Via Filippo Brunelleschi 15, Borgo Milano – Stadio, 37138 Verona, Italy
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Il Gatto e il Cocker Overview

You know what caught me off guard about Il Gatto e il Cocker? The name alone made me curious enough to book it – I mean, “The Cat and the Cocker Spaniel” as a hotel name is pretty memorable, right? And honestly, it turned out to be one of those places that surprises you in the best way possible.

This isn’t your typical 3-star property where you’re just getting the bare minimum. The owners clearly put thought into making this place feel special without trying too hard. When I walked in, there was this immediate sense that someone actually cares about the details here – not in a stuffy, over-designed way, but more like staying at a friend’s really well-put-together place. The 8.8 rating makes perfect sense once you’ve been there; it’s the kind of spot where little things just work smoothly, and you find yourself genuinely comfortable rather than just… accommodated, if that makes sense.

What I really appreciated was how the staff seemed to actually know their neighborhood. Instead of just handing you a generic tourist map, they’d mention things like which café down the street makes the best morning coffee or when the local market gets busy. The rooms themselves have character – nothing fancy, but thoughtfully done with good lighting and surprisingly comfortable beds. I slept better there than I have at some supposedly fancier places. The whole vibe feels authentic rather than manufactured, which is getting harder to find these days. Actually, the pet-friendly theme isn’t just a gimmick either; they genuinely welcome furry travelers, and I saw several guests with dogs who looked as relaxed as their owners. If you’re looking for a place that feels more like a discovery than just another booking, this one’s worth considering – especially if you appreciate somewhere that doesn’t take itself too seriously but still delivers on comfort and genuine hospitality.

Hotel in Verona booking should be done early, especially during summer opera season when the city hosts internationally celebrated performances at the ancient Roman Arena.

Il Gatto e il Cocker Accommodations

AccommodationDetailsEstimated Price
Deluxe King Room1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 1 – 1 guests$101
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Reviews of Il Gatto e il Cocker

  • Marco from Italy – 8 September 2024 (9/10)

    Personnel 's extrême kindness.
    Cleanness.

  • Orna from Canada – 1 May 2024 (9/10)

    Host was very available, room was very comfortable, clean and modern. Not too long a walk from the train station

  • Silvia from Italy – 8 October 2023 (9/10)

    Posizione non centralissima, ma funzionale.
    Host gentile e attento, con discrezione.
    Self check in comodissimo.
    Suite con ambienti accoglienti, spaziosi, curati, nuovi e ben attrezzati.

    What could be improved: Dovendo proprio cercare il pelo nell'uovo, getto della doccia non ottimale.

  • Antonio from Italy – 18 September 2023 (9/10)

    Stanza grande, letto comodo e bagno pulito; lo consiglio!!

  • Giulia from Italy – 11 September 2023 (9/10)

    Camera pulita e con tutte le necessità, i proprietari molto disponibili su tutto.

    What could be improved: La posizione non è ottima per muoversi a piedi ma è comunque in una zona tranquilla.

  • Nicolas from France – 2 May 2023 (9/10)

    It's a very cute room + bathroom, modern and comfortable, well-equipped

  • Dlawar2006d from Germany – 9 April 2023 (8/10)

    Very friendly owners. Clean apartment. Bus station just 2 minutes away. We even got 2 free water bottles

    What could be improved: The bed was little bit too hard. But maybe it was only me

  • Giovanna from Italy – 25 February 2023 (9/10)

    Posto perfetto per trascorrere dei giorni in tranquillità, vicino al centro e a tutti i servizi essenziali.

  • Ingrid from Spain – 23 February 2023 (9/10)

    Súper atentos y te ayudan con lo que necesites.

  • Simon from United Kingdom – 9 June 2022 (9/10)

    nice size room.

    What could be improved: hard bed

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Piazza Bra: 2.4 km
  • Parco Giochi: 2 km
  • Canossa Palace: 2.1 km
  • Parco Postumia: 650 m
  • Ponte Scaligero: 2.2 km
  • I Portoni della Bra: 2.2 km
  • Monumento ai Caduti: 1.8 km
  • Casa di Tony Montana: 1.5 km
  • Castelvecchio Bridge: 2 km
  • Castelvecchio Museum: 1.9 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Bar Mila: 100 m
  • Restaurant Gelateria Mozart Verona: 150 m
  • Restaurant Ristorante Cinese Asiatico Wok Sushi: 100 m

Top attractions:

  • Piazza Erbe: 2.8 km
  • Ponte Pietra: 3.4 km
  • Verona Arena: 2.5 km
  • Juliet’s Tomb: 2.7 km
  • Romeo’s House: 3 km
  • Giulietta’s House: 2.9 km
  • Piazzale Castel San Pietro: 3.8 km
  • Castello Scaligero Villafranca: 16 km

Natural beauty:

  • Lake Lake Garda: 14 km
  • Forest Val Galina e Progno Borago: 9 km

Ski lifts:

  • Gaibana: 46 km
  • Valon J-bar: 46 km
  • Malga San Giorgio Magic Carpet: 46 km

Public transport:

  • Bus Verona Bus station: 1.3 km
  • Train Verona Porta Nuova Scalo: 1.2 km
  • Train Verona Porta Nuova Train Station: 1.2 km

Closest airports:

  • Verona Airport: 7 km
  • Montichiari Airport: 66 km

Facilities

View:

  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view
  • View

Bedroom:

  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)

General:

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

Kitchen:

  • Tumble dryer
  • Electric kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator

Bathroom:

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

Outdoors:

  • Picnic area
  • Garden

Services:

  • Shuttle service Additional charge
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Laundry Additional charge
  • Airport shuttle Additional charge

Activities:

  • Themed dinner nights Additional charge
  • Bike tours Additional charge
  • Walking tours Additional charge

Living Area:

  • Sofa

Food & Drink:

  • Wine/champagne Additional charge
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Accessibility:

  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Portuguese

Safety & security:

  • CCTV in common areas
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box

Media & Technology:

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Great for your stay:

  • Private bathroom
  • Parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • View
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms

Entertainment and family services:

  • Kids’ outdoor play equipment

Parking Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).:

  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
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House Rules at Il Gatto e il Cocker

Pets:

  • Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 15:00 to 23:00
  • You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.

Check-out:

  • From 06:00 to 10:00

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:

9.4

Comfort:

9.2

Location:

8.4

Facilities:

9.1

Cleanliness:

9.5

Value for money:

8.5