Due Torri Hotel

Due Torri Hotel sits on Piazza Sant'Anastasia — one of the loveliest squares in Verona's old town, where people line up to take photos every day. The building dates back to the Middle Ages, with a history that runs more than 700 years, and it still holds onto the grand feel of an old palazzo. Guest scores land at around 9.1/10 on Booking.com and 9.4/10 on Agoda, which shows real guests come away consistently happy.

Rooms and decor

All 89 rooms are done in full Louis XVI style — good hardwood parquet floors, classic patterned wallpaper, silk curtains that catch the morning light, and carved furniture detailed enough to show the age of the place in every piece. Plenty of guests say the rooms feel like staying in a palace. The Superior and Junior Suite rooms are more spacious, and we'd point couples toward them if you want a separate seating area. The atmosphere around the hotel is quieter than other parts of town, because Piazza Sant'Anastasia is not a main tourist through-route.

Food and amenities

Breakfast is set in a dining room with Mediterranean arches — linen tablecloths, white crockery, the kind of room that feels closer to a proper restaurant than a hotel buffet. There's local cheese, good cured meats, seasonal fruit, fresh-baked pastries every morning, and strong Italian coffee. The rooftop bar opens in the evening, looking out over the old-town rooftops and old towers — a good place for a glass of Valpolicella red before you head out to walk the old town. The service draws praise for being professional and for the small touches that set it apart from other hotels at the same level.

Location and getting there

It's a 5-minute walk to Juliet's House, 8 minutes to Piazza delle Erbe, and 12 minutes to Arena di Verona — the best base in the city if you want to walk everywhere without a single car ride. Porta Nuova rail station is about 1.5 km away, a taxi for roughly €9-11, or an easy 20-minute walk. Around the square you'll find gelato shops, restaurants along the Adige river, and several good wine bars — step out the door and you're straight into real Verona.

Things to know before booking

This is the priciest hotel in this article, from $185 a night, and rates climb clearly during opera season (June to September). Some rooms feel small for this price bracket, so ask about the larger Superior or Junior Suite if space matters. There's no swimming pool either, so on a hot day you'd need to find a city pool elsewhere. We'd book at least 2-3 months ahead to lock in the best room at the best rate.

Our take

Due Torri Hotel is our number-one pick for couples who want the fullest Verona experience — the best location, rooms with real history, and 5-star service in an atmosphere modern hotels just can't copy. The small catches are that some rooms aren't large for the price and that opera-season rates jump, so plan ahead and book early if you want the best room and the best deal.