Hotel Cervetta 5
Minimalist-luxe Italian boutique with an eclectic, handmade rustic edge. Clean white rooms, thoughtful design, quiet cobblestone-street setting.
Ask staff for dinner reservation help — they know the local scene well and will call ahead for you.
Why It Matters
One of very few small, independently-spirited boutique hotels in Modena's historic center. Listed in both the Michelin Guide and Tablet Hotels. The location — steps from Piazza Grande — is nearly impossible to beat for a walkable Modena stay.
Hotel Cervetta 5 is named for its address, and that's really all you need to know about its philosophy — straightforward, honest, and rooted in place. It sits in the dead center of Modena's historic core, about 200 meters from the Cathedral and Torre della Ghirlandina. The building is heritage-listed and has no elevator, so anyone with heavy bags or mobility issues should look elsewhere. Inside, think minimalist Italian furnishings mixed with rough-edged handmade touches — a boutique that isn't trying too hard. No restaurant on-site, but Antica Trattoria Cervetta next door has you covered, and you're a short walk from Osteria Francescana territory.
Where You'll Stay
3 room types available
Single Room
Compact single room with twin bed, air conditioning, flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, and a private shower bathroom with complimentary toiletries. Decorated in white with minimalist Italian furnishings. No minibar. Some rooms have limited natural light. Slippers and hairdryer included.
Twin / SingleStandard Double Room
Double room with queen bed, air conditioning, flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, desk, and private shower bathroom with toiletries. Rooms are accessed via stairs only — no elevator. Decorated in clean white tones with eclectic boutique touches. Some units have carpeted floors.
Queen / DoubleTriple Room
Triple room with two beds, carpeted floor, air conditioning, flat-screen TV, and private shower bathroom. Designed to accommodate three guests. Free Wi-Fi, slippers, and hairdryer included.
Two bedsThe Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Airport transfer available to/from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi airport for a surcharge. Must be arranged in advance by contacting the property.
Staff are known for going above and beyond with local recommendations, dinner reservations, taxi calls, and tours bookings. A genuine resource for navigating Modena's food and motor valley scene.
The Ferrari Museum at Maranello is about 30 minutes by car from the hotel. Staff can help arrange visits. The Museo Enzo Ferrari in central Modena is also just a 5-minute drive or pleasant walk.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
This is a heritage building with no elevator. All rooms are accessed via stairs. Not suitable for guests with mobility issues or very heavy luggage.
Complimentary high-speed wireless internet throughout the property and in all guest rooms.
Buffet breakfast served daily 7 AM–10 AM. Featuring fresh local pastries, fruit, bread, cereal, juice, and coffee. Included in most room rates — verify at booking.
Entirely smoke-free hotel.
No swimming pool on-site.
All 22 guest rooms are individually air-conditioned.
Staff available at reception around the clock. Particularly noted for helpfulness with reservations, local tips, and logistics.
Luggage storage available for guests arriving before check-in or after check-out.
Concierge assistance including dinner reservations, taxi booking, sightseeing tips, and tour arrangements.
Private guarded parking available on-site at approximately €15/day. Limited spaces — book in advance. Essential given the historic center ZTL restrictions.
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