Flats4rent Aleksandra e Arina

Hotel Description

I remember pulling up to Flats4rent Aleksandra e Arina after a bit of a drive from the Verona airport – honestly, if you’re coming by car, watch out for those narrow streets in Borgo Trento; parking can be a hassle, but there’s a spot nearby on Via Goffredo Mameli that’s usually free if you time it right, like early evening when the locals head home. The building itself is tucked into this quiet residential pocket, right by the Adige River – you know, that bend where the water rushes a little louder after a rain, and you can smell the faint earthy scent from the banks mixing with espresso from the corner bar. It’s not smack in the tourist chaos of the centro storico, but a quick 15-minute stroll across Ponte della Vittoria gets you to the Arena, which is perfect if you want to catch an opera without the crowds breathing down your neck. I mean, Verona in summer gets packed, but this spot feels like a local’s secret – well, sort of, until you hear the church bells from San Giorgio in Braida chiming at dawn, which is charming unless you’re a light sleeper.

Stepping inside, the place hit that sweet spot between cozy apartment and proper hotel vibe – it’s 4-star rated at 8.8 for a reason, you know? The flats are named after Aleksandra and Arina, I guess the owners or something, and mine had this bright, airy living room with big windows overlooking a little courtyard (pro tip: ask for one facing away from the street if traffic noise bugs you). The kitchenette was a lifesaver – fully stocked with pots that actually heat evenly, unlike some rentals I’ve dealt with – and I whipped up a quick pasta using herbs from the nearby market on Via IV Novembre. Beds were comfy, with those crisp Italian linens that feel cool against your skin after a hot day wandering Juliet’s House (which is overhyped, but hey, it’s Verona). Check-in was smooth; the host met me right on time, handed over keys with a few insider tips on avoiding the tourist traps for gelato – try the pistachio at Gelateria Ponte Pietra, just a bridge away. One minor gripe: the Wi-Fi dipped a bit in the evenings, probably from everyone streaming, but it sorted itself out. And in winter, it might feel a tad drafty – pack an extra layer if you’re visiting off-season when the fog rolls in from the river.

All in all, if you’re after that authentic Verona experience without the hotel sterility, this is it – especially for families or couples who want space to spread out. You’ll save on eating out by cooking with fresh stuff from the Borgo Trento shops, and honestly, waking up to the sound of bikes whizzing by on the lungadige path makes you feel like you’re living here, not just passing through. I’d go back in a heartbeat, maybe in spring when the cherry blossoms along the river turn the whole neighborhood pink. Just book ahead for July; that’s when the opera festival turns the area into a buzz, but this place stays your peaceful retreat.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $139. Two-Bedroom Apartment with 1 large double bed, 1 single bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $150. One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 3

Reviews

• Superb – Jolanta from Poland – 9 July 2025 (9/10)

  Bardzo dobrze wyposażone mieszkanie, pieszo dogodne dojście do wielu atrakcji w mieście.
  
  What could be improved: Brak parkingu, co wiąże się z dodatkowymi kosztami. W apartamencie były rybiki 🙁

• Ottimo.. – Pasquale from Italy – 9 July 2025 (8/10)

  Pulizia e cortesia..La persona che ci ha seguito è stata molto gentile. Ottimo il file pittografico contenente varie utili informazioni.

• Very good – Maria from Italy – 23 June 2025 (8/10)

  Bell'appartamento, dotato di tutti i comfort…

• Very good – Pablo from Argentina – 27 April 2025 (8/10)

  Equipamiento y estado. Barrio tranquilo. No en el centro, pero suficientemente cerca como para ir caminando.

• Very good – Simona from Italy – 2 June 2025 (8/10)

  Appartamento dotato di biancheria, kit sapone , persino lavatrice con detersivo a disposizione. Letti comodi, cuscini in ottimo stato. Posizione molto comoda

• Exceptional – Tamara from Slovenia – 14 July 2025 (10/10)

• Exceptional – Alexandria from United States – 15 June 2025 (10/10)

• Superb – Giulia from Italy – 4 May 2025 (9/10)

• Exceptional – Lara from Austria – 21 April 2025 (10/10)

• Exceptional – Vadim91 from Poland – 25 June 2025 (10/10)

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