Your stay — Hotel Reno
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The Property — Hotel Reno
Hotel Reno is a straightforward 3-star property a 10-minute walk from Ravenna's train station and the Byzantine mosaics of Basilica di San Vitale. The lobby is small, functional, and tiled in pale marble, with a courteous desk and a rack of local maps. It suits solo travellers or couples who want a clean, quiet base without frills — think solid breakfast buffet, decent WiFi, and a courtyard for an evening drink.
Chronicles of Ravenna
Ravenna was capital of the Western Roman Empire in the 5th century and later of Ostrogothic Italy, leaving a concentration of early Christian mosaics unmatched in Europe. Its eight UNESCO World Heritage monuments, including the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia and Basilica of Sant'Apollinare in Classe, date from the 5th and 6th centuries. After a long medieval quiet, the city revived as a centre for Dante studies — the poet died here in 1321. Today Ravenna is a relaxed provincial capital, known for its mosaic workshops, Adriatic beaches at Marina di Ravenna, and a serious food culture rooted in piadina and seafood.
Best Time to Visit
Full Ravenna guide →Best months
May and September — 20–25°C, long daylight, fewer tourists than midsummer; street life and outdoor dining are excellent.
Peak / festival surge
July–August; peak beach season brings crowds from Ravenna's nearby lidos. Hotel prices can double from shoulder-season rates. The Ravenna Festival (opera/classical, May–July) is active, plus the Mosaico di Notte evening openings of monuments.
Budget shoulder season
April, early June, and October. Prices drop 20–30%, weather is mild (15–22°C), and the mosaics are still accessible without queues. October risks rain but has the city's truffle and mushroom season.
Weather & packing
July in Ravenna is hot and humid with afternoon thunderstorm risk. Pack light layers for sudden cloudbursts, plus a water bottle and sun hat — the mosaics are indoors but the walk between them isn't.
Live City Briefing — Ravenna
- The Basilica of San Vitale and Mausoleum of Galla Placidia now require timed entry tickets in summer; book online at least 48 hours ahead to avoid 45-minute queues.
- The new 'Mosaic Art Loop' self-guided walking route links five workshops in the city centre; pick up a map from the tourist office near Piazza del Popolo.
- Ravenna's main train station is undergoing platform upgrades until August 2026; check 'Last-Minute' display boards for platform changes to Ferrara/Bologna services.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel Reno, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor, rear-facing (away from the street). These upper floors reduce street-level noise and offer a quieter stay.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor, especially those facing the front. Street noise from Ravenna's narrow streets and early-morning traffic will be disruptive.
Best views
A rear-facing upper floor may offer a partial view of Ravenna's rooftops or a quiet courtyard, though views are limited given the 3-star rating.
Quietest floors
Floors 3–4 are the quietest, as they are above the street's noise and away from the ground-floor lobby and lift.
🔊 Noise notes
Ravenna's city-centre location means early-morning deliveries, scooter traffic, and pedestrian chatter. The front-facing rooms will pick up most of this.
Insider tips
If driving, ask the hotel for nearby public parking options—Ravenna has limited on-street parking in the historic zone. For a quieter stay, request a room on floor 3 or 4 and specify 'rear side' at booking.
- 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 — Hotel Reno
Free unlimited Wi-Fi throughout hotel; automatic login via room number; speed ~20 Mbps (adequate for streaming and video calls; no premium tier)
One lift serves all 3 floors, including basement breakfast area; no stairs-only sections
Digital newsstand via PressReader available for guest devices (no login required); no printed newspapers. Building is a 19th-century palazzo with original floor mosaic fragments visible in the lobby floor (Bianco e Nero section).
