CASA DELLA ZIA ELSA

CASA DELLA ZIA ELSA Overview

You know what? CASA DELLA ZIA ELSA is one of those places that completely caught me off guard – in the best possible way. I mean, with a name like that (literally “Aunt Elsa’s House”), I was expecting something quaint but maybe a bit dated. Instead, I walked into what honestly felt like staying at your coolest Italian aunt’s place, if she happened to have impeccable taste and actually knew how to run a proper guesthouse.

The moment you step inside, there’s this immediate sense of warmth that’s hard to fake. The floors have that authentic worn-smooth feeling under your feet, and everything smells faintly of lavender and maybe some kind of wood polish that reminds me of old family furniture. What really got me though was how Elsa herself (yes, there’s an actual Elsa) seems to genuinely care about making sure you’re settled in. She’ll chat with you about local restaurants – not the tourist traps, but places where she actually eats – and I swear she remembers everyone’s coffee preferences by day two. The rooms are comfortable without being flashy, with these gorgeous old shutters that actually block out light when you need to sleep in. Fair warning though: the stairs creak a bit, so if you’re a super light sleeper on the ground floor, you might hear people heading up to bed.

What sets this place apart is the attention to details that matter but don’t show up in photos. The shower pressure is fantastic, there are enough outlets by the bed for your devices, and – this might sound weird – but the towels actually smell fresh, not like they’ve been sitting in a laundry basket for days. The breakfast setup is simple but thoughtful: really good coffee, local pastries that change depending on what’s seasonal, and fresh fruit that’s actually ripe. I found myself lingering over breakfast way longer than usual, partly because the little courtyard area catches the morning sun perfectly, and partly because Elsa would pop by with recommendations based on whatever you mentioned wanting to see that day. Honestly, with a 9.1 rating, I was expecting it to be good, but this felt more like discovering a hidden gem that somehow everyone else has figured out too. If you’re looking for a place that feels authentic without sacrificing comfort, and you don’t mind that it’s more “charming family home” than “sleek hotel,” you’ll probably love it here.

Verona’s apartments offer charming accommodations with period features, perfect for families wanting to experience daily life in this culturally rich Italian city.

Reviews of CASA DELLA ZIA ELSA

• Francesca from Italy – 21 March 2025 (10/10)

  Stanza accogliente e pulita. Staff molto gentile. Un ottimo soggiorno
  
  What could be improved: Niente . Tutto ok

• Jose from Spain – 1 January 2025 (10/10)

  La habitación estaba súper limpia y tenía de todo, además de cafés, tés y alguna chocolatina de cortesía. La anfitriona ha sido muy amable y servicial. Es cierto que no está en un lugar céntrico pero a todas las atracciones turísticas se puede acceder a pie sin problema.
  
  What could be improved: El wifi no funcionaba muy bien.

• Barbara from Italy – 13 October 2024 (10/10)

  La titolare una signore squisita, gentilissima e super disponibile

• Alberto from Italy – 7 October 2024 (9/10)

  Camera spaziosa e ben pulita. Ottima accoglienza.

• Lana from Croatia – 8 October 2023 (10/10)

  It was really clean. Apartment was nicer than in the pictures.
  Close to the bus station. Overall we would stay here again.
  
  What could be improved: Everything was great.

• Alena from Israel – 28 August 2023 (10/10)

  It's great place to stay also with baby. Location is good, only 15 minutes by foot to the centre.
  The host is very friendly, wanted to help in any questions.
  Very comfy bed and nice balcony.
  Internet is good.
  Very welcoming holl.

• Michela from Italy – 20 August 2023 (10/10)

  Very clean, comfy and full furnished accommodation. City centre is within walking distance. Owners are really nice and helpful

• Päivi from Finland – 17 July 2022 (9/10)

  Very friendly and helpful staff, a really clean and comfortable room.

• Salma from Egypt – 28 June 2022 (9/10)

  Well, the room is huge, modern, clean, and beautiful. It's similar to the rooms in a five starts hotel.
  I wouldn't change anything in the room amenities.
  
  What could be improved: The location is not really in the center, it's around 25/35 minutes walking to the center depending on which attraction you want to see. Honestly, it is still doable, because there's a bus stop right in front of the hotel and Transportation in Verona is well organized. But you should still consider this.

• Jessyca from Singapore – 3 June 2022 (9/10)

  Room are good and i feel very comfortable stayed here. Joel one of the staff very kind when I asked something , Immediately he given it. Even though he cannot speak English, but he try his best to communicate through help Google translate. I really appreciate his kindness and I enjoyed my stay! Highly recommend.

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