A Story Told Through a Name and a Color

History matters — and Madama Hostel & Bistrot knows it well. The Liberty-style building, a perfect example of Old Milan architecture, once housed a police station and later a hammam (Turkish bath).

That’s where the name Madama comes from — in local slang, it’s a nickname for the police — as well as the signature green-blue color, reminiscent of the sea, chosen by the wellness center for some of its original furniture. But these aren’t the only visible traces of a past that we proudly honor.

The building’s history is reflected in the menu item names, and in the original details from the old police station and hammam, which have been thoughtfully integrated into the design. For example, the peephole in the reception door was preserved, while old window frames and doors were upcycled to create tables for the bistrot and the hostel’s common kitchen.

Even the guest common area features a piece of the past — the former masonry jacuzzi tub from the hammam now serves as a cozy lounge, complete with large cushions and a TV.