Giovanni

B&B al Ducale

TopBnB Very good 9 / 10

(56 reviews)

Via Costituente, 11 - Parma (PR) - Area: city center | Map

National identification codeCIN: IT034027C1HX5IDTOO

Regional identification codeCIR: 034027-BB-00017

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Bed & Breakfast

Rooms
5

Breakfast
included

Bathroom
Ensuite

Guests in this venue liked

In the city center
Charming property
Shopping area
Cheap
Near the station
The design of the property
Abundant breakfast
By the river

Description

Guests will find refined rooms, from the single, double, triple or four beds with bathroom. The rooms have an independent entrance, antique furniture, tv, fridge, hairdrier, towels, soap and shampoo.

Breakfast (continental /Italian) is served in your room (tray placed at a table in front of the door) or available at the Vision Bar opposite or, optionally at the Cafeteria Teatro at the corner.

Mineral water available daily.

Breakfast is not included only for the Falstaff apartment.

Guests will also be given tourist information, maps of the city, restaurant bookings, trattorie, theatres, local cinemas and taxi.

Available WI-FI internet connession.

Rooms are cleaned daily.

Free entrance without any restrictions.

Private Kitchen (if available).

Car parking permit (to be booked)
Garage covered (to be booked)
N. B: for extended stays we also have all the solutions described above for nice furnished apartments for tourist use.

Our Mono / Two-room apartments are fully furnished and equipped with every comfort.

Cleaning, linen change and utilities (water, electricity, gas) included.

Being apartments, the price varies depending on the type. Children up to 12 years pay a reduced fee of € 10, 00.

Rooms and Rates

Conditions for pets staying in this facility:

Pets of small size by prior agreement with the host

Well-behaved, not aggressive or noisy; pet sleeps in a dedicated space, outside guestrooms.; pets may not sleep on beds; pets may not be left alone at the facility; pets should be with owners at all times

A daily cost of 10 € is due per pet

Features

Number of rooms with own bathroom inside the room (ensuite):

Kitchenette
Pets Allowed
Air Conditioning
Romantic Atmosphere
Parking
TV
Free Wifi
Family
Business
Hair dryer
Heating

*Declared by the Innkeeper

All Features

Various information

Pets allowed
Rooms with air conditioning
Parking
Internet access
English speaker
French speaker

House features

19th century house
Recently restored house
Panoramic location
Insured house

Air conditioning and heating systems of the house

Certified systems
Heating systems
Air conditioning
Room temperature controller
Double glazing or solar panels

Electric system

Certified systems

Services of the house

Kitchenette
Terrace
Garage / parking

Facilities and services

Laundry
Pets allowed

Location and surroundings

City centre

Number of rooms

Total number of rooms: 5
Number of rooms with own bathroom inside the room (ensuite): 5

Size of rooms

Over 30 sqm

Bathroom facilities

Bathrooms restored in the last 5 years
Hair dryer
Monodose products

Room facilities

Children bed
TV
Mirror or luggage case
Fridge
Internet connection or telephone

Furnishing

Historic furniture
Terrace / balcony
2 windows / panoramic view
Desk / table and chairs
Sofa / armchairs

Cleaning services

Daily

Services

Guides / maps / books available
Local events calendar
Guestbook
Discounts in local shops and restaurants for the guests
Presents

Holiday themes - the place

Arts town

Holiday themes - town size

City - between 100.000 and 300.000 in.

Holiday themes - area features

Near monuments
Arts or archeologic area
Cultural events and arts exhibitions
Wine and food attractions area
Historic centre
Shopping area
Gardens and landscapes

Holiday themes - house features

Family
Business
Romantic atmosphere

Breakfast

Full breakfast served on tray out of the room door at required time. Continetal breakfast with orange suce, organic tosted bread, butter, jam and honey, warm croissantes, coffè, tea, chocolat and warm drinking (bottles of water available) or optionally at the Vision bar opposite.

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Check-in time must be agreed in advance

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Area city center

Our B&B is just a few metres away from Parco Ducale and the Ponte di Mezzo, in the heart of the historical centre of Parma. It is situated in Strada Costituente on the first floor of an historical building which has been recently restored. We can easily be reached by car as traffic is not restricted in this area and WITHOUT PASSING TROUGHT THE AREA CONTROLLED BY CAMERAS. We provide permits for parking. We provide covered garage.

