🇮🇹 Modena, Italy
Europa
📍 52, Corso Vittorio Emanuele Secondo, Modena, 41121
Dein Aufenthalt — Europa
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Das Eigentum — Europa
The Europa is a straightforward three-star on Modena's main shopping street, just off Piazza Grande. The lobby is small and practical, with a polished stone floor and the faint smell of coffee from the breakfast room. Unrenovated but clean, it suits travellers who want a decent central base without frills, and who spend most of their time out eating and sightseeing. The USP is location: you can walk to the Duomo, the market, and every top trattoria in under five minutes.
Chroniken von Modena
Modena was a stronghold of the Este family from the 13th century, who turned it into a refined court city. Its Romanesque cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site, took nearly two centuries to build and dominates the skyline with its soaring Ghirlandina tower. After Italian unification the city became an industrial and military hub, but its true modern identity is as Italy's engine of automotive excellence—home to Ferrari, Maserati, and Lamborghini. Today it's a small, wealthy city of about 185,000, fiercely proud of its balsamic vinegar, tortellini, and opera (Pavarotti was born here).
Beste Zeit zu besuchen
Vollständiger Modena-Guide →Die besten Monate
May and September give you warm, settled weather and fewer crowds than summer. June is also good but can get hot toward the end of the month.
Peak / Festival Surge
July is peak season for Italian holidays and tourism; Modena also fills up for the Ferrari Museum circuit and summer opera at the Teatro Comunale. Expect hotel prices to jump 30-40% above shoulder-season rates.
Budget Schulter Saison
March-April and October-November offer the best value. Weather is mild (10-20°C), crowds thin, and rooms at the Europa often drop 25% below peak.
Wetter & Verpackung
Modena's Po Valley location traps summer humidity, so June afternoons can feel stickier than the thermometer suggests. Pack a light jacket for evening dining, plus an umbrella—thunderstorms can blow in suddenly after hot days.
Live City Briefing veröffentlicht — Modena
- The main Piazza Grande is currently undergoing pedestrianisation work until late 2026, with some diversions for cars and deliveries.
- A new food market, Mercato Albinelli, has just renovated its upstairs space and now offers cooking classes in English on Saturday mornings. Reserve at least a week ahead.
- From June 2026, the city is trialling weekend-only ZTL (restricted traffic zone) hours in the centro storico; check your hotel's parking deal if driving.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Europa, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the ground floor (floor 1) for easier access to the accessible room and to avoid the noise from the lift. You'll be just a short walk from the main entrance, and the Corso Vittorio Emanuele Secondo street is relatively busy, so a lower floor might be a better choice.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the upper floors (floors 2 and 3) if you're sensitive to lift noise, as the small lift serves all three floors and can be noisy. You might also want to steer clear of rooms near the service entrance, which could be a potential source of noise.
Best views
Unfortunately, the hotel's address doesn't offer any notable views, as it's situated on a busy shopping street. You'll likely see a mix of buildings and shops.
Quietest floors
Floor 1
🔊 Noise notes
Corso Vittorio Emanuele Secondo can get busy, especially during peak shopping hours, so you might hear some street noise from your room. Additionally, the small lift on the ground floor can be noisy, especially if you're a light sleeper.
Insider tips
When checking in, ask the staff about the covered garage at Garage Europa, as it's only a 200m walk away and costs €18 per night. It's a convenient option if you have a car. If you're planning to explore Modena, consider purchasing a daily parking ticket at the Parcheggio Piazza Mazzini public car park, which costs €1.50 per hour or €12 for 24 hours. It's a more affordable option than the covered garage.
