town. Thanks!
Posted by
Arctophilia, Northamptonshire, England
35053 posts
Have you asked your Bologna hotel for their advice?
Bologna is quite compact but I'm struggling to remember a good option close in.
Posted by
OP
52 posts
Thanks Nigel... I will email our hotel in Bologna.
Anyone have any parking tips for Parma? We will be visiting for just a few hours...
Posted by
Firenze
500 posts
Parma, Toschi underground park. Very close to the city center by walking the lobby of Palazzo della Pilotta.
Posted by
OP
52 posts
Thanks asps2!!
Posted by
Rick Steves' Europe
16899 posts
Most importantly, your hotel should address whether there are certain streets you must avoid. Note that the centro storico is pretty much car-free on Saturdays and Sundays and limited access on weekdays. You can see a map of the ZTL, dated 2012-3. The train station (Stazione FS) should be pretty well signed and easy to find. The railway provides this list for parking near the station.
Posted by
OP
52 posts
asps2 -- do you know if the Toschi parking lot in Parma is OUTSIDE the ZTL?