Hotel San Paolo, Ferrara ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Via Baluardi, 9, Ferrara, Italy

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Standard Single Room

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1 person

9 m²

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1 Single bed

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Economy Single Room

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1 person

8 m²

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Economy Quadruple Room

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4 persons

25 m²

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Getting around

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City Centre

Ferrara700 m

Airports

Guglielmo Marconi (BLQ) 48.2 km

Villafranca (VRN) 113.2 km

Train

Ferrara Station 1.6 km

Bus

Bus stop100 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Delicious Local Cuisine

“During my stay, I thoroughly enjoyed the dining experience at Hotel San Paolo. The dishes featured local specialties, including 'pasticcio' and 'tortellini con la zucca,' which were both affordable and incredibly tasty. I appreciated how the hotel offered a great selection for lunch and dinner, allowing me to savor authentic Ferraran flavors.” view full review

Spacious and Comfortable Room

“My room at Hotel San Paolo was impressively spacious and meticulously clean. I found it very comfortable to relax in after a day of exploring. The cleanliness of the room truly added to my overall pleasant stay and made me feel right at home.” view full review

Well-Equipped Amenities

“The bathroom in my room provided all the essential amenities I needed. It was well-maintained, making my stay even more enjoyable. Having a clean and functional bathroom is always a must for me, and I was pleased with the standard at Hotel San Paolo.” view full review

Convenient Parking Options

“Finding parking at Hotel San Paolo was a breeze. I appreciated the convenience of having a parking space right outside the hotel. It made my arrival and departure much easier, allowing me to focus more on enjoying my time in Ferrara.” view full review

General

Free Wi-Fi
Car park
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled

Dining

Bar/ Lounge area

Room features

Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Air conditioning

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

Television
Telephone
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

Via Baluardi, 9, Ferrara, Italy

Map view

Via Baluardi, 9, Ferrara, Italy

City landmarks

Castle

Este Castle

880 m

Museum

Diamanti Palace

1.3 km

Largo Castello 1

Castello Estense

860 m

Via Scandiana 23

Palazzo Schifanoia

1.0 km

Via Girolamo Savonarola 30

Museum of Casa Romei

850 m

Corso Porta Reno 20

Torre dell' Orologio

1.1 km

Museum

Galleries of Modern and Contemporary Art

1.2 km

Garden

Monastero di Sant'Antonio in Polesine

900 m

Corso della Giovecca 170

Palazzina di Marfisa d'Este

1.2 km

Via XX settembre

National Archeological Museum of Ferrara

990 m

Via Capo delle Volte Via Coperta

Via delle Volte

660 m

Piazza XXIV Maggio

Acquedotto di Ferrara

1.1 km

Church

San Francesco

600 m

Museum

Civic Museum of Natural History of Ferrara

930 m

Corso della Giovecca

corso della Giovecca

650 m

Church

Chiesa di Santa Maria in Vado

770 m

Church

Chiesa di San Carlo

680 m

Church

San Domenico

700 m

Nearby

Church

Cathedral of Ferrara

410 m

Centro Storico Ferrara

480 m

Via San Romano 1

Cathedrals Museum

420 m

Museum

Museo Nazionale dell'Ebraismo Italiano e della Shoah

510 m

Piazza Savonarola

Statua di Girolamo Savonarola

550 m

Via Benedetto Cairoli 32

Palazzo Trotti-Costabili

540 m

Ghetto Ebraico di Ferrara

250 m

Church

Chiesa di San Giuliano

600 m

Church

Chiesa di Santa Maria del Suffragio

180 m

Via San Romano

240 m

Church

Chiostro di San Paolo

270 m

Square

Piazza del Municipio

450 m

Restaurants

Gelateria Baluardi

30 m

Via Dei Baluardi 17

Clandestino Birra Cibo e Vino

180 m

Via Ragno 35/37

Yun Lai

120 m

Via San Romano 135

XI Comandamento

150 m

Via Carlo Mayr 57

Giuseppe

140 m

Via Carlo Mayr 71

Cappelli

250 m

Via Ripagrande 4

Trattoria Marina

100 m

Via Spronello 21

LUX Bar

130 m

Via Carlo Mayr 65

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

62%

liked the hotel and would stay again

6.2/10

Nice

Rooms

6.0

Location

9.1

Service

5.8

Dining

5.0

Don

United States, September 2024

6.4/10

I had a mixed experience at this hotel. On the plus side, the location is fantastic, just a short walk from the old town, and the rooms were generally clean and comfortable. However, I encountered some issues with the service, and the dining options felt a bit lacking for the price. Overall, it’s a decent choice, but there’s room for improvement.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were clean and comfortable, but there were some construction issues with dust and cinder blocks nearby.