Airports

Parma Airport 3 Km
Reggio Emilia Airport 29 Km

Train Stations

Parma Train Station 1 Km

*Distances As The Crow Flies

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In The Surroundings

Church of the Santissima Annunziata 219 m
Ospedale Vecchio - Archivio Storico 366 m
Church of Santa Maria del Quartiere 383 m
Casa natale Arturo Toscanini 413 m
Regio Theatre 557 m
Piazza Garibaldi 551 m
Church of Santa Maria della Steccata 551 m
Pilotta Palace - Piazzale della Pace 645 m
Parco Ducale 644 m
Monument to Giuseppe Verdi 690 m
Botanical Garden 737 m
Baptistery 782 m
Cathedral Square 808 m
Church of St. John the Evangelist 906 m
Storica Spezieria di San Giovanni 910 m

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Very good

Overall Rating 9 / 10
56 reviews

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What guests say

Reviews highlight the excellent cleanliness of the property, spacious and comfortable rooms, and a prime central location ideal for exploring the city on foot. Guests frequently commend the hosts for their warmth and helpfulness. The value for money is generally considered good. While breakfast is sufficient for most, some guests feel it could offer more variety. Practical details like steep stairs or occasional difficulty finding the property are mentioned but do not significantly affect the overall positive experience, making this accommodation a recommended choice for families and couples alike.

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therese

Property: 7 | Cleaning: 8 | Host: 8 | Location: 6 | Price/Quality: 6

Good stay.

stayed from 10/05/2025 to 10/07/2025

The answer from the host:
Many thanks

davide

Excellent property just a short walk from the center, with parking available (paid and requiring a bit of luck), managed impeccably.

stayed from 09/27/2025 to 09/28/2025

The answer from the host:
Grazie Davide. Sei sempre il ns. benvenuto

maria rosaria

maria rosaria rated this property but he didn't leave any comment

stayed from 09/05/2025 to 09/07/2025

The answer from the host:
Grazie mille carissima Maria Rosaria. Sei sempre la ns. benvenuta 🤗

alessia

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 9 | Price/Quality: 10

Great place, the host is super nice and welcoming. The location is also good, next to a stream with typical houses of the area and great places to eat. Everything is clean.

stayed from 07/20/2025 to 07/21/2025

heidi

Thank you for the very warm welcome!

stayed from 06/05/2025 to 06/06/2025

The answer from the host:
Grazie a voi per la vostra gradita visita a Parma

elisabetta

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stayed from 06/13/2025 to 06/15/2025

stefan

Gladly again. Thanks to Giovanni.

stayed from 05/26/2025 to 05/30/2025

The answer from the host:
Grazie 1000 Signori Moschel, é stato un vero piacere avervi ospitato.

norbert

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stayed from 02/21/2025 to 02/23/2025

The answer from the host:
Grazie tante carissimi Norbert, Jennifer e il piccolo Lorenzo. É stato un vero piacere avervi conosciuto ed ospitato. A presto a Parma, Giovanni

isabelle

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stayed from 01/31/2025 to 02/01/2025

monica

The structure is located in a historic building near the center. The room is quite large, but not the bathroom. Breakfast is served in the room and must be ordered the day before. The location is optimal for walking in the center of Parma. You can ask the owner for a pass at the cost of 8 euros to park on the street under the structure, reserved for residents.

stayed from 01/03/2025 to 01/04/2025

The answer from the host:
Grazie mille per la sua recensione. È sempre la nostra benvenuta

omar

The owner of the property is a very kind gentleman who was able to fulfill all my requests. The room is very large and classy. The abundant breakfast and the blue stripe parking permit particularly pleased me. The only downside was the difficulty in finding the place, but it was evening and I was coming from a particularly stressful day. Highly recommended.

stayed from 12/04/2024 to 12/05/2024

The answer from the host:
Grazie tante Omar, É stato un paciere poterti ospitare. La prossima volta in vacanza. Colgo l’occasione per invitarti i miei più sinceri auguri di Buone Feste 🎄

stefano

I was left speechless. The room was super welcoming and I felt very comfortable there. The only downside was the stairs, which were a bit steep, but there is little that can be done about that. Finally, the manager was very kind. I would definitely return if I ever had to go back to Parma.

stayed from 11/30/2024 to 12/01/2024

The answer from the host:
Grazie tante gentile Stefano, la ringraziamo e siamo molto contenti che vi siate trovati bene. Siete sempre i ns. benvenuti

christina

Al Ducale was perfect for our introductory stay in Parma; and Giovanni was the perfect host! Our (upgraded) 'room' was actually more like a small apartment; spacious and very comfy all around. The small kitchen was well-equipped; and we had an apartment size refrigerator to keep water and additional groceries to supplement the good but limited breakfast options. This B&B was situated very close to the old city center - perfect for strolling the quiet neighborhood, shopping, and sightseeing - even on a rainy day! We would highly recommend Al Ducale B&B in Parma!

