Hotel Aurora offers something that money usually cannot buy in Verona: a front-row seat on Piazza delle Erbe at a three-star price. The hotel stands on Piazzetta XIV Novembre, a tiny square opening onto the north end of Piazza delle Erbe, so the market, the Madonna Verona fountain and the Lamberti Tower are just outside the door. Its pride is the terrace, which looks out over the square and is a lovely place for a morning coffee or an evening glass of wine as the lights come on. Rooms are simple but carefully kept, decorated in warm tones, and each has a private marble bathroom with a mosaic-tiled shower. The welcome is personal, with the feel of a family business, and the staff are a good source of tips on where to eat nearby. For travellers who want to be in the middle of things and spend their money on food and sights rather than the room, it is hard to beat.
Location and getting around: you cannot be more central. Piazza delle Erbe and Piazza dei Signori are on the doorstep, Juliet’s House is about three minutes away, Sant’Anastasia and Ponte Pietra five, and the Arena around ten minutes on foot down Via Mazzini. The old town is a limited traffic zone, so travellers arriving by car should ask the hotel about the nearest garage before they arrive, and those coming by train can take a taxi or bus from Porta Nuova station.
The rooms: simple, comfortable rooms in warm colours, each with a private marble bathroom and a mosaic-tiled shower, designed to suit different needs. Rooms vary in size and view; ask for one overlooking the square if you want the full Piazza delle Erbe experience, or one at the back if you sleep lightly.
Who it suits: budget-conscious couples, solo travellers and first-time visitors who want to walk everywhere, and anyone who values location and character over hotel facilities.
Good to know: Piazza delle Erbe is lively into the evening, especially at weekends and in summer, so expect some noise on the square side. Contact the hotel directly about breakfast, lifts and luggage help if those matter to you, as the building is historic.
Why stay here
- ✓Terrace over Piazza delle Erbe
- ✓Private marble bathrooms
- ✓Mosaic-tiled showers
- ✓Family-run welcome
- ✓Rooms overlooking the square
- ✓Steps from the Lamberti Tower
- ✓Walk to the Arena
- ✓Local dining tips from staff
Good questions
Is Hotel Aurora really on Piazza delle Erbe?+
Yes, it stands on Piazzetta XIV Novembre, which opens directly onto Piazza delle Erbe. The terrace looks out over the square.
Is Hotel Aurora noisy?+
The square is lively into the evening, so rooms facing it can hear some noise. Ask for a room at the back if you are a light sleeper.
How do you reach Hotel Aurora by car?+
The old town is a limited traffic zone, so do not drive to the door without checking. Ask the hotel in advance about the nearest garage and the best route.
