Casa Babbuino

Nicki was the best part of our four-night stay at Casa Babbuino. She was always available for questions and gave us useful tips and advice, which helped make our time in Verona as good as it could be. The rooms were spotless and quirky, the cooking facilities were great, and the back garden was a lovely place to relax or eat outside. We’ve just got back, and my one-word verdict is FANTASTIC. If you’re unsure about booking Casa Babbuino, I’d say go for it. You won’t regret it! *****

We only had one night at Casa Babbuino, and we were sad to leave so soon. We’d definitely come back on another Verona trip, hopefully for longer. They were really flexible about check-in and check-out, and let us into the room early after our 4 am start. They also kindly kept our bags safe after checkout so we could go exploring without carrying them around. Our Surf Room was spacious, with a lovely large bathroom and shower, such a welcome change from tiny hotel bathrooms. The little garden was charming, too, and we only wished we’d had more time to enjoy it. A real gem of a hotel in Veronetta.

We were lucky to spend the hottest part of the heat wave in a lovely room with central air conditioning, then go to a very special late-night event at the coliseum. We also happened to be there during an organ music festival, so it’s worth checking what cultural events are on during your visit. The old town can feel like a tourist zoo, for good and silly reasons, though there are charming back streets where you can get away from it. Forget the R&J balcony... Everything was great, and I highly recommend the place. Just keep in mind it isn’t a classic B&B: there’s no breakfast on site, but a nearby café offers a discounted breakfast.

I was there in mid July, and from the start the impressions were good. The self check-in was easy, even though I arrived at night, and communication was quick and friendly. The lobby was tastefully done, and the garden was gorgeous. The entrance can be easy to miss: there’s a lovely green door, but no big name sign. Once inside, my room was really spacious, with classy, new furniture and a large bathroom. It’s a straightforward 10-15 minute walk from the hotel to the start of the old town. There’s a supermarket about 200 m away and a few restaurants around the corner, while the area itself is very quiet. A public parking lot about 5 minutes or 350m away costs 5,- a day, and there were always plenty of spaces. It might also be possible to park for free on the streets nearby, but I’m not completely sure. With parking this easy, it’s a good base for visiting places around Verona, including Lake Garda, about a 30-minute drive away. Thanks for the nice visit, and especially for the gin tonic at the end. Greetings from Germany, Mario