Service

6.0

The staff was nice and helpful, but I had some trouble as they initially wanted to give us a much worse room than the one shown in the pictures.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location was great, just about 5 minutes from the old city center and close to many attractions.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was quite basic; it was sufficient but felt a bit average considering the price.

Facilities

5.0

The facilities seemed modest, and there wasn’t much to write home about, but they served their purpose.

Jeffrey

United States, August 2024

5.4/10

The hotel boasts a fantastic location just three minutes from the old city, making it a great value for visiting Ferrara. However, the rooms are quite dark and not very spacious, and the service left something to be desired as I had issues with the room assigned to me. Overall, it's convenient but not the most comfortable stay.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms are dark and not very spacious, which was a bit disappointing.

Service

5.0

The service was lacking, as I was offered a much worse room than the one I had seen in the picture, and the noise from the corridors was distracting.

Location

9.0

The location is excellent, very close to the city center and all the important attractions in Ferrara.

Dining

5.0

The dining options were quite basic, and the crowded bar outside made it less enjoyable.

Facilities

5.0

Unfortunately, there weren't many facilities to speak of, which added to the overall basic feel of the hotel.

Michael

United States, July 2024

6.0/10

My stay at the hotel was a bit mixed. The location was fantastic, super close to the city center and all the main attractions. The staff was quite helpful, but I did feel a bit uneasy about the room we were first offered. The dining experience was not the best due to having to eat outside despite the weather conditions. Overall, for the price, it was a decent choice, but the outdated rooms could use some serious renovation.

Rooms

5.0

The room I stayed in was quite large but totally outdated and in need of renovation. It felt very basic and wasn't very spacious, which was disappointing.

Service

6.0

The service was helpful, though at first, I was concerned because they wanted to give us a much worse room than what we had pictured. I had to use earplugs at night due to noises in the corridors.

Location

9.0

The location of the hotel was great! It was just a five-minute walk from the old city center and very close to restaurants and shops, making it a fantastic value for money deal while visiting Ferrara.

Dining

5.0

Dining was a bit of a challenge as we had to eat outside, which was crowded and uncomfortable due to the wet and cold weather. However, the choice of food was excellent, catering to everyone's tastes.

Facilities

5.0

Facilities were basic; the hotel didn't offer much in terms of amenities, but it got the job done for a short stay.

Joe

United States, July 2024

7.6/10

The hotel has a great location, being just a short walk from the old city center and near all the key attractions in Ferrara. The rooms surprised me with their spaciousness and cleanliness, making for a comfortable stay. While the dining options were basic, they were adequate for the price. The service was friendly but could be improved, especially regarding noise from the corridors. Overall, it offers good value for money, but there are a few areas that could use some enhancement.

Rooms

8.0

The room was surprisingly spacious, clean, and comfortable, far nicer than what I expected from the exterior.

Service

7.0

The staff was helpful and friendly, but I did have some issues with noise from the corridors, which was quite unsettling at times.

Location

10.0

The location is fantastic, being just a five-minute walk from the old city center and surrounded by restaurants and shops.

Dining

6.0

The dining setup was quite minimalistic and had to be taken outside, which was uncomfortable in the cold. However, the food choice was decent for the price.

Facilities

7.0

Facilities were basic; nothing extravagant, but it met my needs during my stay.

Chester

United States, July 2024

6.6/10

I had a stay at this hotel that had its ups and downs. The location is fantastic, just inside the walls of the old town and close to the city center, which made exploring Ferrara super easy. The rooms were quite large but unfortunately outdated and lacking modern touches. The service was friendly but I found myself using earplugs to block out noise from the corridors. Overall, I think the hotel offers great value for money given its prime location, but improvements in the room conditions would make it even better.

Rooms

6.0

The rooms were large but felt quite outdated, lacking the charm of modern amenities.

Service

7.0

The staff was friendly and tried to help, but I did have to use earplugs due to noise.

Location

9.0

The hotel is in a great location, just inside the walls of the old town and very close to the city center.

Dining

5.0

Dining was pretty basic, and while it was adequate for the price, it was not particularly impressive.

