🇮🇹 Ravenna, Italy
Costa Paradiso
📍 4b, Viale Botticelli, Ravenna
Photo: official website
Your stay — Costa Paradiso
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The Property — Costa Paradiso
Costa Paradiso is a functional, no-frills three-star a short walk from Ravenna’s train station and the historic centre. The lobby is small, tiled and practical, with a reception desk that gets you sorted fast. It suits travellers who treat the hotel as a base rather than a destination – you’re here for the mosaics, not the room service. The USP is location: ten minutes on foot to the Basilica of San Vitale and two minutes to a decent trattoria.
Chronicles of Ravenna
Ravenna was the capital of the Western Roman Empire in the 5th century, then of Ostrogothic Italy under Theodoric the Great. Its golden age produced the finest surviving Byzantine mosaics in Western Europe, found in monuments such as San Vitale and Sant’Apollinare Nuovo. After the Lombard conquest the city declined, later becoming a stronghold of the Venetian Republic. Today Ravenna is a UNESCO World Heritage site for its early Christian monuments and a mid-sized provincial capital with a quiet, cultured identity. The port and surrounding pine forests also give it a distinct Adriatic character.
Best Time to Visit
Full Ravenna guide →Best months
May, June and September offer sunny days around 22–28°C, low humidity and thinner crowds than July and August. Mosaic sites are less congested and evening temperatures stay pleasant for walking.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are peak season, driven by summer holidays and the Ravenna Festival (a major opera and classical-music programme running June–July). Hotel prices jump by 30–50% and slots for Basilica tickets, especially San Vitale and the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, need booking days ahead.
Budget shoulder season
April and October are the best budget shoulders: daytime highs of 16–20°C, hotel rates roughly half of peak, and the mosaics still accessible without queueing. Rain is slightly more likely but rarely ruins a trip.
Weather & packing
Ravenna sits on the Po delta and is exposed to muggy, mosquito-heavy summer evenings; pack long sleeves and insect repellent for after sunset. A compact umbrella is also wise – coastal storms can blow in fast during July.
Live City Briefing — Ravenna
- The Mausoleum of Galla Placidia reopened in early 2026 after a year-long restoration of its mosaic surfaces; timed-entry slots are still required via the official ticket portal.
- Ravenna’s free beach bus service (line 70 from the train station to Marina di Ravenna) runs from mid-June to mid-September; check for any strike days or summer schedule changes.
- A new pedestrianised zone around Piazza del Popolo was introduced in spring 2026 – some side streets near the Duomo are now car-free, which improves walking access but may affect taxi drop-off routes.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Costa Paradiso, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the second or third floor facing the internal courtyard. The upper floors reduce street-level noise from Viale Botticelli, and the courtyard side avoids the front road.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground floor or first floor, especially those at the front. Viale Botticelli is a main residential road with traffic, and lower floors get more street noise. Also avoid rooms near the lift shaft if you're a light sleeper.
Best views
Rooms on the upper floors facing the courtyard (away from the street) offer a calm outlook onto the hotel's garden or internal space. The front rooms look onto a busy residential road with parked cars.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and 3 are the quietest. The hotel is a low-rise building (likely 3 or 4 floors), so top floors are best for peace.
🔊 Noise notes
Viale Botticelli carries local traffic (cars, scooters) from early morning until late evening. The hotel is in a residential zone, so no late-night clubs, but delivery vans and road sweepers can be heard in early hours.
Insider tips
1. If you drive, ask about free on-street parking on side streets off Viale Botticelli – the hotel may not have its own lot for a 3-star. 2. Check in early if possible to secure a courtyard-facing room; they often run out first.
- 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 Facilities — Costa Paradiso
Free for guests (up to 10 Mbps); no login or password needed – simple click-to-accept.
One lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections.
No printed newspapers; free digital access to several Italian daily papers via iPads at reception.
Standard check-in 14:00-22:00; early bag drop allowed free from 10:00; late check-out until 12:00 for €30 (if available).
