Dein Aufenthalt — Locanda Modigliani
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Das Eigentum — Locanda Modigliani
Locanda Modigliani is a calm, unfussy three-star on a quiet side street in Ferrara's medieval core. The lobby feels like a well-kept family sitting room: a few armchairs, polished terracotta floors, and a wall of local guidebooks. The USP is location—you are a two-minute walk from the Castello Estense and the Cathedral, but the street itself is almost silent. It suits independent travellers who want a clean, central base without paying for spa facilities or a restaurant.
Chroniken von Ferrara
Ferrara rose as a medieval commune, then became the powerhouse of the Este dynasty in the 13th–16th centuries. The Este remade the city into Europe's first planned Renaissance capital, adding the vast, straight-lined Addizione Erculea quarter in 1492. Today Ferrara is a UNESCO World Heritage site because that intact Renaissance layout survives almost unchanged, ringed by nine kilometres of brick walls. The city wears its history lightly: cobbled streets, arcaded shops, and a slow, bike-friendly pace that feels more provincial than touristy.
Beste Zeit zu besuchen
Vollständiger Ferrara-Guide →Die besten Monate
April, May, September: mild temperatures (15–25°C), low rainfall, and the city’s main sights are open without summer queues. The spring and autumn light also flatters Ferrara’s brick-and-travertine architecture.
Peak / Festival Surge
August and September’s Palio di Ferrara (late May/early June can also spike). August is hot and crowded with Italian holidaymakers; hotel prices rise 30–50%. The Palio, a historic horse race in Piazza Ariostea, pulls large regional crowds that weekend.
Budget Schulter Saison
October and November offer cool but sunny days, cheaper rooms (often 20% below summer rates), and no queues at Palazzo dei Diamanti or the castle. November is still pleasant enough for outdoor walks along the city walls.
Wetter & Verpackung
Ferrara is notoriously foggy in late autumn and winter, but in summer expect high humidity and thunderstorm risk. Pack one smart-casual outfit for evening dinners (many restaurants require long trousers for men), and always carry a light rain jacket or umbrella from May through September.
Live City Briefing veröffentlicht — Ferrara
- In summer 2026 the city is running a pilot ban on motor vehicles in the historic centre on weekends (Sat 16:00–midnight, Sun 10:00–20:00) to reduce noise and air pollution—check your arrival time if driving.
- The Estense Castle’s seasonal evening tours (‘Torre dei Leoni dopo il tramonto’) started in June 2026 and run until September; they include access to the rooftop battlements at sunset, which was previously closed to visitors.
- A new cycle-parking hub with 300 spaces opened in June 2026 at Piazza Travaglio, just north of the cathedral, making it easier to explore the city walls by rental bike without cluttering the narrow streets.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Locanda Modigliani, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on a higher floor (above the 3rd floor) to minimize street noise from the city center. Consider a room at the back of the hotel to avoid any potential noise from the service entrance.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the lower floors (1st and 2nd) as they may be closer to the street and potentially noisier.
Best views
Unfortunately, the address doesn't provide specific information about the hotel's orientation or view options, but it's likely that rooms on higher floors may offer a better view of the city.
Quietest floors
3rd floor and above
🔊 Noise notes
As the hotel is located in the city center, expect some background noise from the streets and nearby piazzas.
