Via Case Ferrovieri Porta Nuova 12, 37138 Verona, Italy
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Casa Ferrovieri Overview

First Impressions

Casa Ferrovieri is one of those places that surprises you a little — in a good way. The name gives it away, honestly: this used to be housing for railway workers, and there’s still something grounded and unpretentious about the whole setup. It’s a three-star property, and it knows exactly what it is. No fuss, no overreach — just a clean, comfortable base in a city that honestly does most of the heavy lifting for you.

Location & Getting Around

The address puts you near Porta Nuova, which is Verona’s main train station area — and that’s actually more useful than it might sound. You’re well-connected to the rest of the city without being stuck in the thick of the tourist crowds. Couples especially seem to appreciate this spot, and I get why — it’s got that nice balance of being close to everything without feeling like you’re sleeping inside a postcard. The location score here is genuinely high, one of the better-rated areas in Verona, and it shows when you start exploring on foot.

Parking & Practicalities

One thing that’s easy to overlook until you actually need it: free private parking on site. In a city like Verona, where driving into the historic center is a whole thing with ZTL zones and permit headaches, having a secure spot waiting for you at the hotel is a real relief. If you’re road-tripping through northern Italy — maybe coming from Lake Garda or heading toward Venice — this makes Casa Ferrovieri a genuinely smart stop. It’s the kind of practical detail that doesn’t show up in the photos but matters a lot on the day.

The Feel of the Place

I mean, it’s not going to blow you away with design or atmosphere — it’s a three-star, and the vibe is more functional than stylish. But there’s something sort of honest about that. The rooms are comfortable, the staff tend to be straightforward and helpful, and you’re not paying for things you don’t need. The overall guest rating sits at 7.6, which is solid for this category — it reflects a place that delivers on what it promises rather than one that overpromises and underdelivers.

Why Guests Love It

Verona is a city that works beautifully as a base — the Arena, the old town, the Adige river, the wine bars tucked into medieval streets — and Casa Ferrovieri gives you a comfortable, well-located place to come back to after a full day of all that. Couples especially seem to click with it, probably because the location makes spontaneous evenings out genuinely easy. You’re not wrestling with taxis or long walks back at night. Honestly, for what it costs and where it sits, it’s a smart pick for anyone who wants to spend their energy on Verona itself rather than on their accommodation.

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Reviews of Casa Ferrovieri

  • Theresa from Nigeria – 28 March 2025 (9/10)

    Is good location and great room ..I enjoyed my stay

  • David from United Kingdom – 24 March 2025 (8/10)

    What could be improved: Though it was close to the station I was not allowed to leave my luggage till check in time. I didn’t need my room All I wanted was to leave one small bag.
    So I can’t recommend the place for rail travelers.

  • Angela from Germany – 7 November 2024 (9/10)

    The apartment was very clean and spacious. The bus and train station are 3 min from the apartment, which was very very good for us because our main stay was in Verona and we traveled every day to another city. It’s a very quiet neighborhood.

    What could be improved: We didn’t like the bed much, it was a little too hard for our taste.

  • Wayne from United Kingdom – 16 September 2024 (8/10)

    Nice accommodation

    What could be improved: A lot of keys and gates to sort, location not brilliant, but overall great value.

  • Issakhanian from Armenia – 14 September 2024 (9/10)

    The location is perfect. Apartment is clean with all necessary facilities.

    What could be improved: The Vikey sometimes didn't work.

  • Wayne from Australia – 27 August 2024 (7/10)

    The property is really close to the train station but a 30 minute walk to the centre of town.
    It’s clean and a large apartment.

    What could be improved: The apartment is a little way from the central Very few restaurants close by.
    The shower leaked everywhere.

  • Harry from United Kingdom – 9 August 2024 (8/10)

    The location is perfect, 15/20 minuets walk to Central Verona. The room was very clean and tidy on arrival. There are a lot of complaints about accessing the property, however, we found it very simple and never had any issues with this. The shower was good and bed was very comfortable, it was a full queen size. It feels very spacious also.

    What could be improved: The TV had no English channels or netflix.
    I did get charged twice on checking in through the link provided, although this was very quickly reimbursed to me.

  • Briana from Australia – 20 June 2024 (8/10)

    Very conveniently located next to the train station which was handy. I was contacted in advance to let me know how to get into the property as it is self contained with no reception. The communication was excellent and all my questions were answered with solutions to any problems i had, the only one of which was luggage storage which was available at the station. We were very happy with our visit, thank you !

  • Alan from United Kingdom – 11 May 2024 (8/10)

    Location & good shower & bed

    What could be improved: Apartment door lock difficult to use

  • George from Finland – 20 February 2024 (8/10)

    What could be improved: Rather early check- out , would be nice to be able stay till 11:00 .

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Piazza Bra: 1.8 km
  • Verona Arena: 1.8 km
  • Juliet’s Tomb: 1.8 km
  • Canossa Palace: 1.8 km
  • Parco Postumia: 1.4 km
  • I Portoni della Bra: 1.6 km
  • Monumento ai Caduti: 1.6 km
  • Castelvecchio Bridge: 1.8 km
  • Castelvecchio Museum: 1.6 km
  • Monumento a Vittorio Emanuele II: 1.7 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/bar Gemma: 100 m
  • Restaurant Da Aldo: 200 m
  • Restaurant Bistrot Porta Nuova: 250 m

Top attractions:

  • Piazza Erbe: 2.4 km
  • Ponte Pietra: 3.1 km
  • Romeo’s House: 2.5 km
  • Scaliger Tombs: 2.5 km
  • Giulietta’s House: 2.4 km
  • Torre dei Lamberti: 2.4 km
  • Piazzale Castel San Pietro: 3.5 km
  • Castello Scaligero Villafranca: 16 km

Natural beauty:

  • Forest Val Galina e Progno Borago: 9 km

Ski lifts:

  • Gaibana: 45 km
  • Valon J-bar: 45 km
  • Malga San Giorgio Magic Carpet: 45 km

Public transport:

  • Bus Verona Bus station: 350 m
  • Train Verona Porta Nuova Scalo: 250 m
  • Train Verona Porta Nuova Train Station: 300 m

Closest airports:

  • Verona Airport: 8 km
  • Montichiari Airport: 67 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Wardrobe or closet

General:

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Non-smoking rooms

Kitchen:

  • Refrigerator

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Italian

Safety & security:

  • CCTV in common areas

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Reception services:

  • Invoice provided

Great for your stay:

  • Private bathroom
  • Parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Shower
  • Private parking
  • Lift
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House Rules at Casa Ferrovieri

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 14:30 to 20:00
  • You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.

Check-out:

  • From 07:00 to 10:00

Age restriction:

  • Check-in is only possible for guests aged between 18 and 50

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.

Guest reviews

Staff:

8.0

Comfort:

8.2

Location:

8.2

Free WiFi:

7.9

Facilities:

7.7

Cleanliness:

8.2

Value for money:

7.8