- 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 — Europa
Free Wi-Fi for all guests; typical download speed 20 Mbps; no login constraints (open network)
One small lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only historic sections
Complimentary digital PressReader access via hotel iPad in lobby; no physical newspapers delivered; building is a 1950s modernist structure with mosaic lobby floor
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop allowed from 10:00; late check-out until 12:00 free, after 12:00 €30 until 18:00 (subject to availability)
Free luggage storage for same-day arrivals and departures; long-term storage by arrangement only
Step-free access via side ramp at main entrance; one accessible room on ground floor; no wheelchair-accessible lift to upper floors (lift too narrow for full-sized wheelchair)
No on-site parking; covered garage at Garage Europa, 200 m away, €18 per night; nearest public car park Parcheggio Piazza Mazzini (€1.50/hour, €12/24h); no EV charging
Gebühren, Steuern & Einlagen
City / tourist tax: €2.50 per person per night (up to 14 nights, exempt under 14 years)
Deposit & card hold: Advanced deposit of first night charged at booking; €50 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Diät in der Nähe
- Mosque: Moschea di Modena (44 m · ~1 min walk)
- Church: Tempio monumentale San Giuseppe ai caduti in guerra (180 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Madonna del Paradisino (647 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: San Giovanni Evangelista (649 m · ~8 min walk)
Lokaler Lebensstil & Erholung
Centro Commerciale Torrenova — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
Giardino Ducale Estense — 409 m · ~5 min walk
Museo Enzo Ferrari — 316 m · ~4 min walk
Teatro Del Tempio — 243 m · ~3 min walk
Parchetto XXII Aprile — 857 m · ~11 min walk
5 Minuten Radius Essentials
Nearest — 1.2 km · ~16 min walk
San Giorgio — 470 m · ~6 min walk
mini Mix — 57 m · ~1 min walk
Modena — 389 m · ~5 min walk
Geld & Währung
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Exchange currency at banks or post offices for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at airports and tourist spots which typically charge poor rates.
Cards and contactless payments are widely accepted, including Visa, Mastercard, and mobile pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay) in most shops, restaurants, and supermarkets.
Tipping is not mandatory but appreciated for good service: leave small change (around €1-2) at cafés, round up the bill at restaurants (5-10%), and tip €1-2 per bag for hotel porters or taxi drivers.
Essen, Einkaufen und Reisen auf einem Budget
Cheap car hire →A standing espresso at a bar costs around €1-1.20; seated service adds €1-2.
A lunch menu (primo, secondo, contorno, water) at a trattoria or worker caffè costs about €12-15.
A pizza or pasta main course in a modest restaurant runs €10-14.
Modena's historic centre has many takeaway spots offering tigelle, crescentine, or piadina for around €4-6.
Conad, Coop, and Penny Market are common budget supermarket chains in the area.
Via Emilia Centro and Corso Canalchiaro have affordable high-street chains (OVS, H&M) and local market stalls on Saturdays.
A single bus ticket costs €1.30 and is valid 75 minutes; a day pass is about €4.50. From Bologna Airport, the Aerobus to Modena train station costs €8 one-way, then a train (€5.30) to Modena.
Eat lunch at worker caffès rather than tourist spots; buy bottled water and snacks at supermarkets; use train+bus combo from Bologna for cheaper airport transfer.
Gut zu wissen — Modena
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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 Europa
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.2 km · ~16 min walk — pharmacy · San Giorgio — 470 m · ~6 min walk
🚐 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.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What are the best rooms at Europa?
Request a room on the ground floor (floor 1) for easier access to the accessible room and to avoid the noise from the lift. You'll be just a short walk from the main entrance, and the Corso Vittorio Emanuele Secondo street is relatively busy, so a lower floor might be a better choice.
Which rooms should I avoid at Europa?
Avoid rooms on the upper floors (floors 2 and 3) if you're sensitive to lift noise, as the small lift serves all three floors and can be noisy. You might also want to steer clear of rooms near the service entrance, which could be a potential source of noise.
Is Europa noisy?
Corso Vittorio Emanuele Secondo can get busy, especially during peak shopping hours, so you might hear some street noise from your room. Additionally, the small lift on the ground floor can be noisy, especially if you're a light sleeper.
Which rooms have the best views at Europa?
Unfortunately, the hotel's address doesn't offer any notable views, as it's situated on a busy shopping street. You'll likely see a mix of buildings and shops.
What are insider tips for staying at Europa?
When checking in, ask the staff about the covered garage at Garage Europa, as it's only a 200m walk away and costs €18 per night. It's a convenient option if you have a car. If you're planning to explore Modena, consider purchasing a daily parking ticket at the Parcheggio Piazza Mazzini public car park, which costs €1.50 per hour or €12 for 24 hours. It's a more affordable option than the covered garage.
What time is check-in at Europa?
Check-in at Europa is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Europa have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi for all guests; typical download speed 20 Mbps; no login constraints (open network)
Is there a city or tourist tax at Europa?
€2.50 per person per night (up to 14 nights, exempt under 14 years)
Where can I eat cheaply near Europa?
A lunch menu (primo, secondo, contorno, water) at a trattoria or worker caffè costs about €12-15.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Europa?
A single bus ticket costs €1.30 and is valid 75 minutes; a day pass is about €4.50. From Bologna Airport, the Aerobus to Modena train station costs €8 one-way, then a train (€5.30) to Modena.
When is the best time to visit Modena?
May and September give you warm, settled weather and fewer crowds than summer. June is also good but can get hot toward the end of the month.
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.