Bologna, ItalyHistoric Center
Phi Hotel Bologna
Medieval artist inn
Historic Center Bologna, Italy
Renovated
2001
Price
$$
Rated for
Heritage Design LocalOutside the door
The house
Phi HotelsMedieval artist inn
Bologna's oldest tavern has evolved into an offbeat inn, pairing fourteenth-century heritage with artwork from the city's comic festival.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Welcoming travellers since 1375 in a fourteenth-century tavern near Piazza Maggiore.
Notable
Thirty-three guest rooms decorated by contemporary comic illustrators and local festival artists.
Listed
The neighbouring pasta workshop supplies fresh handmade tortellini to the basement osteria.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Phi Hotel has made its name through an ongoing collaboration with local contemporary artists and a comic festival, giving each of its 33 rooms a distinct artistic identity.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Piazza Maggiore sits just around the corner, and the lively market stalls of the Quadrilatero are steps away.
The rooms
Each of the 33 rooms carries an individual identity, decorated with custom murals by contemporary illustrators and comic artists.
At the table
Atipico Osteria prepares classic Bolognese fare beneath exposed brick barrel vaults. Ground-floor tables host morning breakfast beside street-facing windows.
How it began
The inn once lodged the architects building the Basilica of San Petronio, earning its trademark cardinal's hat crest.
Bologna
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.