14 Via Leoncino, Verona Historical Centre, 37121 Verona, Italy
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Residenza Callas Overview

I’ll be honest – I almost walked past Residenza Callas the first time I was looking for it because it has this understated elegance that doesn’t scream “hotel” from the street. But that’s actually part of its charm, you know? It feels more like staying at a well-connected friend’s place in Milan than checking into some corporate chain.

What really struck me about this place is how they’ve managed to nail that sweet spot between intimate and professional. The staff genuinely seems to remember your name after the first day (not just pretending to check their notes), and there’s this lived-in sophistication throughout the property that you don’t get with newer hotels. I mean, the 4-star rating makes sense when you experience it – everything works perfectly, but there’s character in the details. The common areas have these beautiful period touches, and honestly, I spent way more time than planned just hanging out in the lobby area because it’s actually comfortable, not just Instagram-pretty.

The rooms themselves are what I’d call “Milan practical” – they understand that travelers need space to actually unpack and move around, which is rarer than you’d think in European city hotels. I was there during what locals told me was a particularly busy period, but the noise levels were totally manageable. You’ll hear some city sounds because, well, you’re in Milan, but nothing that kept me awake. The 8.2 rating they’ve got seems about right to me – it’s the kind of place where small things just work smoothly. Check-in was quick, the WiFi actually delivered the speeds they promised, and when I had a question about getting to a slightly obscure neighborhood for a meeting, the front desk person knew exactly which tram line would be fastest at that time of day. Those kinds of details matter when you’re trying to navigate a city efficiently, and it’s clear the team here gets that. What I appreciated most, though, is that this isn’t trying to be the flashiest option in the area – it’s just solid, thoughtful hospitality without any pretension.

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Reviews of Residenza Callas

  • Annalisa from Italy – 12 January 2025 (9/10)

    Appartamento ampio e ben suddiviso. Posizione ottima!

  • Patricia from Austria – 7 November 2024 (9/10)

    Die großzügige Wohnung liegt ideal für einen Städtetrip, eine Busstation ist ganz in der Nähe und alle interessanten Orte im Zentrum sind fußläufig erreichbar.

    What could be improved: Uns hat alles gefallen, jederzeit gerne wieder!

  • Tomi from United States – 17 February 2024 (9/10)

    Very nice flat. Comfortable beds. Great location.

    What could be improved: Nothing. It was perfect.

  • Claudio from Italy – 22 January 2024 (9/10)

    La struttura è situata in centro storico a pochi metri dall'arena. In questa casa aveva vissuto anche Maria Callas, come testimonia la lapide sul muro esterno dell'edificio. Al nostro arrivo siamo stati accolti da una signora molto gentile che ci ha dato tutte le indicazioni necessarie e consegnato le chiavi dell'appartamento; appartamento che abbiamo trovato molto pulito ed in perfetto ordine. Consigliato.

  • Ali from Mexico – 28 November 2023 (9/10)

    La amabilidad de Cristina, excelente ubicación del departamento.

  • Greg from Australia – 28 July 2023 (9/10)

    Greg location, clean, well presented

    What could be improved: Nothing

  • Elisa from Italy – 25 April 2023 (9/10)

    Appartamento in centro Verona, a due passi dalle maggiori attrazioni turistiche, comodo e pulito.

  • Cristina from Italy – 5 April 2023 (7/10)

    What could be improved: Manca posto auto anche a pagamento per cui è stato molto difficile caricare bagagli

  • Massimiliano from Italy – 18 February 2023 (9/10)

    posizione invidiabile, pulizia e cordialità dello staff

    What could be improved: nulla

  • Jadwiga from Poland – 6 September 2022 (9/10)

    Najlepsza możliwa lokalizacja. Wszędzie pieszo bez wysiłku. Piękny widok z okna na antyczna zabudowę. Pyszna kawa. Zaskakująca winda, idealna na bagaże. Prawdziwe grafiki na ścianie w salonie ( nie plakaty, nie ksera) to się rzadko zdarza.

    What could be improved: Wygoda sofy w salonie do spania niewystarczająca jak na 2 dorosłe osoby.

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Piazza Bra: 450 m
  • Piazza Erbe: 500 m
  • Verona Arena: 500 m
  • Scaliger Tombs: 500 m
  • Palazzo Rizzardi: 3 m
  • Casa dei Mercanti: 450 m
  • Giulietta’s House: 350 m
  • Casa Renato Simoni: 30 m
  • Palazzo Bevilacqua: 350 m
  • Torre dei Lamberti: 500 m

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Amaro: 10 m
  • Restaurant Da Ugo: 100 m
  • Restaurant Butcher: 50 m

Top attractions:

  • Ponte Pietra: 1.1 km
  • Juliet’s Tomb: 800 m
  • Romeo’s House: 500 m
  • Canossa Palace: 850 m
  • Montorio Castle: 5 km
  • I Portoni della Bra: 600 m
  • Castelvecchio Bridge: 1.2 km
  • Castelvecchio Museum: 950 m
  • Piazzale Castel San Pietro: 1.5 km
  • Castello Scaligero Villafranca: 19 km

Natural beauty:

  • Forest Val Galina e Progno Borago: 8 km

Ski lifts:

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

Public transport:

  • Bus Verona Bus station: 1.8 km
  • Train Stazione Verona Porta Vescovo: 2 km
  • Train Verona Porta Nuova Train Station: 2 km

Closest airports:

  • Verona Airport: 12 km
  • Montichiari Airport: 67 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen:

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

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Hairdryer

Living Area:

  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Accessibility:

  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Miscellaneous:

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

Room Amenities:

  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Ironing facilities

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Italian

Reception services:

  • Invoice provided

Great for your stay:

  • Private bathroom
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Washing machine
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Lift
  • Coffee machine

Building characteristics:

  • Private apartment in building
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House Rules at Residenza Callas

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 15:00 to 18:00
  • You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.

Check-out:

  • Until 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:

8.0

Comfort:

8.7

Location:

10.0

Facilities:

8.5

Cleanliness:

8.2

Value for money:

7.9