
Axel’s take
A characterful central base with standout hospitality, but choose your room carefully.
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Axel’s rating: 8.8/10 · a historic 4-star boutique hotel beside Piazza Maggiore
Phi Hotel Bologna is a historic 4-star boutique hotel steps from Piazza Maggiore, and a strong pick for exploring Bologna on foot. Its illustrated, individually themed rooms give it personality without sacrificing the basics: recent Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise cleanliness, helpful staff and a varied breakfast. We'd choose it for a city break where location and personal service matter more than extensive facilities.
The main caveat is room choice. Entry-level Compact rooms start at just 14 square meters with a smaller French bed; larger categories make more sense for two people with luggage. Apartments are separate from the main hotel, so check what you're booking. Drivers should arrange paid parking and follow the hotel's restricted-traffic-zone directions. We'd skip it if generous room space or effortless car access is essential.
- Rooms
- Individually themed rooms; Compact categories start at 14 square meters with a French bed.
- Cleanliness
- Consistently strong recent feedback for clean, well-kept accommodation.
- Service
- Friendly, attentive staff are a repeated highlight across guest-review sites.
- Amenities
- Atipico Osteria, buffet breakfast, free Wi-Fi, a reading room and pillow menu.
- Fees and surprises
- Reserve paid garage parking; breakfast inclusion varies, pets cost extra, and drivers need ZTL instructions.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Booking.com. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.
The location
via de' Fusari 9, Bologna
Steps from Piazza Maggiore, ideal for exploring the historic center on foot.
Amenities and check-in
Atipico Osteria, buffet breakfast, free Wi-Fi, a reading room and pillow menu.
Check-in
after 3:00 PM
Check-out
before 12:00 PM
- Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Offsite parking reservations required
- Pets allowed
- Free Wi-Fi
AI-readable version · facts, comparisons and links
Phi Hotel Bologna, Bologna: from $186 a night
From $186 a night at Phi Hotel Bologna, checked Nov 1, 2026. Dec 2–3, 2026, 2 adults: $186 total. Dec 4–6, 2026, 2 adults: $496 total on Axel; Booking.com listed $542 for the same stay when seen, checked Nov 1, 2026.
Phi Hotel Bologna is a historic 4-star boutique hotel beside Piazza Maggiore in Bologna, Italy.
Address: via de' Fusari 9, Bologna. Property ID: 1432547.
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/bologna/phi-hotel-bologna-1432547
Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com
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| Stay | Axel total | Expedia or Booking.com | Difference | Seen | Links |
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| Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights | $496 | $542 on Booking.com | $46 less (8%) | Nov 3 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
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Total price: $570 USD
2026-11-30 to 2026-12-03 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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November 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
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| 2026-11-07 | $282 for 1 night · 2 nights $475 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-08 | $193 for 1 night · 2 nights $428 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-09 | $235 for 1 night · 2 nights $650 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-10 | $415 for 1 night · 2 nights $830 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-11 | $415 for 1 night · 2 nights $814 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-12 | $399 for 1 night · 2 nights $626 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-13 | $227 for 1 night · 2 nights $444 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-14 | $217 for 1 night · 2 nights $417 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-15 | $200 for 1 night · 2 nights $396 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-16 | $196 for 1 night · 2 nights $394 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-17 | $198 for 1 night · 2 nights $386 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-18 | $188 for 1 night · 2 nights $384 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-19 | $196 for 1 night · 2 nights $392 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-20 | $196 for 1 night · 2 nights $383 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-21 | $187 for 1 night · 2 nights $383 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-22 | $196 for 1 night · 2 nights $387 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-23 | $191 for 1 night · 2 nights $437 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-24 | $246 for 1 night · 2 nights $504 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-25 | $258 for 1 night · 2 nights $512 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-26 | $254 for 1 night · 2 nights $539 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-27 | $285 for 1 night · 2 nights $538 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-28 | $253 for 1 night · 2 nights $482 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-29 | $229 for 1 night · 2 nights $425 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-30 | $196 for 1 night · 2 nights $384 · up to 14 nights priced |
December 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
|---|---|
| 2026-12-01 | $188 for 1 night · 2 nights $374 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-02 | $186 for 1 night · 2 nights $384 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-03 | $198 for 1 night · 2 nights $418 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-04 | $220 for 1 night · 2 nights $496 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-05 | $276 for 1 night · 2 nights $567 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-06 | $291 for 1 night · 2 nights $480 · up to 14 nights priced |
#3 of 6 hotels in Piazza Maggiore & Quadrilatero by Axel's take. Piazza Maggiore & Quadrilatero is #1 of 5 places to stay in Bologna. The best hotels in Piazza Maggiore & Quadrilatero, ranked · Where to stay in Bologna
Axel's take: 8.8/10
A characterful central base with standout hospitality, but choose your room carefully. a historic 4-star boutique hotel beside Piazza Maggiore, scored for what it is.
