Hotel Mastino is one of the most convenient mid-priced hotels in Verona, a three-star address on Corso Porta Nuova, the broad shopping street that leads straight to Piazza Bra and the Arena. Piazza Bra is about two minutes on foot and the Arena about five, so you can walk to an evening performance and be back in your room within minutes. The hotel has 54 rooms and apartments, a small spa that needs a reservation, a bar and lounge, soundproofed rooms and a 24-hour front desk. It has no restaurant, which is no hardship in a city with so many trattorias nearby, and a buffet breakfast is served in the morning for a charge. Guests rate its location especially highly, and the rates are well below the grand palazzo hotels in the old town, which makes it a smart base for travellers who want to be central without paying a premium.
Location and getting around
The hotel is at Corso Porta Nuova 16, in the shopping district just outside the old town walls. Piazza Bra is about two minutes away, the Arena about five, and Piazza delle Erbe and Juliet’s House about ten minutes on foot. Verona Porta Nuova station is roughly 15 minutes away on foot, and the airport is about 20 minutes by car. The airport shuttle runs for a fee.
The rooms
54 rooms and apartments over several floors. The main building offers singles, standard and economy doubles, superior and deluxe doubles, triples, quadruples and a junior suite. A separate annex has standard, comfort and deluxe apartments with one or two bedrooms, some with a kitchenette, useful for longer stays or families. The main building has three floors and no elevator, so mention it if you have heavy luggage or mobility needs. Rooms are soundproofed and have air conditioning, heating, free WiFi and a television.
Food and spa
There is no restaurant. A daily buffet breakfast is available for an additional charge, and bars, cafes and restaurants are within a few minutes’ walk. The small spa is by reservation and carries a separate daily fee. It is for adults only, with children under 12 allowed only with an adult, so do not book it for a family day out.
Who it suits
Couples, opera-goers, first-time visitors and anyone who prefers a short walk to the Arena to a taxi. It is also useful for those arriving by car, as secured covered parking is offered on site, though spaces are limited and must be requested in advance.
Good to know
Check-in starts at 2 p.m. and check-out is before 11 a.m., with late check-out available for a fee when possible. One cat or dog is allowed per stay, and service animals are welcome. The city tax is charged per adult per night. Parking and breakfast are extras, so compare the total cost with other hotels when you book.
Why stay here
- ✓Two minutes from Piazza Bra
- ✓Spa by reservation
- ✓Bar and lounge
- ✓Soundproofed rooms
- ✓Apartments in an annex
- ✓Free WiFi and air conditioning
- ✓Covered parking (limited, extra charge)
- ✓24-hour front desk
Good questions
How far is Hotel Mastino from the Arena?+
About five minutes on foot, and Piazza Bra is around two minutes away.
Does the hotel have a restaurant?+
No. A buffet breakfast is available for an additional charge, and restaurants and cafes are a few minutes’ walk away.
Is there an elevator?+
The main building has three floors and no elevator, so mention any mobility needs when you book.
