Ferrara Historic Centre Travel Guide

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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
Stay at this golf hotel in Ferrara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Popular attractions Castle Estense and Teatro Comunale are located ...
7.6/10 Good! (176 reviews)
La habitacion muy limpia, cambios de tohallas diario, empleados muy amables.

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

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Hotel Astra Ferrara
Hotel Touring

Hotel Touring

3.5 out of 5
Viale Cavour 11 Ferrara FE
The price is AU$128 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
AU$128
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Ferrara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (474 reviews)
Great staff, always helpful, and great service at breakfast.

Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026

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Hotel Orologio

Hotel Orologio

4 out of 5
Via Darsena 67 Ferrara FE
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ferrara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (405 reviews)
Rooms are beautiful and comfortable.

Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

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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 Wi-Fi, a garden and patios. Popular attractions Monastery of Corpus Domini and Casa Romei are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
Grande maison très bien située
Grande maison avec une grande pièce à vivre et 3 chambres, et une petite cour. Climatisation dans la grande pièce et dans 2 chambres. Très bonne localisation en plein centre historique, à 10 minutes à pied de la cathédrale. Dans la zone à trafic limité : si vous venez en voiture, vous aurez un permis ...

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2024

L'angolo segreto nel pieno centro di Ferrara
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 Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Ferrara Cathedral and Cathedral Museum are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (21 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 12 May 2025

Holiday house with 4 beds and 2 bathrooms in the centre 50 m from the castle
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 ...
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 28 May 2023

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Popular places to visit

old Estense Castle in Ferrara in Italy

Castle Estense

You can find out about the history of Addizione Erculea when you stop by Castle Estense. Discover the area's cathedral and seek out its cycling trails.

Castle Estense
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 cycling trails.

Palazzo dei Diamanti
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 cycling 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 stop at Monastery of Sant'Antonio in Polesine. Discover the area's cathedral and seek out its cycling 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 cycling trails.

Parco Urbano G. Bassani

University of Ferrara

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Ferrara during your travels in Ferrara Historic Centre. Discover the area's cathedral and seek out its cycling trails.

University of Ferrara

Activities

Ferrara: Walking Tour, Highlights and Food Tastings

Ferrara: Walking Tour, Highlights and Food Tastings

AU$154
per adult
Ferrara: Walking Tour, Highlights and Food Tastings
Modena: a stunning city

Modena: a stunning city

AU$104
per adult
Modena: a stunning city
Private Cooking Class of Ferrarese cuisine

Private Cooking Class of Ferrarese cuisine

AU$139
per adult
Private Cooking Class of Ferrarese cuisine
CSTRents - Ferrara Segway PT Authorized Tour

CSTRents - Ferrara Segway PT Authorized Tour

AU$217
per adult
CSTRents - Ferrara Segway PT Authorized Tour
Discover Ferrara, City of the Renaissance

Discover Ferrara, City of the Renaissance

AU$182
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

AU$278
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Ferrara: Medieval Ferrara and the Jewish Ghetto Walking Tour
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