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Welcome to the Food Valley.
Welcome to Parma.

World Pasta Day 2026 will take place at the Fiere di Parma exhibition centre, alongside Cibus Tec, the benchmark exhibition for technologies and innovations for the food industry.
An ideal combination in a strategic location, in the heart of the Food Valley and at the centre of Italy’s industrial activity, where a deep-rooted passion for quality food has always been closely linked to the very best technologies and expertise.

Fiere di Parma – Viale delle Esposizioni 393a – 43126 Parma, Italy

Hotel

To facilitate participation in the congress, a selection of official hotels is available at special rates reserved for World Pasta Day delegates, valid exclusively for bookings made through our dedicated Booking System.

We recommend booking by 15 July 2026, which is the deadline for accessing the preferential rates, subject to limited availability.

For participants who book the official hotels through our dedicated Booking System, selected shared transfer services between the hotels, the Congress venue and the Pasta Party venue will also be included, in order to make the experience in Parma even smoother and more convenient.

In this section, you can view the available hotels and access the Booking System.

BEST WESTERN GREEN CITY

4*
Strada Comunale Cornocchio, 55 – 43126 Parma (PR), Italy

BEST WESTERN GREEN CITY

4*
Strada Comunale Cornocchio, 55 – 43126 Parma (PR), Italy

A recently built hotel created through the careful and meticulous restoration of an old country farmhouse. Best Western Hotel Green City is a 4-star hotel located about 4 km from Parma city centre, 500 metres from the city airport and close to Fiere di Parma. Surrounded by greenery, the hotel is set in a quiet area while still being well connected to the main roads. It is ideal for both business and family stays, offering a welcoming and modern setting. Thanks to its location, it also provides easy access to the city.

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS PARMA

3*
Via Naviglio Alto 50 Parma, 43100 Italy

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS PARMA

3*
Via Naviglio Alto 50 Parma, 43100 Italy

The hotel is located near the Parma motorway exit (2 km) and just off the Northern Ring Road, making it extremely convenient for reaching G. Verdi Airport, Fiere di Parma (5 km), the railway station (2.5 km) and the historic city centre (3 km). It is also strategically positioned along the route connecting the main companies in the area. The rooms are fully soundproofed, spacious and comfortable, offering different accommodation solutions thanks to king-size beds and convenient sofa beds for family arrangements. Some rooms are also connecting.

HOTEL STENDHAL

4*
Via Bodoni, 3 – 43121 Parma (PR), Italy

HOTEL STENDHAL

4*
Via Bodoni, 3 – 43121 Parma (PR), Italy

Hotel Stendhal is a beautiful 4-star property that welcomes guests with elegance and style in the heart of Parma’s historic centre. Just 300 metres from the famous Teatro Regio and a short walk from the magnificent Palazzo della Pilotta, the hotel offers easy access to the city’s artistic and cultural landmarks. Thanks to its privileged location, guests can easily visit historic monuments such as the Cathedral, the Baptistery and the Church of the Steccata, making Hotel Stendhal the ideal starting point for exploring the beauty of Parma.

HOTEL TOSCANINI

3*
Viale Arturo Toscanini 4, 43121 Parma (PR), Italy

HOTEL TOSCANINI

3*
Viale Arturo Toscanini 4, 43121 Parma (PR), Italy

In the heart of Parma’s historic centre, among artistic views and unique flavours, Hotel Toscanini is a welcoming property overlooking the peaceful banks of the Parma stream. Its enviable location allows guests to experience the city up close. In just a few minutes on foot, you can reach the main cultural attractions, including the majestic Teatro Regio, the Pilotta monumental complex, the Cathedral with the Baptistery, and the city’s shopping streets. The best restaurants, traditional trattorias and local food shops are just a short walk away, for an authentic immersion in the flavours of Parma’s culinary tradition.

HOTEL SINA MARIA LUIGIA

4*
Viale Mentana, 140 – 43121 Parma (PR), Italy

HOTEL SINA MARIA LUIGIA

4*
Viale Mentana, 140 – 43121 Parma (PR), Italy

Refined and elegant, Parma is famous as a city of art, recognised worldwide for its outstanding gastronomic products and its musical tradition — a true gem to discover. In the heart of Parma stands the Sina Maria Luigia hotel, which offers its guests a unique and unforgettable experience thanks to its pleasant atmosphere. The common areas and guest rooms are especially welcoming. The classic décor, with marble floors and paintings on the walls, creates the feeling of a setting carefully designed down to the smallest detail and capable of meeting every need.

