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Estense

Modena · Italy

Viale J. Berengario 11View location

8.4/10Excellent550 Reviews
Cleanliness8.6/108.6
Service8.6/108.6
Comfort7.8/107.8
Condition8.0/108.0
Location9.0/109.0
Neighborhood8.6/108.6
Amenities8.6/108.6
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About Estense

Enjoy garden views and amenities like complimentary Wi-Fi and concierge services at Hotel Estense. The on-site snack bar/deli offers convenient dining. Mingle with other guests at the daily complimentary reception, and savor the complimentary buffet breakfast served from 7 AM to 10 AM.

The hotel also provides complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free self-parking is available. Relax in one of the 60 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions with satellite programming. Private bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and bidets.

Conveniences such as phones, safes, and desks are also provided. Located in the heart of Modena, Hotel Estense is within a 5-minute drive of the Museo Enzo Ferrari and Santa Maria della Pomposa, and conveniently close to Museums Palace, Galleria Estense, and Palazzo dei Musei. Bologna Airport (BLQ) is 50.

4 km (31. 3 mi) away.

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With a stay at Hotel Estense, you'll be centrally located in Modena, within a 5-minute drive of Museo Enzo Ferrari and Museums Palace. This hotel is 10.3 mi (16.5 km) from Ferrari Museum Maranello and 12.2 mi (19.6 km) from Lamborghini Museum.

Make yourself at home in one of the 60 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and bidets. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Non-smoking
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until anytime
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available Professional property host/manager Pets allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions Pets allowed (no fees)

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Cashless transactions are available

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

    • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.00 per person, per night, up to 10 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

    We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

  • You need to know
    • All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport.
    • Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
    • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
    • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Special Instructions
    Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
    • Cashless transactions are available
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
    • Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
    • Property Registration Number IT036023A175BDFWQM
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Spoken Language

    English

    Italian

    French

Nearby attractions

Museums Palace 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Galleria Estense 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Museo Archeologico Etnologico 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Palazzo dei Musei 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Museo Civico d’Arte 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Santa Maria della Pomposa 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Piazza Grande 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Modena Cathedral 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Torre della Ghirlandina 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Musei del Duomo 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Ducal Palace 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
The Synagogue 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Palazzo Comunale 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Modena Town Hall 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Enzo Ferrari Park 0.9 km / 0.5 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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  • Year of most recent renovation: 2000
  • Total number of rooms: 60
  • hotel
  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • MasterCard
  • Visa
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car park
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
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  • Wired Internet
  • Wi-fi
  • Laundry service
  • 24-hour security
  • Air conditioning in public areas
  • Hotel safe
  • Lift access
  • Garden
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers
  • Luggage room
  • Café
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • TV lounge
  • Breakfast
  • Breakfast buffet
  • Snacks
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Meal plans

Meal plan types

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Bed & Breakfast

BED AND BREAKFAST

Breakfast is included with your stay.

Upon availability

Room types

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  • DOUBLE SINGLE USE WITH DOUBLE BEDDOUBLE SINGLE USE • WITH DOUBLE BEDDUS.DB

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    DOUBLE SINGLE USE WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 1
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    DOUBLE SINGLE USE
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    WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Room code: DUS.DB

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  • TRIPLE TWO BEDSTRIPLE • TWO BEDSTPL.2B

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    TRIPLE TWO BEDS

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    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
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    TRIPLE
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    TWO BEDS

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    Room code: TPL.2B

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  • DOUBLE SINGLE USE TWO BEDSDOUBLE SINGLE USE • TWO BEDSDUS.2B

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    DOUBLE SINGLE USE TWO BEDS

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    TWO BEDS

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    Room code: DUS.2B

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  • SINGLE COMFORTSINGLE • COMFORTSGL.OM

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    SINGLE COMFORT

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    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
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    SINGLE
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    COMFORT

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    Room code: SGL.OM

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  • SINGLE ECONOMYSINGLE • ECONOMY • 1 Bedroom • 12 m²SGL.EY
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    SINGLE ECONOMY

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    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    12 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Bed setup
    Single bed 80-130 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    SINGLE
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    ECONOMY

