🇮🇹 Modena, Italy
B&B Hotel
📍 Via Emilia Est, 441, 41122 Modena MO, Italy
Dein Aufenthalt — B&B Hotel
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Das Eigentum — B&B Hotel
A functional, no-frills base on the edge of Modena's historic centre. The lobby is compact, brightly lit, and smells faintly of fresh coffee from the self-service breakfast station. It suits budget-conscious travellers who need a clean, reliable room with secure parking, rather than character or luxury.
Chroniken von Modena
Modena was founded by the ancient Ligurians, later became a Roman colony, and was ruled for centuries by the Este family, who shaped its Renaissance character. Its cathedral, a Unesco World Heritage site, exemplifies Romanesque architecture with its soaring Ghirlandina tower. After Italian unification, Modena became a manufacturing hub; today it's globally famous for balsamic vinegar, fast cars (Ferrari, Maserati), and a historic food scene centred on tortellini and Parmigiano-Reggiano.
Beste Zeit zu besuchen
Vollständiger Modena-Guide →Die besten Monate
May and September: warm but not oppressive, light crowds, and most sights open. June is good too, though starts to get busy with summer tourists and local festivals.
Peak / Festival Surge
July and August are peak: hot (often 30°C+), crowded with holidaymakers, and hotel prices rise 30–50%. The main event is the Festa di San Geminiano in late August and early September, but summer is generally busy.
Budget Schulter Saison
April and October: mild weather (14–22°C), fewer tourists, hotel discounts of 20–30%. Good for combining sightseeing with food tours without queuing.
Wetter & Verpackung
Modena in June is warm and sticky, with occasional afternoon thunderstorms – expect 25–30°C and high humidity. Pack light layers, a rain jacket or umbrella, and comfortable walking shoes for the cobbled streets.
Live City Briefing veröffentlicht — Modena
- The city centre's limited traffic zone (ZTL) is strictly enforced; check your hotel's parking arrangements and register your car number plate in advance to avoid fines.
- The Mercato Albinelli, the historic indoor food market, has extended its evening hours for the summer season, perfect for buying local balsamic and tortellini.
- Several new cycle lanes have been added along Via Emilia, making it easier to explore the city by bike – rental stations are plentiful near the train station.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to B&B Hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room at the rear of the building, away from Via Emilia Est. The two-digit room numbers on the third floor are likely quieter, as the lift starts and ends there less often. Floor 3 also has less foot traffic above it.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid any room facing Via Emilia Est, which is a busy main road into Modena – expect traffic noise from early morning to late evening. Also avoid rooms next to the lift shaft on any floor, as the single lift can be noisy when guests arrive or depart.
Best views
There is no notable view – the hotel sits on a commercial road with low-rise industrial and service buildings opposite. The rear view looks onto a parking lot and adjacent buildings. Ask for a rear-facing room if you want the quietest option, but don't expect a vista.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and 3 are the quietest, as the ground floor houses reception and common areas, and floor 1 is closest to the street and the parking-lot entrance.
🔊 Noise notes
Via Emilia Est is a four-lane road with heavy local traffic, including buses and motorbikes, during the day. The on-site parking lot is unguarded but free, so expect occasional car door slams and engine start-ups from early morning. The single lift makes a distinct mechanical sound when passing each floor, particularly noticeable in rooms adjacent to the lift core.
Insider tips
1. Use the free on-site parking rather than the pay-and-display Parcheggio Gottardi – it’s a two-minute walk if the hotel lot is full, but the hotel parking is free and always available for guests. 2. Check in early if you want a rear-facing room; reception can usually accommodate this request at no extra charge, but they don’t guarantee it online.
- 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 — B&B Hotel
Free Wi-Fi for all guests, typical speed 25 Mbps download, no login required; no paid tier.
One lift serves all three guest floors; no stairs-only sections.
Digital newsstand not offered; free physical newspapers (Gazzetta di Modena) available at reception on weekdays only.
