Hotel Piccolo
by the TopOfHotel team
Hotel Piccolo is a charming little boutique near the station — elegant dark-wood decor, a good breakfast, and the lightest price tag in this roundup.
Hotel Piccolo is a charming little boutique near the station — elegant dark-wood decor, a good breakfast, and the lightest price tag in this roundup.
In-Depth Review
Hotel Piccolo is steps from Hotel Martini, and both are run by the same team — but Piccolo stands out for its elegant, layered dark-wood look that reviewers say beats other hotels at the same price. It scores 8.1/10 on Booking and 7.4/10 on Agoda, solid marks for a place starting at only about $74 a night. It is small but has soul; reviews keep coming back to the same phrase — warm and welcoming.
Rooms and decor
Rooms are furnished in dark, traditional Italian wood — carved headboards, warm-toned bedside lamps, cream linens against the timber, and gold-framed mirrors that make the space feel pricier than what you pay. Everything is clean and tidy, the bathroom works well with steady hot water, and there are power outlets plus free Wi-Fi that holds up in the room and the common areas. The bed is comfortable, the pillows are good, and reviews flag no complaints about cleanliness or noise. The room fits two comfortably but is not suited to three.
Food and amenities
Breakfast is a light self-serve buffet — local cured meats, cheese, fresh-baked bread, cornetto, yogurt and coffee. Some reviewers say Piccolo lays it out a little more nicely and warmly than Hotel Martini, even though the spread is similar. The breakfast room is cosy and rarely crowded, and the staff are friendly and helpful with bus routes and what to see.
Location and getting there
It is about a 6-minute walk from Verona Porta Nuova station and roughly 2 km from the old town. Buses 11 and 12 connect to the centre every 10 minutes for about $1.40, and the station makes day trips to Venice, Padova or Milan easy. Restaurants, a supermarket and coffee shops are all within a 5-minute walk of the hotel.
Things to know before booking
The catch is size: this is a very small boutique with only a handful of rooms, and it sells out fast in peak and opera season, so plan to book 4 to 6 weeks ahead. You are about 2 km from the old town, so seeing the Arena means a bus ride rather than a stroll out the door. And rooms are built for two — not a fit for three.
Our take
Hotel Piccolo is the best choice here for a budget traveler who wants real character over a hostel but does not want to pay city-centre prices. About $74 a night for elegant wood furnishings and a good breakfast is value that is hard to find. Just remember the room count is tiny — reserve early and you will not be disappointed.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- From around $74 a night, it is the cheapest pick in this roundup, with a top price of roughly $129.
- The elegant dark-wood look gives it more character than most hotels in the same price band — carved headboards, warm lamps and gold-framed mirrors make rooms feel pricier than they are.
- Breakfast is a full self-serve spread of local cured meats, cheese, fresh-baked bread, cornetto, yogurt and coffee, and reviewers rate it well.
- It is about a 6-minute walk from Verona Porta Nuova station, so day trips to Venice, Padova or Milan are easy to reach.
- It is run by the same team as next-door Hotel Martini, and reviews repeatedly describe the place as warm and welcoming.
- It is very small with only a handful of rooms, so it books out fast in peak and opera season — plan 4 to 6 weeks ahead.
- It sits about 2 km from the old town, so you will take bus 11 or 12 to reach the Arena rather than walking out the door to it.
- Rooms comfortably fit two but are not suited to three, so larger groups should look elsewhere.
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Insider Tips
- Book 4 to 6 weeks ahead for peak or opera season — there are only a few rooms and they sell out fast.
- Take bus 11 or 12 into the centre; they run every 10 minutes and a ticket is about $1.40.
- Use it as a base for day trips — Venice, Padova and Milan are all straightforward from Porta Nuova, a few minutes' walk away.