9 Best Places To Stay In Parma, Italy - Updated 2024

Michelle
Michelle 
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Parma is the land of Parmesan cheese, a city with cobblestone streets where you will find locals socializing over tasty eats and drinks at a café or deli. This historical city can be explored on a bicycle or on foot. Explore its Romanesque churches including the ancient 12th-century Cathedral of Parma and San Pietro church.

While in Parma, you must visit the 16th-century Palazzo Della Pilotta which also houses the National Gallery and Baroque-style Teatro Farnese. Museo Lombardi holds important artworks and documents. A thrilling and unique spectacle is to watch an Italian opera written by Parma’s favorite son, Giuseppe Verdi, at the acclaimed Teatro Regio. The Festival Verdi is held annually in October to celebrate his achievements.

If you’re coming to the area soon, scroll down to find the best places to stay in Parma, Italy.

We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status. recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on January 31, 2024.

1. Modern condo beside Parco Ducale (from USD 54)

A cosmopolitan retreat for a budding pair of travelers, this loft unit is tastefully furnished for a cozy stay, with industrial steel and wood finishings adorning much of the otherwise minimal space. The kitchen is delightfully spacious, providing enough room for crafting meticulous meals. Relax after a fun day out in the city at the nearby sitting lounge or get some rest in the loft bedroom.

This accommodation in Parma is a short walk from the famous Parco Ducale where an elegant palace and a few museums await. It’s also close to plenty of delicious restaurants that serve hearty dishes.

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Parma, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
1.12 km (0.7 mi) from Cattedrale di Parma
599 reviews   Superhost Wifi Available
ENTIRE CONDO 1 Bed 2 Guests 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 2

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
fortunately the couch is very comfortable
there is a fully equipped kitchen with some handy condiments that was useful for our cooking
the apartment is lovely and has all the amenities you would need
parma is one of the most beautiful cities we have visited and this apartment has rounded everything off perfectly
there is a ton of space and we loved the openness of the living room/kitchen
Cleanliness:
very clean bed linen
it is clean and well equipped
the place was very clean with great style
great clean modern apartment in great location
nico's apartment is beautiful and very clean
Host:
a friendly and helpful host
thank you nico for being a perfect host
nico is a great host
nice apartment and a great host
nico is an excellent host who provided lots of local recommendations and was available for any questions
Location:
brilliant location really close to carpark
nice cosy appartement close to the city center and close by parking facilities
great apartment in a central location
great apartment in a great location
the apartment is located very convenient close to the center attractions close to supermarkets
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2. Apartment for two in the heart of Parma

This self-catering Airbnb vacation rental in Parma is conveniently close to the iconic Cattedrale di Parma, museums and galleries, and mouthwatering restaurants. After exploring, make yourself at home in the compact but capable kitchen area. You’ll also find a fully furnished bedroom with access to a desk, changing partition, and a TV. Moreover, there’s a clean bathroom with a bidet and washing machine.

This apartment can accommodate small babies as well as dogs upon request. While you can access much of Parma and beyond from this place, it’s worth noting that you’ll need to pay for parking within the property for a nominal fee.

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Parma, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
223 meters (0.2 ft) from Cattedrale di Parma
115 reviews   Superhost Wifi Available
ENTIRE CONDO 1 Bed 2 Guests 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 2

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
the wi-fi is excellent
the apartment was comfortable for the couple of nights we spent there with our two dogs
the apartment is not big but is very well used in terms of space
Cleanliness:
clean new appliances and a washing machine
my highest praise for maria’s apartment it was beautiful clean comfortable and very secure
super neat and clean
well equipped and clean apartment in parma"s city centre
very romantic comfortable and clean flat in historic building
Host:
martina is a wonderful host
martina is an amazing host very much recommend
martina is the most gracious and friendly host
martina is a perfect host for me communicative kind considerate
martina was easy to communicate with and a great host overall
Location:
location is convenient comfortable walking distance from the city center and train station
excellent location close to the old city center
the location was perfect for walking to restaurants and shops
this is a great location for visiting the center of parma
sweet and cozy apartment perfect location
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3. star accommodation with pomp and style (from USD 184)

The iconic Grand Hotel de La Ville is a 5-star hotel in Parma situated at the heart of the Barilla Center. Built in 2003, it has 3 floors. It is located close to two major Italian structures, the Academia Barilla and the Consorzio del Prosciutto di Parma, as well as to a shopping area and a famous multiplex cinema. There are restaurants of all types of cuisines nearby and a wellness center with a gym as well.

