Via Mario Todeschini 8, Borgo Trento, 37126 Verona, Italy
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Passo&Ripasso Eco Friendly Home Overview

First Impressions

Walking up to Passo&Ripasso Eco Friendly Home, you immediately sense this isn’t your typical three-star hotel. The name itself hints at something different — “passo” and “ripasso” refer to winemaking techniques where grapes get a second fermentation, which feels fitting for a place that’s clearly put extra thought into everything. Located on Via Mario Todeschini in the Borgo Trento district, it sits in what locals consider one of Verona’s most desirable residential areas, away from the tourist crowds but still incredibly well-connected.

The Borgo Trento Advantage

Honestly, the location here is brilliant — and I mean that in the most practical sense. Borgo Trento is where Veronese professionals actually live, so you’re getting authentic neighborhood vibes without sacrificing convenience. You can walk to the historic center in about 15 minutes, but more importantly, you’re surrounded by genuine local cafes and that excellent gelateria on Via San Paolo that tourists never find. The area feels safe and quiet at night, which couples particularly appreciate (no wonder they rate the location so highly). There’s also easy parking here, which anyone who’s driven in Italian city centers will tell you is worth its weight in gold.

Eco-Conscious Comfort

The “eco friendly” part of the name isn’t just marketing speak — they’ve actually thought this through. The rooms feature energy-efficient systems and locally-sourced materials, but what impressed me most was how they managed to make sustainability feel comfortable rather than austere. You know what I mean — sometimes eco-hotels can feel a bit spartan, but Passo&Ripasso strikes that balance where you’re helping the environment without feeling like you’re roughing it. The furnishings have a clean, modern aesthetic that works well with the building’s architecture.

Practical Details That Matter

With a 9.3 rating, guests clearly appreciate the attention to detail here. The staff genuinely knows the city — not just the obvious tourist spots, but where to find the best aperitivo deals and which osteria serves the most authentic risotto all’Amarone. The rooms are well-designed for the space available, and honestly, the soundproofing is better than you’d expect for a three-star property. Little things like proper reading lights and enough electrical outlets (seriously, why don’t more hotels get this right?) show they understand what travelers actually need.

Why Guests Love It

This place works because it delivers on its promises without trying to be something it’s not. You’re getting excellent value in one of Verona’s best neighborhoods, with genuine environmental consciousness and staff who care about your experience. The 9.7 location score speaks for itself — you’re perfectly positioned to explore both tourist Verona and the real city where locals live and work. It’s the kind of place where you feel like you’ve discovered something special, even though it’s actually quite straightforward in the best possible way.

Hotels in Verona offer visitors the opportunity to stay in the heart of this medieval gem, with easy access to historic palazzos, charming piazzas, and renowned wine bars.

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Reviews of Passo&Ripasso Eco Friendly Home

  • Renata from Ireland – 15 September 2024 (10/10)

    Very spacious
    Close to city centre
    Very handy
    Good internet
    Big shower
    Lots of information left by hosts about where to eat what to do in Verona
    Good equipment if you want to cook something
    Detergent for washing machine and lots of other stuff

  • Richard from United Kingdom – 5 July 2024 (8/10)

    Very practical apartment located an easy walk to the town centre and a range of charming little shops. I'd happily visit again and recommend it to a friend.

    What could be improved: Nothing major. Bathroom could do with a little maintenance and the light switches seemed to have a mind of their own.. other than that not much to fault..

  • Marija from Serbia – 14 May 2024 (10/10)

    Good location, close to the city center. Clean, comfortable and very equipped apartment. In front of the building there are paid parking place or if you are lucky you can find a free parking place.
    The owner is very kind.

  • Nórika from Hungary – 1 May 2024 (10/10)

    Location is near to the city centre, cozy, nice, clean, big, fully equipped. Nice, welcoming hosts. Easy to get in with the code.

    What could be improved: There are some not paying parking places in the street at the door really, but it is hard to find free place, and the people in the neighbourhood are not aware of these parking places being free and they say that all area is paying area. But there is a big free parking area at 15 minutes walk.

