We have created a list with cool, unusual and unique hotels in Ferrara, Italy. We have also included accommodation in apartments, historic buildings, old "castellos", guest houses, monasteries, holiday homes, residences and romantic hotels. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Ella Hofer & Maryna Kravets. Updated February 2024.
Apartment.Very stylish. Lovely interior design. Offering garden views, L'Ape Regina is an accommodation set in Ferrara, 1.6 km from Diamanti Palace and 2.5 km from Ferrara Train Station. Among the facilities at this property are luggage storage space and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The air-conditioned apartment consists of 1 bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a coffee machine, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and bathrobes. Towels and bed linen are offered in the apartment. The property is non-smoking and is situated less than 1 km from Ferrara Cathedral. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Arena Parco Nord is 47 km from the apartment, while Museum for the Memory of Ustica is 47 km from the property. The nearest airport is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, 50 km from L'Ape Regina.Show full description
This might be the most stylish apartment in Ferrara.
Apartment.Relaxing atmosphere. Gorgeous surroundings. Set in Ferrara and only less than 1 km from Ferrara Cathedral, Un'Oasi di Pace offers accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. The air-conditioned accommodation is 800 metres from Diamanti Palace. The spacious apartment features 1 bedroom, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a bidet. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. The property is non-smoking and is located 2.2 km from Ferrara Train Station. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing. The area is popular for cycling, and free use of bicycles is available at the apartment. Guests can also relax in the garden. Arena Parco Nord is 46 km from Un'Oasi di Pace, while Museum for the Memory of Ustica is 46 km away. The nearest airport is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, 50 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Based on my research this is the most RELAXING apartment in Ferrara. It also has beautiful surroundings!
Guest House.Delightful property. Great location. Popular among couples. In the Ferrara Old Town district of Ferrara, close to Ferrara Train Station, Boutique Rooms 3 0 features a garden and a washing machine. Free WiFi is featured throughout the property and private parking is available on site. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The guest house will provide guests with air-conditioned units with a desk, a coffee machine, a dishwasher, a microwave, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a patio and a private bathroom with a bidet. There is also a fridge, minibar and a kettle. At the guest house, all units include bed linen and towels. There is a coffee shop and lounge. A bicycle rental service is available at the guest house, while cycling can be enjoyed nearby. Diamanti Palace is less than 1 km from Boutique Rooms 3 0, while Ferrara Cathedral is a 6-minute walk away. The nearest airport is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, 48 km from the accommodation.Show full description
I really like this place... I think it is one of the most BEAUTIFUL guest houses in Ferrara.
Bed and Breakfast.Nice style. Nice surroundings. Offering free Wi-Fi and free bike rental, Piazza Nova Guest House is a 19th-century building in Ferrara. Guests enjoy free breakfast every morning. With parquet floors and Persian rugs, apartments are elegant and some also come with oak-beamed ceilings. They are air conditioned and feature an LCD TV with DVD player and a fully equipped kitchen or kitchenette. Breakfast includes homemade cakes, cereals, yoghurt and jams, as well as organic and gluten-free options, and more. Set next to the city’s medieval walls, Guest House Piazza Nova is a 10-minute walk from Palazzo Dei Diamanti palace and a 5-minute drive from Ferrara Station. Buses stop 200 metres away and link with Ferrara’s centre.Show full description
Apartment.Highly elegant. Just 500 metres from Ferrara Cathedral and 350 metres from Castle Estense and featuring free WiFi, La Scarana offers accommodation in Ferrara. The accommodation is 900 metres from Palazzo dei Diamanti. This air-conditioned apartment comes with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bidet and a shower. Schifanoia Palace is 1.5 km from the apartment, while Fiera di Ferrara is 5 km away. The kitchen has a dishwasher and a microwave. If you would like to discover the area, cycling is possible in the surroundings. The nearest airport is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, 48 km from La Scarana.Show full description
Perhaps this is the most elegant apartment in Ferrara.
