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Palazzo Beccari Freguglia - The Setting
Maxxim Hotel – The Tradition
Centuries of Hospitality in the Heart of Ferrara

Welcome to Palazzo Beccari Freguglia

A perfectly kept period “gentleman.”
Yesterday’s charm, today’s style.

A cozy seating area with blue armchairs, a wooden table, and a lamp against a brick wall with a decorative column.

Imagine stepping into a historic residence that has crossed the centuries with the effortless elegance of someone who doesn’t need introductions. Palazzo Beccari Freguglia is living history in Ferrara’s old town: an Este-era home now revealed in a fresh new look after an important renovation, blending modern comfort with a warm, discreet, genuinely welcoming atmosphere.

Between Renaissance courtyards, exposed brick walls, and contemporary design details, past and present meet in perfect balance: marble tells the story of what was, while light highlights what’s new. There’s even a corner that feels straight out of a travel tale: the original period “reception” area, with iron grilles once used to ward off bandits.

Where noble guests once arrived by carriage and horses, today you’ll access us with a ZTL permit—because we’re right in the very centre 😊.

Welcome to Ferrara’s largest private residence, where the Este spirit lives on among modern comforts, understated charm, and a smile that feels like home.

The facade of a hotel with arched windows and prominent signage.

Palazzo Beccari Freguglia

Rooms and Lofts

Bright and full of charm, our rooms are intimate havens of refinement, waiting to be discovered.

Loft with View

Multi-Level Loft

Attic double room

Double room

Triple room

Design and Comfort

A truly royal breakfast

Delicious flavours and a breathtaking setting for an experience that engages all the senses.

A cozy dining area with a table set for breakfast and a view of trees through large glass windows.
A bar counter displaying an assortment of cakes and pastries with a shelf of bottles in the background.
A wooden table set with croissants, pancakes with strawberries, and drinks.
A cozy cafe interior with leather chairs and abundant green plants.

Energy and Freshness

Ferrara, the city you don’t expect

A city full of unexpected surprises and unique experiences, rich in culture and beauty.

View of a blue sky with clouds framed by a circular building with orange walls and windows.
A person rides a bicycle past a patterned stone wall with triangular designs.
Ornate white columns and arches with a wrought iron gate in a warm yellow-orange building.
A person jogging on a tree-lined path beside an old brick wall.
Ornate white columns and arches with a wrought iron gate in a warm yellow-orange building.

History and Discovery

Whether it’s a family holiday, a romantic weekend, or a short getaway, your stay at our 4-star hotel in the heart of Ferrara will be truly special!