Via dei Tintori 9 · Modena · Emilia-Romagna

Botanical
Apartment

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The Apartment

The botanical attic
in the heart of Modena

Beneath a roof of century-old beams, where plants grow towards the skylights and the light shifts with the hours of the day, there is a home that is entirely yours. Botanical Apartment is a private attic apartment at Via dei Tintori 9: no sharing, self check-in at any hour, and a ZTL pass included so you can drive into the centre and park worry-free. The UNESCO Cathedral is a 3-minute walk away. The rest of Modena — the osterias, the Albinelli market, the historic vinegar lofts — begins just below your terrace.

Explore the spaces →
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Entire private homeThe apartment is yours alone: no sharing with other guests
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Botanical designOriginal beams, skylights and plants in every room
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ZTL pass includedDrive into the historic centre and park for free in the ZTL
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24h self check-inArrive whenever you like, with your personal digital code

In our guests' words

Real reviews left by our guests on Airbnb, Booking.com and Google.

★★★★★

"Perfect apartment in the heart of the historic centre, with a fantastic terrace and air conditioning that handled even the intense heat. Super-fast Wi-Fi. Riccardo was incredibly kind. Excellent value for money."

Marcelo M.
★★★★★

"Very comfortable, clean and spacious living area. Well-equipped kitchen. Reaching the top floor was easy, and the two air conditioners were a lifesaver during the heatwave. Riccardo welcomed us with tips on what to see and where to eat. Highly recommended."

Gilli S.
★★★★★

"Wonderful apartment with a spectacular terrace full of blooming jasmine scenting the air! Perfect location right in the historic centre. Impeccably clean, well-equipped kitchen and lightning-fast internet, perfect for working. And the apartment is full of beautiful plants! Highly recommended."

Marco M.
★★★★★

"Historic building, full of character and clean, on the top floor with terrace and views. The lift is convenient, the shower fantastic, the kitchen well stocked. Cosy and ultra-central, close to everything. Riccardo is top. Incredible value: I'd come back in a heartbeat."

Henry H.
★★★★★

"A fantastic place in Modena to unwind. Central yet quiet, with lots of plants and natural light. The terrace is perfect for aperitivo and the owner is very helpful. Recommended!"

Caitlin Z.
★★★★★

"Apartment with a spectacular terrace, in the historic centre and close to everything. Riccardo incredibly helpful, kitchen and internet perfect, home full of plants. If I returned to Modena I would definitely stay here again. Top value and ZTL pass."

Federico L.

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A mini guide to Modena
and its surroundings

From the UNESCO Cathedral to historic osterias, from family-run vinegar lofts to Parmigiano dairies: the essential guide to living Modena like a local. All just minutes from the apartment.

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What to see in Modena?

Modena is best explored on foot: the historic centre is compact, elegant and surprising. The unmissable sights, all minutes from the apartment:

  • Piazza Grande and the Cathedral — a UNESCO Romanesque masterpiece with the Ghirlandina tower (3-min walk)
  • Albinelli Market — the historic covered market: stalls, aromas and local delicacies (2 min)
  • Enzo Ferrari Museum — the birthplace of the Drake and its legendary red cars (15-min walk)
  • Ducal Palace — home of the Military Academy, among Italy's finest Baroque palaces
  • Pavarotti House Museum — the Maestro's villa on the edge of the city
Everything within walking distance
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Where to eat in Modena?

The best restaurants and trattorias in Modena's historic centre, personally tested and recommended to our guests — from the three-Michelin-star icon to the locals' favourite pizzeria:

  • Osteria Francescana — Massimo Bottura's three-Michelin-star restaurant, repeatedly named world's best (book months ahead)
  • Trattoria il Fantino — gnocco fritto and Lambrusco-braised pork ribs: Modenese cooking at its most authentic (reservation recommended)
  • Stallo del Pomodoro — for many locals, the best tortellini in broth in the city
  • Trattoria Aldina — homestyle Emilian cooking opposite the Albinelli Market
  • Trattoria Tagliatella — traditional hand-rolled fresh Emilian pasta
  • Caffetteria Giusti — breakfast or aperitivo in Modena's oldest gourmet shop
  • Pizzeria La Smorfia — the locals' favourite pizza, steps from the centre
Always book ahead at weekends
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Which balsamic vinegar lofts can you visit?

Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena DOP is born in attics, where batteries of barrels in different woods guard it for at least 12 years. Historic producers welcome visitors with guided tastings:

  • Acetaia Giusti (1605) — the world's oldest, with museum and tasting
  • Villa San Donnino — 5 km from the centre, tours for individuals and groups
  • Acetaia Leonardi (Magreta) — family production and balsamic museum
  • Acetaia Pedroni (Rubbiara) — vinegar loft and osteria since 1862
By reservation · from €15
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Where to watch Parmigiano Reggiano being made?

Every morning from 5 to 11 am, in the province's dairies, milk becomes Parmigiano Reggiano DOP with the same gestures used nine centuries ago. Many dairies open their doors to visitors:

  • Caseificio Rosola (Zocca) — in the Modenese Apennines, tour and tasting
  • Parmigiano Reggiano Consortium — official map of dairies open to visitors
  • Hombre (Modena) — organic Parmigiano and a Maserati museum on the same estate
  • Albinelli Market (centre) — wheels cut fresh every morning
Morning tours · often free
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Which Lambrusco wineries are open for visits?

Lambrusco is celebration in a glass: red, sparkling, sincere. The hills between Modena and Sorbara are home to small producers who have taken this wine back to the world's top tables:

  • Cantina della Volta (Bomporto) — classic-method Lambrusco, visits by reservation
  • Paltrinieri (Sorbara) — Italy's most awarded Lambrusco, guided tastings
  • Cleto Chiarli (Modena) — historic winery since 1860, shop with tastings
  • Wine and Flavours Route — the province's official itinerary
Tastings from €10 · book online

Frequently asked questions

Where is Botanical Apartment located in Modena?

At Via dei Tintori 9, in Modena's historic centre, a 3-minute walk from the UNESCO Cathedral and Piazza Grande. The location lets you explore the whole city on foot.

Is ZTL parking really included?

Yes. Every stay includes the ZTL pass: drive your car into the historic centre and park for free in the restricted traffic zone, with no permits to request and no fines to fear.

What time are check-in and check-out?

Check-in is self-service and available 24 hours a day from 3:00 pm, with a personal digital code. Check-out is by 11:00 am.

How far is the Ferrari Museum?

The Enzo Ferrari Museum in Modena is a 15-minute walk away. The Ferrari Museum in Maranello is about 20 minutes by car — and with the ZTL pass included, driving is easy.

Location

In the heart
of Modena

Via dei Tintori 9 is a quiet street in the historic centre, 3 minutes from Piazza Grande and the UNESCO Cathedral, 5 from the city's best osterias and the Albinelli market, 15 by car from Maranello. Modena is the city of Pavarotti, balsamic vinegar and the Motor Valley — and from here you live it all on foot.

📍 Via dei Tintori, 941121 Modena (MO), Emilia-Romagna, Italy