What is the best budget hotel in Ferrara?

Princess Art Hotel (The Top-rated Area in Ferrara): 8.9/10 · 4,060 reviews · €76 / night · Guests say: “Location: Central and quiet setting a short walk from the historic old town.”

What is the best value hotel in Ferrara?

Hotel Carlton (Ferrara Old Town): 8.9/10 · 1,195 reviews · €102 / night · Guests say: “Location: Central setting within walking distance of the castle, cathedral, and train station.”

What is the best luxury hotel in Ferrara?

Casa D'Este - Hotel Ferrara (Ferrara Old Town): 9.1/10 · 1,696 reviews · €263 / night · Guests say: “Location: Directly opposite Estense Castle in the pedestrian city center.”

Where should I stay in Ferrara?

Our three picks are in The Top-rated Area in Ferrara, Ferrara Old Town. Open each hotel on the map to see the neighbourhood before you book.

Are these hotel prices live?

No. They are reference rates for 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults and 1 room, checked on Booking.com on September 19, 2026. The booking link shows the current rate for your dates.

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The 3 best hotels in Ferrara.

One Budget, one Best Value, one Luxury, chosen from 7 hotels Booking.com returned for the same stay. No endless list: pick your style and book.

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BudgetPrincess Art Hotel8.9/10 · €76 / night Best ValueHotel Carlton8.9/10 · €102 / night Upscale alternativeCasa D'Este - Hotel Ferrara9.1/10 · €263 / night

Budget

8.9€76 / night

Princess Art Hotel

★★★★The Top-rated Area in Ferrara

Best forSmart-budget trips · Families · Travelling with a dog

8.9/10 from 4,060 guest reviews
≈ 8 min walk to Castello Estense
Chosen from 7 hotels

4,060 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9.2Price checked 26 days ago

Guests sayLocation: Central and quiet setting a short walk from the historic old town.
Parking: Public street spots are available nearby, though spaces are often scarce.

Pets allowed
Family rooms
Free parking
Great breakfast

Reference rate · 10–12 Nov 2026 · 2 adults

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Why this Budget pick

Guest feedback: 8.9/10 from 4,060 guest reviews; joint review-score position 3 of 7 eligible properties in the provider sample.
Budget choice: €76.00 per night was the lowest eligible reference price after reserving the upscale choice.
Price context: €76.00/night versus a sample median of €112.50/night (32% below the median).
Location: The Top-rated Area in Ferrara, Ferrara. Address: Via Mascheraio 39. Walking times and distances to attractions have not been verified.

Best Value★ Our pick

8.9€102 / night

Hotel Carlton

★★★Ferrara Old Town

Best forMost travellers · Families · Travelling with a dog

8.9/10 from 1,195 guest reviews
≈ 5 min walk to Castello Estense
Chosen from 7 hotels

1,195 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9.7Price checked 26 days ago

Guests sayLocation: Central setting within walking distance of the castle, cathedral, and train station.
Value For Money: Room rates are generally considered reasonable, though parking fees are often described as high.

Pets allowed
Family rooms
Great breakfast

Reference rate · 10–12 Nov 2026 · 2 adults

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Why this Best Value pick

Guest feedback: 8.9/10 from 1,195 guest reviews; joint review-score position 3 of 7 eligible properties in the provider sample.
Best Value choice: balances the guest score, the number of reviews and the reference price; it is not necessarily the cheapest hotel.
Price context: €102.00/night versus a sample median of €112.50/night (9% below the median).
Location: Ferrara Old Town, Ferrara. Address: Piazza Sacrati. Walking times and distances to attractions have not been verified.

Upscale alternative

9.1€263 / night

Casa D'Este - Hotel Ferrara

★★★★Ferrara Old Town

Best forSpecial occasions · Families · Wellness breaks

9.1/10 from 1,696 guest reviews
≈ 1 min walk to Castello Estense
Chosen from 7 hotels

1,696 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9.9Price checked 26 days ago

Guests sayLocation: Directly opposite Estense Castle in the pedestrian city center.
Bathroom: Small with transparent glass showers, water leaks, and no shelves for toiletries.