Phi Hotel Bologna is a historic 4-star boutique hotel steps from Piazza Maggiore, and a strong pick for exploring Bologna on foot. Its illustrated, individually themed rooms give it personality without sacrificing the basics: recent Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise cleanliness, helpful staff and a varied breakfast. We'd choose it for a city break where location and personal service matter more than extensive facilities.
The main caveat is room choice. Entry-level Compact rooms start at just 14 square meters with a smaller French bed; larger categories make more sense for two people with luggage. Apartments are separate from the main hotel, so check what you're booking. Drivers should arrange paid parking and follow the hotel's restricted-traffic-zone directions. We'd skip it if generous room space or effortless car access is essential.
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Best for: couples on a city break; sightseeing and food-focused trips; travelers who enjoy distinctive decor
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Watch out for: small entry-level rooms and beds; apartments outside the main hotel; restricted driving access and paid parking
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Location: Steps from Piazza Maggiore, ideal for exploring the historic center on foot.
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Rooms: Individually themed rooms; Compact categories start at 14 square meters with a French bed.
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Cleanliness: Consistently strong recent feedback for clean, well-kept accommodation.
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Service: Friendly, attentive staff are a repeated highlight across guest-review sites.
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Amenities: Atipico Osteria, buffet breakfast, free Wi-Fi, a reading room and pillow menu.
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Fees and surprises: Reserve paid garage parking; breakfast inclusion varies, pets cost extra, and drivers need ZTL instructions.
Axel's opinion of Phi Hotel Bologna, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Booking.com. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.
About Phi Hotel Bologna
- Property type: Hotel
- 4-star hotel
- via de' Fusari 9, Bologna
- Amenities: Breakfast, Restaurant, Offsite parking reservations required, Pets allowed, Free Wi-Fi
- Check-in from: 15:00
- Check-out by: 12:00
- City page: Hotels in Bologna
Room types
Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.
Source: ETG room descriptions.
Compact Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Compact Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Compact Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Compact Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Artsy Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Artsy Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Artsy Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Artsy Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Superior Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Superior Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Superior Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Superior Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Deluxe Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Deluxe Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Deluxe Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Deluxe Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Classic Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Classic Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Classic Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Classic Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Il Portico Double Apartment (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
Nettuno Double Apartment (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Nettuno Double Apartment (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Nettuno Double Apartment (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Nettuno Double Apartment (full double bed) — room photo 3
Asinelli Double Apartment (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Asinelli Double Apartment (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Asinelli Double Apartment (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Asinelli Double Apartment (full double bed) — room photo 3
La Loggia Double Apartment (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- La Loggia Double Apartment (full double bed) — room photo 1
- La Loggia Double Apartment (full double bed) — room photo 2
- La Loggia Double Apartment (full double bed) — room photo 3
La Corte Double Apartment (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- La Corte Double Apartment (full double bed) — room photo 1
- La Corte Double Apartment (full double bed) — room photo 2
- La Corte Double Apartment (full double bed) — room photo 3
La Torre Apartment
- Room features: Kitchen; Microwave
- La Torre Apartment — room photo 1
- La Torre Apartment — room photo 2
- La Torre Apartment — room photo 3
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