We have created a list with the best castle hotels near Modena, Italy. We have also included hotels in historic properties, country estates, palaces, french "relais" (mansions), historic villas, old "castello"-s, mansions, beautiful country residences and old palaces. 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 Anna Pinto & Ted Valentin. Updated February 2024.
Unique. Great views. Popular among couples. Agriturismo Opera 02 is set amongst vineyards in the Emilia Romagna countryside, 20 km from Modena. Free bike hire is available and there is an infinity pool. Balsamic vinegar and Lambrusco wine are produced on the estate, and you can take guided, tasting tours. Spacious suites have a contemporary style with relaxing, neutral colours. Each features a balcony with countryside views and is equipped with an LCD TV. The buffet breakfast features a range of homemade cakes, as well as fresh fruit and typical pastries of the Emilia region. Opera 02's restaurant serves typical regional dishes. Opera 02 Agriturismo also offers wellness facilities including a Turkish bath. These are free of charge and guests are provided with a bathrobe. Please note that the restaurant is closed on Tuesdays from November to April included.Show full description
A modern mansion hotel situated on top of a hill with amazing views of vines and countryside. The wine and balsamic vinegar tour is terrific, and the outlook from the rooms and pool area are fabulous. AMAZING!
Beach front location. Charming. Comfortable beds. Offering an outdoor swimming pool and free bike rental, Palazzo Minelli is set in a restored 15th-century farm estate, a 30-minute drive from Bologna. It offers country-style rooms with free Wi-Fi access. Palazzo Minelli is 10 km from the historic city of Cento. The rooms feature wooden floors, a flat-screen TV and private bathroom with bath tub or shower. You can enjoy garden views from all the rooms. Sweet buffet breakfast is served each morning in the common lounge. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including horse riding, cycling and billiards. The farm produces cereal, fruit and vegetables. Guglielmo Marconi Airport in Bologna is a 20-minute drive away.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Superb breakfast. Boasting pool with a view and views of mountain, Relais Roncolo 1888 is a recently renovated farm stay situated in Quattro Castella, 29 km from Parma Train Station. Featuring luggage storage space, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. The area is popular for cycling and hiking, and bike hire is available at Relais Roncolo 1888. The nearest airport is Parma, 34 km from Relais Roncolo 1888, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station. At the farm stay, units have air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bidet, bathrobes and slippers. A minibar is also offered, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the farm stay, all units come with bed linen and towels. Buffet and à la carte breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities and fresh pastries are available each morning at the farm stay. A restaurant and snack bar can be found on-site. Guests can also relax in the garden or in the shared lounge area. Modena Station is 47 km from the accommodation, while Modena Theatre is 47 km from the property.Show full description
In my judgement this could be one of the most well designed, peaceful and relaxing farm stays in Modena! It also has a highly rated breakfast, very cosy rooms and beautiful surroundings. WOW!
Beach front location. Beautiful. Great views. Surrounded by the Emilian countryside and vineyards, Locanda Gli Ulivi is located on a hill in Montebudello. It offers a traditional restaurant, a panoramic outdoor swimming pool, and free parking. This charming inn offers 6 rooms decorated in traditional rustic style and featuring authentic stone walls, original brickwork, and wood-beamed ceilings. Modern comforts include air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. Gli Ulivi’s cosy restaurant, Osteria Clo' Filomena, offers authentic regional specialities using locally grown seasonal produce. During summer meals are served on a panoramic terrace or in the garden. At reception you can ask for information on guided tours for several car and motorbike museums, such as Ferrari, Ducati and Lamborghini. You can also ask to arrange visits to the Parmesan Cheese Factory and Spilamberto's Balsamic Vinegar Museum. The Locanda Gli Ulivi is situated near the Abbazia di Monteveglio Regional Park, and is halfway between Bologna and Modena.Show full description
This charming hotel is located in a historic building and has a unique and stylish design. The rooms are spacious and well-appointed, with modern amenities. The hotel also has a lovely courtyard garden where guests can relax and unwind.
Beach front location. Relaxing atmosphere. Great breakfast. Located in Pieve di Cento, within the River Reno Nature Reserve, Agriturismo La Cascinetta is a 17th-century farmstead featuring 7 traditionally furnished rooms overlooking the garden. A buffet breakfast is served in the ground floor hall and includes freshly baked apple pies, cakes and jams as well as cold cuts. Cento, the hometown of the 17th-century Italian painter Guercino, is 2 km away. Set on the 1st floor and including wooden-beamed ceilings, the air-conditioned rooms at La Cascinetta Agriturismo feature country-style décor, terracotta floors and a flat-screen TV. Each have a private bathroom and free Wi-Fi. Guests can relax in the fully furnished garden areas. Indoors, there is a seating area with a TV room and a fireplace. Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport is 28 km from the property. La Cascinetta offers free parking and free bike hire.Show full description
Delightful property. Comfortable beds. Immersed in a vast park with deers and roe deers, Cà Palazzo Malvasia - BolognaRooms is housed in 17th-century stables later converted into a beautiful villa. It is located 4 km from the centre of Sasso Marconi. The Ca' Palazzo Malvasia offers free WiFi throughout, a flat TV screen and a large garden, and free private parking. Borgonuovo train station is 3.2 km from Cà Palazzo Malvasia - BolognaRooms. Guests can also find a shared kitchen, and an extensive buffet breakfast is served daily. The rustic-style rooms here feature garden views and air conditioning. Each has a private bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Some units have air conditioning. A shuttle service from/to the station is available on request. Bologna is 14 km away.Show full description
The most beautiful and charming bed and breakfast in Modena.