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    Room code: SGL.EY

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

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  • FAMILY ROOM THREE BEDSFAMILY ROOM • THREE BEDSFAM.3B

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    FAMILY ROOM THREE BEDS

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    FAMILY ROOM
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    THREE BEDS

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    Room code: FAM.3B

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST

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    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: DBL.ST

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  • TRIPLE STANDARDTRIPLE • STANDARDTPL.ST

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    TRIPLE STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
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    TRIPLE
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: TPL.ST

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  • Double or Twin STANDARDDouble or Twin • STANDARDDBT.ST

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    Double or Twin STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    Double or Twin
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: DBT.ST

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Estense

8.4
Excellent
550 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.6 /10
Service
8.6 /10
Comfort
7.8 /10
Condition
8.0 /10
Location
9.0 /10
Neighborhood
8.6 /10
Amenities
8.6 /10
100 reviews shown
6/10
Pleasant
09 Jul 2026
Evan
Hotel felt a little shabby and in need of renovation. The walls between the rooms are paper thin so take earplugs. There were two front desk staff - one was nice and helpful, the other not. Location is very convenient and easy walking to the center of town. Breakfast is not great.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 May 2026
Tomas
Staff are great and hotel is close to everything in town.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
09 May 2026
Erica Lean
Great staff, room was clean, everyone very friendly.
10/10
Exceptional
12 Apr 2026
Richard
Excellent selection at breakfast. Friendly staff.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
13 Dec 2025
Oded
האישה שהיתה בקבלה עזרה לנו בהזמנת מסעדה, היתה חניה של המלון ואפשרו לנו גם להשאיר את הרכב לעוד מספר שעות, המלון מרחק הליכה קצר ממרכז העיר העתיקה וממוזיאון פרארי.
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
17 Oct 2025
Douglas
Nice property with a few glitches. Our top floor room got sauna-level warm without the heat being turned on because of heating system flaw that required us to keep the windows open. Our door latch handle kept dropping off onto the carpet. Fresh orange juice for breakfast! B-grade breakfast pastries. Self-serve coffee machine! Hard-boiled eggs only.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
06 Oct 2025
Nataliia
It was a good stay overall, very conveniently located, spacious room. My room location wasn't ideal - in the evening, the fare in the park outside had loud music until midnight, and in the morning I could hear everything the staff was doing in the staff room/balcony near. My room was 305, so maybe ask for a different one. It was also very cold! Luckily, there were blankets in the wardrobe.
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
05 Oct 2025
Deborah
The breakfast was fabulous…Fruits, protein, carbs. Well balanced. Delicious
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Sep 2025
Jarred
Very friendly staff, plenty of great restaurants within easy walking distance.

It is also within easy walking distance of the train station, but be warned the footpaths are very bumpy and not ideal for wheeled suitcases, nothing to do with the hotel, but something to note.

Very comfy beds, and air conditioning to keep them cool, rooms are definitely dated and a bit rundown but kept very clean & tidy.

Good little breakfast room as well.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
04 Sep 2025
Stephanie
The staff were friendly and the room was nice
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
17 Aug 2025
Frédéric
Excellent reception and staff. Hotel may have seen better days but it is very clean and enjoyable.
Business_and_leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jun 2025
clare
It was in a good area for what we wanted to see.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jun 2025
Fernando
We liked that it was close to Modena's center and it was very walkable.
The hotel is a little dated but for us wasn't a problem. We enjoyed the breakfast, the beds were comfortable and room/bathroom were very clean. We'll stay here again.
Leisure Family_with_children
2/10
Poor
14 Jun 2025
Chris
DO NOT STAY HERE! The hotel is not as advertised. Dated is an understatement! Our bed was dated over 40 years ago! It is in need of major upkeep, especially for how much they are charging for a night's stay. Walls seemed dirty liked something was spilled on them. Bed is HARD, air conditioner barely worked even when maxed out, cracks everywhere, mold in bathroom, sheets are rough and scratchy, smells like cigarette smoke even though advertised as non-smoking. I think I've slept better in a sleeping bag at a campground. As an asthmatic mold, mildew and smoke are things that I cannot live with. Elevator will fit 2 people at a time if you're lucky. Staff is extremely rude and cussed us out in Italian after we raised issues. I know Spanish, and the languages are similar! I've seen other reviews that mention how wonderdul the breakfast is, but only thing wonderful was it had hot coffee. Save your money and just make a day trip to Modena or stay somewhere else. Plenty of options close to old town if you don’t want a traditional hotel room.
Business_and_leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
29 May 2025
Colin

Ok maybe not 3 star?

