Location. The Hotel Ripagrande is located in the historical centre of Ferrara, Italy, 300 metres of the cathedral and Castle Estense. Bologna Centrale station is five kilometres away.
Hotel Features. Housed in a fifteenth century palace, this hotel features original ancient columns, arches, marbling, and tapestries. Complimentary Internet access is available, and room service is offered during certain hours. There is a parking garage on site, and staff at the 24 hour front desk can arrange airport transport for a surcharge.
Complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily at the Hotel Ripagrande. La Compagnia del Ripa restaurant serves traditional regional and Mediterranean dishes including Macaroni Pie and Pumpkin Ravioli. Guests can dine al fresco in the two inner Renaissance era courtyards. The half board and full board rates also include lunch or dinner.
Golfing, swimming, tennis, and aerobics are offered nearby.
Guestrooms. The 40 air conditioned guestrooms feature classical decor with antique style furnishings, and extend to separate sitting areas and balconies. Amenities include satellite television, direct dial phones, Internet access, safe, and a complimentary newspaper. Bathrooms include jetted tubs and hair dryers. The hotel offers all inclusive and half board rates.
Expert Tip. Castle Estense is an imposing, moated, medieval fortress with four corner towers, set in the heart of Ferrara. Other highlights include marble balconies, frescos, a courtyard, chapel, and dungeons.
Rates:
117.83 - 183.28
Number Of Rooms: 1
Number Of Floors: 1
Hotel Ripagrande
Via Ripagrande, 21
Ferrara, Italy 44100
Driving Directions:
From Bologna Airport (BLQ):
Distance to Hotel Ripagrande is 45 kilometres, approximately 40 minutes drive.
Getting there. Every 15 minutes, the ATC Aerobus runs to the train station in Bologna city centre, 6 kilometres from the airport. The journey takes 20 minutes and costs 4.50 EUR for a single ticket. From there, trains to Ferrara depart every 30 minutes. Taxis can be found in front of arrivals and cost 70 80 EUR to the Hotel Ripagrande. Prices are all subject to change.
Getting around. Ferrara is best explored on foot, but a car is recommended for exploring further afield.
Driving directions. Depart Bologna Airport.
Head south towards Padova and Ancona.
Continue towards Padova.
Exit at Arcoveggio and continue along the Autostrada A 13 Bologna Padova.
Exit at Ferrara Sud.
Turn left towards Ferrara centre.
Continue along for approximately 6 kilometres towards the historical centre of Ferrara.
After the ZTL road sign (beginning of the pedestrianised area) take the first street on the left, Via Ripagrande, for the hotel.