Insider tips
Arrive early for check-in to ensure you get a room with a quieter location. If you're driving, be aware that parking in the city center can be limited, so consider booking a parking spot in advance or exploring alternative parking options nearby.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Einrichtungen — Locanda Modigliani
free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel; speeds up to 100 Mbps; no login constraints
serves all floors; historic section with stairs-only access to some rooms
complimentary digital newsstand (PressReader) on in-room tablets
14:00-22:00; early bag-drop available from 08:00; late check-out until 12:00 with €20 fee
available at the hotel's designated storage area, free of charge
step-free access; wheelchair entries via main entrance; some rooms have structural limitations for guests with mobility impairments
on-site parking available for €20 per night; nearest public car park, Parcheggio San Pietro, is a 5-minute walk away at €15 per day; no EV charging available
Gebühren, Steuern & Einlagen
City / tourist tax: €2.50 per person per night (mandatory)
Deposit & card hold: €50 advance deposit + €100 incidental card hold at check-in
Faith & Diät in der Nähe
- Church: Chiesa di San Domenico (129 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di Santa Maria Nuova (232 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di San Giuliano (290 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di Santa Giustina (307 m · ~4 min walk)
Lokaler Lebensstil & Erholung
Centro Commerciale "Nuova Darsena" — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
Giardini 20/29 Maggio 2012 — 301 m · ~4 min walk
MEIS - Museo nazionale dell’Ebraismo Italiano e della Shoah — 386 m · ~5 min walk
Sala Estense — 408 m · ~5 min walk
5 Minuten Radius Essentials
Bancomat Cassa di Risparmio di Ferrara — 792 m · ~10 min walk
Farmacia Maga — 138 m · ~2 min walk
Sfuso per Natura — 331 m · ~4 min walk
Parcheggio Bus Turistici — 783 m · ~10 min walk
Geld & Währung
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs for market-rate cash; avoid the currency exchange desks at Ferrara train station which add fees.
Contactless Visa/Mastercard accepted in most shops, restaurants, and supermarkets; American Express is less common; small cafes and market stalls are cash-only.
Tipping is not expected but rounding up to the nearest euro for a coffee or leaving 5-10% for excellent restaurant service is appreciated; taxi drivers do not expect a tip unless they help with luggage.
Essen, Einkaufen und Reisen auf einem Budget
Cheap car hire →A espresso at a bar counter cost around €1.00-€1.20; a cappuccino at a table might be €1.50-€2.00.
A pizza al taglio (by the slice) or a panino from a alimentari costs around €5-€7; a set lunch menu in a trattoria is about €12-€15 for a primo, secondo, and contorno.
A main course (primo or secondo) in a modest osteria runs €8-€12; a glass of house wine is €3-€4.
Via Cortevecchia and the area around Piazza della Repubblica have takeaway pizza slices, piadina, and torta fritta stalls; the Mercato Albinelli indoor market has cheap standing snacks.
Coop, Lidl, and Conad are the main budget supermarkets in Ferrara; local discount stores like Eurospin are also common.
Corso Porta Reno and Via Garibaldi have mid-range high-street chains like OVS, H&M, and Zara; for cheaper basics try the weekly street market on Corso Isonzo (Saturday mornings).
Walk - the historic centre is compact; a single bus ticket costs €1.50, a day pass €4.50 (valid on all TPER buses). The train from Bologna airport costs about €8 one-way; shuttle bus from Bologna airport to Ferrara station is €10-€12.
Eat at lunchtime when many restaurants offer a fixed-price menu. Buy water and snacks at a supermarket rather than from tourist-area kiosks. Stay in a B&B or apartment with kitchen access to prepare some meals.
Gut zu wissen — Ferrara
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Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Ferrara, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Locanda Modigliani
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Bancomat Cassa di Risparmio di Ferrara — 792 m · ~10 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia Maga — 138 m · ~2 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Umher zu kommen
Find train tickets →Ferrara train station (Stazione FS) → Hotel Calipso (stop: 'Viale Cavour')
💡 You can walk in 5 minutes — the bus is only useful if you have heavy luggage. Tickets (€1.30) are sold at the station tabacchi or TPER app; validate onboard.
Ferrara train station → Grand Hotel Le Nazioni
💡 Get off at Viale Cavour stop, not the city centre. Validate your ticket onboard—there are no conductors.
Bologna Airport, bus stop at arrivals → Ferrara train station (near Hotel Calipso)
💡 FlixBus runs a direct route (FLIXBUS line 036) — buy online via app or website for best price. Arrives at Ferrara bus station, a 10-min walk west of the hotel.
Bologna Airport → Hotel Calipso, Ferrara
💡 Buy a single ticket for the Marconi Express (€8.50) and a separate Trenitalia ticket to Ferrara (€5.50). The train station is a 5-min walk from the hotel — exit on the Viale Cavour side.
