Your stay — Casa Cortesi
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Hotel Facilities — Casa Cortesi
free Fibre-optic internet throughout; no login constraints
serves all floors; historic section on 1st floor with stairs-only access
complimentary digital newsstand (PressReader) on guest tablets
14:00-22:00; early bag-drop available from 10:00; late check-out until 12:00 (€20 fee)
available at front desk or in designated storage room; free
step-free access; wheelchair entries at main entrance; historic section has structural limitations
on-site parking €20 per night; nearest public car park €15 per night (Piazza del Popolo); no EV charging available
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €2.50 per person per night (€1.50 for the second night onwards)
Deposit & card hold: €50 advance deposit + €100 incidental card hold at check-in
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro (EUR)
Travellers can exchange currency at local Banca di Ravenna branches or at the airport's exchange desks, but rates tend to be unfavourable. For better rates, exchange at a bank in the city centre or use an ATM.
Credit and debit cards are widely accepted in Ravenna, especially in tourist areas, but some small shops and restaurants may only accept cash. Contactless payments are becoming more common, especially in larger establishments.
Tipping is not expected but rounding up the bill or leaving 1-2 EUR for good service is considered polite. Hotel staff and taxi drivers do not expect tips, but it's a nice gesture for excellent service.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A typical espresso costs around 1-2 EUR at a bar or café, with a cappuccino around 3-4 EUR.
A panino (sandwich) or a slice of pizza from a street vendor or a local trattoria costs around 5-7 EUR.
A budget-friendly dinner at a trattoria or osteria can cost around 15-20 EUR for a main course.
The area around the Piazza del Popolo and the street market on Via di Roma offer a variety of affordable food options, including street food and local specialties.
Conad and Eurospin are two budget supermarket chains with locations in Ravenna, offering a range of affordable products.
The market on Via di Roma and the nearby high-street shops offer affordable clothing options, with prices starting from around 10-20 EUR for a basic item.
A daily public transportation pass costs around 4.50 EUR, and the cheapest way to get to Ravenna from the airport is to take the bus (around 6 EUR one-way).
Avoid eating at touristy restaurants, as prices tend to be higher.Use public transportation or walk/bike whenever possible, as parking fees can add up.Take advantage of the free Wi-Fi at cafes and restaurants to avoid data roaming charges.
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Emergency Contacts
RavennaDial 112 for any police, medical or fire emergency. For non-urgent police matters in Ravenna, call 0544 428311. Note that 112 is the single European emergency number, also reachable via text for hearing-impaired users.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Ravenna, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Casa Cortesi
🕒 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 →Ravenna Train Station → Hotel Mosaico (Via F.lli Rosselli stop)
💡 Only use this if you’re carrying heavy luggage; the walk is quicker. Validate your ticket in the machine on board or risk a €50 fine.
Hotel Stella → Ravenna Station
💡 Tickets from tabacchi shops. Validate before boarding. Cheaper than buying on the tram.
Ravenna Station → Basilica of San Vitale
💡 Bus 4 runs a loop past most mosaics. Get off at stop 'Piazza del Popolo' to walk to the hotel from there.
Ravenna Train Station (Ravenna) → Hotel Mosaico (Via F.lli Rosselli, 2 min walk)
💡 You can walk from the station to Hotel Mosaico in 3 minutes—skip the bus. The station’s underground pass is safer than crossing the main road.
Ravenna Train Station (or near Hotel Diana) → Teodorico Mausoleum / City Centre and Basilicas
💡 Buy tickets at tabacchi shops before boarding. Validate in the machine onboard. For Hotel Diana, stop at Via Farini 10, then a 3-minute walk—saves walking through the entire historic centre.
Bologna Airport (BLQ) → Ravenna Bus Station (Piazza Aldo Moro)
💡 FLIXBUS is cheaper but may stop at Rimini; direct Autostradale option runs fewer times. Buy a ticket on the app for best price.
Bologna Airport → Hotel Stella
💡 Book through the official Cotabo app for a fixed rate. Avoid unlicensed drivers at arrivals.
Bologna Airport (BLQ) → Hotel Mosaico, Ravenna
💡 Pre-book for about €10 less. Fixed price to Ravenna centre; confirm before you get in.
Bologna Airport (BLQ) → Hotel Diana, Ravenna
💡 Use a licensed NCC service like Radiotaxi Ravenna. Reserve at least 24 hours ahead for better rates. The driver will drop you right at the hotel entrance on Via Girolamo Rossi.
Bologna Airport → Hotel Stella
💡 Take the ATC bus from airport to Bologna Centrale (€6, 20 mins), then direct train to Ravenna (€9, 55 mins). The hotel is a 10-min walk from Ravenna station.
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) → Ravenna Train Station / Hotel Diana (via local bus or short walk)
💡 Buy your ticket online in advance for a small discount. From the Ravenna bus terminal, it's a 10-minute walk to Hotel Diana along Via Farini.
Bologna Centrale Station → Ravenna Station
💡 Get the direct regional train (no changes) heading to Ancona or Rimini. From Ravenna station, Hotel Diana is a 5-minute walk south along Via Oriani.
About Ravenna
Wikipedia ↗
Ravenna ( rə-VEN-ə; Italian: [raˈvenna], also locally [raˈvɛn(n)a] ; Romagnol: Ravèna, Ravêna) is the capital city of the Province of Ravenna, in the Emilia-Romagna region of Northern Italy. It was the capital city of the Western Roman Empire during the fifth century A.D. until its collapse in 476, ...
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Casa Cortesi?
Check-in at Casa Cortesi is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Casa Cortesi have Wi-Fi?
free Fibre-optic internet throughout; no login constraints
Is there a city or tourist tax at Casa Cortesi?
€2.50 per person per night (€1.50 for the second night onwards)
Where can I eat cheaply near Casa Cortesi?
A panino (sandwich) or a slice of pizza from a street vendor or a local trattoria costs around 5-7 EUR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Casa Cortesi?
A daily public transportation pass costs around 4.50 EUR, and the cheapest way to get to Ravenna from the airport is to take the bus (around 6 EUR one-way).
Top Attractions in Ravenna
💡 Grab a coffee from Caffè del Popolo (€1.50 at the counter) and people-watch. Free Wi-Fi is available in the square from the municipal network.
💡 Sit on a bench by the fountain with a takeaway coffee from Caffè Letterario on the corner. The square comes alive at aperitivo hour (around 6pm) when locals gather.
💡 Start at Piazza del Popolo, head north along Via Cavour. Many pieces are on private walls – just look up. Maps at tourist office or download a free PDF from Ravenna Turismo.
💡 Free and open-air. Visit in early evening when the light hits the marble. Pair with the Dante Museum (€3) across the street for context.
💡 The cloister garden is a peaceful spot to rest—few tourists find it. Check their website for free day dates if you're on a tight budget.
💡 Arrive before 9am to avoid crowds. The mosaics are best seen in morning light filtering through the apse windows.
💡 Bring your own lunch – there are few cafes nearby. The park is quiet on weekday afternoons.
💡 Stop at Caffè del Popolo for the best espresso in town – cheap and proper Italian. Arrive around 6pm for the evening passeggiata.