Hotels in Bologna Province, Italy

Bologna Province sits in northern Italy's Emilia-Romagna region, with a continental climate that brings hot summers (80-90°F / 27-32°C) and chilly winters (30-45°F / -1 to 7°C). It's famously the food capital of Italy-think handmade tortellini, mortadella, and Parmigiano-Reggiano-plus it's home to the world's oldest university, founded in 1088. Spring (April-June) and fall (September-October) are perfect for joining a pasta-making class or strolling the 40 kilometers of UNESCO-listed porticoes in the city center. If you visit in summer, you can cycle the vineyard-covered hills of the Colli Bolognesi or hike the nearby Apennine mountains. In winter, fewer tourists mean better deals on hotel rooms and cozy trattorias serving hearty ragù.