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop from 11:00 at no extra charge. Check-out by 11:00; late check-out until 14:00 costs €20, subject to availability.
Free baggage storage available at reception for same-day arrivals/departures
Step-free access at main entrance; lift to all floors; no adapted rooms with roll-in showers; wide doorways but bathroom grab bars absent.
On-site unguarded outdoor parking free of charge; EV charging not available. Nearest public car park is Parcheggio Gottardi (€0.80/hour, €5/day) a 2-minute walk.
Gebühren, Steuern & Einlagen
City / tourist tax: €3.00 per person per night, children under 14 exempt
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit required for standard bookings; €50 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Geld & Währung
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs for best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at Modena train station and airport for poor rates.
Visa/Mastercard widely accepted in shops and restaurants; smaller cafes and market stalls may prefer cash.
Not expected but rounding up or leaving small change appreciated; 5-10% in fine dining if service not included.
Essen, Einkaufen und Reisen auf einem Budget
Cheap car hire →Espresso at a bar counter, around €1.10.
Panino or slice of pizza from a bakery or takeaway, €5-7.
Pasta dish at a trattoria, €10-12.
Piazza XX Settembre area has budget food trucks and bakeries; also market stalls in Piazza Matteotti.
Conad, Coop, Lidl are common budget supermarkets.
Via Emilia Centro has high-street chains like Zara and H&M; weekly market on Saturdays in Viale Reiter for affordable second-hand.
Single bus ticket €1.50 from ticket machines; best from airport is shuttle bus to Modena train station for about €8.
Drink coffee standing at bar, not seated; buy groceries from supermarkets not tourist shops; use tap water from public fountains.
Gut zu wissen — Modena
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Emergency Contacts
ModenaWhere to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Modena, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at B&B Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Umher zu kommen
Find train tickets →Modena train station → Il Feliceto (stop: Piazza Sant'Agostino)
💡 Buy a single ticket (€1.30) from any tabacchi or the station ticket machine – validate it on board. The hotel is a 3-minute walk from the bus stop. For longer stays, a 10-ride card (€11) is better value.
Modena Autostazione → Agriturismo Rubbio (stop: Rubbio)
💡 Validate ticket on board – fine is €70. Bus can be unreliable after 18:00; download the TPER app for real-time tracking.
Modena Train Station → Le Ville Mini Hotel (stop: Via Emilia Ovest)
💡 Buy a ticket at the tabacchi; validate it onboard. Walk 2 mins from the stop to the hotel.
Modena Station → Una Hotel Stop (Via Emilia Est)
💡 Buy tickets from the station newsagent (cash only). Validate in the yellow machine on board—fines are €50 and immediate. Saves a quick walk.
Modena Stazione Centrale → Hotel Giardini (via Corso Canalchiaro)
💡 Buy a bus ticket from the tabacchi near the station — the self-service machines often swallow coins.
Stazione Centrale → Hotel Giardini (Via Menotti stop)
💡 The bus drops you a short walk from the hotel — cross the road and walk 100m down Via Menotti. Validate your ticket onboard or you risk a €60 fine.
Bologna Airport (BLQ) bus stop → Modena bus station (Autostazione, Via Monte Kosica)
💡 Buy tickets from the driver or the automatic machine near stop A. Cash only on board (change handy). From the bus station, Hotel Alexander is a 20-minute walk or quick taxi (€8).
Bologna Centrale → Modena Centrale
💡 Buy tickets on Trenitalia app for cheapest 'Smart' fares – then from Modena station, you'll need a taxi (€15) or pre-booked shuttle to Rubbio.
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) → Agriturismo Rubbio, Modena
💡 Book a fixed-rate taxi in advance through services like Welcome Pickups or Radio Taxi Bologna – cheaper than hailing on arrival.
Bologna Airport (BLQ) → Una Hotel Modena (Via Emilia Est, 68)
💡 Book a fixed-rate transfer online to avoid meter surprises. Late-night arrivals: driver typically meets you with name sign at arrivals.
