Hotels in Ferrara

The moated Este Castle, Renaissance palazzi and streets made for cycling.

Best-rated hotels in Ferrara

Ranked by guest score and number of reviews.

Want to stay in the centre? There are at least 139 places to stay within 1 km: hotels in Ferrara city centre.

Looking for something specific? Hotels with a pool Β· Adults-only hotels Β· Pet-friendly hotels Β· Hotels with parking Β· Accessible hotels Β· Family hotels Β· Aparthotels Β· 4-star hotels Β· Cheap hotels Β· Boutique hotels.

To see Ferrara with a guide, try the free walking tours in Ferrara and the guided visits.

Where to stay in Ferrara: the best areas

Medieval centre

Between the castle and the cathedral, and towards Via delle Volte, there are hotels in old buildings, pensioni and apartments. Everything is on foot and there is plenty going on in the evening.

Addizione Erculea

The Renaissance district to the north, around the Palazzo dei Diamanti, is quieter and greener, with guesthouses and apartments. The walls and the park are next door.

Station area

West of the centre, by the station, there are simple, practical hotels for those arriving by train. The castle is a walk or a few minutes by bike.

Comacchio and the Po delta

Towards the coast, Comacchio and the delta have small hotels, agriturismi and beach accommodation. For those travelling by car in search of nature and birdlife.

Hotels in Ferrara in numbers

Worked out from the data of every property within 4 km of the centre of Ferrara. Updated daily. Tap a type to see its hotels.

places to stay
+200
average score of 197 rated properties
9.2
guest reviews
66,616
four- and five-star hotels
76
Spa hotels
2
Hotels with a pool
5
Adults-only hotels
11
Pet-friendly hotels
120
Hotels with parking
120
Accessible hotels
76
Family hotels
120
Hostels
2
Aparthotels
9
5-star hotels
1
4-star hotels
48
Cheap hotels
8
Boutique hotels
20

Getting to Ferrara

The nearest airports are Bologna Guglielmo Marconi (BLQ), 43 km away and Verona Villafranca (VRN), 84 km away as the crow flies.

Getaways near Ferrara

Other destinations less than 60 km away, with their hotels. Distances as the crow flies.

Things to do in Ferrara

Free walking tours, guided visits, tickets and day trips. You book them on Civitatis, with free cancellation on most.

See all free walking tours in Ferrara

See all activities in Ferrara

Scores, reviews and prices from Civitatis, updated daily. You book on Civitatis.

More hotels in Ferrara

Another 96 places to stay in the area, also ranked by guest reviews.

Frequently asked questions about hotels in Ferrara

How many hotels are there in Ferrara?

We list more than 200 places to stay within 4 km of the centre of Ferrara: 1 five-star, 75 four-star, 76 three-star, 1 two-star and 2 one-star, and the rest without a star rating in their data.

What is the best-rated hotel in Ferrara?

Princess Art Hotel, with a score of 8.8 out of 10 from 5,614 guest reviews. We rank hotels by both their score and their number of reviews, so a hotel with two good reviews doesn’t come out on top.

What is the best area to stay in Ferrara?

It depends on your trip. Our guide to the areas of Ferrara explains what each one offers: Medieval centre, Addizione Erculea, Station area and Comacchio and the Po delta.

Is there a free walking tour in Ferrara?

Yes. Our page on free walking tours in Ferrara lists the free tours and guided visits in English that you can book, with a guide to what to see.