Staying in Città antica, Verona
The useful detail when choosing a room here is its exact street. Via Mazzini carries a steady flow of shoppers, while the lanes toward Sant'Anastasia offer a different rhythm. Ask whether your window faces a pedestrian route or an internal courtyard, and establish the luggage drop point before arriving by car.
At a glance
- Best for
- A first visit
- At night
- Lively on the squares
- Getting around
- On foot; no metro
- Price level
- €€€€
Piazza delle Erbe, the Lamberti Tower and Juliet's House on your doorstep, and the Arena five minutes away.
Good for
- A first trip of one to three nights
- Walking everywhere, with no bus or taxi
- Seeing the squares in the evening, after the day-trippers leave
Think twice if
- You are watching the budget: this is the dearest part of Verona
- You want a quiet street and are booking on or beside Piazza delle Erbe
- You are driving: the center is a limited traffic zone
What is near Città antica
Piazza dei Signori
About two minutes from Piazza delle Erbe, this adjoining square makes an easy detour through the arch beside the tower.
Sant'Anastasia
Walk about five minutes north from Piazza delle Erbe along Corso Sant'Anastasia to reach the church and its broad forecourt.
Ponte Pietra
Allow about ten minutes from Piazza delle Erbe, continuing past Sant'Anastasia toward the river and the stone bridge.
Eating in Città antica
Look beyond the tables directly on the main squares if you want a quieter meal. Side streets around Corso Porta Borsari and Sant'Anastasia give you more places to compare menus. For an evening drink, check whether a table is intended for drinks alone or a full meal.
Getting around from Città antica
Use Piazza delle Erbe as your walking reference point. Porta Nuova is the main railway station, but it is beyond the old town. For a bus connection, check current routes toward Piazza Bra, then continue on foot; pedestrian streets can prevent a taxi reaching your door.
Hotels in Città antica
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Staying in Città antica, Verona
Can a taxi reach my accommodation?
Access depends on the street and local traffic restrictions. Ask your accommodation for an authorized drop point and the remaining walking distance before traveling.
Is a room above a pedestrian street quiet?
Pedestrian access removes much traffic, but voices, deliveries and restaurant tables can still carry upstairs. Ask specifically about the room's orientation and window insulation.
Where should I start a short evening walk?
Start at Piazza dei Signori, continue toward Sant'Anastasia and finish beside the Adige. The route offers several easy places to turn back.