Sunshine Home Porta Nuova

Sunshine Home Porta Nuova Overview

First Impressions

When I first walked up to Sunshine Home Porta Nuova, I honestly wasn’t sure what to expect from the name — but this four-star property completely surprised me. Tucked away on Circonvallazione Raggio di Sole in the Città Antica district, it’s one of those places that feels like a local secret. The building has this warm, welcoming facade that immediately puts you at ease, and you know what? The fact that there’s parking right on-site is already a huge win in Verona — trust me on this one.

Location That Actually Matters

Here’s the thing about the location — it’s not just central, it’s perfectly positioned. You’re literally in the heart of Verona’s historic center, which means you can walk to pretty much everything that matters. I mean, Juliet’s balcony is practically around the corner, and the Arena di Verona is an easy stroll away. What I really appreciated was how quiet the street felt despite being so close to all the action. The Città Antica neighborhood has this authentic Italian charm where you’ll find locals doing their daily shopping at small markets, not just tourist traps.

The Room Experience

My room was actually larger than I expected — these old buildings in Verona can be pretty cramped, but this place manages space really well. The décor strikes this nice balance between modern comfort and Italian character, with good lighting and a bathroom that’s been properly updated. The windows open wide (very Italian), and if you’re lucky enough to get one facing the courtyard, it’s wonderfully peaceful. Air conditioning works well too, which you’ll definitely appreciate during those hot Veneto summers.

Practical Perks

Let me tell you about the parking situation again because it’s genuinely impressive — free private parking in central Verona is like finding gold. Most hotels either don’t have it or charge you a fortune for it. The staff here are genuinely helpful too, not just going through the motions. They gave me solid recommendations for dinner spots that weren’t the obvious tourist places, and their local knowledge really showed. The whole operation feels well-run without being stuffy or overly formal.

Why Guests Love It

I can see why couples rate this place so highly — there’s something romantic about staying in the real Verona, not just the postcard version. You’re close enough to everything to explore on foot, but far enough from the crowds to actually relax. The combination of that excellent location score (seriously, 9.4 is hard to beat) and the practical amenities like parking makes it work for different types of travelers. Whether you’re here for a romantic weekend or just want a solid base for exploring the Veneto region, this place delivers without trying too hard to impress.

Reviews of Sunshine Home Porta Nuova

• Julie from United States – 6 January 2025 (9/10)

  Location, kitchen, elevator, large bedrooms, very responsive property manager.
  
  What could be improved: We did not have complete control of the thermostat. It was controlled remotely by owner. We had to make a few phone calls to get temperature turned down because it was too warm.

• Vincent from Australia – 22 July 2024 (7/10)

  10 minute walk to the railway station.
  
  What could be improved: Once payment had been debited to our account some days prior tour stay, we received the regulations of the house. Rather draconian and off-putting. A lot of stress was placed on the extra costs one may incur for things such as not sorting the household rubbish correctly. There was also an unexpected damage bond of Euro150 that had not been advised before, that had to be paid on arrival.
  The request for personal details and copies of documents came only shortly prior to our arrival. Although copies of passports were requested, it transpired that they were in fact not necessary.
  The agent who met us was impatient and gave the impression of not wanting to spend any more time than absolutely necessary. Little apparent understanding of the fact that tourists use various forms of public transport and delays are unavoidable.
  No instructions on operating the washing machine and incorrect suggestions only subsequently provided on request.
  The property appears to be managed by a large commercial outfit.
  
  All in all we found the approach unwelcoming.

• Maite from Chile – 5 June 2024 (8/10)

  La ubicación
  
  What could be improved: La administración

• Marko from Sweden – 23 May 2024 (5/10)

  Great location, the apartment itself is quite beatiful. Franscesca was nice and helpful during the stay.
  
  What could be improved: Check in and checkout was a major hassle and pain to deal with, they need to improve these processes. Lots of fine print in the house rules. Not worth it for a short stay. Also they take a deposit from you which they are quite slow to return. The noise levels at night are quite bad as the walls seem to be paper thin.

• Mauricio from Brazil – 20 May 2024 (9/10)

  the apartment is very clean and well maintained.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing.

• Gerald from Austria – 11 May 2024 (9/10)

  Sehr gut gelegen , sehr sauber , Francesca , sehr sympathisch , ist immer erreichbar und sehr hilfsbereit. Insgesamt 100% ige Weiterempfehlung

• Svetoslav from Bulgaria – 6 May 2024 (4/10)

  The property was nice but the management is not. There was so many extra charges.
  
  What could be improved: It was very big hassle to check in. The apartment wasn’t clean. The host lady was rude and all mess with dog hair. They charged us extra 90€ for final cleaning, not specified in booking ! There was so many extra charges in house rules! We were very disappointed and not recommended !!!

• Valerie from Germany – 9 March 2024 (8/10)

  Angenehm war der Lift im Haus! Das Appartement selbst war sehr geräumig und gut eingerichtet! Der Relaxsessel war begehrt…Schönes Bad mit bodentiefem Fenster zum Lüften. TV in jedem Schlafzimmer und Wohnzimmer. Gute Lage zwischen Bahnhof und Arena. Wir waren zum Fasching dort bei nasskaltem Wetter und es war in der Wohnung glücklicherweise nicht kalt!
  
  What could be improved: Ich hatte das Appartement eigentlich gebucht, weil die Lage zum Bahnhof gut war und wir dann schnell unsere Koffer hätten abstellen können, aber in der Praxis funktionierte das nicht (Schlüsselübergabe zur Wunschzeit klappte nicht) und wir mussten beide Mal unsere Koffer gegen nicht unerhebliche Gebühr in einer Gepäckaufbewahrung abgeben (insgesamt 32€).
  Im zweiten Schlafzimmer war es sehr laut, einmal von der Straße und zweitens von einer anderen Wohnung im Haus, wo man den Fernseher bis 3 Uhr nachts hörte…

• Jabin from United Kingdom – 19 February 2024 (9/10)

  Location
  Comfort
  Supportive hosts
  
  What could be improved: NA

• Griselda from Albania – 22 December 2023 (9/10)

  The Location was very good

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