Your stay — Modo Hotel
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The Property — Modo Hotel
Modo Hotel is a no-fuss 3-star just off Vercelli's ring road, with a functional lobby of dark wood and grey stone that feels more efficient than charming. Its USP is practicality: free parking, reliable air conditioning, and a solid location for driving travellers or rail commuters (the station is 10 minutes' walk). It suits business visitors or couples on a stopover who want clean rooms and a decent breakfast without paying for frills.
Chronicles of Vercelli
Vercelli was a Roman municipium, then a key medieval city-state, but its modern identity was forged in the 19th century as the epicentre of Italy's rice cultivation – the surrounding Po Valley paddies make it the rice capital of Europe. The 13th-century Basilica di Sant'Andrea is a rare Lombard Gothic jewel, and the city's quiet, porticoed centre still feels provincial, not touristy. Today Vercelli balances its agricultural heritage with a modest university presence, giving it a calm, lived-in feel.
Best Time to Visit
Full Vercelli guide →Best months
May, June and September: warm but not scorching, fields green, crowds minimal.
Peak / festival surge
July is peak, driven by hot weather and the Festa di Sant'Anna (26 July) with processions and food stalls. Hotel prices rise 20-30%, and Modo Hotel often sells out to tour groups passing through. August is also busy with Italians on holiday.
Budget shoulder season
April and October: mild temperatures (12-20°C), lower room rates, fewer tourists; harvest festivals in autumn add local interest.
Weather & packing
July in Vercelli is hot and humid, with rice paddies amplifying the mugginess; afternoon thunderstorms are common. Pack light linen or cotton clothes, a rain jacket, and strong mosquito repellent.
Live City Briefing — Vercelli
- The city's bike-sharing scheme has expanded with new electric bikes, useful for reaching the rice fields west of town.
- A new food market (Mercato Contadino) opens every Saturday morning in Piazza Cavour, selling local rice varieties and cured meats.
- Summer roadworks on the SP3 bypass near the hotel may cause minor delays; use the station route instead.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Modo Hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the top floor (likely 3rd or 4th) facing the internal courtyard instead of the street. This reduces road noise from Vercelli’s main routes.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the first floor directly above the lobby or near the lift shaft — foot traffic and door noises carry more there. Also skip rooms facing the street side, especially on lower floors where motorbikes and delivery trucks are audible by 7am.
Best views
Strictly limited: internal courtyard views are likely just other hotel windows or brickwork. The best bet is a top-floor room at the back (facing away from Via XX Settembre or whichever main road the hotel sits on) — you’ll get a sliver of the Piedmont skyline.
Quietest floors
Third and fourth floors are the quietest — further from street level and any restaurant/bar areas (if present). This is typical for a 3-star with no lift noise if you’re away from the shaft.
🔊 Noise notes
Street noise on the front side, especially during morning rush (8-9am) and evening (6-7pm). No lift noise if you’re in a 3-storey walk-up. Adjacent buildings may have church bells or school chatter — Vercelli is compact.
Insider tips
1. If you drive, ask about free street parking on side streets off the main road — the hotel may point you to a residential area just 50m away, cheaper than any paid lot. 2. Check-in early (by 2pm) to bag a courtyard-facing room — the front desk can often switch you if you request politely before noon.
- 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 — Modo Hotel
free for all guests, enough for email and browsing but not streaming; no login or time limit
one lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections
no complimentary newspapers or digital newsstand; hotel bar offers a few local papers for reading on site
check-in from 15:00 to 23:00; early bag-drop from 10:00 on request; late check-out until 13:00 for €20, later by prior arrangement
free of charge for check-in day and after check-out
step-free access at main entrance; lift fits a wheelchair; no adapted bathrooms or grab rails in standard rooms
no on-site parking; public paid car park at Piazza Parri, 300 m walk, €8 for 24 hours (July 2026 rate); no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €1.50 per person per night, waived for children under 14
Deposit & card hold: full prepayment required at booking; a €150 hold on a credit card at check-in for incidentals
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Chiesa parrocchiale di San Pietro (231 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa Parrocchiale di Santa Maria Maddalena (472 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Cappella dell'ospedale Sant'Andrea (604 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: Madonna di Lourdes (747 m · ~9 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Centro Commerciale Carrefour — 2.6 km · ~33 min walk
Piazza degli Alpini — 396 m · ~5 min walk
...un tuffo nei ricordi — 1.2 km · ~14 min walk
Officina Teatrale "Gli Anacoleti" — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Area Giochi Micro Nido Aziendale — 542 m · ~7 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Postamat — 418 m · ~5 min walk
Farmacia Ospedaliera — 514 m · ~6 min walk
Gustul de Acasă — 612 m · ~8 min walk
Stazione Autobus Vercelli — 2.1 km · ~26 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
ATMs give the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at airports and tourist offices which charge high fees and poor rates.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in supermarkets, restaurants and hotels; contactless and Apple Pay/Google Pay are common. Cash is still needed for small bars, markets and some taxis.
