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A cardio room, a weights room and a functional area with modern equipment, for members who want to build strength, endurance and body control with qualified support.
Bologna · Wellness & sport · Since 1996
Palestra de' Poeti, Bologna
A city-centre gym in Bologna with a weights floor, group classes, personal trainers and a SPA area, open since 1996.
Photo © Palestra de' Poeti
- WhereVia de' Poeti 3Centro storico
- Wellness & sportGym and fitness centreWeights floor, classes, personal training, SPA
- Opening hoursOpen 06:45–21:30
- Contact+39 051237919Phone and WhatsAppOfficial website ↗
Why go
About Palestra de' Poeti
Palestra de' Poeti has been part of central Bologna since 1996. It sits on Via de' Poeti, close to Piazza Maggiore and Piazza Cavour, and describes itself as a historic gym chosen by thousands of local people over more than thirty years.
The centre brings together a weights and cardio floor, group classes, personal training and a SPA with relaxation routes. Each member follows a personalised programme, built from information gathered about their goals, at a pace that suits every level.
Main services
What Palestra de' Poeti offers
Services from the official website.
Functional Training
Dynamic, intense sessions such as Tabata, Endurance and HIIT that build strength, agility and stamina, suitable for every level of fitness.
Balance e Pilates
Balance and Pilates
Pilates, Osteopilates and Flexability sessions focused on balance, posture, coordination and mobility, with controlled movements for people who want more flexibility and body awareness.
Personal Trainer
Personal training
Tailor-made fitness programmes guided by qualified personal trainers, for members who want individual support in reaching their own goals.
SPA
A relaxation area with sauna, Turkish bath, emotional shower and changing rooms, to unwind and recover after a workout.
Photo © Palestra de' Poeti
Services and facilities
Good to know at Palestra de' Poeti
- SPA with sauna
- Personal trainers
- Tour by booking
Gallery
Inside Palestra de' Poeti
Photo © Palestra de' Poeti
Photo © Palestra de' Poeti
Photo © Palestra de' Poeti
Photo © Palestra de' Poeti
Practical information
Palestra de' Poeti: address, opening hours and contacts
Address
Via de' Poeti 3, 40124 Bologna
Phone+39 051237919
Opening hours
Hours from the official website:
| Day | Open |
|---|---|
| Monday | 06:45–21:30 |
| Tuesday | 06:45–21:30 |
| Wednesday | 06:45–21:30 |
| Thursday | 06:45–21:30 |
| Friday | 06:45–21:30 |
| Saturday | 06:45–21:30 |
| Sunday | 06:45–21:30 |
Location
- Contacts
- Contact the business directly by phone, WhatsApp, email or its website. Holiplanet does not take bookings or payments for it.
Getting there
How to get to Palestra de' Poeti
From Piazza Maggiore
On foot: 410 m, about 7 min walk.
From Bologna Centrale station
On foot: 1.4 km, about 22 min. By taxi: from the official rank at the station, metered fare (CoTaBo +39 051 372727 · CAT +39 051 4590).
From Bologna Airport
Marconi Express monorail to Bologna Centrale in under 8 minutes (single €12.80), then about 22 min on foot. Or a taxi from the airport rank, metered fare.
By car
The historic centre is a camera-controlled limited-traffic zone (ZTL): park outside it, and walk.
Straight-line distances from OpenStreetMap data (© OpenStreetMap contributors); walking times are approximate. Marconi Express time and fare from the operator.
Around the area
Near Palestra de' Poeti: sights, restaurants and hotels
City Guide · Things to do
Sights near Palestra de' Poeti
Bologna landmarks with their own Holiplanet page, nearest first.
300 m away
Church
Santo Stefano, the “Seven Churches”
Seven sacred spaces in one, Bologna's little Jerusalem
330 m away
Basilica
Basilica of San Petronio
Bologna’s great Gothic church, with Cassini’s meridian line
360 m away
Market
The Quadrilatero market lanes
Medieval guild lanes still selling Bologna's best food
370 m away
Museum
Lucio Dalla’s House
Guided tours inside Lucio Dalla's home on Via D'Azeglio
410 m away
Square
Piazza Maggiore & the Neptune Fountain
Bologna's living room, watched over by Giambologna's bronze Neptune
420 m away
Monument
The Two Towers
The skyline's twin emblems, one leaning, both under watchful care
480 m away
Monument
Palazzo d’Accursio & the Clock Tower
Bologna's town hall, with frescoed halls and a clock tower
590 m away
Library
Salaborsa and its glass floor
Walk on glass over Villanovan huts and Roman Bononia
760 m away
Museum
Casa Morandi
Giorgio Morandi's studio, with his bottles back in place
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All things to do
On the Bologna map
City Guide · Where to eat
Restaurants near Palestra de' Poeti
Bologna restaurants with their own Holiplanet page, nearest first.
