Your stay — Royal Room & Breakfast
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Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs in Modena city centre, not at the train station or airport; avoid exchange bureaux with commission fees.
Cards accepted almost everywhere in the area — contactless and mobile pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay) work in supermarkets, restaurants, and shops; small cafés and markets may prefer cash under €10.
No obligatory tipping — rounding up a euro or leaving small change is fine in restaurants; taxis and hotel staff do not expect tips.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Espresso (caffè) at a local bar or café — about €1.00–€1.20.
Panino or tigella with fillings from a deli or bar — about €5–€8.
Pizza or pasta dish in a trattoria — about €8–€12 for a main.
Modena's historic centre has several spots for tigelle and crescentine (filled flatbreads); the Mercato Albinelli area and side streets near Piazza Grande are good for cheap eats.
Coop, Conad, and Eurospin are common budget supermarkets in this area.
Affordable high-street chains like OVS, H&M, and Zara are in Modena's city centre; there is no major market for clothes in 41123 itself.
Walkable city centre — if you need buses, a single ticket is about €1.50 (valid 75 min); the cheapest airport transfer is the bus from Bologna Airport to Modena train station (about €10–€15 one way).
Eat where locals queue at lunch for a fixed menu — often €10–€12 for primo, secondo, and water; buy fresh produce at Mercato Albinelli rather than tourist-trap delis; skip taxis and walk the compact centre.
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💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Modena, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Royal Room & Breakfast
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Royal Room & Breakfast?
Check-in at Royal Room & Breakfast is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Royal Room & Breakfast?
Panino or tigella with fillings from a deli or bar — about €5–€8.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Royal Room & Breakfast?
Walkable city centre — if you need buses, a single ticket is about €1.50 (valid 75 min); the cheapest airport transfer is the bus from Bologna Airport to Modena train station (about €10–€15 one way).
Top Attractions 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.