Nice style. Lovely interior design. Popular among couples. Situated 4 km from Zocca and 47 km from Bologna, Relais Ginevra offers free WiFi and free private parking. Free bikes are available at the property. Featuring wooden floors, wood-beamed ceilings and stone walls, rooms at Relais Ginevra come with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Modena is 40 km from Relais Ginevra, while Reggio Emilia is 62 km away. There is a spa bath in some rooms. Some units also have a seating area for your convenience. Guests can enjoy views of the garden from the room. Breakfast is served in a nearby building, 10 metres away, where check-in also takes place. The area is popular for cycling and hiking. Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport is 46 km from the property.Show full description
Relais Ginevra is a luxurious and romantic hotel located in a beautifully restored 1800 mansion in Zocca. It has a rustic-chic ambiance and is surrounded by stunning gardens. The hotel's historical charm and unique blend of rustic and modern elements make it stand out.
Outstanding SPA facilities. At an altitude of 250 metres, Agriturismo Ca' Bertu' has a peaceful location in the hills of the Valle del Samoggia. Set in 70 hectares of private land, part of this historic estate dates back to 1003. Surrounded by fields, woods and vineyards, Ca' Bertu' is 10 minutes' drive from the town of Castello Di Serravalle. Campanino Golf Club is 5 minutes away by car. The Agriturismo is composed of the main country house with ancient tower and the adjacent hay barn with stables. You can choose between rooms and apartments, all offering original features and traditional country furnishings such as wood-beamed ceilings. There is a BBQ out in the garden and free parking is provided. Bazzano Train Station is 8 km away, while Bologna Airport is 35 minutes' drive away.Show full description
Great restaurant. Locanda Del Mulino is a completely renovated mill, dating back to the 17th century. Set in Gorzano di Maranello, it is 3 km from the Ferrari Museum. Guests can enjoy free parking on site and also Wi-Fi access is free of charge. Guest rooms come with individually controlled air conditioning, and satellite TV. Breakfast is buffet style. Featuring in the Michelin Guide, the restaurant serves local specialities and Italian cuisine. Guest can dine out in the garden in warmer months. Bike rental is also available. Set at the foot of the Apennine Mountains, the Locanda is 4 km from Modena Golf and Country Club.Show full description
Situated in Lorenzatico, 26 km from Saint Peter's Cathedral, Palazzo Bonfiglioli features accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. The property features garden views and is 27 km from Unipol Arena and 27 km from Arena Parco Nord. Guests at Palazzo Bonfiglioli can make the most of yoga classes offered in-house. Museum for the Memory of Ustica is 27 km from Palazzo Bonfiglioli, while MAMbo is 28 km from the property. The bed and breakfast has family rooms. At the bed and breakfast, each unit has a wardrobe. With a private bathroom fitted with a bidet and free toiletries, units at the bed and breakfast also boast free WiFi. All units have a dressing room. The bed and breakfast specialises in a buffet and Italian breakfast and breakfast in the room is also available. You can play billiards at the accommodation, and the area is popular for cycling. The nearest airport is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, 18 km from the bed and breakfast.Show full description
Far from the residential zones, Delle Vele is a modern design hotel situated in a tranquil area and offers a range of services to ensure a relaxing and memorable stay. Situated in a strategic position, near the new toll gate, the exhibition centre and the city centre, the Relais offers comfortable rooms. During your stay you can also take advantage of the hotel’s bar, car park, laundry, gym, sauna and solarium.Show full description
Very cosy. Great value. Surrounded by countryside outside Bologna, Agriturismo Fattoria Corte Roeli offers rustic-style accommodation with air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. Private parking is free. The elegantly rustic rooms feature exposed wood-beamed ceilings, an LCD TV with international channels, and an en suite bathroom. Homemade food is a feature of this agriturismo, and guests can enjoy specialities of the Emilia-Romagna region in the restaurant. Courses in pasta making, as well as wine and food tours in the area can be booked. The family-run Corte Roeli is around 25 minutes' drive from the historic cities of Bologna and Ferrara.Show full description
I think this place could be the most COSY farm stay in Modena.