stayed from 10/24/2024 to 10/28/2024

The answer from the host:
Carissimi Christine and Paul, grazie tante per la Bella recensione. Ci siamo trovati veramente molto bene con voi, grazie a Lara che vi ha consigliato. Spero a presto 🔜 Un forte abbraccio da Parma. PS: so sorry for the result of the election 🇺🇸🥲.

wolfgang

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stayed from 10/16/2024 to 10/17/2024

The answer from the host:
Many thanks dear Wolfgang. You are always welcome to our B&B

annalisa

Excellent B&B al Ducale with the right price/quality/comfort ratio. The manager is extremely available for any needs and requests. Clean and quiet room. Highly recommended, will return and return.

stayed from 10/03/2024 to 10/05/2024

The answer from the host:
Grazie 1000 gentile Annalisa. Siete sempre i nostri migliori benvenuti

sara

Mr. Giovanni is very kind and helpful. We had a great time and the quality-price ratio is very convenient.

stayed from 10/04/2024 to 10/06/2024

The answer from the host:
Grazie Sara per la bella recensione. È stato un piacere ospitarvi, sperando di rivedervi presto.

caroline

Lovely little bed and breakfast, ideal location. Excellent charming host with good restaurant recommendation.

stayed from 09/12/2024 to 09/13/2024

The answer from the host:
Grazie tante per la sua gradita visita e per la sua bella e molto apprezzata recensione. Sarà un vero piacere averla nuovamente ospite. Un caro saluto e a presto, Giovanni

sabina

Host very friendly and helpful.

stayed from 06/01/2024 to 06/02/2024

The answer from the host:
Grazie tante carissima Sabina. Ci ha fatto molto piacere avervi conosciuto ed ospitato. Siete sempre i ns. benvenuti. Buona estate a voi tutti

anton

Property: 9 | Cleaning: 9 | Host: 9 | Location: 9 | Price/Quality: 9

anton rated this property but he didn't leave any comment

stayed from 05/24/2024 to 05/26/2024

serena

Beautiful experience visiting Parma, hosted by B&B al Ducale and the very kind Giovanni. Highly recommended B&B for location, cleanliness, room comfort, and the owner's friendliness! Great for families, we were 4 adults and 3 children aged 4 to 8.

stayed from 04/25/2024 to 04/27/2024

The answer from the host:
Grazie infinite per la vs. bella recensione. Ci ha fatto molto piacere avervi ospitato! Grazie ancora per i bigliettini colorati dai vs. bambini! Veramente molto apprezzati. Spero a presto

marilena

marilena rated this property but he didn't leave any comment

stayed from 04/26/2024 to 04/28/2024

The answer from the host:
Grazie tante

francesca

Cozy and especially clean structure. We didn't meet the owner but the person who replaced him was really kind and friendly.

stayed from 03/14/2024 to 03/16/2024

The answer from the host:
Grazie tante!!

biagio

What can I say, we had a great time, very cozy room just a stone's throw from the center, reserved parking with authorization for a few euros, very helpful and kind owner. Thank you.

stayed from 03/17/2024 to 03/18/2024

The answer from the host:
Grazie tante e ci scusi per il ritardo nel risponderle.

paolo

In the city center, just a short ten-minute walk from Farini Street, spacious rooms and really friendly management, we will definitely come back. Thank you

stayed from 03/01/2024 to 03/03/2024

The answer from the host:
Grazie tante per la sua cortese recensione. Siete sempre i ns. benvenuti.

stefano

stefano rated this property but he didn't leave any comment

stayed from 01/19/2024 to 01/20/2024

daniele

daniele rated this property but he didn't leave any comment

stayed from 12/07/2023 to 12/10/2023

The answer from the host:
Grazie tante. Ci ha fatto molto piacere e siete sempre i nostri benvenuti

filippo

Property: 8 | Cleaning: 8 | Host: 10 | Location: 9 | Price/Quality: 9

Stayed as a couple, the structure is normal with a helpful owner. The breakfast is typical Italian: croissants, jams, milk, and coffee, decent but lacks gluten-free options. Slippers would be needed as the floor is quite cold.

stayed from 11/25/2022 to 11/26/2022

massimiliano

Impressed by the promptness of the information received to reach the place by car.

stayed from 08/24/2021 to 08/25/2021

The answer from the host:
Grazie tante Massimiliano. È stato un vero piacere avervi ospiti. Spero a prestissimo.

