verona – jenaway

August 23, 2019

Verona – How to Get Around?

Verona Airport: So Verona has its very own airport which is only 11km from the train station. The airport provides a shared shuttle bus which is six euro per person and takes around twenty minutes and brings you directly to Porta Nuova (the main train station in Verona). The timetables can be found online or in the airport itself and the bus goes right outside the doors of the entrance. However flights to Verona are always a little more on the pricey side but it is super handy for a weekend trip.

Milan Bergamo Airport: Milan Bergamo is the next closest airport to Verona and probably the most popular. If you fly into Bergamo there is a bus company named ‘Flixbus‘ which brings you directly to Verona. Prices vary depending on how close you book the bus to the day you intend to travel but it is normally around twelve euro. The company also has an app where you can purchase the tickets and also track the bus. If you don’t have the app make sure you print your tickets before boarding. The stop for getting the bus back to Verona is just behind the stone church at the train station.

Train Service: The easiest way to anywhere from Verona has to be by train. The train service is actually really good and when I was in Verona it’s safe to say I used it a lot! There’s an app called ‘Omio’ you can download that shows you the train timetables and also lets you book your tickets. You can also get your tickets in the station. Make sure you stamp your ticket before getting on the train as they’re really strict about that. You can get to the lake towns in just a couple of minutes for less than a fiver and Rome, Milan and Bologna in a couple of hours.

Local Bus: You probably won’t need the local bus service in the city because everything is within walking distance but just incase. The local bus service is quite good in Verona with all local buses starting from Porta Nuova and going all over the city. It’s more expensive to buy your bus from the driver so I would recommend buying one from a local tobacco shop (just a small shop that sells magazines and sweets etc) or a booklet if your hotel is a little farther out.

Thanks for reading x

August 22, 2019

Verona -Where to stay?

Whether you are going away for a week long escape in the midst of summer or for a quick weekend get away, you want to make sure that you’re staying in the best place that is suited to you.

Air BnB: The Air BnB’s in Verona are just perfect for a quick weekend stay. Prices are not too expensive if you book in advance and the hosts are always super friendly and flexible when it comes to check in times, some even leaving you a bottle of wine as a surprise welcome gift. Nearly all are apartments, some open plan, others with individual spaces. Location wise, ideally anywhere around the river, the university or on the main streets are usually within walking distance to the main attractions. Local buses are very regular and always leave from the Porta Nuova (Verona’s main train station), while taxis are more on the expensive side.

Hotels: Since I lived in the city my experience with the hotels is not as wide as it could be. However I can recommend one: ‘Hotel Leon D’Oro’. It’s just a quick walk from the train station and less than a ten minute walk from the main square this hotel is in an ideal location for any length of stay. The decor for this hotel is very luxurious with the small touch of slippers in each room really making your stay that bit more memorable. However, the buffet style breakfast in the morning is really what makes this hotel four stars. From freshly baked pastries, bacon, eggs and a large array of cold cheeses and meats, juices and even a coffee machine, you really get what you paid for. If you happen to be in Verona for a special occasion or have that bit more to spend, there is a treat of a hotel hidden away near Romeo and Juliet’s balcony. ‘Hotel Antica Porta Leona’ is a luxury hotel and spa in the centre of Verona looking just as amazing on the outside as it does on the inside. Now I’m sure this hotel is not cheap but if you’re looking for a little more elegance I would check it out. For my time in Verona I spent it living in ‘Residence Viale Venezia’ which I would not be so quick to recommend to any student or visitor to the city. The apartments themselves are basic with simple decor and are clean and come with one or two balconies. Gates are locked at night and there is a twenty-four-hour reception but you are not allowed to bring your room key with you as it must be left with reception when you leave for the day. The kitchen has no oven believe it or not and there is clothes washing facilities but they are not free and are located by the reception. Guests have to leave a form of Identification with reception and have to leave by midnight, no overnight guests allowed. And the area is definitely not the safest and is far away from the city centre, about a half an hour walk.

Let me know if I missed any stays that you would recommend in Verona. Thanks for reading x

August 22, 2019August 22, 2019

Verona – My First Blog Post

As I lived in Verona for the whole of last year I am going to split the information into different posts to make it more pleasurable to read.

These posts will include, the best places to eat, where to get the cheapest Aperol Spritz and what’s the best things to do in the city for a day.

I will also do posts on the university if anyone also has an option of studying there for a year. The night life in Verona is not amazing but I will mention the best places to go if you’re thinking of heading to a club or a bar.

Lastly I will do a few posts on the day trips that I would recommend: including how to get there, prices and what to do.

If anyone has any topics that they would like me to post about from Verona or any other city then please leave your comments below.

Thank you for reading x