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
jenaway 