When you stay at Hotel Orologio, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Via delle Volte and Castle Estense. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Free bike rentals and a terrace are other highlights. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
When you stay at Hotel Orologio, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Via delle Volte and Castle Estense. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Free bike rentals and a terrace are other highlights. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
At a glance
Hotel size
46 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in/out available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Onsite parking limited
Free offsite parking nearby
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
24-hour room service
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
What to do
Discount at nearby fitness center
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Scooter/moped rentals nearby
Working away
Business center
Meeting room
Conference space
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Free bicycle rentals
Facilities
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Terrace
Library
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Balcony
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Shower/tub combination
Rainfall showerhead
Bidet
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi and wired internet
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.50 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.
Children & extra beds
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche
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.
Property Registration Number IT038008A1NP7D9MYM
Property class
This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.
Also known as
Hotel Orologio Ferrara
Orologio Ferrara
Hotel Orologio Hotel
Hotel Orologio Ferrara
Hotel Orologio Hotel Ferrara
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Orologio offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Orologio does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Orologio?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Orologio?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Orologio?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Hotel Orologio and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as cycling.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Orologio?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
Does Hotel Orologio have rooms with private hot tubs?
Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.
Does Hotel Orologio have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony.
What's the area around Hotel Orologio like?
Hotel Orologio is in the heart of Ferrara, a short 17-minute walk from Castle Estense and 18 minutes' walk from Ferrara Cathedral.
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Reviews
Hotel Orologio Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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8.8
Cleanliness
7.2
Location
9.0
Staff & service
8.0
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was abundant, varied, and excellent with a wide selection of options. (27 reviews)
Free parking was easily accessible and available near the hotel. (4 reviews)
Beautiful room, spacious and quiet. Staff is very friendly. They loan bikes to discover the town. The breakfast buffet was fantastic with a great variety of cheeses, meats, juices and cakes. Overall we had a great and comfortable stay.
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 18, 2024
The room was charming the bed ultra comfortable and the staff was very friendly
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 10, 2025
Hotel was an easy 15 min walk from station and about the same into the historic center. Room was spacious with a balcony and good bathroom. Staff super welcoming. The breakfast had scrambled eggs and a variety of cheeses plus lots of sweets. Would recommend and stay again if in Ferrara.
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8/10 Very good
Aug 2, 2023
Breakfast was pretty good.
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8/10 Very good
Apr 1, 2024
OK but needs better breakfast and a facelift
Decent option but breakfast was not great and rooms were pretty dated. Clean though, close to Ferrara center, and convenient for our purpose (commuting to Bologna for trade show).
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8/10 Very good
Sep 23, 2023
Staff was great, very helpful when the airline lost my luggage. Found me a power converter and toothbrush.
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10/10 Exceptional
May 5, 2025
It was more of an old hotel than antique ( things were worn like the carpet and furniture) could probably use some updating and it needs AC control for each room! It was 85 degrees for 3 days and they said the AC will begin next week. The TV is tiny for the size of the room but the make up vanity was a plus. The bed cushions and throws could be softer and balcony furniture definitely needs to be improved. It’s too noisy to leave the door open for fresh air so my nights we uncomfortably hot! II liked the location for walking and the hotel has complimentary bikes to get around! The staff was extremely accommodating and pleasant. I was given good directions and restaurant suggestions. I also received information for Bus and Fly from the reception and that saved me over €100 to get to the airport!! The breakfast croissants were yummy with a cappuccino to start my days! I liked that the area was local with a bar and supermarket. A bigger fridge would have been ideal to keep my own charcuterie, cheese and wine!! After all it’s Italy!!
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 28, 2025
Tres bon hotel
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10/10 Exceptional
May 20, 2023
Very friendly staff and a lovely comfortable room
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 27, 2022
Very clean hotel, close to the train station (walkable), very good and varied breakfast. The receptionists were very kind and informative. Rooms were neat and clean with all the supplies.
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 1, 2023
wish it wasn't a full 23 minutes from the center of the old part of town, but but it was a nice walk (though hot when we were there). Otherwise a terrific hotel
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 5, 2026
Ok
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 27, 2022
This hotel is a real gem. Very close to the train station so commuting to Bologna or other towns in Emilia Romagna is not difficult. I stayed a week in October in a double room which was a large en suite. The staff are very friendly and helpful. There are city bikes available at the hotel. The breakfast was open buffet with a large selection of food. For me it was the best stay I had so far in Italy.
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6/10 Good
Apr 11, 2023
Dated confused hotel but good location..
Hotel location good to walk into city centre but the hotel style a bit confused and dated, so really needs a revamp!.. Rooms clean and spacious but beds not very comfortable because too soft for my liking. Breakfast quality was not very good.
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6/10 Good
May 21, 2023
Have mixed feelings about this hotel, reception staff AMAZING, couldn’t do enough for you. Bed comfortable and nice bedding. Breakfast mostly good with adequate choices. Lovely little bar. Overall hotel needs money spending on it. Definitely not a 4 star. Hotel, dated (I understand it’s a traditional hotel) Furniture broken and falling apart in our room. Heater old & broken. Not enough sockets. Heated towel rail not working. Shower old, a little dirty and flimsy. Wifi bad! Saying all this we found the hotel rather charming! 🤔
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2/10 Poor
May 8, 2023
We seriously don’t know when this 4 stars were given, perhaps 30 years ago and has not been checked ever since.
While the front desk staff was nice, the rest was all pretty 1 star (not that I have ever stay at one). Just pretty bad.
The whole place felt like stuck in a few decades ago, many broken parts needed to be fixed.
That low-cost hotel smell just extremely unpleasant. Located inside of a rundown commercial building… all of all, rather sad.
A huge painting was full of big holes, wall trim was damaged, roof top seemed to be abandoned… Sorry to my time there and sorry to my pocket. I recommend the owner to close down this location. Seriously.
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 20, 2026
Personale gentile ottima colazione
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8/10 Very good
May 23, 2026
Hôtel un peu excentré, propre mais sans charme.
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8/10 Very good
May 11, 2026
Hôtel avec beaucoup de charme. Tres bon accueil, non loin du centre ville 10minutes en voiture.
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6/10 Good
Mar 23, 2026
La pulizia della camera poteva essere più curata ma in generale è stata una esperienza positiva.
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 11, 2026
Camera e servizi
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8/10 Very good
Feb 13, 2026
Stanza piccola ma pulita ed accogliente. Personale disponibile e cortese. Centro citta raggiungibile a piedi in 10/15 minuti
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8/10 Very good
Jan 11, 2026
Hotel in zona relativamente periferica; comunque in 15-20’ a piedi si era in centro (se no bus - l’hotel forniva alcuni biglietti- o bici dell’hotel); camere semplici, ma pulite e spaziose; pochissime dotazioni: in particolare acqua prevista solo a pagamento. Personale gentile; colazione molto varia e buona. Personalmente, avendo segnalato che era il mio compleanno (a volte in altri hotel l’hanno visto dai documenti!) mi è sembrato strano che non arrivasse alcun pensiero, come successo in altre strutture.
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8/10 Very good
Dec 26, 2025
Accueil agréable en français, le parking est libre en extérieur selon les places disponibles ou payant au garage. Chambre spacieuse , propre avec belle salle de bain. Les murs sont fins et on entend très bien les voisins...pas trop agréable. Le petit déjeuner est bien sans viennoiseries à la française.