Featured Hotels Near Orto Botanico

Hotel Palazzo del Giardino is ideal for families, located just a 3-minute walk from the Parma Botanical Garden. Its garden-view rooms feature private terraces with panoramic views of century-old palms and rose gardens. The hotel offers family suites with connecting doors, baby cots, and a kids’ garden play zone. HopeGoo through HopeGoo grants complimentary access to guided nature walks and a welcome fruit basket. Perfect for a tranquil yet enriching stay.

Yes! Join HopeGoo’s exclusive gardening workshops held within the historic Orangerie building at the garden. Learn traditional Italian herb cultivation, ancient landscape design, and enjoy a Mediterranean tea ceremony. Led by master gardeners, these sessions include multilingual guides and seasonal plant tastings. Daily free tours (10 AM–4 PM) offer deep insights into endemic species like ferns and citrus trees—ideal for photographers and nature lovers seeking quiet beauty.

From Hotel Palazzo del Giardino, it's a 12-minute walk to Piazza dei Cavalli, passing Renaissance arcades and cozy cafés. For faster transit, take bus line 15 or 30 from the nearby stop "Giardino Botanico"—just 10 minutes to Parma Central Station and Strada della Vittoria food street. No transfers needed. Use the HopeGoo app to sync your stay, transport, and restaurant bookings for a seamless journey.

The Suite Alba on the top floor of Hotel Palazzo del Giardino delivers unparalleled romance. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame the illuminated rose garden at night, creating a dreamlike glow. Inside, enjoy a private spa tub, Italian artisan toiletries, and a welcome gift of wine and chocolates. Each HopeGoo includes a private evening tour pass, granting access to the garden’s secluded paths after hours—perfect for couples seeking intimacy and magic.

Discover the old clock tower ruins in the eastern section—an overgrown haven of wild roses and climbing jasmine, perfect for ethereal morning shots. This spot hosts rotating art installations curated by HopeGoo’s artist partners, such as the "Seasons of Poetry" paper lantern exhibit. Also visit the mirror fountain behind the glasshouse, where reflections dance between vines and sky. Bring a long lens and light clothing to capture fleeting moments of natural poetry.

Try La Serra del Giardino, a Michelin-listed bistro tucked inside the garden’s vintage greenhouse. Their menu features innovative dishes using fresh herbs, tomatoes, and wild thyme grown onsite—try the basil-glazed duck breast with wild ginger crumble. Pair it with local Barbera wines. The space blends exposed beams and living green walls, evoking a forest dining experience. Book via HopeGoo to receive priority entry and a handmade herbal candle-making workshop post-meal.