Ok and very convenient for city centre.
Breakfast was superb.
Self
8/10
Excellent
19 May 2025
Sue
The bedroom looked old fashioned and could do with minor decorating. The shower was miniscule, but it was clean and comfortable. It was quiet at night and very convenient for visiting the old town. Breakfast was amazing, best hotel breakfast i have had for many years; huge choice of fruit juices and fresh orange juice to make yourself. Good choice of fresh fruit and meat and cheese. Machine coffee wasn’t great and no decaf. However good selection of teas.
10/10
Exceptional
25 Apr 2025
James

Traveling man

Older hotel, but great location
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
11 Dec 2024
Nadia
Staff were helpful. Room was sufficiently clean on the surface but needs updating and a deep clean. Good breakfast.
10/10
Exceptional
02 Nov 2024
MARIA
Excellent choice
10/10
Exceptional
08 Sep 2024
David
Pretty hotel and friendly helpful staff. Easy walk from train station, to square and multiple restaurants. Would definitely stay again!
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
18 Aug 2024
James

2 nights in central Modena

A very pleasant hotel near the city centre and the station. Very close to the main museums

Room was small but very quiet and comfortable. Breakfast was good with plenty of choices
Self
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jul 2024
Richard
Well managed hotel and within easy reach of the old town, restaurants and bars
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jul 2024
Robert
In town for Ferrari Museum, nice stay, staff is excellent and the breakfast is amazing!!!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
28 May 2024
John
Lovely hotel with friendly staff. Will be staying here again.
4/10
Poor
23 May 2024
Gary
)K, the only thing we really enjoyed at the Estense was the breakfast. When we arrived, we were given rooms on the fourth floor that smelled of smoke. The rugs were very dirty and laundry area doors were left open. We complained and were given new rooms on the lst floor which were much cleaner. Antonio greeted us but seemed to have little interest in making us feel welcome.
The hotels Expedia rating is a 3 but I would give them a 1.

Business_and_leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
13 May 2024
Andre
Great!
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
22 Oct 2023
Andrew
A wonderful stay, the breakfasts were fantastic.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
04 Oct 2023
Cathy
The staff were very friendly and the location is very close to the old downtown area where you can find the beautiful cathedral and lots of great places to eat. Watch your arrival time - we came in on a train from Rome on a Monday, and after checking in around 2:30, it was difficult to find a place open for a late lunch.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Apr 2023
sinead noreen
Very clean and quiet. Excellent breakfast. Easy to walk to historic centre or to train station. Helpful staff.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
02 Apr 2023
ROSEMARY
Helpful staff, great location and excellent breakfast.
Business_and_leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
26 Mar 2023
Verified traveler

Comfortable but a bit loud

Stayed 2 nights. Room was clean and comfortable. Very large bathroom - nice surprise for a European hotel. My only issue was being woken up early on a Saturday morning (1:30 am) by a large party going on in a room down the hall. Seemed to go on for at least half an hour, but died down just as I was getting ready to call the front desk to deal with it. Was surprised that the front desk didn't intervene right away - we were staying on the first floor, right above the front desk area. Other than that, would recommend. The breakfast they provide was very good.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Oct 2022
brian
Staff were very helpful. Property was very comfortable.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Sep 2022
Daniel
Nice hotel fir a visit to Modena. Very clean and completely refurbished.
Shirt walk to all the city sites. Good buffet breakfast.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
23 Aug 2022
Kelley
I had a comfortable stay, aircon in room was strong, really helped as it was pretty hot in Modena during my stay. Breakfast is great. The staff are accommodating and helpful especially the receptionist who checked me out, he was friendly, approachable, accommodating.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
14 Aug 2022
Paula
Hotel was clean and was in an excellent location. Staff were friendly and accommodating!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jun 2022
Alistair
We were a little unsure about this hotel based on the photos and some other reviews but this ended up being a great place to stay. The staff were were very helpful and let us store our baggage when we arrived early. The room was spacious and beds were extremely comfortable. The bathroom was also spacious and was very clean. And the location was great - not too far from the train station and a short walk to the restaurants and shops of the city. The included buffet breakfast was delicious too with a wide variety of breads, cheese, cereal, juices, fruit and coffees, all fresh and plentiful. We highly recommend this hotel to anyone visiting the area.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jun 2022
Gianni
Amazing Value for what you pay.
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
12 Feb 2022
Viviana