The hotel has a total of 110 rooms which also includes 3 suites and 4 junior suites. It also has a conference center where 200 people can be seated. The hotel has a restaurant and a cocktail bar, an exclusive fitness center, it also offers internet and Wi-Fi to all guests.

This iconic hotel is well known for its warmth and hospitality to its guests. The rooms and furniture are very elegantly designed and the rooms are furnished with hypoallergenic materials keeping the guests comfort in mind.

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Grand Hotel De La Ville

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible

Address: Largo Calamandrei 11
777 meters (0.5 ft) from Cattedrale di Parma

Parking Restaurant Pets allowed Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Non-smoking rooms

4. Top-rated hotel with complimentary hair-styling and hair cuts for guests (from USD 119)

The Palazzo Gozzi Bed & Beauty Hotel is located near Parco Ducale in Parma. It offers free WiFi and what’s more, you can get a free hair styling for women or a men’s cut included in your stay. This hotel has one of the best-rated locations in Parma! The rooms in this bed and breakfast are air conditioned and have flat-screen TV sets. Some of the rooms also have a seating area where you can be comfortable and relax. All the rooms have a coffee machine and private bathroom which has free toiletries and hairdryer.

Couples loved this hotel and they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Palazzo Gozzi Bed & Beauty

Wifi Available

Address: Via Antonio Cocconcelli 1
1.31 km (0.9 mi) from Cattedrale di Parma

Non-smoking rooms Barber/beauty shop Internet services Heating WiFi Available Free WiFi Non-smoking throughout Air conditioning

5. Modern and enchanting hotel in the city center

The Link124 Hotel is located near the 6 of the North Ring Road. It’s a 4-star boutique-style hotel in Parma that offers free Wi-Fi to guests, an in-house restaurant, a free fitness center, and modernly furnished rooms with flat-screen television sets with satellite and cable channels. Moreover, the air-conditioned rooms have a minibar and wooden floors. The suites have a separate living area, free-standing baths, and a private bathroom with free bathrobes and slippers.

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Link124 Hotel

Address: Via San Leonardo 124
2.78 km (1.8 mi) from Cattedrale di Parma

6. Italian apartment with a private garden near Parma city center and a welcoming host (from 98 USD)

This typical Italian lodging in old Parma combines the tranquility of a private garden with the liveliness of the center’s roads. The apartment building is located at Strada D'Azeglio right in front of the Old Hospital arcades. All the main monuments, museums are just a 5-minute walk from it. The apartment is fully furnished and has air conditioning, towels and hair Dryer, free Internet, clean bed linens are provided, parking is also provided. The kitchen is fully equipped with a Coffee maker, dishes & utensils, oven, refrigerator, stove, there is one bathroom, two bedrooms where four people can sleep, DVD Player and TV, balcony and a deck or patio with a lawn or garden for guests’ pleasure.

Rubra Apartment

Price: from 98 USD

Number of Guests: 4

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7. Stay at a home away from home in Parma

Th building is a brand new one designed by famed Spanish architect Oriol Bohigas and the apartment is a charming apartment one located on the third floor. It is at a walking distance at just 10 min walk from the city center and it is at 5 minutes from the nearest railway station. The apartment has a spacious and modern living room with a kitchenette, a modern bathroom and a cozy bedroom which is equipped with under the floor heating, good air conditioning, recycling of air, an armored door and video intercom. The hostess Angelina has received good reviews from the guests who have stayed there and the people staying there have appreciated the cleanliness and modernity of the home.

