Old Town Modena Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Old Town Modena
Museo Casa Enzo Ferrari showing a square or plaza
Museo Casa Enzo Ferrari showing interior views
Museo Casa Enzo Ferrari which includes modern architecture as well as a couple
Museo Casa Enzo Ferrari which includes interior views

Popular places to visit

Modena featuring markets and a square or plaza

Modena Cathedral

5/5(9 reviews)

Modena Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Modena, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Take in the fascinating museums while you're in the area.

Modena Cathedral

University of Modena and Reggio Emilia

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Modena and Reggio Emilia during your trip to Modena. Take in the fascinating museums while you're in the area.

University of Modena and Reggio Emilia

Piazza Grande

4/5(1 review)

Learn about the local history of Modena when you spend time at Piazza Grande. Take in the fascinating museums while you're in the area.

Piazza Grande

Torre della Ghirlandina

4/5(1 review)

Learn about the local history of Modena with a stop at Torre della Ghirlandina. Take in the fascinating museums while you're in the area.

Torre della Ghirlandina

Modena Town Hall

Modena Town Hall is just one of the places to see in Modena, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Take in the fascinating museums while you're in the area.

Modena Town Hall

San Vincenzo

You can learn about the history of Modena when you stop by San Vincenzo. Take in the fascinating museums while you're in the area.

San Vincenzo

Activities

Parmigiano Cheese, Parma Ham and Balsamic

Parmigiano Cheese, Parma Ham and Balsamic

NZ$317
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Parmigiano Cheese, Parma Ham and Balsamic
Modena: Walking Food Tour and Highlights with a Local Guide

Modena Tour: Discover Food, Market & Highlights of the City

NZ$177
per adult
Modena Tour: Discover Food, Market & Highlights of the City
Modena: 2-Hour Private Walking Tour

Modena: 2-Hour Private Walking Tour

NZ$391
per adult
Modena: 2-Hour Private Walking Tour
Pasta-making class at a Cesarina's home with tasting- Modena

Pasta-making class at a Cesarina's home with tasting- Modena

NZ$288
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Pasta-making class at a Cesarina's home with tasting- Modena
Modena: Food Walking Tour

Modena: A Full Meal Walking Food Tour with a Local

NZ$177
per adult
Modena: A Full Meal Walking Food Tour with a Local
Modena: a stunning city

Modena: a stunning city

NZ$99
per adult
Modena: a stunning city
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Our pick of the best Old Town Modena Hotel Deals

Hotel Estense

Hotel Estense

3 out of 5
Viale J. Berengario 11, Modena, MO
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Modena. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Museo Enzo Ferrari and Museums ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (493 reviews)
"The staff were friendly and the room was nice"

Reviewed on 4 Sept 2025

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Europa

Europa

3 out of 5
Corso Vittorio Emanuele 52, Modena, MO
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Modena. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Museo Enzo Ferrari and Ducal ...
7.4/10 Good! (457 reviews)
"Very close to center city Modena"

Reviewed on 24 July 2025

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Europa
Phi Hotel Canalgrande

Phi Hotel Canalgrande

4 out of 5
Corso Canalgrande 6, Modena, MO
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Modena. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (422 reviews)
Gorgeously graceful in every way
"We arrived early for 3pm check in and were able to stow our bags. We booked a second room for a friend travelling with us and they were right next door. Beautiful graceful 17th century cardinal’s palace, lovingly preserved. Rooms comfortable, we had a window opening on to a courtyard. AC which we ..."

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

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Hotel Principe

Hotel Principe

4 out of 5
 Corso Vittorio Emanuele, 94, Modena, MO
The price is NZ$359 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
NZ$359
per night
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Modena. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Museo Enzo Ferrari and Orto ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (410 reviews)
"Great location from station. Staff were excellent. Breakfast was limited"

Reviewed on 13 June 2025

Hotel Principe
Hotel Cervetta 5

Hotel Cervetta 5

3 out of 5
Via Cervetta, 5, Modena, MO
The price is NZ$304 per night from 26 Sept to 27 Sept
NZ$304
per night
26 Sept - 27 Sept
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Modena. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Museo Enzo Ferrari and Musei del Duomo ...
9/10 Wonderful! (219 reviews)
"Wonderful staff, hotel was close to the central area"

Reviewed on 9 June 2025

Hotel Cervetta 5
Best Western Hotel Liberta

Best Western Hotel Liberta

3 out of 5
Via Blasia 10, Modena, MO
The price is NZ$272 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
NZ$272
per night
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Modena. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (270 reviews)
"Very helpful staff and centrally located."

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2025

Best Western Hotel Liberta
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Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Modena

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San Pancrazio

Though San Pancrazio may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Piazza Grande and Torre della Ghirlandina.

San Pancrazio
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Crocetta-San Lazzaro-Modena Est

Crocetta-San Lazzaro-Modena Est is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Fanano and PalaPanini.

Crocetta-San Lazzaro-Modena Est
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Saliceta San Giuliano

Saliceta San Giuliano might not have many top sights, but Casa Museo Luciano Pavarotti and Montefiorino are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Saliceta San Giuliano
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Saliceto Panaro

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Saliceto Panaro and surrounding area, you can visit PalaPanini and Fanano.

Saliceto Panaro
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San Faustino-Madonnina-Quattroville

You'll enjoy the museums and churches in San Faustino-Madonnina-Quattroville. You might want to make time for a stop at Modena Fiere or Modena Autodrome.

San Faustino-Madonnina-Quattroville
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Vaciglio

When in Vaciglio, you can plan a visit to Casa Museo Luciano Pavarotti and Fanano, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Vaciglio

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