Three Stays to Make the Most of Your Calcio Trip to Modena

There are few cities in Italy that have a bigger claim to moulding the country’s culture than Modena. 

Responsible for three of its biggest exports, Pavarotti, Ferrari and balsamic vinegar only tell part of the story of a vibrant city teeming with history. And that’s before setting your sights on the Stadio Alberto Braglia and watching Modena FC. 

With so much to see, plotting the best base from which to explore is key – and here Destination Calcio has you covered with three suggestions to best fit your trip. 

Best Western Hotel Liberta

Modena is a brilliantly simple city to get around, with its neatly packed Roman structure of roads making it quick to navigate on foot. 

The Piazza Grande is the hub of the city, home of the Duomo di Modena, Palazzo Comunale and Torre Ghirlandina. Less than five minutes from here, you’ll find the Best Western Hotel Liberta. 

Two minutes away from Modena FC’s official store and tucked down one of the quieter side streets, it presents the perfect central base for discovering everything Modena has to offer. 

Traditional rooms are accompanied by nods to the city’s favourite sons, with framed pictures of Pavarotti and a display dedicated to Ferrari on show.

Stars: Three-star 

Rates: Standard and double rooms available from £80

Best For: Discovering the heart of the city at a resonable rate

Central Park Hotel

Placed on the outer edge of the historic centre, Central Park Hotel is equidistant between the Stadio Alberto Braglia and the main piazza. 

It’s an ideal location for a matchday experience – only 10 minutes from the stadium on foot, with the train station a further nine-minute walk the other side. 

A modern feel inside – especially around the lobby and gym located in the basement – there is ample room and a bar area which provides a solid location to dissect your matchday experience with a night cap. 

While not in the heart of the city, this four-star hotel still offers instant access to it, with the main street – Via Emilia Centro –  just five minutes away for those who prefer their late night tipple in a more vibrant setting.

Stars: Four-star

Rates: Double rooms available from £145 per night

Best For: Making the most of matchday

RMH Raffaello Hotel

If you are staying a little longer and have an itinerary that will take you out of the city then this is the base you want – especially with the likes of the Pavarotti museum and Ferrari’s Maranello home in close proximity.

From the moment you enter the bright glass-fronted lobby, there is something friendly about this out-of-town stay — there’s even a self-playing piano that tends to amuse guests passing through.

A well-equipped gym with running machines, spin bikes and weights is available to help start your day right as well as a genuinely impressive buffet breakfast.

It’s a 40-minute walk into the city centre for those who want the steps, or a 10-minute taxi for around €15.

The car park regularly hosts supercar meet-ups at weekends — a fitting bonus given the location, with Lamborghini and Ferrari owners mixing with locals and guests.

Stars: Four-star

Rates: Double rooms available from £95 per night

Best For: That longer stay with travel on the itinerary