giuseppe

Great location to visit Parma and surroundings. Giovanni was helpful and precise from booking to our departure. Suitable structure for families (we were 5).

stayed from 08/18/2021 to 08/21/2021

The answer from the host:
Grazie tante per la sua super gradita recensione. Mi scusi tanto se le sto rispondendo con così tanto ritardo. Siete sempre i ns. benvenuti. Un abbraccio e spero di potervi ospitare nuovamente.

chiara

Recommended! Structure very close to the historic center of Parma, precise and punctual welcome.

stayed from 02/13/2020 to 02/15/2020

The answer from the host:
Grazie cara Chiara, sempre la benvenuta. A presto, Giovanni.

monica

Great B&B with spacious, clean rooms equipped with a fridge, TV, hairdryer, and clean linens. The room is part of a corridor with a door, so there is privacy. It is also ideal for those who need to go to the Hospice Piccole Figlie. The owner Giovanni is a kind person who gave us all the possible information to make things easier. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

stayed from 11/19/2019 to 11/22/2019

The answer from the host:
Grazie tante Signora Monica. Mi fa molto piacere che vi siate trovati bene e vi ringrazio tanto per la bella recensione. Un caro saluto Giovanni.

dominique

dominique rated this property but he didn't leave any comment

stayed from 11/15/2019 to 11/17/2019

The answer from the host:
Bonjour M. me Dominique Olascuga, merci pur votre très bel avis. Vous êtes toujours notre très bien venus. À bientôt. Sincères salutations, Giovanni.

stefania

Excellent structure, clean and well furnished. Highly recommended.

stayed from 11/08/2019 to 11/09/2019

The answer from the host:
Grazie tante Stefania, molto apprezzata la tua cortese recensione. Sei sempre la benvenuta. Un caro saluto e spero a presto.

tazio

We had a great time, the apartment is very large and comfortable. The only flaw is the absolute prohibition of using the kitchen even with very young children present (it could have been useful for preparing baby food or a small pasta).

stayed from 10/31/2019 to 11/03/2019

The answer from the host:
Grazie Tazio per la tua recensione. Mi è spiacenti tanto non potervi dare la possibilità di usare la cucina, ma le circostanze del particolare momento durante il ponte dei Santi non ci poteva consentire l’utilizzo, come da ns. accordi pregressi. Ci ha fatto molto piacere avervi avuto come graditi ospiti e siete sia voi che i vostri amici, sempre i nostri graditi benvenuti! A presto. Un caro saluto a voi tutti, Giovanni.

giulio

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 9 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 8

The place is quite good, I stayed in an apartment by myself and I should say that you could easily live there: an open space with a sofa, a king-size bed, a full optional kitchen, the bathroom is spacious and clean. Giovanni is also an excellent host, always available and polite. This B&B is also centrally located and everything is within walking distance.

stayed from 09/27/2019 to 10/02/2019

The answer from the host:
Many thanks for your great feedback. Very kind of you. You are always welcome. See you soon Giovanni.

catia

Everything as described except for the very sad breakfast, cappuccino and pasta at the nearby bar.

stayed from 09/14/2019 to 09/15/2019

The answer from the host:
Grazie tante per la sua cortese ed apprezzata recensione. È sempre la benvenuta.

riccardo

riccardo rated this property but he didn't leave any comment

stayed from 07/15/2019 to 07/16/2019

The answer from the host:
Grazie Riccardo, lei è sempre il ns. benvenuto. A presto Giovanni.

franco

Property: 9 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 8

The lady is very friendly and nice. The environment is very clean and complete with everything useful for a short stay.

stayed from 05/28/2019 to 05/31/2019

The answer from the host:
Gentilissimo Sig. Franco sodero, la ringraziamo tanto per la sua bella recensione e siamo contenti che si sia trovato bene. Ho già passato i suoi cortesi ringraziamenti alla signora Ombretta, che ci ha aiutati in un momento di ns. assenza. È sempre il benvenuto al ns. B&B. A presto e cordiali saluti, Giovanni

marco

Small, romantic B&B with a little terrace. Smiling and caring manager, warm welcome. Very peaceful location and close to the center. Excellent value for money. We will definitely come back if we have the opportunity.

stayed from 06/02/2019 to 06/03/2019

The answer from the host:
Grazie tante Sig. Marco Soria, mi fa molto piacere che vi siate trovati bene. Siete sempre i nostri benvenuti! A presto, Giovanni.

