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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 all travellers. Dining Experience: The restaurant serves Italian cuisine with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Breakfast, brunch, and dinner are available, alongside cocktails. Prime Location: Located 49 km from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, the hostel is near Diamanti Palace (2-minute walk), Ferrara Train Station (1 km), and Ferrara Cathedral (less than 1 km).
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 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
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Tobiáš
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
“Location, beds, rooms, cleanliness, everything was great. Good value for money” - Kim
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
“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
“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
“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
“It was a really great set up. The beds were really private and the staff were lovely.” - Agata
Poland
“Located close to the train station and city center, quiet place and breakfast included in price.” - Constanza
Chile
“Very friendly staff and comfortable accommodations, close to everything. They accommodated me with a later check in, as well as gluten free and lactose free breakfast. Would definitely return if I'm in Ferrara again! Grazie mille.” - Aurora
Norway
“Nice staff Good breakfast Nice bed Big locker Charging by the bed The bathroom were outside of the room”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Ristorante #1
- CuisineItalian
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
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.




The fine print
License number: 038008-OS-00001, IT038008B6BRWLGBT5