Where to stay in Modena, for the food
Pick the part of town first, then the hotel. Each one says what it's like, what to eat there and how far the sights are.
1. Pick the part of town
1. Centro storico
The arcaded old centre by the Duomo and Piazza Grande. You can walk to the Albinelli market, Hosteria Giusti and Archer. Mind the ZTL traffic zone and book a garage.
The food: Aldina, Bar Schiavoni and Mercato Albinelli at breakfast, Hosteria Giusti and L'Erba del Re for lunch and dinner, Bloom for gelato, Archer for aperitivo.
Hosteria GiustiClassic · 4 min walk
Osteria FrancescanaThree Michelin stars (Michelin Italia 2027); 50 Top Italy 2026 best restaurant in Italy, Grandi Ristoranti · 6 min walkBarArcherBar · 2 min walkBreakfastMenomokaBreakfast · 2 min walkRestaurantRistorante Da DaniloRestaurant · 3 min walkOne Michelin star (MicL'Erba del ReOne Michelin star (Michelin Italia 2027) · 4 min walkSources: Taste Bologna, where to stay in Modena, Katie Parla, Modena guide
2. Station and Crocetta
The practical side of town near the rail station, a ten-minute walk to the centre. Good for the Bologna train and early starts, with more business hotels than charm.
The food: The station is 25 minutes from Bologna. Walk to Via Coltellini's Da Danilo for dinner and the market for lunch.
Hosteria GiustiClassic · 13 min walkRestaurantTrattoria BiancaRestaurant · 4 min walkFamily-runOsteria ErmesFamily-run · 13 min walkBarArcherBar · 13 min walkParmigiano ReggianoSalumeria GiustiParmigiano Reggiano · 13 min walkRestaurantRistorante Da DaniloRestaurant · 13 min walkSources: Taste Bologna, where to stay in Modena, Scatti di Gusto, where to eat in Modena for less
3. Countryside and Lambrusco hills
Farmhouses, B&Bs and a vineyard resort within 15 to 40 minutes of the centre, in San Damaso, the city's edge and the Castelvetro hills. You need a car or a taxi.
The food: Al Gatto Verde at Casa Maria Luigia, Opera02's winery restaurant, and the acetaie where aceto balsamico ages in attics.
Hotels and food in Countryside and Lambrusco hills →Sources: Taste Bologna, where to stay in Modena, Scatti di Gusto, Guida Michelin 2027
Or let Chef pick: stay in Centro storico
Chef's pick is Centro storico: 21 of his places are a 15-minute walk. Chef picks hotels the way he picks restaurants: from the best lists, and what reviewers say.
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