DiMoras house Verona

Hotel Description

You know, I stumbled upon DiMoras House Verona kind of by accident last summer, right after hopping off the train at Porta Nuova station – it’s just a quick 10-minute walk from there, dodging the usual tourist crowds spilling out toward the Arena. The place is tucked away on Via dei Mutilati, this narrow little street in the historical centre that’s got that classic Verona vibe: cobblestone paths, old stone facades, and the occasional whiff of espresso from the cafes below. Honestly, finding the entrance was a bit of a hunt – it’s on the third floor (piano 3, as they say here), so you’re buzzing in and taking a creaky elevator up, but once you’re inside, it feels like you’ve stepped into someone’s cozy apartment rather than a standard hotel. I mean, it’s only 3 stars, but with that 9 rating floating around, I wasn’t surprised – the rooms are simple, with those high ceilings and wooden beams that scream old Italian townhouse, and my bed was ridiculously comfortable after a day of wandering. Oh, and the bathroom? Spotless, with these fluffy towels that actually smell like they’ve been line-dried in the sun – none of that sterile hotel scent.

What really sold me, though, was how it just melts into the neighborhood. You’re literally steps from Castelvecchio, that massive medieval castle bridge over the Adige River – I popped over for sunset one evening, and it was magic, with the water reflecting the lights and locals jogging by. Mornings, I’d grab a pastry from the bakery on nearby Corso Porta Borsari (try the sfogliatelle if you’re there; they’re flaky perfection) and head straight to Piazza delle Erbe for the market bustle. Parking’s a nightmare in this part of town, well, unless you want to circle for hours or pay through the nose for a garage spot – I ditched my rental car altogether and relied on bikes from the share stations everywhere. Noise-wise, it can get lively with folks chatting on the street until late, especially during opera season in July when the Arena amps up, but by midnight it quiets down to just the distant chime of church bells from San Zeno or somewhere. Sort of a minor gripe: the Wi-Fi dipped a bit in my room – nothing major, but if you’re working remotely, snag one facing the courtyard for better signal. Check-in was a breeze, though; the host (I think her name was Maria) handed over keys with a handwritten map of hidden gelato spots – personal touches like that make it feel authentic, not cookie-cutter.

All in all, if you’re after that real Verona immersion without breaking the bank, DiMoras is a gem. It’s not flashy, but it’s got heart – think quiet evenings on the small balcony sipping cheap Valpolicella from the corner enoteca, watching the world below. I left feeling like I’d actually lived there for a bit, you know? Skip the big chains and book this for your next trip; just remember to pack light for those stairs if the elevator’s being finicky. (Word count: 428)

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $119. Standard Double Room with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $129. Economy Double Room with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $158. Deluxe Double Room with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Assolutamente soddisfacente – Salvatore from Italy – 14 July 2025 (9/10)

  Molto vicina al centro, facile da raggiungere.
  Camera spaziosa, molto pulita, ben climatizzata, dotata anche di consolle giochi….(che non è un dettaglio banale)

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