Cheap hotel near the centre of Modena

Handy hotel close to the city centre. It's cheap, so you basically get what you pay for. It would need maintenance, but it is convenient for a night.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
27 Dec 2021
Alessandro

So so

Kind of old classic Italian hotel. The room had all the essential things needed but a remodeling of the hotel would help to make it a five star experience. A guy was playing loud the electric guitar after dinner. But he stoppwd at 22:30.
Breakfast is definitely above the average and excellent.
Business
6/10
Pleasant
07 Oct 2021
Jason

Well located hotel with sub-average rooms

Plus side: This hotel is conveniently located. The rooms were decently sized. Breakfast was more than adequate. Front desk workers were helpful and friendly.

Minus side: Bathrooms were tiny. The shower was hardly big enough to turn around in. Our room smelled like sewage every time we walked in. And there was a large party in the park outside on Saturday night that went on until 2 am with loud music.
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
20 Sep 2021
Florencio

Quaint Hotel with great location, free parking

We used this hotel to be close to city center and the Osteria Francescana we had a reservation at. Nice and friendly staff, limited but enough communication and aplus of having parking on site or on street without having to pay was definitely welcome. Hotel could be seen as a bit outdated but compensates with room size. Overall good accommodation, great location.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
03 Aug 2021
Grazyna

Worth less than 50 euro per night with breakfast.

Hotel itself has an old interior and need to invest a bit in new technology, they are still using keys for the rooms and every time you leave you need to leave them at the reception. Further the room was next to the park and at weekend music was too loud. Monday morning at 6 the garbage is being picked up so not good if your room faces the park :(. Airconditioning nor working and open window is a must but with the noise from outside you need to make the choice what you prefer. Staff was very friendly, helpful and they do deserve huge thanks. Overall I would rate the hotel as 2 stars not three as they got stuck in the 70's.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jul 2021
Verified traveler
Lovely place
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jul 2021
Verified traveler

Great hotel, great location

The breakfast was excellent! The staff is friendly and kind.
Partner
4/10
Poor
08 Sep 2020
Rachel
Disappointing. This is a £39 hostel far away in a dodgy area. Basic bathro smelt and I hope I did. Or get fleas. Do not stay here.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
09 Oct 2019
BERNARD
It was very good.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
07 Oct 2019
Verified traveler
good location, easy to walk all over town and hotel had parking
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
06 Oct 2019
Wusv
Good breakfast. No coffee machine in the room. Minimal storage for clothing. The room was poorly equipped. No access card to enter the room.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
22 Sep 2019
Verified traveler
Excellent location close to the historic centre. Spacious room and good breakfast. Dreadful coffee! The only bad coffee we have had in Italy!
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
07 Aug 2019
Verified traveler
Nice place to stay, but the rooms are pretty dated.
We were staying in Modena in very hot weather and the old AC couldn't keep up. Our room was way too hot.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
05 Jul 2019
Tin
Great location, good breakfast, nice staff. Air cond can be stronger as this summer is 40C outside.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jul 2019
Verified traveler

Great experience at hotel Estense

Great stay, very nice staff. Got to visit all car museums (Ferrari, Lamborghini, Panini...)
6/10
Pleasant
03 Jun 2019
Liz

