Alchimia B&B

Top choice in Ferrara


Occupying a lovingly remodelled 15th-century home with a spacious, green backyard, this classy six-room B&B seamlessly blends wood-beamed high ceilings with modern comforts such as memory-foam beds, electric tea kettles, state-of-the-art bathrooms, fantastic air-con, rock-solid wi-fi and self-serve wine fridges. Two new apartments are even more modern, with wood-framed flat-screen TVs and subway-tiled walls.

Local artists' work graces the walls throughout, guests get free parking (if reserved directly with hotel) and loaner bikes, and pets stay free.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

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