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Parma, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
997 meters (0.7 ft) from Cattedrale di Parma
79 reviews   Wifi Available
ENTIRE RENTAL UNIT 2 Beds 3 Guests 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 3

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
comfortable and fully equipped with kettle fridge iron etc which was great
it is modern and new very clean with everything necessary foe a comfortable stay
i stayed at angelina's apartment for two nights and i wish i could have stayed longer
Cleanliness:
the apartment was very clean and well kept
very nice apartment really clean just like in the pictures
perfect decoration very good equipped and very clean
the apartment was very comfortable and extremely clean
very central very clean and modern
Host:
host are very nice
angelina is a great host
angelina is a splendid host and tried to help us even when she was feeling not well
it was a nice stay and the host was very helpful
angelina was a very kind and respectful host and we had a wonderful stay in parma
Location:
the apartment is in maximum 10 minutes walk from the city centre and it's easy to find
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8. An unbelievable apartment near the famous Ferrari Park and Gardens

This amazing apartment is located in Parma, it has a spacious living area and is only a 15-minute walk from the center. It is a few steps away from Ferrari Park and a 10-minute walk from the Citadel. The apartment is located on the first floor of the building which has three units, it has free parking facility. The apartment has a large room, a kitchen, a bathroom, a bedroom and a large double room. The host Vittorio and Valentina have been praised as perfect hosts and the home has also been found to be very clean and tidy and the kitchen is well equipped with a dishwasher. The hosts also provide baby equipment like a cot, highchair, baby stroller and games.

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Parma, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
1.81 km (1.2 mi) from Cattedrale di Parma
60 reviews  
Entire condominium 3 Beds 2 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
we enjoyed the large rooms and especially appreciated the large amount of closet space
our stay was during a hot spell so air conditioning was wonderful
Cleanliness:
the flat is spacious and really clean
the flat was exactly as described very clean cozy and very beautiful furnished
apartment was lovely and clean
the apartment is well maintained and in very good state and very clean
this was a lovely apartment everything was clean and the place had lovely atmosphere
Host:
lovely hosts as well - happy travels
we will come back everything was uncomplicated and perfect the contact with the owners was very nice
the hosts are very kind the communication was very friendly and they cared about their guests
Location:
convenient location and easy parking set up
the neighborhood is nice and quiet and the city center is at walking distance
parking was conveniently close by and free
lovely and spacious with a great kitchen and handy location to walk or bus into the centre of parma
the house is located nearby the parc ferrari and in the street there are free parking spaces
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9. Historic hotel with some of the best wines in Italy (from USD 127)

The hotel is located in the oldest district of Parma. The Park Hotel Pacchiosi is a great place to stay when visiting Parma as it has complete privacy and gives you total relaxation. The historic building dates back to the early part of the 20th century. The entrance is large and bright, with high ceilings.

It is known as the most luxurious hotel in Parma and there are total of 59 rooms in the hotel and all have Carrara marble floors and handcrafted furniture with marble bathrooms. The rooms have air conditioners, high speed wifi, phones, minibars, hairdryers, bathrooms, bath robes and safe deposit box etc. The hotel also has a restaurant which sources its high quality meat from North America and serves Italian cuisine from all parts of Italy. It also has some of the best wines of Italy and all parts of the world.

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Park Hotel Pacchiosi

Address: Strada del Quartiere 4
1.35 km (0.9 mi) from Cattedrale di Parma

Access to health care professionals Food can be delivered to guest accommodation Pets allowed Lift Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays Private parking Concierge service Fax/photocopying

Parma more famous for its hospitality than its Parmesan Cheese!

Thousands of tourists fly into Parma in Italy every year to savor not just the Parmesan cheese and prosciutto but also to enjoy the natural beauty and warm hospitality of Parma, especially through its lengthy list of hotels, Airbnbs, and Vrbo vacation rentals. It has amazing weather all round the year and has many ancient structures which attract tourists. Its music and culture, along with the amazing Italian cuisine, are responsible for the surging tourist numbers every year.

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Frequently asked questions about the best places to stay in Parma, Italy

1. Which places to stay in Parma are suitable for couples?

Accommodations such as this modern condo beside Parco Ducale, this apartment for two in the heart of Parma, and this top-rated hotel with complimentary hair-styling and hair cuts for guests are recommended by many as some of the best places to stay in Parma, Italy, for a romantic couple’s getaway.

2. Which places to stay in Parma have parking?

Select accommodations in Parma, such as this 5-star accommodation with pomp and style and this modern and enchanting hotel in the city center, offer free parking slots within the property. Others, including this apartment for two in the heart of Parma, however, do require additional fees for parking.

Any must-sees we missed? Tell us about them in the comments section or write a post here to help out fellow travelers!
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