Great location but tired

Great location in the old town. Walking distance to local market and historical sites. Hotel itself is tired and in need of updating. Im sure I read somewhere it had been updated but definitely wasnt our room or the reception, dining room etc. Bed was comfy and the room was clean but it was a warm day when we arrived and we were on the top floor in a tiny room which had been built into the roof. We opened the windows for air and went off to find some dinner. When we returned later in the night we tried to turn on the air con. Unfortunately it didnt work and there was a rave party in the park opposite so leaving the windows open wasnt an option. Needless to say it was a very hot night. After showering in the
morning I found the hairdryer didnt work either and it was one of the ones that are wired into the wall so couldnt swap it. Really annoyed by this time. Free parking out the back of the hotel was welcome but space was tight and there was a grotty area with old plastic garden chairs that was overgrown and dirty. I assume that was supposed to be an alfresco area once upon a time. Nice you g girl on reception when we checked out but overpriced compared to other places we stayed at. Not worth the price!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
09 Apr 2019
Verified traveler
Friendly and helpful staff. Clean rooms. Good breakfast
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
01 Apr 2019
Elliot

Love this hotel

Great breakfast although a bit cramped, make sure you get there early for a seat- I’ve had to do a few grab and go runs. My room looked very basic but it’s very comfortable. Access to premium television is always a plus (especially for a single traveller ;). Opposite the museum and a 5 minute walk to the main piazza and central. Oh and a private courtyard around back for parking.
10/10
Exceptional
16 Mar 2019
EVR
The room was, clean and nice view. The center, stores and restaurants were all with in walking distance.
Business_and_leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
25 Oct 2018
joseph
Great location, central to all of historic Modena. Staff very helpful and friendly. Breakfast was nice and varied. Room was very clean and comfortable as I was on the second floor. Free wifi was fast. Very impressed with bathroom facilities and toiletries. They gave you free toothbrush, shoe shiner etc...
8/10
Excellent
25 Oct 2018
Stephen
Good experience although room needs a little updating
10/10
Exceptional
08 Oct 2018
ELVIN

Great place

Amazing hotel. I stay here all the time and I love it
4/10
Poor
29 Sep 2018
Verified traveler

Very loud street - close to city center

This hotel was a bit of a disappointment. The pictures on the app don't look like it actually looks like. Positive is the distance to the city center, just a few minutes walk away. Also, free parking is offered. However, the hotel looks old and run-down. Worst was the noise from the street. The windows are not soundproof at all and there is a busy and due to the condition very loud street in front of the hotel. I had my room facing the street... With earplugs sleeping in the small bed was about OK. The room looks a bit outdated and small but was clean and the shower worked properly. So, for one night is was ok, given the proximity to the center but I would chose a different hotel next time as the street noice was really bad.
Friends
4/10
Poor
28 Sep 2018
Verified traveler

Not what it says on the tin

The picture on Expedia is of another hotel. This is not a relatively modern one on a major thoroughfare, but an aged one on a busy inner ring road outside the centre of Modena.

The rooms are big enough, but there's no soundproofing between any of them, meaning you not only hear that something is happening in the loo next door -- you also hear exactly what they are doing.

The cleaning staff start their rounds at eight, again behind paper-thin walls, and are not afraid to exchange the previous day's gossip very loudly. Mind you, they won't wake you up because you won't have been able to get any sleep on their stone-hard rubber pillows.

The hotel -- if that's what you want to call this establishment -- is close to the Palazzo dei Musei, but that's about the only positive thing there is to say about it.
8/10
Excellent
17 Aug 2018
Paul
We really liked the breakfast. The rooms were ok but beds were not so comfortable. The woman at the front desk was really nice and helpful.
8/10
Excellent
31 Jul 2018
Leonardo

Great city with great food

I enjoyed my stay at this hotel, the staff was willing to make my stay as pleasant as possible, I would definitely recommend it, two thumbs up !
8/10
Excellent
15 Jul 2018
Charles

Make sure to get a working A/C

The room needs remodeling. Windows block out noise from outdoors weel. However, you will hear your neighbors. Lovely staff.
6/10
Pleasant
25 Jun 2018
Erik

\"Value Hotel\"

Front desk staff are courteous and efficient. Hotel is a bit \"tired\" and needs some form of refurbishing. Free parking available, so that's a plus - considering you're in Italy. Nonetheless, good value considering it is just about 500m from the historic center.
8/10
Excellent
23 Jun 2018
Giora

An OK Hotel.