Friendly staff. Set directly in front of Ferrari's Wind Tunnel, Maranello Palace offers modern and elegant rooms, suites and apartments, just one kilometre from the city centre. Maranello Palace has extensive facilities and on site you will also find a congress centre and a bar. A private garage is also available at an extra charge. The area surrounding Maranello Palace is green and rooms are quiet, modern and spacious. Apartments come fully furnished with a kitchen and a lounge area and as a guest here you enjoy all the hotel’s facilities. Driving courses can be followed nearby. Special tours to private car collectors, Balsamic vinegar and Grana cheese factories, as well as Lambrusco wine cellars can be arranged on request. The rooms are distributed in two different buildings, the hotel which is the main wing and the dependance which is 50 meters from the hotel and directly overlooks the Ferrari factory. The Junior Suites, apartments and family rooms are located in the dependance.Show full description
Historic. Great location. 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
The Maxxim Hotel is a historic palace transformed into a unique and charming accommodation. It preserves its original arches and provides a relaxed atmosphere. Located in the heart of Ferrara, surrounded by beautiful gardens, guests can have breakfast in the inner courtyards.
Luxurious. Great location. Surrounded by 22 hectares of picturesque vineyards and located in the unspoilt hills of Bologna, this charming country house is situated just 10 km from Bologna city centre. Carlo Gaggioli and his daughter Maria Letizia have been running their family business since 1972. The hotel has developed over the years around a small, ancient group of houses behind the historic Castle of Zola. The country farm is famous for its fine Gaggioli wine, produced in the vineyards. The villa is composed of 7 spacious and fully-equipped rooms where you can relax after a day spent enjoying the beautiful natural surroundings.Show full description
Based on my research this is one of the most LUXURIOUS farm stays in Modena.
Close to beach front. Charming. Set in a 2000 m² park, La Lepre Bianca features a swimming pool in natural stone. It offers a free shuttle to the town centre of Cento, 4 km south. Rooms and suites have a rustic feel with wood-beamed ceilings, wood floors and antique furniture. All have views of the park and are air conditioned. You will also find a TV and free Wi-Fi. A full English breakfast is served each morning, while the restaurant offers good quality Emilia-Romagna specialities at dinner. Parking is free at La Lepre Bianca. Its location is ideal for exploring the region, with Ferrara and Modena both 45 minutes' drive away. Bologna is just under 1 hour away by car.Show full description
Highly elegant. Great value. Savoia Hotel Regency is set in an 18th-century villa at 5 km from Bologna city centre. Surrounded by a beautiful 10,000 m² park, it features an outdoor swimming pool. The on-site Garganelli Restaurant serves traditional Emilia-Romagna and Italian cuisine. It boasts retro-style décor from the 1960s, and sometimes offers live music. Guests can stroll and relax in the large garden and sun terrace, equipped with tables, sun loungers and stylish armchairs. The Savoia Regency Hotel features a spacious hall with Venetian floors and crystal chandeliers. The reception is open 24 hours a day and provides free Wi-Fi. The elegant rooms are decorated with classic furniture and come with either wooden or carpet floors. They include a TV with satellite and pay-per-view channels. With free parking, the hotel is 1.5 km from the A14 motorway and a 5-minute drive from the Bologna Exhibition Centre. The Guglielmo Marconi Airport is 9 km away.Show full description
In my judgement this could be the most ELEGANT hotel in Modena.
Unique. With its hilltop position and overlooking Castello di Serravalle’s countryside, Agriturismo Ca' Isotta offers classic-style apartments and rooms. This family-run farmhouse also features an à la carte restaurant and sells home-produced wine, cakes and jams. Castello di Serravalle’s centre is 7 km away. Accommodation has hill and mountain views, and comes with a private bathroom. Apartments have a private garden, a patio and kitchenette, while rooms include a flat-screen TV. An Italian- style breakfast is served each morning. The restaurant, open upon request, specialises in regional cuisine. The Ca’ Isotta farmhouse is surrounded by 4-hectare farmland and olive groves, and also has farm animals. During summer, you can swim in the outdoor pool by the garden. Bologna is 30 km from the property, which lies along the Strada dei Vini e dei Sapori Wine and Food Route.Show full description
Elegant. Tennis court. Popular among couples. - Featuring 7 outdoor pools - three indoor pools - A sweet and savoury breakfast is served daily with our agricultural estate products -There are also bars and 4 restaurants - Palazzo di Varignana is a 10-minute drive from Castle San Pietro Terme, while Bologna is 25 km away. Show full description
Great location. The Hotel Europa is located in an ancient palace in the heart of the city. Completely restored and equipped with the most up-to-date comforts, the Europa maintains its old style and own tradition. You can breathe the allure of the distinguished past of this mansion in the rooms that face the main street of the city and in the completely frescoed drawing-room suite where you can admire some precious paintings. You can visit the frescoed drawing-room and read the famous signature register; featuring the original signatures of the renowned guests who enjoyed a stay at Hotel Europa.Show full description
Hotel Europa is a charming and elegant hotel in the heart of Ferrara. Housed in a restored 1800s mansion, it has airy rooms with period features, giving guests a taste of the city's history.
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