Via Villafranca, 94, 37137 Verona, Italy
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Urban escape – a peaceful getaway near the city Overview

You know what caught me off guard about Urban escape – a peaceful getaway near the city? The name actually delivers on its promise, which honestly doesn’t happen that often with hotels these days. I mean, when I first pulled up, I was a bit skeptical – the exterior is pretty understated, nothing flashy about it. But once you step inside, there’s this immediate sense of calm that just washes over you.

The thing is, this place sits in that sweet spot where you’re close enough to feel connected to everything but far enough out that you can actually hear yourself think. I stayed here during what turned out to be a pretty hectic week, and by the second morning I realized I was sleeping better than I had in months. The rooms aren’t massive or anything – this is a solid 3-star spot, so manage expectations accordingly – but they’ve done something smart with the layout and lighting that makes the space feel bigger than it actually is. The beds are surprisingly comfortable (I’m picky about mattresses), and the blackout curtains actually work, which you’d be amazed how many places get wrong.

What really won me over, though, was the attention to those little details that show someone’s actually thinking about the guest experience. The shower pressure is excellent, there’s enough counter space in the bathroom to spread out your stuff, and – this might sound weird but hear me out – the WiFi is consistently strong throughout the building, even in the stairwells. I work remotely sometimes when I travel, so that kind of thing matters to me. The staff runs a pretty tight ship too; check-in was smooth, and when I had a question about local restaurants, the front desk person gave me three solid recommendations that were clearly based on actual knowledge, not just whatever brochure they had lying around. With an 8.3 rating, they’re obviously doing something right, and after staying there, I get it. It’s not trying to be the fanciest place in town, but it nails the fundamentals while creating this genuinely relaxing atmosphere that’s harder to find than you might think. Perfect for when you want to recharge without completely disconnecting from civilization.

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Reviews of Urban escape – a peaceful getaway near the city

  • Luigi from Italy – 21 March 2025 (8/10)

  • Gift from Italy – 21 January 2025 (9/10)

    The property is just as described in the pictures, it’s very modern and feels like a home.

    What could be improved: There isn’t much to not like, maybe the fact that it’s infront of a busy road.

  • Nikola from Serbia – 18 January 2025 (8/10)

  • Ivan from Italy – 9 January 2025 (8/10)

  • Luigi from Italy – 23 December 2024 (8/10)

  • Nicola from Italy – 24 November 2024 (9/10)

    tutto perfetto

  • Dafina from North Macedonia – 6 November 2024 (1/10)

    Accommodation was ok

    What could be improved: Communication with the owner was a disaster. I specifically ask if we can enter in the flat at 2-3 am. on 30.10.2024 even before i booked and one more time i ask after i book and he confirmed. But when we whent there we were left on streets and we could not enter because owner though that we need to come next day

  • Krystyna from Poland – 24 October 2024 (9/10)

    Apartament bardzo wygodny i czysty. Na tarasie miejsce do siedzenia, również dla miłośników papierosa. Dobra komunikacja z gospodarzem. Kuchnia wygodna chociaż wyposażona tylko w podstawowe akcesoria.

    What could be improved: Można poprawić wyposażenie kuchni np. sito, deska do krojenia, dodatkowa patelnia toster również by się przydał.
    Przy odbiorze kluczy pomocne byłoby lepsze oznaczenie skrzynki np. zdjęcie od frontu, podanie numeru skrzynki lub cechy charakterystycznej. Film jest bardzo pomocny, ale ten element nie jest jednoznaczny.

  • Anastasiia from Poland – 18 October 2024 (6/10)

    Although the apartment is far from the center, it is a convenient transport interchange, there are bus stops, shops nearby, the area is quiet.

    What could be improved: There was no hairdryer in the apartment, when I wrote to the owner, he did not offer to bring it, for me as a girl this is important. Also, the faucet in the shower was broken, the drain was not working, and water was pooling in the shower cabin, not very pleasant

  • Manuel from Spain – 4 September 2024 (9/10)

    Terraza espectacular y muy bien conectado con tres lineas de bus que van a estación porta nova y centro de Verona

    What could be improved: Poco papel higiénico

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Monumento: 4.1 km
  • Parco Giochi: 4.9 km
  • Canossa Palace: 4.7 km
  • Parco Postumia: 2.4 km
  • Parco San Giacomo: 4.3 km
  • Monumento ai Caduti: 4.6 km
  • Casa di Tony Montana: 4 km
  • Castelvecchio Museum: 4.5 km
  • Giardini Peter Benenson: 3.9 km
  • Parco Risorgiva Fossa Bova: 2.4 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/bar Latteria Martini: 600 m
  • Restaurant Buddha’s Restaurant: 650 m
  • Restaurant Pizzeria Trattoria Maestà: 650 m

Top attractions:

  • Piazza Bra: 5 km
  • Ponte Pietra: 6 km
  • Verona Arena: 5 km
  • Juliet’s Tomb: 5 km
  • Romeo’s House: 6 km
  • I Portoni della Bra: 5 km
  • Castelvecchio Bridge: 5 km
  • Piazzale Castel San Pietro: 7 km
  • Castello Scaligero Villafranca: 13 km

Natural beauty:

  • Forest Val Galina e Progno Borago: 12 km

Ski lifts:

  • Gaibana: 48 km
  • Valon J-bar: 48 km
  • Malga San Giorgio Magic Carpet: 48 km

Public transport:

  • Bus Verona Bus station: 4 km
  • Train Verona Quadrante Europa: 5 km
  • Train Verona Porta Nuova Scalo: 4.2 km

Closest airports:

  • Verona Airport: 5 km
  • Montichiari Airport: 64 km

Facilities

Kitchen:

  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette

Bathroom:

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

Outdoors:

  • Balcony

Living Area:

  • Sofa
  • Seating Area

Food & Drink:

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Miscellaneous:

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

Outdoor & View:

  • Garden view

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Tile/marble floor

Languages spoken:

  • Italian

Safety & security:

  • Key access

Media & Technology:

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

Reception services:

  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Express check-in/check-out

Great for your stay:

  • Private bathroom
  • Parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchen
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Free parking
  • Shower
  • Lift

Building characteristics:

  • Private apartment in building
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House Rules at Urban escape – a peaceful getaway near the city

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 16:00 to 00:00
  • Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out:

  • From 08:00 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:

8.6

Comfort:

8.3

Location:

8.3

Free WiFi:

10

Facilities:

7.9

Cleanliness:

8.2

Value for money:

8.8