It was OK. A little bit \"tired\" hotel. Rooms too small and the bathroom crowded.
Friends
8/10
Excellent
31 May 2018
Verified traveler

Small hotel with nice location

Clean room and helpful service. Only 10 minutes walk to train station and 10 mins to town centre
10/10
Exceptional
11 May 2018
Leonore

Great hotel.

Modena is a lovely town and this hotel is very well located.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Mar 2018
carlo
Overall very good location and great breakfast .. would stay there again
4/10
Poor
22 Mar 2018
Scar

Not good for the price

The rooms are cleaned every day but they're still very scruffy. The beds are so uncomfortable that I couldn't sleep. However the location is good and the staff are very pleasant. This would be fine if it were a cheap hotel but it's about £75 per night - if I'd been paying £30 I would have expected this level of scruffiness, but not at £75.
6/10
Pleasant
16 Mar 2018
Verified traveler

Total lack of charm

The hotel totally lacks charm - not my room, nor the lounge downstairs. My small (twin bed) single reminded me of a nun’s small space (although I have no idea really). Furniture, linens and bedspread were all old and outdated. There was no art, etc., on the walls. Not only was the safe not attached to the closet shelf, but the shelf itself was not attached and was hanging at a tilt. Positives: good WiFi, good room lighting, less than 1/2 mile from main historic attractions, 3 minutes walk from bus station & 0.7 mi to train station. The breakfast was the best part. Pleasant room, lots of meats, some eggs, lots of fresh fruit and pastries and a well used self serve coffee (cappuccino, etc) machine. Fresh (self) squeezed orange juice. Cereal and yogurt. Busy, helpful and pleasant staff. If I were to return to Modena I would look for other lodging.
Family
8/10
Excellent
03 Mar 2018
Verified traveler

A good place to stay in Modena

This is a nice 3* hotel very close to the centre of Modena. The check-in process went smoothly, the check-our process as well, even though the staff could be more polite.
The room was spacious and clean. The bathroom consisted of two spaces, the second space with the sink, toilet and bidet was extremely cold. The floor wasn't just cold, it was freezing compared to the space with the shower.
There was a good selection available for breakfast. I especially liked the fresh orange juice machine.
8/10
Excellent
02 Dec 2017
Sharon

A good choice in Modena

Initially we were given one of the worst rooms in the hotel. After a sleepless night next to the elevator shaft and a relentlessly humming transformer, they were very nice about changing rooms and the rest of our stay(3 nights) was great. Very well located to walk in the centro, a free parking lot, and very easy access to day trips outside of town. The breakfast was excellent.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Oct 2017
Marse

Needing a place to stay in Modena, Italy?!

The hotel staff is awesome, and the provided breakfast totally makes staying here worthwhile.
8/10
Excellent
17 Sep 2017
Matthew
Nice small hotel. Great location and rates are very reasonable. The staff are very helpful too.
10/10
Exceptional
13 Sep 2017
Verified traveler
Nice hotel, good location, near to train station, near to novipark
8/10
Excellent
12 Sep 2017
Peadar

Visit to Ferrari's 70th

Hotel did all that was required of it. We had a good room bed was a little hard. Breakfast was good
8/10
Excellent
08 Sep 2017
Tom
Great location downtown Modena.
Very good Italian breakfast.

No english TV.
6/10
Pleasant
21 Jun 2017
Brian

Not what I expected

The room was very small, however, this it to be expected in the older parts of cities. The bathroom had been remodeled and was nice. The bed was poor. Thin hard mattress. Pillow was very thin and of little support. There was a bad musty smell in the room.
Family
4/10
Poor
11 Apr 2017
Kelly

No No No

Our room was dated and the AC did not work. It was a warm day so we asked the receptionist how to turn on the AC, as advertised in its online listing as an amenity. He replied bluntly that it isn't usually this hot and that this is the way it is... wth?! We had to keep the windows closed overnight because bugs were getting in and there was a lot of road noise from the main street. The shower was small with stains/mold around the trims (grossssss). It is ~10 min walk to the city center and this hotel's only redeeming factor is that it has a decent breakfast.