francesco

francesco rated this property but he didn't leave any comment

stayed from 05/28/2019 to 05/29/2019

The answer from the host:
Grazie tante per la sua cortese recensione. A presto e un caro saluto, Giovanni

nicola

Good structure located in a convenient position to reach the city center, excellent cleanliness and kindness in welcoming us upon our arrival.

stayed from 05/18/2019 to 05/19/2019

The answer from the host:
Grazie tante Fabrizio. Siete sempre i nostri benvenuti. Un caro saluto e a presto.

mirko

Great location in a beautiful setting, appreciated the idea of breakfast served in the room, excellent manager, both in professionalism and kindness.

stayed from 05/13/2019 to 05/14/2019

The answer from the host:
Grazie Mirko, siete sempre i benvenuti.

katia

katia rated this property but he didn't leave any comment

stayed from 03/30/2019 to 03/31/2019

The answer from the host:
Grazie tante per la sua recensione. Siete sempre i benvenuti al B&B Al Ducale Parma.

daniela

Apartment in the heart of the historical center. Clean with everything you might need. The manager, even if not physically present, is always available. I highly recommend it.

stayed from 03/22/2019 to 03/23/2019

The answer from the host:
Grazie 1000 per la sua recensione. È sempre la benvenuta. A presto Giovanni www. bbalducale.it.

valentina

Nice room, spacious and clean and well furnished. Central location. Kind and helpful owner.

stayed from 02/28/2019 to 03/02/2019

The answer from the host:
Grazie Valentina, sempre benvenuta.

alfred

We enjoyed very much our stay at the B&B al Ducale, located in a very convenient position with a classical music theme. The room was very spacious and the beds comfortable. It is within walking distance of the historic part of Parma. Our host made us feel at home, even bringing a large breakfast tray in the morning and recommending restaurants. The hot water in the bathroom is very, very hot. If it were me, I would try to adjust the water temperature down a bit, but this is a minor point.

stayed from 08/06/2018 to 08/07/2018

The answer from the host:
Many thanks for you kind message and we will adjust the hot water temperature for sure. We are very happy to have you as a kind guests and you are always welcomed! See you next time. Ciao, Giovanni.

giuseppe

giuseppe rated this property but he didn't leave any comment

stayed from 05/22/2018 to 05/24/2018

piero

Property: 9 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10

Excellent facility, near the train station and center of Parma. The owner of the B&B al Ducale, Cristina, is an excellent person and super kind. I just have to thank her for the hospitality received. Thank you very much, goodbye.

stayed from 10/13/2017 to 10/16/2017

carla

Good evening, our stay was very short but we enjoyed it. The structure is well-kept and clean and is located near the center, the owner, Mr. Giovanni, is very hospitable. Carla.

stayed from 10/09/2017 to 10/10/2017

michele

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stayed from 04/14/2017 to 04/17/2017

The answer from the host:
Grazie tante e per la sua cortese e sincera recensione. Anche noi ci siamo trovati molto bene con voi e siete sempre i nostri benvenuti! A presto. Un caro saluto, Giovanni.

claudia

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stayed from 08/01/2016 to 08/02/2016

joern

A small and well-kept hotel with very friendly service. It was very clean, the owners waited for us until late at night because we arrived later due to traffic jams. The location is central, the old town is easy to reach. Recommended!

stayed from 07/22/2016 to 07/23/2016

katia

Very comfortable and beautiful hotel, the owners are very kind and polite. Very clean and the bed is very comfortable. I had a wonderful stay. Especially the heating is really good. I think I will gladly return.

stayed from 11/28/2015 to 11/29/2015

giovanni

Mr. Giovanni was very kind in the welcome and his advice was precious.

stayed from 11/12/2015 to 11/13/2015

antonella

We arrived on the 3rd of October and left on the 6th of October, we found this B&B on the internet and chose it for its proximity to our daughter's accommodation, so we had no particular expectations. We immediately noticed Paolo's friendliness as he welcomed us, the cleanliness was impeccable, and the surprise came when we met the owner Giovanni, fantastic, helpful, and kind. It will be our base for future trips to Parma. The breakfast could be improved, but it was more than compensated by the kindness we received. See you soon, Antonella and Luigi.

stayed from 10/03/2015 to 10/06/2015

grazia

Cozy apartment, helpful and kind owner. The bathroom, although quite spacious, is uncomfortable due to the close arrangement of the fixtures. A luggage rack is missing in the room. Breakfast could be more complete in a few steps: adding some toast or cookies to accompany the coffee and milk would be enough. An empty croissant per person, served with jams, is not sufficient especially when choosing not to use the kitchen.

stayed from 12/30/2014 to 01/02/2015