Standard check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop allowed from 10:00; late check-out until 12:00 free (subject to availability), after 12:00 charged €25 (room only) until 18:00; after 18:00 full night billed
Free storage for same-day arrivals and departures; secure luggage room accessible at reception
Step-free access via a portable ramp at main entrance (side door 10cm step); lift to all floors; doorway widths standard (80cm); one accessible room (No. 104) with roll-in shower and grab bars; no transfer bars provided - request at booking
No on-site parking; nearest public car park Parkauto Centro (Via Girolamo Rossi 6, 200m) costs €15/day on weekdays, €20/day on weekends; no EV charging on site; free street parking possible in peripheral zone (15 min walk, no guarantee)
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €2 per person per night (up to 5 nights), payable at check-out, exempt for children under 14
Deposit & card hold: Advance deposit equal to first night required to secure booking (via credit card or bank transfer); a €100 incidental hold on credit card at check-in (refundable)
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 377 m · ~5 min walk
Farmacia del Savio — 494 m · ~6 min walk
La Bottega del Mare — 259 m · ~3 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at Ravenna train station or tourist offices—they add steep commissions.
Cards widely accepted in supermarkets, restaurants, and hotels; contactless (Maestro/Visa/Mastercard) is standard, but keep cash for small bakeries and market stalls.
Not expected. Round up the bill in restaurants (a euro or two) for good service; taxis and hotel staff don’t expect tips—a small coin is fine for housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Stand at a bar counter for an espresso (caffè) – around €1.20; takeaway in a paper cup (caffè da asporto) is rare but maybe €1.50.
Pizza al taglio (by the slice) or a panino from a rosticceria – about €5-7 with a drink.
Pasta dish or pizza in a trattoria – about €10-14 for a main course (primo or secondo).
Head to the market area (Mercato Comunale) on Via Cavour for cheap piadina and fried fish stalls; Piazza del Popolo has a few budget-friendly kebab and pizza spots.
Conad and MD Discount are common budget supermarkets in Ravenna, often near the historic centre edges.
Via Cavour and Via Diaz have mid-range chain stores (OVS, Terranova) and a weekly market (Wed/Sat morning) at Piazza Caduti per la Libertà for budget clothes.
A single bus ticket (€1.50 from tabacchi) covers 75 mins; day pass (€4.50 for 24h). From Bologna Airport: direct FlixBus (€10-15) or regional train Ravenna–Bologna (€9.50) + airport shuttle (€6).
Buy a Ravenna Pass (cumulativo) for free museum entry if visiting more than three monuments. Eat at a ‘tavola calda’ (hot table) for set lunch menus under €12. Book bus tickets on the Start Ravenna app for a small discount.
Good to know — 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 Hotel Reno
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 377 m · ~5 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia del Savio — 494 m · ~6 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 Hotel Reno?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor, rear-facing (away from the street). These upper floors reduce street-level noise and offer a quieter stay.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel Reno?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor, especially those facing the front. Street noise from Ravenna's narrow streets and early-morning traffic will be disruptive.
Is Hotel Reno noisy?
Ravenna's city-centre location means early-morning deliveries, scooter traffic, and pedestrian chatter. The front-facing rooms will pick up most of this.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel Reno?
A rear-facing upper floor may offer a partial view of Ravenna's rooftops or a quiet courtyard, though views are limited given the 3-star rating.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel Reno?
If driving, ask the hotel for nearby public parking options—Ravenna has limited on-street parking in the historic zone. For a quieter stay, request a room on floor 3 or 4 and specify 'rear side' at booking.
What time is check-in at Hotel Reno?
Check-in at Hotel Reno is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel Reno have Wi-Fi?
Free unlimited Wi-Fi throughout hotel; automatic login via room number; speed ~20 Mbps (adequate for streaming and video calls; no premium tier)
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel Reno?
€2 per person per night (up to 5 nights), payable at check-out, exempt for children under 14
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Reno?
Pizza al taglio (by the slice) or a panino from a rosticceria – about €5-7 with a drink.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel Reno?
A single bus ticket (€1.50 from tabacchi) covers 75 mins; day pass (€4.50 for 24h). From Bologna Airport: direct FlixBus (€10-15) or regional train Ravenna–Bologna (€9.50) + airport shuttle (€6).
When is the best time to visit Ravenna?
May and September — 20–25°C, long daylight, fewer tourists than midsummer; street life and outdoor dining are excellent.
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.