Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Central location
Friendly and attentive staff
Good breakfast and food options
Cons:
Some room noise issues
A bit cold at night in the room
Some amenities a bit dated

Categories

Cleanliness
8.58
Rooms and apartment clean, comfortable and well serviced.
Service
9.25
Staff was wonderful, friendly and helpful, nothing was too much trouble.
Location
9.09
Super central location, very good in full center.
Room Quality
8.34
Rooms are spacious and well-furnished; some rooms had noise issues from outside.
Amenities
8.57
Good amenities, including shoe cleaning machines and a good breakfast.
Value for Money
8.63
Excellent value given the quality of breakfast and service.
Food and Beverage
9.08
Breakfast was plentiful and good value, with a range of local products.
Overall Experience
8.85
Overall very pleasant stay, would recommend.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 07:57

Property Description

Historic Charm and Modern Comforts
Dating back to 1375, Phi Hotel Bologna offers a unique blend of history and modern amenities.

Convenient Location and Parking
Situated in the heart of Bologna, the hotel provides easy access to the city's main attractions and offers a private garage for guests arriving by car.

Delightful Dining Options and Personalized Service
Indulge in a diverse breakfast buffet, savor local cuisine at the on-site restaurant, and enjoy personalized recommendations and assistance from our attentive staff.

Experience the perfect harmony of old-world charm and contemporary convenience at Phi Hotel Bologna. Book your stay now at www.phihotelbologna.com.

Important information:

Please note that the shuttle service to Fiera di Bologna is at an additional cost and only runs if there is sufficient demand.

A public parking located 492 feet from the hotel is available at an extra charge of EUR 9 per day.

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: BLQ

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and costs EUR 50 per day.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children from 1 year old to 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 1893 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.58
Service: 9.25
Location: 9.09
Room Quality: 8.34
Amenities: 8.57
Value for Money: 8.63
Food and Beverage: 9.08
Overall Experience: 8.85
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Andreas • solo_traveller • gb
10
Perfect destination to explore the food and sights of Bologna
Pros:

Great location in the city centre, but tucked away down a quiet side street. Solid trattoria/restaurant attached to the hotel with delicious pasta dishes (e.g. try the passatelli). Impeccable service from the team at the front desk. Comfortable room (with a pillow menu!)

Cons:

N/A

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Jane • solo_traveller • ie
10
Best location and comfy rooms
Pros:

Friendly and efficient staff
Fabulous location
Comfortable rooms with quirky decor

Cons:

Nothing, it was all great

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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jORGE • couple • ar
9
Muy buena!!
Pros:

La atención Ubicación

Cons:

Todo bien

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Edith • solo_traveller • mt
10
Pros:

Very central and convenient surrounded with all the historical sites

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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HELDER • family_with_children • pt
10
2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
Ευαγγελος • extended_group • gr
10
2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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eoin • couple • ie
9
2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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315JoanL • Couples • Cape Elizabeth, Maine
10
Seek this one out.
Pros:

This is a lovely, friendly hotel in an absolutely superb location just off the main piazza, right in the midst of walkable restaurants, bars and shops. The breakfast is also exceptional. Tall people should be careful of the fourth story rooms, however, as there are sloped ceilings to avoid.

Overall, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend PHI Bologna to traveling friends.

2026-05-15 • via Tripadvisor
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HansPeter • couple • ch
8
2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Omri • solo_traveller • es
9
2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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SELÇUK • couple • tr
8
2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Esposito • solo_traveller • it
3
2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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samanthamZ4099JH • Couples • Leeds, West Yorkshire, England
6
Multiple issues with room (including broken A/C, bedside lamp & lock) & false upgrade. But good location
Pros:

We stayed here in early May 2026. The big pro is the location -- it's super conveniently located just off the main piazza, a perfect spot for exploring Bologna. The staff are also very nice.

Unfortunately that's where my positive feedback ends! TLDR: The A/C in our room was totally broken both nights we were there; the decor of the room was migraine-inducing with multiple things broken and no blackout blinds; and the hotel lied to us about an upgrade.

On check in, we were told we'd been upgraded from a "cosy" room to a "classic". I was initially delighted until we realised this wasn't the case - the room we were in (306) was very much a cosy, as per the description on the website. It was awfully decorated (we must have gotten unlucky with the theme!), apparently with a "sun" theme though it wouldn't have been my taste. The room was painted all black with these bright strip lights running throughout - which meant your options were either "bright bright bright" or "barely see". The paint needed a top up; and the entire room felt in need of a refurb: the door lock was broken (ridiculously someone last September also commented on this with regards to the same room) and the bedside table lamp didn't work - though someone had previously tried to fix it with sellotape.

Bigger issues were that the bedroom curtains are not black out (see the pic to see how much light got in - it would be unsleepable without an eye mask); and bigger still that the A/C didn't work for *both* nights we were there, leaving the room stifling hot.

When I noticed our room was hot on arrival I asked them to turn the A/C on, which they promised us they would do (they control all A/C from the main desk and not the room itself, which is odd). Came back in the evening and thought it still felt awfully hot - struggled to sleep. The next morning I asked them to make it colder in the room, which they promised to do - only to come back to the same issue. At this point it was about 9.30pm at night and though they did try multiple times to fix the A/C, they eventually accepted it was broken and provided a fan once I asked for it.

The next morning they offered to arrange a 10% discount -- which in truth I think is a little low given no A/C & the lack of meaningful curtains made it hard to sleep. Should also add that the room was quite noisy given it faces right out to the street.

All in all, disappointing; absolutely not what we'd expect from a 4* hotel and despite the location not worth the money. We've been fortunate enough to stay in lots of hotels of all sorts of standard & vibe and we're usually very happy -- but for the price here, you can do infinitely better.

2026-05-09 • via Tripadvisor
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Charlotte • couple • nz
8
2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Anne • couple • ch
9
2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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Silvia • extended_group • it
9
2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Glenn • couple • au
9
2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Valery • couple • ua
10
Pros:

Все очень продуманно, до мелочей, приятно удивили! Всем рекомендую!

2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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antonis • couple • gr
9
Pros:

excellent location and restaurant.

Cons:

everything was perfect

2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Adrian • couple • ch
9
2026-05-03 • via Nuitee