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?

Hotel & SPA Duchessa Isabella Collection by GSA Hotels (Ferrara): 8.5/10 · 528 reviews · €166 / night

Where should I stay in Ferrara?

Our three picks are in The Top-rated Area in Ferrara, Ferrara Old Town, Ferrara. 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 October 23, 2026. The booking link shows the current rate for your dates.

Home › Italy › Ferrara

Italy · 3 · Our pick

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.

The 3 best hotels in Ferrara, Italy: Princess Art Hotel (budget), Hotel Carlton (best value) and Hotel & SPA Duchessa Isabella Collection by GSA Hotels (luxury). Sourced guest scores and reference prices.

Selected with the Top3Hotels method · Updated October 23, 2026IndependentNo paid rankings

At a glance

BudgetPrincess Art Hotel8.9/10 · €76 / night Best ValueHotel Carlton8.9/10 · €102 / night LuxuryHotel & SPA Duchessa Isabella Collection by GSA Hotels8.5/10 · €166 / night

Budget

8.9€76 / night

Princess Art Hotel

★★★★The Top-rated Area in Ferrara

Best forSmart-budget trips · Sightseeing on foot

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 on Booking.com · 19 Sep 2026

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

Check price & availability ↗

We may earn a commission if you book. It never changes our picks.

Sold out? See available alternatives → Read the full review →

Map ↗

Report an error

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 are estimates from map distance.

Best Value★ Our pick

8.9€102 / night

Hotel Carlton

★★★Ferrara Old Town

Best forMost travellers · Sightseeing on foot

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 on Booking.com · 19 Sep 2026

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

Check price & availability ↗

We may earn a commission if you book. It never changes our picks.

Sold out? See available alternatives → Read the full review →

Map ↗

Report an error

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 are estimates from map distance.

Hotel & SPA Duchessa Isabella Collection by GSA Hotels, Ferrara

Luxury

8.5€166 / night

Hotel & SPA Duchessa Isabella Collection by GSA Hotels

★★★★★Ferrara

Best forSpecial occasions · Sightseeing on foot

8.5/10 from 528 guest reviews
≈ 8 min walk to Castello Estense
Chosen from 7 hotels

528 Booking.com reviewsPrice checked on Booking.com · 23 Oct 2026

The best-rated official 5-star hotel we found in Ferrara on Booking.com: 8.5/10 from 528 guest reviews.

Reference rate

Check price & availability ↗

We may earn a commission if you book. It never changes our picks.

Sold out? See available alternatives →

Map ↗

Report an error

Why this Luxury pick

The best-rated official 5-star hotel we found in Ferrara on Booking.com: 8.5/10 from 528 guest reviews.
Guest score 8.5/10 from 528 Booking.com reviews.

Compare the three hotels side by side · Hotels near: Ferrara Cathedral, Castello Estense, Palazzo Schifanoia

Do you agree with our three picks?

🏋️ The best hotel gyms in Ferrara →

🏊 The best hotel pools in Ferrara →

Reference rate: 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults, 1 room · Price checked on Booking.com · 19 Sep 2026 – 23 Oct 2026.

Share:WhatsApp Facebook X✉ Email these 3 to me

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, Sightseeing on foot

Best Value

Ferrara Old Town

Hotel Carlton · ≈ 5 min walk to Castello Estense

Best for: Most travellers, Sightseeing on foot

Luxury

Ferrara

Hotel & SPA Duchessa Isabella Collection by GSA Hotels · ≈ 8 min walk to Castello Estense

Best for: Special occasions, Sightseeing on foot

Map

BudgetBest ValueLuxuryFerrara 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
Luxury	Hotel & SPA Duchessa Isabella Collection by GSA Hotels	Ferrara	5	8.5 (528)	€166

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?: Hotel & SPA Duchessa Isabella Collection by GSA Hotels (Ferrara): 8.5/10 · 528 reviews · €166 / night
Where should I stay in Ferrara?: Our three picks are in The Top-rated Area in Ferrara, Ferrara Old Town, Ferrara. 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 October 23, 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 on Booking.com · 19 Sep 2026 – 23 Oct 2026.

Is your hotel one of these three?

Add the official Top 3 badge to your website. Copy this code:

Princess Art Hotel

<a href="https://www.top3hotels.com/ferrara" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="Top3Hotels Budget pick in Ferrara"><img src="https://www.top3hotels.com/badge/ferrara/budget.svg" width="180" height="60" alt="Top 3 Budget pick in Ferrara 2026 · Top3Hotels"></a>

Hotel Carlton

<a href="https://www.top3hotels.com/ferrara" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="Top3Hotels Best Value pick in Ferrara"><img src="https://www.top3hotels.com/badge/ferrara/value.svg" width="180" height="60" alt="Top 3 Best Value pick in Ferrara 2026 · Top3Hotels"></a>

Hotel & SPA Duchessa Isabella Collection by GSA Hotels

<a href="https://www.top3hotels.com/ferrara" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="Top3Hotels Luxury pick in Ferrara"><img src="https://www.top3hotels.com/badge/ferrara/lux.svg" width="180" height="60" alt="Top 3 Luxury pick in Ferrara 2026 · Top3Hotels"></a>

For hotels →

Add this Top 3 to your blog or website

Copy this code. It shows the three picks with photos and links, and stays up to date. Preview ↗

<iframe src="https://www.top3hotels.com/embed/ferrara" width="100%" height="420" style="border:0;border-radius:16px;max-width:720px" loading="lazy" title="Top 3 hotels in Ferrara · Top3Hotels"></iframe>

Near Ferrara

Compare Ferrara with: London · Paris · Rome · Barcelona · Amsterdam · New York

Run a hotel in Ferrara?

Get a free badge for your website, see how travellers find you, or apply for a labelled partner feature with photos and video.

Work with us →

3 cities, 9 hotels, every Friday

One short email with three destinations and their Budget, Best Value and Luxury picks. No spam, unsubscribe in one click.

More in Italy

All Italy destinations →

★ Check price & availability

The 3 best hotels in Ferrara.

Princess Art Hotel

Hotel Carlton

Hotel & SPA Duchessa Isabella Collection by GSA Hotels

Where to stay in Ferrara

The Top-rated Area in Ferrara

Ferrara Old Town

Ferrara

Map

Ferrara hotels compared

Questions about hotels in Ferrara

How we pick the three

Sources

Is your hotel one of these three?

Add this Top 3 to your blog or website

Near Ferrara

Run a hotel in Ferrara?

Recently viewed

3 cities, 9 hotels, every Friday

More in Italy