Ferrara Historic Centre

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Ferrara, a city in Emilia-Romagna (Italy), enchants with its Renaissance historic centre, a UNESCO heritage site, boasts a fascinating atmosphere and a rich historical and artistic heritage
Ferrara, a city in Emilia-Romagna (Italy), enchants with its Renaissance historic centre, a UNESCO heritage site, boasts a fascinating atmosphere and a rich historical and artistic heritage
Estense castle in the center of Ferrara
Ferrara, a city in Emilia-Romagna (Italy), enchants with its Renaissance historic centre, a UNESCO heritage site, boasts a fascinating atmosphere and a rich historical and artistic heritage.
Immagine relativa al Cimitero monumentale della Certosa di Ferrara
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Hotel Astra Ferrara

Hotel Astra Ferrara

4 out of 5
Viale Cavour 55 Ferrara FE
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Ferrara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Popular attractions Castle Estense and Teatro Comunale are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (182 reviews)
La habitacion muy limpia, cambios de tohallas diario, empleados muy amables.

Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026

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Hotel Touring

Hotel Touring

3.5 out of 5
Viale Cavour 11 Ferrara FE
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Ferrara. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (493 reviews)
Great staff, always helpful, and great service at breakfast.

Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026

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Hotel Annunziata

Hotel Annunziata

4 out of 5
Piazza Repubblica 5 Ferrara FE
The price is CA $146 per night from Mar 6 to Mar 7
CA $146
CA $172 total
Mar 6 - Mar 7
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ferrara. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (380 reviews)
Incredible artistic room. Very clean an spacious. The hotel staff was very helpful an courteous

Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026

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Holiday house with 4 beds and 2 bathrooms in the centre 50 m from the castle

Holiday house with 4 beds and 2 bathrooms in the centre 50 m from the castle

Ferrara Emilia Romagna
Stay at this apartment in Ferrara. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Ferrara Cathedral and Cathedral Museum are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (30 reviews)
A lovely apartment for two in historic Ferrara
We stayed for six nights, thoroughly enjoyed the well equipped, comfortable apartment in the heart of Ferrara. Short walk to many historic sites, cafes and restaurants. The train station is a 20 minute walk, making for easy day trips to Venice and Bologna. Doris is a lovely host, she responded quickly ...

Reviewed on May 12, 2025

Holiday house with 4 beds and 2 bathrooms in the centre 50 m from the castle
L'angolo segreto nel pieno centro di Ferrara

L'angolo segreto nel pieno centro di Ferrara

Via Belfiore 13 Ferrara FE
Stay at this apartment in Ferrara. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Monastery of Corpus Domini and Casa Romei are located nearby.
L'angolo segreto nel pieno centro di Ferrara
Ariostea University Duplex Apartment

Ariostea University Duplex Apartment

Corso Porta Mare, 78 Ferrara FE
Stay at this apartment in Ferrara. Enjoy free parking and rainfall showerheads. Popular attractions Piazza Ariostea and Giovanni Boldini Museum are located ...
4/10 (1 review)
The apartment was clean located in a safe area and 15 minutes walk to the city center. Other than that: there was no W-Fi, not enough light in the kitchen area, the bathroom was incredible small, hardly one can seat on the toilet, the shower box was very small and extremely slippery. Nobody waited ...

Reviewed on May 28, 2023

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Popular places to visit

Palazzo dei Diamanti Palace, ornate carved stone facade, Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Palazzo dei Diamanti

You can browse the exhibits at Palazzo dei Diamanti, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Addizione Erculea. Discover the area's cathedral and seek out its biking trails.

Palazzo dei Diamanti
old Estense Castle in Ferrara in Italy

Castle Estense

You can find out about the history of Addizione Erculea with a stop at Castle Estense. Discover the area's cathedral and seek out its biking trails.

Castle Estense
Very friendly atmosphere! Had a great meal, laughed a lot, felt like home! :) #delicious

Via delle Volte

Learn about the local history of Ferrara Historic Centre when you spend time at Via delle Volte. Discover the area's cathedral and seek out its biking trails.

Via delle Volte
Aereal view of Brescia city from the castle

Monastery of Sant'Antonio in Polesine

You can learn about the history of Ferrara Historic Centre with a trip to Monastery of Sant'Antonio in Polesine. Discover the area's cathedral and seek out its biking trails.

Monastery of Sant'Antonio in Polesine

Parco Urbano G. Bassani

Explore the great outdoors at Parco Urbano G. Bassani, a lovely green space in Ferrara. Discover the area's cathedral and seek out its biking trails.

Parco Urbano G. Bassani

Ferrara Cathedral

You can find out about the history of Ferrara Historic Centre with a visit to Ferrara Cathedral. Discover the area's cathedral and seek out its biking trails.

Ferrara Cathedral

Things to do

Guided tasting of local wines

Guided tasting of local wines

CA $42
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Guided tasting of local wines
Ferrara: Walking Tour, Highlights and Food Tastings

Ferrara: Walking Tour, Highlights and Food Tastings

CA $102
per adult
Ferrara: Walking Tour, Highlights and Food Tastings
Private Cooking Class of Ferrarese cuisine

Private Cooking Class of Ferrarese cuisine

CA $129
per adult
Private Cooking Class of Ferrarese cuisine
Modena: a stunning city

Modena: a stunning city

CA $97
per adult
Modena: a stunning city
Discover Ferrara, City of the Renaissance

Discover Ferrara, City of the Renaissance

CA $169
per traveller
Discover Ferrara, City of the Renaissance
Ferrara: Medieval Ferrara and the Jewish Ghetto Walking Tour

Ferrara: Medieval Ferrara and the Jewish Ghetto Walking Tour

CA $258
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Ferrara: Medieval Ferrara and the Jewish Ghetto Walking Tour
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