Pets allowed
Family rooms
Spa
Great breakfast

Reference rate · 10–12 Nov 2026 · 2 adults

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Why this Upscale alternative pick

Guest feedback: 9.1/10 from 1,696 guest reviews; joint review-score position 1 of 7 eligible properties in the provider sample.
Luxury choice: 4 stars (official). Five-star hotels are prioritized; a four-star fallback must score at least 8.5.
Price context: €262.53/night versus a sample median of €112.50/night.
Location: Ferrara Old Town, Ferrara. Address: Largo Castello 36. Walking times and distances to attractions have not been verified.

Reference rate: 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults, 1 room · Booking.com · price checked 26 days ago.

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Where to stay in Ferrara

Each pick sits in a different part of town. Choose the base that fits your trip.

Budget

The Top-rated Area in Ferrara

Princess Art Hotel · ≈ 8 min walk to Castello Estense

Best for: Smart-budget trips, Families, Travelling with a dog

Best Value

Ferrara Old Town

Hotel Carlton · ≈ 5 min walk to Castello Estense

Best for: Most travellers, Families, Travelling with a dog

Upscale alternative

Ferrara Old Town

Casa D'Este - Hotel Ferrara · ≈ 1 min walk to Castello Estense

Best for: Special occasions, Families, Wellness breaks

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BudgetBest ValueUpscale alternativeFerrara Cathedral · Castello Estense · Palazzo Schifanoia

Ferrara hotels compared

Pick	Hotel	Area	Stars	Guest score	Ref. price / night
Budget	Princess Art Hotel	The Top-rated Area in Ferrara	4	8.9 (4,060)	€76
Best Value	Hotel Carlton	Ferrara Old Town	3	8.9 (1,195)	€102
Upscale alternative	Casa D'Este - Hotel Ferrara	Ferrara Old Town	4	9.1 (1,696)	€263

Questions about hotels in Ferrara

What is the best budget hotel in Ferrara?: Princess Art Hotel (The Top-rated Area in Ferrara): 8.9/10 · 4,060 reviews · €76 / night · Guests say: “Location: Central and quiet setting a short walk from the historic old town.”
What is the best value hotel in Ferrara?: Hotel Carlton (Ferrara Old Town): 8.9/10 · 1,195 reviews · €102 / night · Guests say: “Location: Central setting within walking distance of the castle, cathedral, and train station.”
What is the best luxury hotel in Ferrara?: Casa D'Este - Hotel Ferrara (Ferrara Old Town): 9.1/10 · 1,696 reviews · €263 / night · Guests say: “Location: Directly opposite Estense Castle in the pedestrian city center.”
Where should I stay in Ferrara?: Our three picks are in The Top-rated Area in Ferrara, Ferrara Old Town. Open each hotel on the map to see the neighbourhood before you book.
Are these hotel prices live?: No. They are reference rates for 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults and 1 room, checked on Booking.com on September 19, 2026. The booking link shows the current rate for your dates.

How we pick the three

Budget is the lowest eligible reference rate. Best Value balances price and guest score. Luxury prioritises five-star hotels; if none qualify, a four-star rated 8.5+ is labelled as an upscale alternative. Every pick shows its source, review count and when we checked it. This is a data-based shortlist, not a paid ranking. How we choose →

Sources

Guest scores, review counts, reference prices and hotel photos: Booking.com. City photos: Wikimedia Commons. Sights: Wikipedia. Maps: OpenStreetMap. Price checked 26 days ago.

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The 3 best hotels in Ferrara.

Princess Art Hotel

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Casa D'Este - Hotel Ferrara

Where to stay in Ferrara

The Top-rated Area in Ferrara

Ferrara Old Town

Ferrara Old Town

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