Planning a holiday in Northern Italy at the gateway to the Dolomites? Discover one of the region’s most emblematic towns and take a look at where to stay in Bolzano!
Where to stay in Bolzano, South Tyrol’s largest city? This high-altitude town has a painful past. Indeed, Bolzano only became part of Italy at the end of the First World War. It had previously belonged toGermany. As a result, the town’s main square, Piazza Walther, owes its name to an illustrious 13th-century German citizen.
Today, the town is a magnet for tourists, mountain lovers and Christmas market-goers alike. To help you visit this mythical region near the Dolomites in Italy, we’ve selected the best places to stay in Bolzano.
Centro-Piani-Rencio
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We’re right in the heart of Bolzano. If you want to stay close to the historic district, while enjoying the altitude and fresher air, this is the right place. In fact, the district is the highest in Bolzano, peaking at 300 meters above sea level.
In this district, you’ll be close to the famous Piazza Walther, Bolzano’s hypercentre. You can also visit the Alto Adige Archaeological Museum with the world’s most famous mummy, and the colorful and cultural Via dei Portici.
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Gries-San Quirino
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This is the second largest district in Bolzano. Here, you’ll find a more rural atmosphere than in other districts. In keeping with its history during Italy’s Fascist period, there are many vineyards in the district, and consequently a lot of wine production.
In the center of this district, you’ll find piazza Gries, the Benedictine convent of Muri-Gries and the collegiate church dedicated to Saint Augustinus.
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Oltrisarco-Aslago
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This is the least populated area in Bolzano. It’s the perfect combination of calm and liveliness. You’ll be close to places of interest to visit in Bolzano, like Fiera Bolzano, for example. The Oltrisarco district is also the closest to Bolzano airport.
Here you’ll find a fairly extensive range, making it one of the most attractive.
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Europa-Novacella
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The Europa district is one of the most densely populated in Bolzano. Here you’ll find many residences, as well as the Augustinian monastery. If you like the cultural side of a trip, this is the district for you. It’s very close to the Cristallo Theatre.
A great area for cultural outings during your stay in Bolzano.
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Don Bosco
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Let’s finish off with the youngest neighborhood in Bolzano. Here, there are mostly new buildings where once there were lush green orchards. It’s an area between city and nature, with a painful past. Which makes Don Bosco a perfect witness to the city’s history.
You’ll also see the remains of the monastery of the Canons of Maria in der Au, the original convent of the Canons Regular of Stifts Gries. And last but not least, you’re only a few kilometers from the old town.
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Now you know where to stay in Bolzano!