3 distinct buildings fuse present and past for an eclectically arty vibe.

A leisurely ten-min stroll takes ya to the pedestrian-friendly Piazza Santo Stefano.

Huge, gloriously traditional rooms housed in a 17th-century manor house (surrounded by idyllic parklike grounds, of course).

Near busses, planes, trains and automobiles (right off the A14) for easy all-mode access.

An enchanting little B&B tucked away amid the greenery of a private village.

A less than 10-min stroll will get you to the Bologna Museum of Modern Art (MAMbo), which focuses on art from WWII to the present.

Lobby is airy and open, with all-white seating and palmy plants. Crisp rooms (also done up in whites), rock wood floors and free WiFi.

Generous size and modern furnishings so rooms live like home, only with housekeeping.

Don’t look now, but you’re nine stories up, listening to music and sipping a champagne cocktail. Byblos Sky Terrace also comes with a spectacular view.

Convenient spot just a few minutes from the historic heart and 10-min drive to the Vicentina Trade Fair area.

A 10-minute bus or shuttle ride to the historic centre. Your gondolier will take it from there.

Steps from the park (views from the restaurant terrace!), and the city’s best shopping streets. Win-win.

Within easy luggage-lugging distance of the train station, and less than a 20-min walk to the Arena.