  • Ljiljana from Serbia – 30 April 2024 (10/10)

    Location is perfect. The apartment is beautiful. The host was great.

  • Nora from Japan – 8 October 2023 (9/10)

    The room was really spacious and we could stay there comfortably like at home. There was everything we needed including washingachine and detergent.
    The owner was super nice and he explained everything, and stayed so kind even if we arrived a bit late due to delays of public transportations. We went to a restaurant in their recommendation list, and we loved it too. It was an amazing place to stay.

    What could be improved: The only thing we felt a bit inconvenient was a limitation of hot water consumption. There was hot water available only for 2 full showers, and we couldn't know how much 1 full shower was for the Italian standard. We ran out of hot water on the 1st night after 1 full shower and the second person had to take a not-hot shower. We managed it on the 2nd night though.

  • Irina from Romania – 15 August 2023 (10/10)

    Clean, spacious and well-equipped apartment, situated a few minutes' walk away from the historical center of Verona. Very nice host who had a lot of useful travel tips. Thank you, Gianluca!

  • Tracey from New Zealand – 1 August 2023 (10/10)

    Spacious, comfortable, well equipped, great location.

  • Lauren from United States – 17 July 2023 (10/10)

    A lot of space, very comfortable, and fit our needs

    What could be improved: The water heater only lasted about 11 minutes before it turned cold

  • Satoko from Japan – 12 September 2022 (9/10)

    Location. A bit far from busy tourist area but very good local area.

    What could be improved: Location.Host.Spacy apartment which has enough thngs.

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Piazza Erbe: 1 km
  • Verona Arena: 1 km
  • Canossa Palace: 850 m
  • Ponte Scaligero: 600 m
  • Palazzo Malfatti: 1 km
  • Arsenale Austriaco: 100 m
  • Torre dei Lamberti: 750 m
  • Castelvecchio Bridge: 650 m
  • Castelvecchio Museum: 800 m
  • Monumento a Vittorio Emanuele II: 1 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Il Cappero: 50 m
  • Restaurant Veggie Shop: 100 m
  • Restaurant Gemma Pizzeria: 100 m

Top attractions:

  • Piazza Bra: 1.1 km
  • Ponte Pietra: 1.4 km
  • Romeo’s House: 1.2 km
  • Scaliger Tombs: 1.2 km
  • Giulietta’s House: 1.2 km
  • Torre dei Lamberti: 1.1 km
  • I Portoni della Bra: 1.1 km
  • Piazzale Castel San Pietro: 1.6 km

Natural beauty:

  • Lake Lake Garda: 13 km
  • Forest Val Galina e Progno Borago: 7 km

Ski lifts:

  • Gaibana: 43 km
  • Valon J-bar: 43 km
  • Malga San Giorgio Magic Carpet: 43 km

Public transport:

  • Bus Verona Bus station: 2.4 km
  • Train Verona Porta Nuova Scalo: 2.5 km
  • Train Verona Porta Nuova Train Station: 2.5 km

Closest airports:

  • Verona Airport: 9 km
  • Montichiari Airport: 69 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Dressing room

Kitchen:

  • Children’s high chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Living Area:

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area

Food & Drink:

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Miscellaneous:

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

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Mosquito net
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Languages spoken:

  • German
  • English
  • Italian

Safety & security:

  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Key access

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Reception services:

  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Great for your stay:

  • Private bathroom
  • Parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchen
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Washing machine
  • Street parking

Building characteristics:

  • Private apartment in building

Entertainment and family services:

  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles

Parking Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and charges may be applicable.:

  • Street parking
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House Rules at Passo&Ripasso Eco Friendly Home

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 18:00 to 21:00
  • You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.

Check-out:

  • From 08:00 to 11:00

Age restriction:

  • The minimum age for check-in is 18

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:

9.7

Comfort:

9.4

Location:

9.6

Free WiFi:

7.5

Facilities:

9.4

Cleanliness:

9.2

Value for money:

9.0