Albergo CentralevsPHI Hotel Bologna Al Cappello Rosso
Both hotels are rated highly by experts. On balance, Al Cappello Rosso scores slightly higher than Albergo Centrale. Al Cappello Rosso ranks #8 in Bologna with recommendations from 4 sources including Frommer's, Rough Guide and Concierge.
Albergo Centrale
Via della Zecca, 2, 40121 Bologna
From $34/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
- Multilingual
- Air Conditioning
DK Eyewitness
"On the fourth floor of a noble palazzo, on a side street minutes from the main square, this small, popular pensionehotel has lovely clean rooms, some with charming views."
Rough Guide
"Recently refurbished two-star in the heart of the city. All of the 25 spacious rooms come with bathrooms and a/c, and there are great views from the top floor. 3."
Michelin Guide
"Housed in a historic building in the centre of town, with pleasantly simple rooms."
Lonely Planet
"Offering comfort and a central location for which you could easily pay a lot more, the large old-fashioned rooms at Albergo Centrale come with parquet floors... and an ample buffet breakfast." Full review
Fodor's
"Offers the winning combination of comfort, affordability, and some family-size rooms." Full review
PHI Hotel Bologna Al Cappello Rosso
Via de'Fusari 9 | Piazza Maggiore, 40123 Bologna, Italy
From $128/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"If you need a break from rustic charm, this is the hotel for you, dating from 1375 and located just 50m from Piazza Maggiore." Full review
Concierge
"The 32-room boutique is as 21st century as they get in Bologna. Furnishings are urban luxe, with dark woods, warm-colored bed linens, and all the latest amenities."
Rough Guide
"It may be one of the city’s oldest hotels, but the Cappello Rosso has certainly done its best to move with the times."
The Telegraph
9.0
"Extraordinary bedrooms designed by contemporary artists, over 600 years of history and an unbeatable central location, not to mention delicious traditional food, make this an excellent choice for Bologna." Full review
Independent
"A four-star delight, complete with local modern art on the walls and a divine yet petite restaurant."
The Telegraph
9.0
"Extraordinary bedrooms designed by contemporary artists, over 600 years of history and an unbeatable central location, not to mention delicious traditional food, make this an excellent choice for Bologna" Full review