380 m away
Wine bar / osteria
Osteria del Sole
Wine osteria since 1465: bring your own food
390 m away
Bolognese restaurant
Da Cesari
Family-run since 1955 near Piazza Maggiore: tortellini in broth
430 m away
Chef's restaurant
Scacco Matto
Mario Ferrara's Lucanian-rooted cooking in a 1600s convent
600 m away
Traditional restaurant
Da Nello al Montegrappa
Handmade tortellini and tagliatelle in Bologna since 1948
890 m away
Bolognese trattoria
Trattoria dal Biassanot
Pasta rolled by hand and grilled meats on Via Piella
910 m away
Bolognese trattoria
Trattoria Nonna Gigia
Handmade pasta, cotoletta and grilled meats off Via dell’Indipendenza
920 m away
Seasonal restaurant
Ahimè
Vegetable-led farm-to-table menu with house-made bread
960 m away
Emilian restaurant
Caminetto d'Oro
Family recipes and handmade pasta since 1980
★Holiplanet Favourite
Historic restaurant
Ristorante Diana
Tortellini in brodo and lasagne verdi since 1909
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All restaurants
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City Guide · Where to stay
Hotels near Palestra de' Poeti
Hotels, B&Bs and apartments with their own Holiplanet page, nearest first.
290 m away
Hotel
Hotel Touring
Third-generation family hotel with the Terrazza Mattuiani rooftop
340 m away
Boutique hotel
Art Hotel Commercianti
12th-century building facing San Petronio's Gothic windows
350 m away
Hotel
Albergo delle Drapperie
Romantic 3-star hotel in the ancient Quadrilatero
400 m away
Hotel
Hotel Roma
Welcoming guests 50 metres from Piazza Maggiore since 1875
410 m away
Family hotel
Albergo Garisenda
Small family-run hotel by the Two Towers with a panoramic terrace
440 m away
Boutique hotel
Phi Hotel Bologna
Romantic hotel born as a 14th-century tavern
450 m away
Hotel
Art Hotel Orologio
Family-run hotel in the pedestrian heart by Piazza Maggiore
480 m away
Boutique hotel
Hotel Brun
22 modern rooms in the historic centre, opened in 2023
550 m away
Boutique hotel
Hotel Porta San Mamolo
Boutique hotel built around an inner Garden Court, with the Orangerie
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All hotels
On the Bologna map
City Guide · Experiences
Tours and experiences
Tours, classes and guided walks with their own Holiplanet page.
640 m away
City walking tours
Guide d'Arte
Licensed guides' cooperative for Bologna city and themed tours
1.3 km away
Bike tours
Walk 'n Ride by BikeinBO
Guided bike and walking tours plus bike rental
25.6 km away
Car museum / factory tour
Museo Automobili Lamborghini (MUDETEC) and Factory Tour
Lamborghini museum and production line tour in Sant'Agata Bolognese
41.7 km away
Balsamic vinegar tour
Acetaia Giusti
Free guided tour of the Giusti family museum and ageing rooms in Modena
Food valley tour
Italian Days
Parmigiano, balsamic and prosciutto producers in one day
Cooking class
Taste Bologna
Hands-on pasta class, small groups, near Piazza Maggiore
Balsamic vinegar producer visit
Acetaia Pedroni
Family acetaia in Nonantola (Modena): balsamic tour and tasting, €8
Food market tour
Delicious Bologna
Walking food tour through the Quadrilatero market and centre
For kids & families
Genus Bononiae
Weekend museum workshops for children at Palazzo Fava
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All experiences
On the Bologna map
Straight-line distances from OpenStreetMap data (© OpenStreetMap contributors).
Questions
Palestra de' Poeti: frequently asked questions
What are the opening hours?
Monday to Friday 06:45–21:30, Saturday 09:00–15:00 and Sunday 10:00–14:00.
Where is the gym?
At Via de' Poeti 3, Bologna, about a 5-minute walk from Piazza Maggiore and 2 minutes from Piazza Cavour.
Is there a SPA?
Yes. The SPA area has a sauna, Turkish bath, emotional shower and changing rooms.
Can I visit before joining?
Yes, the site invites you to book a tour of the gym.
Are programmes personalised?
Yes, each member follows a personalised programme built on information gathered about their goals.