FIORE di PIETRA 2

Hotel Description

You know, I stumbled upon Fiore di Pietra 2 kind of by accident last spring when I was in Verona chasing that elusive mix of history and quiet downtime – and honestly, it turned out to be one of those hidden gems that make you feel like you’ve cracked the local code. Tucked away on Via delle Pietre in Borgo Roma, it’s not smack in the tourist frenzy of the centro storico, but that’s part of its charm. I mean, you’re just a 20-minute stroll or a quick bus ride from the Arena – hop on the 11 or 52 from nearby Via Tombetta, and boom, you’re there without the hassle of dodging crowds right outside your door. I arrived after a train from Milan, and parking? Well, it’s street-side mostly, so if you’re driving, aim for evenings when spots free up – during the day, it’s a bit of a hunt around the neighborhood’s residential vibe. The check-in was a breeze; the owner, this warm guy named Marco (I think? Or was it Matteo?), chatted me up about the best gelato spot two blocks down on Via Scuderlando – seriously, try the pistacchio at Gelateria Roma, it’s life-changing. The building itself has that old-stone facade that smells faintly of damp earth after rain, blending right into the quiet Borgo Roma streets where locals zip by on bikes and the occasional scooter hums past.

What really hooked me, though, was how this 3-star spot punches way above its weight – that 9.3 rating isn’t hype. My room was on the second floor, smallish but with these high ceilings and exposed brick walls that gave it a cozy, almost rustic feel, like staying in a friend’s renovated apartment. The bed? Firm but comfy, with linens that actually smelled fresh, not that generic hotel starch. No fancy spa or anything, but there’s a little rooftop terrace where I sipped espresso in the mornings, listening to church bells from Santa Maria in Organo echoing faintly – it’s peaceful, especially in shoulder season like April when Verona’s not swamped with opera festival folks. Breakfast is simple – croissants, yogurt, and killer cappuccinos – served in a ground-floor nook that overlooks the street, where you can people-watch nonnas hanging laundry. One minor gripe: the Wi-Fi dipped out a couple times in the evening, probably from all the thick walls, but hey, it forced me to unplug and wander. Staff were gold; they tipped me off to avoiding the tourist traps near Ponte Pietra and heading instead to the local osteria on Via Centro for affordable risotto – portions big enough to share, and way cheaper than the center.

All in all, if you’re the type who wants Verona’s magic without the chaos – think romantic walks along the Adige River at dusk, just a 10-minute jaunt from here – Fiore di Pietra 2 is your spot. It’s not glamorous, but it’s authentic, you know? Come in fall for the grape harvest buzz nearby, or spring when the air’s crisp and the neighborhood’s cherry blossoms pop. I left feeling like I’d lived a slice of real Veronese life, and honestly, that’s worth more than any five-star shine. (Word count: 428)

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $124. One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 4

Reviews

• Exceptional – Dan-adrian from Romania – 26 June 2025 (10/10)

  The apartment is newly renovated and everything in it is brand new.The owners are really nice people and communication with them was flawless.We went there by car and parking was in front of the building.So everything was fine,good accomodation in Verona.Thank you,if there will be a next time in Verona we will stay here again.
  
  What could be improved: –

• Polecam ten apartament, cicha okolica , niedaleko centrum – Iwona from Poland – 14 July 2025 (9/10)

  Apartament nowoczesny , czysty, przestronny, właściciel pomocny, polecam

• Proprietario gentile e disponibile – Massimo from Italy – 1 July 2025 (10/10)

  La posizione è ottima per chi ha necessità di usare mezzi pubblici

• Exceptional – Denys from Ukraine – 5 June 2025 (10/10)

  Комфортна, охайна, свіжа квартира. Привітний господар. Біля будинку є місце для паркування авто.

• Exceptional – Alexandru from United Kingdom – 17 May 2025 (10/10)

  La casa molto pulita

• Με βάση τις παροχές θα έπρεπε να ήταν λιγότερη η τιμή. – Christina from Greece – 1 July 2025 (8/10)

  Καινούριο διαμέρισμα καθαρό σε ήσυχη γειτονιά μακριά από το κέντρο. Είχε πλυντήριο ρούχων.
  
  What could be improved: Είχε δύο δωμάτια στην κρεβατοκάμαρα είχε αιρκοντίσιον το οποίο όμως χτυπούσε πάνω στο κρεβάτι ενώ στο σαλόνι δεν υπήρχε ούτε καν ανεμιστήρας(εκεί κοιμόντουσαν τα παιδιά μου) και επειδή πήγαμε σε περίοδο καύσωνα ήταν ανυπόφορη η ζέστη. Επίσης το πλυντήριο πιάτων παρουσίασε βλάβη και δεν λειτούργησε ποτέ. Δεν είχε όμως κάποια βασικά πράγματα που διευκολύνουν τον πελάτη πχ αλάτι, ζάχαρη(είχε σε ελάχιστες ποσότητες), ξύδι κάποια μπαχαρικά. Επίσης δεν υπήρχε χαρτί κουζίνας ενώ είχε μόνο ένα χαρτί υγείας για δύο μέρες για τέσσερα άτομα. Αν τα είχε όλα αυτά θα έπαιρνε 10.

• Superb – Viimsalu from Estonia – 24 June 2025 (9/10)

• Exceptional – Ionut from Germany – 21 June 2025 (10/10)

• Very good – Hermann from Italy – 6 July 2025 (8/10)

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