Bologna Airport (BLQ) → Il Feliceto hotel, Modena
💡 Book via the Radio Taxi Modena app or +39 059 214 144. Flat rate to/from the airport is €100, but always confirm with the driver before setting off.
Bologna Airport → Modena Bus Station
💡 Buy tickets online or at the airport kiosk; from the bus station it's a 10-min walk to the hotel.
Über Modena
Wikipedia ↗
Modena (UK: , US: ; Italian: [ˈmɔːdena] ; Modenese: Mòdna [ˈmɔdnɐ]; Etruscan: Mutna; Latin: Mutina) is a city and comune (municipality) on the south side of the Po Valley, in the Province of Modena, in the region of Emilia-Romagna in northern Italy. With a population of 184,361 as of 2026, it is the...
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What are the best rooms at B&B Hotel?
Request a room at the rear of the building, away from Via Emilia Est. The two-digit room numbers on the third floor are likely quieter, as the lift starts and ends there less often. Floor 3 also has less foot traffic above it.
Which rooms should I avoid at B&B Hotel?
Avoid any room facing Via Emilia Est, which is a busy main road into Modena – expect traffic noise from early morning to late evening. Also avoid rooms next to the lift shaft on any floor, as the single lift can be noisy when guests arrive or depart.
Is B&B Hotel noisy?
Via Emilia Est is a four-lane road with heavy local traffic, including buses and motorbikes, during the day. The on-site parking lot is unguarded but free, so expect occasional car door slams and engine start-ups from early morning. The single lift makes a distinct mechanical sound when passing each floor, particularly noticeable in rooms adjacent to the lift core.
Which rooms have the best views at B&B Hotel?
There is no notable view – the hotel sits on a commercial road with low-rise industrial and service buildings opposite. The rear view looks onto a parking lot and adjacent buildings. Ask for a rear-facing room if you want the quietest option, but don't expect a vista.
What are insider tips for staying at B&B Hotel?
1. Use the free on-site parking rather than the pay-and-display Parcheggio Gottardi – it’s a two-minute walk if the hotel lot is full, but the hotel parking is free and always available for guests. 2. Check in early if you want a rear-facing room; reception can usually accommodate this request at no extra charge, but they don’t guarantee it online.
What time is check-in at B&B Hotel?
Check-in at B&B Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does B&B Hotel have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi for all guests, typical speed 25 Mbps download, no login required; no paid tier.
Is there a city or tourist tax at B&B Hotel?
€3.00 per person per night, children under 14 exempt
Where can I eat cheaply near B&B Hotel?
Panino or slice of pizza from a bakery or takeaway, €5-7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from B&B Hotel?
Single bus ticket €1.50 from ticket machines; best from airport is shuttle bus to Modena train station for about €8.
When is the best time to visit Modena?
May and September: warm but not oppressive, light crowds, and most sights open. June is good too, though starts to get busy with summer tourists and local festivals.
Top-Attraktionen in Modena
💡 Look for the carved reliefs on the facade called the 'Metope'—each tells a biblical story in surprisingly expressive detail. Mass times mean the interior is closed briefly at noon, so plan accordingly.
💡 Grab a coffee at Caffè Giusti on the corner, a local institution since 1880.
💡 Avoid the lunchtime queue by visiting at 1pm. While you're inside, look for the small chapel dedicated to Saint Geminiano, the city's patron saint.
💡 Visit late afternoon for the best light on the facade. Sundays are quietest.
💡 Come early morning when it's empty to see the light hit the cathedral facade. The column of the Preda Ringadora is where medieval edicts were proclaimed.
💡 Visit on a Saturday morning for the market stalls selling local produce and crafts.
💡 Go early morning to avoid crowds and see the sunlight filter through the rose window.
💡 The museum is free on the first Sunday of every month, but it's already free for everyone every day. The ticket also gets you into the nearby Museo Lapidario Estense on the same day.