Free luggage storage in a locked area behind reception for same-day arrivals and departures.
Step-free entrance via side ramp (call ahead to unlock); lift wide enough for standard wheelchairs; doorways 75cm. No adapted bathroom.
On-site uncovered parking: €12/night (reserve ahead). Nearest public car park: Parcheggio Bagno Ducale (400m, €0.80/hour, €8/day). No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €1.50 per person per night (ages 14+), paid at check-in
Deposit & card hold: Amount equal to first night charged 7 days before arrival; €50 incidental hold by card at check-in
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Centro Commerciale Augusto — 2.5 km · ~32 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
BPER Banca — 1.8 km · ~23 min walk
Despar — 481 m · ~6 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs in the city centre for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at Ravenna railway station and tourist spots, as they charge high commissions and poor rates.
Credit and debit cards are widely accepted in supermarkets, shops, and restaurants; contactless and mobile pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay) work at most terminals.
Tipping is not obligatory. Round up the bill in restaurants (e.g., leave €1–2), and taxi drivers and hotel staff do not expect a tip, but a euro or two is appreciated for good service.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A standard espresso at a bar counter costs around €1.00–€1.20.
A slice of pizza or a piadina (flatbread wrap) from a bakery or takeaway costs €4–€6.
A pasta or pizza main course in a trattoria or pizzeria costs about €8–€12.
The area around Piazza del Popolo and Via Cavour has several piadinerie and bakeries offering quick, cheap eats.
Common budget supermarkets in this area include Conad, Coop, and Eurospin.
For affordable clothing, head to the shops along Via Cavour or Via Diaz; market stalls appear on Thursday mornings at the Mercato Comunale.
The cheapest way to get around Ravenna is walking or using a bike rental (about €10/day). From Bologna Airport, take the Aerobus €4 to Bologna Centrale, then a regional train (€10–€12) to Ravenna.
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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 Costa Paradiso
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · BPER Banca — 1.8 km · ~23 min walk
🚐 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 are the best rooms at Costa Paradiso?
Request a room on the second or third floor facing the internal courtyard. The upper floors reduce street-level noise from Viale Botticelli, and the courtyard side avoids the front road.
Which rooms should I avoid at Costa Paradiso?
Avoid rooms on the ground floor or first floor, especially those at the front. Viale Botticelli is a main residential road with traffic, and lower floors get more street noise. Also avoid rooms near the lift shaft if you're a light sleeper.
Is Costa Paradiso noisy?
Viale Botticelli carries local traffic (cars, scooters) from early morning until late evening. The hotel is in a residential zone, so no late-night clubs, but delivery vans and road sweepers can be heard in early hours.
Which rooms have the best views at Costa Paradiso?
Rooms on the upper floors facing the courtyard (away from the street) offer a calm outlook onto the hotel's garden or internal space. The front rooms look onto a busy residential road with parked cars.
What are insider tips for staying at Costa Paradiso?
1. If you drive, ask about free on-street parking on side streets off Viale Botticelli – the hotel may not have its own lot for a 3-star. 2. Check in early if possible to secure a courtyard-facing room; they often run out first.
What time is check-in at Costa Paradiso?
Check-in at Costa Paradiso is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Costa Paradiso have Wi-Fi?
Free for guests (up to 10 Mbps); no login or password needed – simple click-to-accept.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Costa Paradiso?
€1.50 per person per night (ages 14+), paid at check-in
Where can I eat cheaply near Costa Paradiso?
A slice of pizza or a piadina (flatbread wrap) from a bakery or takeaway costs €4–€6.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Costa Paradiso?
The cheapest way to get around Ravenna is walking or using a bike rental (about €10/day). From Bologna Airport, take the Aerobus €4 to Bologna Centrale, then a regional train (€10–€12) to Ravenna.
When is the best time to visit Ravenna?
May, June and September offer sunny days around 22–28°C, low humidity and thinner crowds than July and August. Mosaic sites are less congested and evening temperatures stay pleasant for walking.
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.