Verona Porta Borsari Relais

Verona Porta Borsari Relais Overview

First Impressions

Walking through the narrow cobblestone streets of Verona‘s historic center, you’ll find Verona Porta Borsari Relais tucked away on a quiet side street that feels like a secret only locals know about. The entrance is understated — you might actually walk past it if you’re not paying attention — but that’s part of its charm. This four-star boutique property sits right in the heart of the Città Antica, and I mean literally in the heart of it all.

Location That Actually Matters

Here’s what makes this place special: you’re about a two-minute walk from the ancient Roman gate Porta Borsari (hence the name), and honestly, everything you want to see in Verona is within easy walking distance. The Arena di Verona? Five minutes. Juliet’s balcony? Three minutes, though you’ll probably get lost in the winding medieval streets at least once — which is half the fun. What I love is that despite being so central, Vicoletto cieco padovano is this tiny dead-end street that stays surprisingly quiet, especially at night when the day-trippers have gone home.

The Space Itself

The building has that authentic Italian character you can’t fake — think exposed stone walls and original architectural details that have been here for centuries. Each room feels different because, well, they are different — this isn’t some cookie-cutter chain hotel. The design strikes a nice balance between honoring the historical bones of the building and providing modern comfort. You’ll find thoughtful touches throughout, and the attention to detail shows in everything from the lighting to the way they’ve preserved original features.

What Sets It Apart

The staff here actually knows Verona — not just the tourist highlights, but where locals go for aperitivo and which osteria serves the best risotto all’Amarone. They’re the kind of people who’ll draw you a little map and explain why you should take the long way around to see a particular view. The property maintains that intimate feel you get at smaller places, where they remember your name and your coffee preference. There’s something refreshing about staying somewhere that feels more like a well-appointed friend’s place than a hotel.

Why Guests Love It

Look, couples absolutely adore this place — and with a 9.8 location score from people who’ve actually stayed here, that tells you something. You can roll out of bed and be at a café in Piazza delle Erbe before the tour buses arrive, or take an evening stroll to the Adige River when the light hits the medieval bridges just right. The combination of being perfectly positioned but peacefully tucked away is rare in a city like Verona, where most central hotels either sacrifice location for quiet or quiet for location. Here, you actually get both, which explains why people keep coming back.

Reviews of Verona Porta Borsari Relais

• Clare from United Kingdom – 7 September 2024 (10/10)

  Location excellent
  
  What could be improved: Room was quite warm

• Joanne from Malta – 24 May 2024 (10/10)

  Clean and great location
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Cristina from United States – 14 May 2024 (10/10)

  Lovely place, plenty of room, excellent location.

• Juan from Italy – 9 November 2023 (10/10)

  Everything. Perfect location, well equiped and nicely refurbished apartment and excelent service from Owner.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing. Alm perfect

• Grigorios from Greece – 14 September 2023 (9/10)

  Excellent location, easy communcation and check in, comfortable and cosy. Recommended!
  
  What could be improved: For that price, attention must be paid to details. Toiletries were not enough for 4 people.

• Linda from United Kingdom – 11 September 2023 (10/10)

  Very convenient location, lovely and comfortable apartment, good facilities and good access arrangements…. Host very helpful ….😊 coffee good. Nice shower room. fridge good extra… Kitchen facilities good….
  
  What could be improved: Bedroom … Low ceiling, very warm space, needed fan switched on… Space downstairs for hanging clothes… Washing machine has no dryer, and no place to dry clothes….

• Lidia from Australia – 10 September 2023 (10/10)

  Great location and a really beautiful apartment

• Brittany from France – 14 August 2023 (10/10)

  Great location, clean and comfortable. Great communication with our host.

• Frank from Germany – 7 July 2023 (9/10)

  Not applicable

• Daryl from Australia – 5 September 2022 (10/10)

  Great location and extremely helpful staff.

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