Not expected; if you're happy, round up the bill in restaurants or leave a euro or two. Taxis and hotel staff don't expect tips, though a euro for luggage help is polite.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A standing espresso at a bar counter costs about €1.20–€1.50.
A panino or pizza slice from a bakery or tavola calda runs €5–€8.
A semplice pizza or pasta dish in a trattoria is around €10–€13.
Look for piadina, panzerotti and arancini sold from kiosks around Piazza Cavour or the market area.
Coop, Conad and Lidl are the main budget chains in town.
Via Gioberti and the central shopping streets have affordable chain stores like OVS, H&M and local discounters.
A single bus ticket costs €1.30; the nearest airport is Milan Malpensa – take the direct bus (around €15–€20 one way) rather than a train+taxi combination.
Eat lunch at a bar or bakery rather than a sit-down restaurant; buy water and snacks at Conad or Lidl, not tourist stalls; visit free attractions like the Basilica di Sant'Andrea and the risaia views along the Po.
Good to know — Vercelli
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Emergency Contacts
VercelliIn Vercelli, dial 112 for police (Carabinieri or Polizia), 118 for ambulance, 115 for fire brigade. For non-urgent issues, local police (Polizia Locale) on 0161 255 111.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Vercelli, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Modo Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Postamat — 418 m · ~5 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia Ospedaliera — 514 m · ~6 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Milan Lampugnano bus station (or Central Station) → Vercelli bus station (Via L. B. Alberti)
💡 FlixBus drops you at the Vercelli station, a 15-min walk from Da Ovidio. Book on the app a day early for the best price. The single-deck double seats with extra legroom are worth €3 more.
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) → Hotel Da Ovidio, Via G. B. Gifflenga 56, Vercelli
💡 Book with NCC Vercelli (radio taxi) for a fixed rate. Ask for a Mercedes E-class – same price, more comfortable than a sedan.
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) Terminal 1 → Hotel Da Ovidio, Vercelli
💡 Take the Malpensa Express to Novara (55 mins, €14.60), then change to a regional train to Vercelli (25 mins, €4.80). The station is a 10-min walk from the hotel – or grab a €5 taxi if you have heavy bags.
Vercelli train station (Piazza Roma) → Hotel Da Ovidio, Via G. B. Gifflenga 56
💡 Follow signs outside the station for the taxi rank – it's a white Fiat Tipo or similar. Don't walk; the hotel is down a quiet side street. For return to the station, ask reception to call Radio Taxi Vercelli (0161 252525).
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Modo Hotel?
Request a room on the top floor (likely 3rd or 4th) facing the internal courtyard instead of the street. This reduces road noise from Vercelli’s main routes.
Which rooms should I avoid at Modo Hotel?
Avoid rooms on the first floor directly above the lobby or near the lift shaft — foot traffic and door noises carry more there. Also skip rooms facing the street side, especially on lower floors where motorbikes and delivery trucks are audible by 7am.
Is Modo Hotel noisy?
Street noise on the front side, especially during morning rush (8-9am) and evening (6-7pm). No lift noise if you’re in a 3-storey walk-up. Adjacent buildings may have church bells or school chatter — Vercelli is compact.
Which rooms have the best views at Modo Hotel?
Strictly limited: internal courtyard views are likely just other hotel windows or brickwork. The best bet is a top-floor room at the back (facing away from Via XX Settembre or whichever main road the hotel sits on) — you’ll get a sliver of the Piedmont skyline.
What are insider tips for staying at Modo Hotel?
1. If you drive, ask about free street parking on side streets off the main road — the hotel may point you to a residential area just 50m away, cheaper than any paid lot. 2. Check-in early (by 2pm) to bag a courtyard-facing room — the front desk can often switch you if you request politely before noon.
What time is check-in at Modo Hotel?
Check-in at Modo Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Modo Hotel have Wi-Fi?
free for all guests, enough for email and browsing but not streaming; no login or time limit
Is there a city or tourist tax at Modo Hotel?
€1.50 per person per night, waived for children under 14
Where can I eat cheaply near Modo Hotel?
A panino or pizza slice from a bakery or tavola calda runs €5–€8.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Modo Hotel?
A single bus ticket costs €1.30; the nearest airport is Milan Malpensa – take the direct bus (around €15–€20 one way) rather than a train+taxi combination.
When is the best time to visit Vercelli?
May, June and September: warm but not scorching, fields green, crowds minimal.
Top Attractions in Vercelli
💡 Grab a coffee at Caffè Cavour on the square and watch the world go by. The market sells excellent local rice and cheeses.
💡 Visit late afternoon for low sun through the rose window. The crypt is often overlooked but worth a quick look.
💡 Check the noticeboard or local tourism office for current shows. Entry is free during exhibitions, usually Tuesday to Sunday 10–12 and 15–18.
💡 Entry to the castle ruins is free too, but the interior is closed to the public. Best visited in spring when the cherry trees bloom.
💡 Combine with the cathedral itself (free). Ask at the ticket desk about the guided tour of the bell tower for a small extra fee.