Facilities

6.0

The hotel had basic facilities, nothing luxurious or extravagant, but it served its purpose.

William

United States, June 2024

6.4/10

I had a decent stay at the hotel, which is located just a short walk from the old city. The rooms are quite spacious and offer good value for the price, though not without some construction dust. The service was passable, but the staff had limited English skills. The dining area next door was minimalistic, and while I appreciated the convenience, the breakfast setup wasn't ideal given the weather.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were larger than most places I've been, but they came with the ongoing construction dust and an industrial feel due to the plastic coverings.

Service

6.0

The service was okay, but I found it challenging to communicate since the staff didn't speak much English.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location is fantastic, just three minutes from the old city, making it a great value for visiting Ferrara.

Dining

5.0

Dining was basic and had to be done outside, which wasn't the most pleasant experience given the cold and wet weather.

Facilities

5.0

The facilities felt a bit lacking since the overall design was quite minimal and not very inviting.

John

United States, April 2024

7.0/10

I had a decent stay at the hotel, which offered a good location just a short walk away from the old city center, making it easy to explore Ferrara. The rooms were clean and spacious, though they felt a bit basic and dark. The staff was friendly and helpful throughout my visit, which made a difference. However, I did find the dining options lacking, and you could hear quite a bit of noise from the corridors, which was a bit of a downside.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were clean and spacious, but they did feel quite basic and dark.

Service

8.0

The staff was friendly and helpful, always willing to assist where possible.

Location

9.0

The location is fantastic, just a 5-minute walk from the old city center and close to important attractions.

Dining

5.0

The dining options were quite limited, and I was not impressed with the breakfast.

Facilities

6.0

Facilities were basic, but everything was well-maintained, though there wasn't much to boast about.

Frances

United States, April 2024

5.8/10

The hotel is in a great location, close to the center of Ferrara and a short walk from the train station, which makes it a solid choice for exploring the area. The rooms are spacious but sadly quite outdated, so they could use some renovation. Service was a bit lacking at times, and the dining experience was basic but adequate for the price. Overall, it's good value for money, but improvements are needed in a few areas.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms were spacious but in need of a full renovation and felt a bit noisy.

Service

6.0

Service was a bit inconsistent and I felt like we were initially offered a lesser room than promised.

Location

9.0

The location was excellent, making it easy to explore the center of Ferrara and being conveniently close to the train station.

Dining

5.0

Dining was very basic; the options were average but sufficient for the price, although I had to eat outside despite the cold weather.

Facilities

5.0

Facilities were lacking in modern amenities; it could use some upgrades.

Roger

United States, April 2024

5.4/10

I had mixed feelings about my stay. The hotel is well-located, just a short walk from the old city center, which made exploring Ferrara easy. While the room's cleanliness was decent, it didn't quite match my expectations from the photos online. I found the staff a bit unfriendly, and the dining experience left much to be desired, as we had to eat outdoors in the cold. On a positive note, the rate was affordable considering the central location.

Rooms

5.0

The room was clean to some extent, but it had an industrial feel with concrete dust around, which was not what I expected from the pictures shown online.

Service

5.0

Service was not great; the staff seemed unfriendly, and it was noisy at times with people talking in the corridors.

Location

9.0

The location is fantastic, just about 3 minutes from the old city center and close to all important attractions.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was modest, but it was too cold to eat outside comfortably, and the food wasn't very good overall.

Facilities

6.0

Facilities were basic and did not stand out, but the price was quite affordable.

Bob

United States, April 2024

6.0/10

I had a mixed experience at this hotel. The location is fantastic, just a short walk from the historic city center, and I appreciated the value for money. However, the rooms felt outdated and were not as clean as I had hoped. The service could also use some improvement, as it wasn't very friendly. Overall, it's a decent choice for budget travelers, but it comes with its flaws.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms were quite large but definitely outdated. While they were clean, I was disappointed by the industrial look featuring plastic coverings and concrete dust.

Service

5.0

The service wasn't as friendly as I expected. I could hear quite a lot of noise from the corridors, which made my stay a bit uncomfortable.

Location

9.0

The hotel is in a great location, just about five minutes from the old city center, making it easy to explore Ferrara. It’s quiet yet so close to the action.

Dining

6.0

I found the dining experience to be quite adequate, although it felt minimalistic. There was a decent choice of food, but it was crowded and might feel a bit cramped.

Facilities

6.0

Facilities were basic, with nothing particularly standout, but they fulfilled the necessities during my stay.