Hotel Rua Frati 48 in San Francesco
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Rua Frati 48 is worth booking if you want the only five-star stay among our Modena picks, a quiet central street and a long breakfast menu, and the price does not worry you. Most travellers will get similar guest satisfaction for less than half the price at our Best Value pick.
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This is our Luxury pick in Modena. It suits couples marking an occasion, travellers who want a spa, gym and restaurant under one roof, and families, since family rooms are listed. Breakfast covers many diets, with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options among the styles listed.
Skip it if value is your main test. At more than twice the city median, the extra comfort is real but the guest score is only 0.1 above the Best Value choice. People who dislike bathtub showers should also look closely at the room photos.
Location and getting around
The hotel is at 48 Rua dei Frati Minori. Modena Cathedral is about 0.4 km away, roughly 5 minutes on foot. The Galleria Estense is 0.5 km, around 6 minutes, and the Ducal Palace of Modena is 0.8 km, about 10 minutes. These are straight-line estimates, and every sight in our data is walkable.
Guests describe the setting as central and quiet, a short walk from local attractions. The location score is 9.5. Parking is not confirmed, so drivers should ask the hotel. Pets appear in the hotel's tags but are not confirmed in the facility list, so check the pet policy directly.
What guests say
The score is 9.0 out of 10 from 175 reviews, joint first of the 5 eligible properties we compared. The review count is the smallest of our three Modena picks, so the score rests on fewer opinions.
Guests praise the quiet, central position and the staff, who are described as friendly and professional with helpful advice and attentive service. The criticism is about bathrooms. They are large, but some have a shower over the bathtub, and some guests found the toiletries thin.
Price and what you get compared with our other two picks
The reference price was €524.01 a night, about €1,048 for two nights. This is a reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults, not a live quote. Check today's price for your dates. The sample median was €239.
Our Best Value pick, Best Western Premier Milano Palace Hotel (4 stars, 8.9/10), was €239 a night and also lists a spa. Our Budget pick, Best Western Hotel Libertà (3 stars, 8.1/10), was €202. The premium here buys a fifth star, a gym, a restaurant, family rooms and a wide breakfast choice. Whether that is worth roughly €285 more a night depends on how much time you plan to spend at the hotel.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 5 eligible hotels in Modena. Five-star hotels get priority for the Luxury slot. Rua Frati 48 holds an official 5-star rating and shares the top guest score in the sample, so it was the clear choice.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. At this price, read the cancellation terms carefully.
Check the bathroom layout of your room type, confirm spa, gym and restaurant hours, and ask about fees. Confirm the pet policy and parking if you need them.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is Hotel Rua Frati 48 in San Francesco a five-star hotel?
Yes, it holds an official 5-star rating. It is the only five-star hotel among our three Modena picks.
Does Hotel Rua Frati 48 allow pets?
Pets appear in the hotel's tags but are not confirmed in the facility list. Contact the hotel to check the pet policy and any fees.
What breakfast options does Hotel Rua Frati 48 offer?
Listed styles include Continental, Italian, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, American, buffet and breakfast to go. Check whether breakfast is in your rate.
How much does Hotel Rua Frati 48 cost per night?
The reference price was €524.01 a night, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults. Check today's price for your dates.