NH PARMA

4*
Viale Paolo Borsellino, 31 – 43122 Parma (PR), Italy

NH PARMA

4*
Viale Paolo Borsellino, 31 – 43122 Parma (PR), Italy

The brand-new NH Parma hotel is part of a striking new complex designed by the renowned Spanish architect Oriol Bohigas. Located near the city centre and just a short walk from the main public transport hub, it offers an ideal position for both business and leisure travellers. The hotel features 120 soundproofed, spacious and comfortable rooms spread over seven floors. All are furnished in a contemporary style, with taupe shades, elegant furniture and parquet flooring. The hotel is fully equipped to host events in its state-of-the-art meeting rooms. It also offers a fitness area, as well as an elegant restaurant and bar.

NOVOTEL PARMA CENTRO

4*
Via Trento, 9 – 43122 Parma (PR), Italy

NOVOTEL PARMA CENTRO

4*
Via Trento, 9 – 43122 Parma (PR), Italy

Elegant and discreet, just 150 metres from the railway station and the historic city centre, Novotel Parma Centro stands out for its new interiors and attentive service with an international outlook. The indoor garage has around 70 parking spaces and charging stations for electric vehicles. The conference centre can accommodate up to 200 people, while the wellness area, fitness area and seasonal outdoor swimming pool ensure maximum comfort both for business travellers and for those seeking a moment of relaxation. A modern hotel just steps from the historic centre, with an indoor garage, conference centre, fitness area and seasonal outdoor pool.

GRAND HOTEL DE LA VILLE

5*
Largo Piero Calamandrei, 11 – 43121 Parma (PR), Italy

GRAND HOTEL DE LA VILLE

5*
Largo Piero Calamandrei, 11 – 43121 Parma (PR), Italy

The Grand Hotel de la Ville in Parma, just a short distance from the historic centre and all the city’s attractions, is located in an elegant and exclusive urban setting that represents one of the most innovative industrial redevelopment projects, conceived by the renowned architect Renzo Piano. The hotel features 110 rooms, a conference centre that can host up to 200 people, a restaurant, an American bar, a fitness area, an internet station and Wi-Fi connection. With its contemporary style and refined design, it overlooks a pedestrian square that is home to some of the finest Made in Italy institutions, such as Academia Barilla and the Parma Ham Consortium.

HOTEL VILLA DUCALE

4*
Via del Popolo, 35 – 43122 Parma (PR), Italy

HOTEL VILLA DUCALE

4*
Via del Popolo, 35 – 43122 Parma (PR), Italy

With its comfort and strategic location, Hotel Villa Ducale Parma is the perfect destination for both business and leisure travellers. It is located in Parma, one of the most beautiful cities in Italy, a charming place rich in history and musical and culinary culture. The charm of Hotel Villa Ducale Parma lies in the union of two structures, the Villa and the Towers, built in different periods and styles yet harmoniously linked by the large sail-shaped feature that dominates the hotel façade. The elegant and quiet rooms, in either classic or modern style, are designed to meet every need, with air conditioning and independent heating, televisions and soft lighting.

How to get there

Parma is easily accessible from Italy and abroad thanks to the area’s rail, motorway and air connections.

In this section, you will find all the useful information you need to reach Parma and Fiere di Parma, the venue hosting World Pasta Day, and to plan your journey as easily and efficiently as possible.

Please note: for World Pasta Day participants who book the event’s official hotels through our dedicated Booking System, selected shared transfer services between the hotels, the Congress venue and the Pasta Party venue will be included.

By air

Parma can be reached in approximately one hour from Milan Linate and Bologna Guglielmo Marconi airports, and in approximately two hours from Milan Malpensa Airport.