Will not stay again and will not recommend to anyone.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jan 2017
Verified traveler

Convenient hotel

Good internet and good access to the city
Parking available near by
10/10
Exceptional
06 Nov 2016
Verified traveler

Great time in Modena

We actually arrived a day early. The staff were very helpful getting us sorted with rooms for this additional night. Staff were great with recommendations and directions. A great location for a visit to Modena - a wonderful place to visit!
8/10
Excellent
22 Sep 2016
Verified traveler
Great location near the old city. Easy to get around
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jun 2016
Charlene

Great little hotel

just a great, comfortable hotel. Thoroughly enjoyed my stay.
8/10
Excellent
05 Nov 2015
Will

We are a family who stayed one night.

The hotel is in a good location, a 10 min walk to the centre of Medina. We parked on site and did not have to use the car again. Everything was comfortable including a bar. The breakfast was splendid. The staff spoke English.
8/10
Excellent
29 Oct 2015
Karen

Glad we tried it.

Free parking and a really nice breakfast! The front desk people were really nice and helpful.
Partner
4/10
Poor
12 Oct 2015
Not Provided
It was a terrible experience. We never had a bad experience like this before. The guy at the front desk was s really angry gut to begin with. When we asked if there is a porter to help us with the luggage, he told us \" this is only a 3 star hotel. We don't have a porter. What do you expect\" we were surprised to his reaction. Then when we entered the room, it smelled like a bad sweat. We had to bring an airfreshener and spray in order to sleep. We couldn't wait to get out of there. Unfortunately we arrived late so we couldn't even find another hotel. I will never go back there again.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
16 Nov 2014
hubbly bubbly

Ideal accommodation

Booked a single room - bathroom nearly as big! Room temperature a problem and a nit noisy if facing the street. Between-room insulation poor. Breakfast good, bed comfortable and staff uniformly helpful.
8/10
Excellent
17 Jul 2014
Verified traveler

Great location for Modena

Lovely hotel very close to the centre of Modena - allows walking to all major attractions, shops and restaurants. Lovely staff and a excellent breakfast. Rooms are very clean, though beds could do with sprucing up. Would stay here again
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
07 Oct 2013
Verified traveler

over priced for quality

Room had a musty smell, front desk staff was competent but not overtly friendly (no greeting when we walked in or out), toilet seat cracked, bidet soap bottle was half empty.
8/10
Excellent
18 Aug 2013
Iain

Great base to see Modena

Hotel was well modernised. Good facilities. Excellent breakfast - one of the best. Location ideal, if not glamorous. Brilliant open-air market adjacent on Monday mornings.
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jun 2013
Christopher P

A nice no frills place

I spent exactly one night at Hotel Estense. It was quiet, clean, air conditioned and restful. If you're travelling with your wife or girlfriend, it might not impress her, but if you want a good night sleep, wifi and a good breakfast with no fuss and no attitude, here you go.
8/10
Excellent
06 Aug 2012
Business Guy

Nice!

A nice compromise between price and location. Rooms are a little on the small side, but just fine.
10/10
Exceptional
24 Mar 2012
Lindsay

Hotel Estense - highly recommended

Had business in Modena and Bologna and found Hotel Estense a perfect base.
Room was to the rear of the hotel and was ideal - comfortable, clean and quiet.
Staff were helpful and thoroughly professional.

Will happily stay at Hotel Estense on any return visit to the region.
6/10
Pleasant
20 Jul 2026
Mamoru
旅慣れないせいか、コンセント専門コンセントが必要で困った。
良い点は、モデナ大聖堂など非常に良い場所にあります。
Self
8/10
Excellent
05 Jul 2026
Birgitte
Dejligt og hyggeligt hotel tæt på byen ( gåafstand). Gratis parkering i baggården .
Skøn morgenbuffet med friske råvarer og masser af muligheder hvis man har laktose og gluten intolerance. Dejligt sted
Partner
8/10
Excellent
12 Jun 2026
oscar massimo
Ottimo hotel, buona colazione ottima posizione.
Self
8/10
Excellent
10 Jun 2026
Johan
schone kamer en prima ontbijt.
licht outdated maar verder prima.
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jun 2026
Fernando
Quartos confortáveis com cama muito boa e ar condicionado otimo
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
24 Apr 2026
Enrico
Hotel molto comodo per visitare il centro, camere pulite ma un po' datate
Partner

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