Located close to Piazza Ariostea and Palazzo Massari, Hotel Duchessa Isabella Collection by GSA Hotels provides a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Centro Storico, a neighbourhood in Ferrara, is home to Hotel Duchessa Isabella Collection by GSA Hotels. Palazzo Massari and Palazzo dei Diamanti are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Piazza Ariostea and Castle Estense. Ferrara Cathedral and Casa Romei are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Ferrara travel guide
Via Palestro 70, Ferrara, FE, 44100
What's nearby
Castle Estense
7 min walk - 0.6 km
Palazzo dei Diamanti
8 min walk - 0.7 km
Piazza Ariostea
2 min walk - 0.2 km
Palazzo Massari
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Ferrara Cathedral
10 min walk - 0.9 km
Getting around
Ferrara Station
8 min drive
Bologna Airport (BLQ)
48 min drive
Restaurants
Hostaria Savonarola
9 min walk
Caffè Dei Diamanti
6 min walk
Bar Modì
9 min walk
Bar Ariosto
2 min walk
Gelateria K2
7 min walk
About this property
Hotel Duchessa Isabella Collection by GSA Hotels
Luxury hotel near Castle Estense
Located close to Piazza Ariostea and Palazzo Massari, Hotel Duchessa Isabella Collection by GSA Hotels provides a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
Self-parking (surcharge), a front desk safe and luggage storage
Concierge services
Room features
All guest rooms at Hotel Duchessa Isabella Collection by GSA Hotels include comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Is Hotel Duchessa Isabella Collection by GSA Hotels pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Duchessa Isabella Collection by GSA Hotels?
As of 23 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Duchessa Isabella Collection by GSA Hotels on 1 Nov 2026 start from HK$748, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Hotel Duchessa Isabella Collection by GSA Hotels?
Self-parking is available for EUR 18 per day. Limited spots are available.
What time is check-in at Hotel Duchessa Isabella Collection by GSA Hotels?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Hotel Duchessa Isabella Collection by GSA Hotels?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Hotel Duchessa Isabella Collection by GSA Hotels located?
Located in Centro Storico, this luxury hotel is steps away from Piazza Ariostea and Palazzo Massari. Palazzo dei Diamanti and Castle Estense are also within 10 minutes. Ferrara Station is 25 minutes by foot.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Hotel Duchessa Isabella Collection by GSA Hotels Reviews
6.6
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Cleanliness
6.6
Amenities
7.6
Staff & service
6.8
Property conditions & facilities
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Reviews
Verified review
4/10 Poor
Kathleen
12 Sept 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The bed was comfortable. After finding out there was no hot water and discussing this with the staff we were treated to a delicious apertivo in the bar. If I had not had a discussion with the staff we would not have received any compensation for our inconvenience.
There was no hot water when we arrived until the following morning because of a breakdown in the boiler. They did compensate by giving us a free aperitif which was very generous.
Our bathroom needs a redo especially a new shower, black mold.
The breakfast was excellent.
Christina was our greeter and very helpful. Felt bad for the staff with the water situation.
Very nice hotel.
Honestly speaking it looks amazing on pics but is different in real life. Not much, but still different. Nevertheless, it is very nice hotel and personnel.
Breakfast could be improved a bit to add more variety of food.
Rooms are not brand new and have some signs of age, but it is very old construction building and such things including the size of the shower room are small because of this reason.
The neighborhood is quite and safe. Very close to Ferrara historic center.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review
4/10 Poor
Ieva
28 Mar 2026
Disliked: Amenities
The staff was very friendly, and we appreciated the overall style of the hotel, although it felt somewhat worn and dated. The hotel itself is beautiful, and the room was nice and spacious.
However, we missed having basic amenities such as coffee or tea-making facilities in the room. There was also no minibar, even though a fridge was available. At breakfast, we would have appreciated the option of sparkling wine.
Overall, the experience did not match what we would expect from a five-star hotel—it felt more like a three-star hotel at best.
Hotel a 5 stelle che presenta pregi e dei difetti che vanno assolutamente migliorati. La struttura è in posizione strategica: vicina al centro e raggiungibile sia in macchina che con i mezzi. Personale molto gentile, amichevole e professionale. Parcheggio privato, spa a disposizione (entrambi a pagamento) ed una bella area verde riparata dal sole. Hotel pulito, ordinato e ben tenuto seppure abbia un arredamento antico dato che era una vecchia villa estense. Camere belle, spaziose e con un bagno curato e funzionale. Colazione molto buona che consiglio. Per essere un cinque stelle il prezzo non è esagerato ed accessibile.
Dall' altro lato. La mia camera era piuttosto buia a causa di minuscole finestrelle in alto che offrivano poca luce. Wifi davvero scarso che faticava a mantenere una connessione decente. Bagni senza finestre e la piccola ventola di areazione necessiterebbe più potenza. La colazione, per quanto buona, aveva delle pecche. Per essere un cinque stelle mi aspettavo più scelta con la presenza di piatti caldi ma soprattutto molte pietanze non erano refrigerate a dovere con il risultato che collassavano a causa del caldo che arrivava da fuori. Non si potrebbero mettere dei contenitori refrigeranti ? Pure gli yogurt non erano freschi e dispiace dato il prezzo ed il livello dell' hotel.
Nel complesso il soggiorno è stato più che buono ma ci si aspettava di più. Vedremo se ci saranno miglioramenti.
Tout est parfait, le personnel, la chambre, l'emplacement, mais problème de literie,
2 Matelas de 90x1,80 joints et non fixés qui se séparent, d'abord ce nest pas pratique du tout, ensuite ça ne se fait pas dans une suite, en plus la longueur ne convient qu'à des personnes de petite taille.
La location è l'unica nota veramente positiva dell'hotel, per il resto è una struttura vecchia con impianti inadeguati (wifi scadente, aria condizionata rotta e nessuna presa USB tanto per citarne alcune) e arredamento terribile (chi mai userebbe carta da parati a strisce rosa e bianca o docce talmente piccole da non poterti neanche girare?).
Non ho ricevuto nessun dépliant della città ne si sono degnati di descrivermi la struttura (ho scoperto della piscina da me)
Pannelli solari neanche l'ombra e ingresso senza scivolo (solo scale) per la gioia di chi ha problemi di mobilità.
Dato che è anche stato ristrutturato recentemente non comprendo le scelte di questa struttura né il management complessivo per il prezzo che chiedono. Prenotate solo se bisogna essere vicini a posti che dovete frequentare altrimenti non ne vale la pena.