Old Town Modena Travel Guide
Modena
Visit Old Town Modena
Popular places to visit
Modena Cathedral
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.
Museo Enzo Ferrari
You can browse the exhibits at Museo Enzo Ferrari, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Modena. Take in the fascinating museums while you're in the area.
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.
Piazza Grande
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.
Ducal Palace
Learn about the local history of Modena with a stop at Ducal Palace. Take in the fascinating museums while you're in the area.
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.
Top hotels in Old Town Modena
LVG Hotel Collection - Principe
"Room well insulated from noise . Breakfast was the best of any hotel I have stayed. Such helpful and attentive servers. Front desk efficient and polite.Above and beyond in all aspects."
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Europa
"Great location but very noisy inside. Walls and doors must be very thin as you can hear everything. In my room, shower unsuitable for people higher than 60cm !!!"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Hotel Estense
"Staff are great and hotel is close to everything in town."
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Phi Hotel Canalgrande
"Great location & breakfast. Excellent staff. Downside was very hard flat bed pillows. Asked for softer / fluffier ones & were given the same hard dead pillows. Last night new people in adjacent room smoked in their bathroom in early hrs with fan on for hrs which sent smoke into mainly our bathroom ..."
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Best Western Premier Milano Palace Hotel
VittorioVeneto25
"10/10! We loved it here. Super clean room, nice sitting area, big windows. Very quiet street yet within walking distance to everything. Our AC stopped working in the night … we didn’t notice until morning. They had it fixed within an hour. Staff was onsite in the morning and everyone was so nice ..."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Where to stay in Old Town Modena
- Buon Pastore-Sant'Agnese-San Damaso
- San Faustino-Madonnina-Quattroville
- Crocetta-San Lazzaro-Modena Est
- Fossalta
- Saliceto Panaro
Buon Pastore-Sant'Agnese-San Damaso
Buon Pastore-Sant'Agnese-San Damaso is noteworthy for its coffee shops, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Casa Museo Luciano Pavarotti and Villa San Donnino.
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.
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 PalaPanini and Fanano.
Fossalta
Fossalta is well liked for its restaurants. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Modena area, you might plan a trip to PalaPanini or Fanano.
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.