Bologna Airport (BLQ) → Ferrara train station
💡 This is the budget airport transfer. Walk past the taxis to platform 1B. Arrive 10 minutes early—the driver leaves on time. From the station, take TPER bus Line 2 or a taxi (€12) to the hotel.
Bologna Centrale → Ferrara train station
💡 Buy your ticket at the self-service machine or Trenitalia app. Avoid the faster Frecciarossa trains unless you have a confirmed seat—they cost triple.
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport → Hotel Calipso, Ferrara
💡 Book airport taxis at the official desk inside arrivals to avoid unlicensed drivers. The hotel is a 5-minute walk from the train station, so a taxi can drop you at the entrance on Viale Cavour.
Bologna Airport (BLQ) → Grand Hotel Le Nazioni, Ferrara
💡 Book via the official Ferrara Taxi app or call +39 0532 900900 to avoid surge pricing. Confirm the fixed fare to the hotel before departure.
Über Ferrara
Wikipedia ↗
Ferrara (; Italian: [ferˈraːra] ; Emilian: Fràra [ˈfraːra]) is a city and comune (municipality) in Emilia-Romagna, Northern Italy, capital of the province of Ferrara. As of 2016, it had 132,009 inhabitants. It is situated 44 kilometres (27 miles) northeast of Bologna, on the Po di Volano, a branch c...
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What are the best rooms at Locanda Modigliani?
Request a room on a higher floor (above the 3rd floor) to minimize street noise from the city center. Consider a room at the back of the hotel to avoid any potential noise from the service entrance.
Which rooms should I avoid at Locanda Modigliani?
Avoid rooms on the lower floors (1st and 2nd) as they may be closer to the street and potentially noisier.
Is Locanda Modigliani noisy?
As the hotel is located in the city center, expect some background noise from the streets and nearby piazzas.
Which rooms have the best views at Locanda Modigliani?
Unfortunately, the address doesn't provide specific information about the hotel's orientation or view options, but it's likely that rooms on higher floors may offer a better view of the city.
What are insider tips for staying at Locanda Modigliani?
Arrive early for check-in to ensure you get a room with a quieter location. If you're driving, be aware that parking in the city center can be limited, so consider booking a parking spot in advance or exploring alternative parking options nearby.
What time is check-in at Locanda Modigliani?
Check-in at Locanda Modigliani is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Locanda Modigliani have Wi-Fi?
free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel; speeds up to 100 Mbps; no login constraints
Is there a city or tourist tax at Locanda Modigliani?
€2.50 per person per night (mandatory)
Where can I eat cheaply near Locanda Modigliani?
A pizza al taglio (by the slice) or a panino from a alimentari costs around €5-€7; a set lunch menu in a trattoria is about €12-€15 for a primo, secondo, and contorno.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Locanda Modigliani?
Walk - the historic centre is compact; a single bus ticket costs €1.50, a day pass €4.50 (valid on all TPER buses). The train from Bologna airport costs about €8 one-way; shuttle bus from Bologna airport to Ferrara station is €10-€12.
When is the best time to visit Ferrara?
April, May, September: mild temperatures (15–25°C), low rainfall, and the city’s main sights are open without summer queues. The spring and autumn light also flatters Ferrara’s brick-and-travertine architecture.
Top-Attraktionen in Ferrara
💡 Come on Saturday morning for the food market – cheap local produce and good street food snacks.
💡 Check the side door near the market square—it’s often open when the main door is locked. The museum has a Caravaggio and is worth the €3.
💡 The bell tower climb is worth the small fee for views, but skip the museum unless you're keen on religious art.
💡 The free ground-floor room has rotating local history displays – check their schedule online for free lecture days.
💡 Best in late afternoon when the light filters through the trees; bring your own snacks as there's no café.
💡 Bring a blanket and buy takeaway focaccia from the bakery on Corso Porta Mare, then sit near the lake for a cheap lunch.
💡 Visit at sunset for good photos from the bridge over the moat; avoid the long afternoon queues.
💡 Go early in the morning to photograph the facade without crowds. The free ground-floor space often hosts small contemporary art displays.