World Pasta Day participants can reach Parma by means of:

  • shared shuttle bus airport transfers to and from Milan Linate, Bologna Guglielmo Marconi and Milan Malpensa airports. This is a paid service and must be booked by 1 September 2026. Timetables, rates and booking details are available in our dedicated Booking System.
  • private airport transfers with chauffeur-driven cars.
    For information and quotations, please contact Agenzia Che Viaggi.
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By train

Parma railway station is located along the important Milan-Rome route and is also one of the interchange stations for railway lines serving the whole of Northern Italy. Fiere di Parma, the venue hosting World Pasta Day, can be reached in just 10 minutes thanks to a free shuttle bus service operating during the event, connecting the exhibition centre with the city centre and the railway station.

See information on the shuttle bus service between the railway station and the exhibition centre.

Coming to World Pasta Day from the MEDIOPADANA high-speed rail station

Fiere di Parma, the venue hosting World Pasta Day, is connected to the Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana high-speed rail station by the MEDIOPADANA LINK paid shuttle bus service.

The service operates during the event days.

Timetables and fares will be available shortly.

By bus

Fiere di Parma, the venue hosting World Pasta Day, can be reached in just a few minutes thanks to a free shuttle bus service operating during the event, connecting the exhibition centre with the city centre and the railway station.
The service operates during the event days.

The service, operated by TEP Spa, is free of charge for all users and runs on all days of the event. Buses run every 15 minutes during the busiest time slots and every 30 minutes during the remaining time periods.

The shuttle bus stop at Fiere di Parma is located on the sides of the roundabout in front of the SOUTH/CENTRAL Entrance.

OUTBOUND

The shuttle bus follows the following outbound route:
Strada Mazzini – Viale Mariotti (Ghiaia) – Railway Station – Via Lanfranco – Fiere di Parma (SOUTH/CENTRAL Entrance)

  • First departure from Strada Mazzini: 8:00 am
  • Last departure from Strada Mazzini: 7:00 pm

RETURN

The shuttle bus follows the following return route:
Fiere di Parma (SOUTH/CENTRAL Entrance) – Cornocchio – Railway Station – Barriera Saffi – Barriera Repubblica – Piazza Garibaldi – Strada Mazzini

  • First departure from Fiere di Parma: 8:35 am
  • Last departure from Fiere di Parma: 7:35 pm

Full shuttle timetables and routes will be available shortly.

By car

From the Parma Centro motorway exit (A1), Fiere di Parma can be reached directly in less than 5 minutes via the new feeder road. Milan, Bologna and Verona are approximately one hour away by car. Florence, Padua, Turin and Genoa are just over two hours away.

Address:
Viale delle Esposizioni, 393
43126 Parma, Italy

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Discover Parma

Parma is a city that naturally combines elegance, culture and quality of life. Refined yet never distant, compact yet rich in history, it offers World Pasta Day participants far more than simply a congress venue. It is a city best experienced on foot, letting its squares, palaces, monumental architecture and atmosphere guide the way; an atmosphere that is at once cultured, welcoming and deeply Italian.

Here, culture has a distinct sound. Parma is a city of music and theatre, inextricably linked to the names of Giuseppe Verdi and Arturo Toscanini, and it continues to express this vocation through the Teatro Regio, the Toscanini concert seasons and the events that animate the city and its surrounding area. In Parma, music is not merely a historical legacy, but a living part of the local identity.

Alongside music, Parma preserves an artistic and architectural heritage that gives it character and depth. The historic centre, its squares, porticoed streets, cultural landmarks and the city’s measured rhythm create an experience defined by understated beauty, never ostentatious. It is precisely this sense of harmony, more than any dramatic effect, that makes Parma so memorable to those who discover it.

Parma is also one of the symbolic capitals of Italian gastronomic culture. Its designation as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy reflects an authentic relationship between territory, productive expertise, tradition and innovation. Here, food is not simply an excellence to be savoured, but an integral part of the city’s identity, economic life and international image.

The area surrounding Parma further strengthens this identity. At the heart of the Food Valley, the city exists within an ecosystem where quality production, businesses, research, food safety and technology are interwoven every day. It is no coincidence that such a strong gastronomic tradition and a solid industrial vocation coexist here, in a setting that speaks with equal authority to the worlds of food and innovation.

For those attending World Pasta Day, Parma therefore represents a choice perfectly aligned with the meaning of the event. It is a city that expresses the value of food through culture, music, art, work and territory. A place that enriches the congress and transforms every stay into a broader, more authentic and more meaningful experience.