Apartment.Charming. Offering free bikes and garden view, CASA DUCHESSE al Castello is located in Ferrara, 400 metres from Ferrara Cathedral and 500 metres from Diamanti Palace. Among the facilities at this property are a lift and a concierge service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The apartment has facilities for disabled guests. The spacious apartment features 1 bedroom, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchenette with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a bidet. The comfortable, air-conditioned accommodation also comes with soundproofing and a fireplace. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. There is a coffee shop, and a minimarket is also available. Guests at the apartment can enjoy walking tours and bike tours nearby, or make the most of the garden. Ferrara Train Station is 1.5 km from CASA DUCHESSE al Castello, while Arena Parco Nord is 45 km away. The nearest airport is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi, 49 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Elegant. Great location. Popular among couples. Guest House Il Bagattino is in central Ferrara, just around the corner from the city’s cathedral. It offers elegant rooms with free Wi-Fi and an LCD TV. Each room at Il Bagattino has wooden furniture and wood-beamed ceilings. They are all air conditioned and come with a private bathroom complete with hairdryer and toiletries. Ferrara Train Station can be reached on foot in 20 minutes. Castle Estense is only 200 metres away.Show full description
This bed and breakfast has a great location in Ferrara!
Elegant. Great value. Set in the heart of Ferrara, Hotel De Prati a 2-minute walk from the Opera House and 400 metres from the Diamond Palace. It offers air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi and a satellite TV. Once a historic inn, this family-run property welcomed writers, painters and actors in the early 20th century. Now the hotel often hosts exhibitions by local artists. Salami, breads and sweet and savoury pastries are served daily for breakfast along with muesli, fresh fruit and hot drinks. Gluten-free items are available upon request. All rooms at De Prati come with antique furnishings, a minibar and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and toiletries. The Castello Estense and Ferrara's Court House are 2 minutes' walk away.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Relaxing atmosphere. Great bar. Popular among couples. Located in the historic centre of Ferrara, Alkimia Smart Rooms. The modern rooms have original wood-beamed ceilings and a private bathroom. Set in a restored 15th-century building, the rooms are all located on the ground floor and are suitable for disabled guests. WiFi is free throughout. Each one is soundproofed and features tea and coffee making facilities and a 32" LED TV. Palazzo dei Diamanti is 100 metres away, while Castello Estense is 300 metres away.Show full description
This is a popular bed and breakfast among couples travelling to Ferrara.
Boutique hotel.Beautiful. Great views. Popular among couples. Located in Ferrara, Princess Art Hotel offers air-conditioned accommodation, 750 metres from Este Castle. Ferrara Cathedral is a 10-minute walk away. All rooms have antique furnishings, exposed wood-beamed ceilings and a private bathroom with a bath or shower. Some rooms have a fireplace or seating area. Guests can relax in the shared garden or on the outdoor patio, which is equipped with tables and chairs. Piazza Ariostea Square is a 5-minute walk from the Hotel Principessa. Bologna is an hour away by car.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Charming. Great bar. Locanda Modigliani is set in a historic building on Ferrara's main street, Corso della Giovecca, 300 metres from the Estense Castle. Its 70-m² terrace with gazebo and living area overlooks the internal courtyard. Rooms have a traditional design, with wood-beamed ceilings. The elegant rooms come with free Wi-Fi and an LCD TV. All rooms are air conditioned, and feature a minibar and private bathroom with a hairdryer and toiletries. They overlook the property's terrace or the main street. A sweet and savoury buffet breakfast is served each morning and can be enjoyed on the terrace in summer. It includes cold meats, eggs, yoghurt and marmalade. The Modigliani features a bar at ground floor. It is just outside the restricted-traffic area, 5 minutes' walk from Ferrara University and the Cathedral.Show full description
I think this place could be the most CHARMING AND CREATIVE bed and breakfast in Ferrara.
Historic property. Great views. The Maxxim Hotel is housed in a striking 15th-century palace, once a Count’s residence. This antique building is full of charm and maintains its original arches, marbles and tapestries. Located in the heart of the historic centre of Ferrara, the hotel is close to the Cathedral and the castle of the Estensi family. All air-conditioned, rooms at the Maxxim Hotel include free wired internet connection, a satellite TV and safe. Free Wi-Fi is offered in public areas.Show full description
I rate this as the most HISTORIC hotel in Ferrara.
