Student's Hostel Estense

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Scored 8.3
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.3

About this property

Historic Setting: Student's Hostel Estense in Ferrara is housed in a historic building, offering a unique and charming environment. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a sun terrace, garden, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a lounge, lift, concierge service, and an indoor and outdoor play area. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms, kitchenettes, and city views. Family rooms and interconnected rooms cater to various needs, ensuring a pleasant stay. Dining Experience: The on-site restaurant serves Italian cuisine with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Breakfast is provided daily, and brunch, dinner, and cocktails are available. Prime Location: Located 49 km from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, the hostel is a short walk from Diamanti Palace and Castle Estense. Nearby attractions include Casa di Ludovico Ariosto and Palazzo Bentivoglio.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Bar

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Ferrara, this property has an excellent location score of 9.3

Breakfast info

Italian

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
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1 large double bed
2 bunk beds
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1 large double bed
2 single beds
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2 sofa beds
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1 large double bed
1 single bed
6 single beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Sergio
Italy Italy
“Great location. Very nice room and facilities. Staff very helpful”
Vladimir
Italy Italy
“The good room, six beds, but the five are normal, the only one like the second level. The Italian breakfast is lovely. Friendly persons at the reception”
Tobiáš
Czech Republic Czech Republic
“Well placed hostel near the center of Ferrara. Possible to leave bicycle safely inside, the hostel looks wonderful. But sadly not well maintained, the showers are small and no climatization ☠️. The breakfast was nice - croissant, toast bread,...”
Ivana
Croatia Croatia
“Location, beds, rooms, cleanliness, everything was great. Good value for money”
Kim
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great staff, big airy rooms with comfortable, private beds. Excellent location and highly recommended. Staff kindly let me store my bike indoors. Very clean .”
Franco
Argentina Argentina
“For the price, You get ok beds w funcional light and a good matress. There are i Guess, 2 baths per floor and they are usually clean. The staff it's good, and they guy who works at the kitchen is very Nice guy.”
Ida
Bosnia and Herzegovina Bosnia and Herzegovina
“The hotel staff was extremely friendly and welcoming, even though my train got to Ferrara after check-in hours they still welcomed me. The hostel was also very clean and warm. The location is close to the castle and city center. 10/10 from me.”
Matt
Australia Australia
“A fantastic, cheap hostel! Had a great stay for a couple nights, the staff were super friendly and helpful and the rooms and bathrooms were clean. Spacious and comfortable dorm rooms with a locker provided. I was also travelling by bicycle and the...”
Genevieve
Australia Australia
“It was a really great set up. The beds were really private and the staff were lovely.”
Agata
Poland Poland
“Located close to the train station and city center, quiet place and breakfast included in price.”

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Guests who stayed here loved

Sergio
Italy Italy
“Great location. Very nice room and facilities. Staff very helpful”
Vladimir
Italy Italy
“The good room, six beds, but the five are normal, the only one like the second level. The Italian breakfast is lovely. Friendly persons at the reception”
Tobiáš
Czech Republic Czech Republic
“Well placed hostel near the center of Ferrara. Possible to leave bicycle safely inside, the hostel looks wonderful. But sadly not well maintained, the showers are small and no climatization ☠️. The breakfast was nice - croissant, toast bread,...”
Ivana
Croatia Croatia
“Location, beds, rooms, cleanliness, everything was great. Good value for money”
Kim
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great staff, big airy rooms with comfortable, private beds. Excellent location and highly recommended. Staff kindly let me store my bike indoors. Very clean .”
Franco
Argentina Argentina
“For the price, You get ok beds w funcional light and a good matress. There are i Guess, 2 baths per floor and they are usually clean. The staff it's good, and they guy who works at the kitchen is very Nice guy.”
Ida
Bosnia and Herzegovina Bosnia and Herzegovina
“The hotel staff was extremely friendly and welcoming, even though my train got to Ferrara after check-in hours they still welcomed me. The hostel was also very clean and warm. The location is close to the castle and city center. 10/10 from me.”
Matt
Australia Australia
“A fantastic, cheap hostel! Had a great stay for a couple nights, the staff were super friendly and helpful and the rooms and bathrooms were clean. Spacious and comfortable dorm rooms with a locker provided. I was also travelling by bicycle and the...”
Genevieve
Australia Australia
“It was a really great set up. The beds were really private and the staff were lovely.”
Agata
Poland Poland
“Located close to the train station and city center, quiet place and breakfast included in price.”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Ristorante #1
  • Cuisine
    Italian
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Student's Hostel Estense takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 13:00 to 23:00
Check-out
From 07:30 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

License number: 038008-OS-00001, IT038008B6BRWLGBT5