Cheap city break Verona
Verona is Roman history, the tale of Romeo and Juliet and an opera festival in a 2000-year-old arena, with Lake Garda less than an hour away. Direct flight from Schiphol, 3 days from €320 per person.
✈️ Plan your trip to Verona →When is the best time to go?
April to June and September to October are loveliest: mild weather, blooming squares and fewer crowds. July and August are hot and busy, but that is when the famous opera festival fills the Arena (12 June to 12 September 2026). In December Christmas markets light up Piazza Bra and the Arena. If you want to dodge the heat and the crowds, skip high summer.
The best areas in Verona
- Citta Antica The historic centre in the bend of the Adige: the Arena, Piazza Bra, Piazza delle Erbe and Juliet's House all within walking distance.
- Veronetta The east bank, student-driven and bohemian, with cheaper trattorias and the climb up to Castel San Pietro.
- Borgo Trento A quiet, residential district north of the river, great for families and an extra night.
- Cittadella Between the Arena and Porta Nuova station, handy if you travel a lot by train.
- San Zeno Relaxed neighbourhood around the beautiful Romanesque basilica of San Zeno Maggiore.
Top 5 things to do in Verona
- Arena di Verona The 1st-century Roman amphitheatre, €12 (EU 18-24 €3). During the opera festival seats cost €25 to 300 and more.
- Casa di Giulietta Juliet's House with the famous balcony: the courtyard is free, the house with balcony costs €12.
- Piazza delle Erbe + Torre dei Lamberti The prettiest market square, with a climb up the 84-metre tower (lift €1 extra, tower about €8).
- Castelvecchio The medieval castle with its battlemented bridge over the Adige and an art museum, about €9.
- Castel San Pietro A free climb or funicular to the finest panorama over the rooftops and the river.
Insider tip: Verona is the smartest base for Lake Garda and the wine hills. From Porta Nuova station an ATV bus reaches Peschiera, Lazise and Garda in under an hour, and the Valpolicella and Soave vineyards are even closer for an Amarone tasting. A VeronaCard (€27 for 24 hours or €32 for 48 hours) also gives Arena priority and free city buses.
Flights + transport from the Netherlands
From Schiphol you fly direct to Verona (VRN) in about 1 hour 45 with Transavia and KLM, together around 19 times a week. Catullo airport sits 10 km outside the city: the Airlink shuttle (line 199) runs every 20 minutes and reaches Porta Nuova station in about a quarter of an hour. From there it is a 15-minute walk to the Arena or you hop on an ATV city bus.
What does a trip to Verona cost?
Hostels and B&Bs from €25, mid-range hotels €70 to 130, apartments around €90 per night. Food: a pizza €8 to 10, a trattoria dinner €25 to 30, an Aperol spritz €3 to 4. For 3 days budget from €320 per person including a direct flight. Note: hotel prices spike during the opera festival.
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Frequently asked questions about Verona
When is the best time to visit Verona?
April to June and September to October: mild weather and fewer crowds; July and August for the opera festival in the Arena.
Which area is best to stay in Verona?
Citta Antica if you want everything on foot; Veronetta is livelier and cheaper, Borgo Trento quiet and residential.
How do I get to Verona from the Netherlands?
Direct from Schiphol to Verona (VRN) in about 1 hour 45 with Transavia or KLM. The Airlink shuttle reaches Porta Nuova station in a quarter of an hour.
What does a Verona city break cost?
From €320 per person for 3 days including a direct flight; hostels and B&Bs from €25 and mid-range hotels €70 to 130 per night.
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