Apartment. Situated in Ferrara, less than 1 km from Ferrara Cathedral and a 19-minute walk from Diamanti Palace, Magnolia Loft features accommodation with free WiFi in a historic building. The property has garden and inner courtyard views, and is 46 km from Arena Parco Nord. The air-conditioned apartment consists of 1 bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a coffee machine, and 1 bathroom with a bidet and a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment. The property is non-smoking and is set 2.5 km from Ferrara Train Station. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Museum for the Memory of Ustica is 47 km from the apartment, while Bologna Fair is 47 km from the property. The nearest airport is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, 50 km from Magnolia Loft.Show full description
Guest House.Great value. B&B Le Campane offers pet-friendly accommodation in Ferrara. Free WiFi is provided and private parking is available on site. Every room at this guest house is air conditioned and is fitted with a flat-screen TV. Some units feature a seating area where you can relax. A terrace or balcony are featured in certain rooms. Rooms include a private bathroom fitted with a bidet and shower. A TV is offered. Breakfast is served in the room. Free use of bicycles is available and the area is popular for cycling. Ferrara Cathedral is 300 metres from B&B Le Campane, while Palazzo dei Diamanti is 700 metres away. The nearest airport is Guglielmo Marconi Airport, 43 km from the property.Show full description
Apartment. Located in Ferrara, 500 metres from Ferrara Cathedral and 1.8 km from Ferrara Train Station, Casa Isabella centro Storico offers air conditioning. The property is around 46 km from Arena Parco Nord, 46 km from Museum for the Memory of Ustica and 46 km from Bologna Fair. The spacious apartment features 2 bedrooms, a living room, and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.3 km from Diamanti Palace. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Via dell' Indipendenza is 47 km from the apartment, while La Macchina del Tempo is 48 km away. The nearest airport is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, 49 km from Casa Isabella centro Storico.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Unique. Offering a garden, Le Case Cavallini Sgarbi is a restored stone house, located in Ferrara’s historic centre, a 10-minute walk from the Estense Castle. It offers self-catering accommodation with antique furnishings and free Wi-Fi access. Featuring garden views, all air-conditioned apartments come with a flat-screen TV, a sitting area, and a fully equipped kitchen with microwave. The private bathroom includes a bath tub or shower and hairdryer. The bed and breakfast Le Case Cavallini Sgarbi is 500 metres from Schifanoia Palace. The Bologna - Guglielmo Marconi Airport is a 40-minute drive from the property.Show full description
Holiday Home. Boasting garden views, Casa il piccolo giardino offers accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 2 km from Diamanti Palace. The property has inner courtyard views and is 3.5 km from Ferrara Train Station and 47 km from Arena Parco Nord. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Ferrara Cathedral is 1.2 km away. The holiday home is air-conditioned and has 1 bedroom, a dining area and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher. Towels and bed linen are offered in the holiday home. The property has an outdoor dining area. Museum for the Memory of Ustica is 47 km from Casa il piccolo giardino, while Bologna Fair is 47 km from the property. The nearest airport is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, 50 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Apartment.Very cosy. Great interior design. Set in Ferrara, 100 metres from Ferrara Cathedral and 1.5 km from Ferrara Train Station, Cortevecchia#13 offers accommodation with free WiFi in a historic building. The property features city views and is less than 1 km from Diamanti Palace and 45 km from Arena Parco Nord. The air-conditioned apartment consists of 1 bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a coffee machine, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing. A car rental service is available at the apartment. Museum for the Memory of Ustica is 45 km from Cortevecchia#13, while Bologna Fair is 46 km away. The nearest airport is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, 49 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Perhaps this is the most cosy apartment in Ferrara.
Apartment.Great location. Located in the centre of Ferrara, Nel cuore di Ferrara offers a self-catering studios with free WiFi. It is 300 metres from the cathedral. All units feature a seating area and a kitchenette equipped with an oven and microwave. A toaster and fridge are also available, as well as a coffee machine. Each unit has a private bathroom with a bath or shower, free toiletries, and a hairdryer. Towels and bed linen are provided. The property is a 5-minute walk from Estense Castle and 1 km from Palazzo dei Diamanti. Bologna Guglielmo Marconi is a 40-minute drive away.Show full description
Apartment.Hip. Superb interior design. Situated 1.7 km from Ferrara Cathedral, Biciclo' Rosso Ferrara features accommodation with a garden and a 24-hour front desk for your convenience. The air-conditioned units are furnished with tiled floors and feature a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, free WiFi, desk, a living room, an equipped kitchen, patio and views over the garden. Guests at the apartment can enjoy a continental breakfast. There is a seating and a dining area in all units. A bicycle rental service is available at Biciclo' Rosso Ferrara. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Communal Theatre of Ferrara, Monastery of Saint Antonio in Polesine and Museum of Casa Romei. The nearest airport is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi, 49 km from Biciclo' Rosso Ferrara, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
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