Frequently asked questions
Short answers to the most common questions. For anything else, just message us.
Booking
How do I book?
Message us on WhatsApp or email prenotazioni@giohomeverona.it with your dates, the number of guests and the place you prefer. Availability and bookings are confirmed directly by GIO HOME.
ContactCan I ask questions before booking?
Of course. Message us on WhatsApp, send us an email or call +39 339 543 9419: we reply ourselves.
What is the cancellation policy?
We tell you the terms when we reply, before your booking is confirmed.
How do I pay?
We tell you how to pay when we confirm availability.
Is there a minimum stay?
Not at the moment: you can ask for a single night too.
Arrival
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 4 pm to 10 pm, check-out by 10 am.
Check-in and rulesCan I arrive after 10 pm?
Check-in is from 4 pm to 10 pm. Arrivals before 4 pm or after 10 pm are possible on request: message us before your trip to arrange it. Luggage storage is not available before check-in or after check-out.
How does check-in work?
Check-in is self-service, with a keypad at the apartment door. First we need to register your ID documents, as the law requires; you receive the access code and check-in instructions before you arrive. When you arrive, before you go in, we check your ID over a live link from the camera at the apartment entrance: just hold your ID up to the camera.
How arrival worksWhich documents do I need?
Every guest needs a valid ID document, children included. By law we register guests with the police (Questura); the data is used only for legal obligations, as explained in the privacy notice. Please don't send documents through this website.
Is there a lift?
Yes. GIO HOME is on the 2nd floor of staircase C, and the building has a lift with a cabin at least 132 cm deep and a door at least 81 cm wide (figures from the Airbnb listing).
The house
Are the two places separate?
Yes: each has its own door and private bathroom, and the studio also has its own kitchen. Only the apartment entrance, with the laundry area, is shared.
Is breakfast included?
No, breakfast is not included. There are cafés and supermarkets in the area.
Can I cook?
Yes. The studio has its own kitchen with a hob, oven and fridge. The room for four has a hob in the room, plus a fridge, a pod coffee machine and a kettle.
Is there a washing machine and dryer?
Yes, the shared entrance has a washing machine and dryer for guests, plus an iron and a clothes airer. They must not be used during quiet hours, from 11 pm to 7 am.
Is there Wi-Fi? And air conditioning?
Yes, both places have Wi-Fi and air conditioning.
Are bed linen and towels included?
Yes, bed linen and towels are included in both places.
Can I bring children?
Yes, children are welcome. A free cot for children aged 0 to 3 is available on request, subject to availability. Extra beds are not available.
Are pets allowed? Can I smoke?
Pets are not allowed and the whole property is non-smoking. Parties and events are not allowed.
The area
How far is the city centre?
San Zeno Basilica is about a 15-minute walk, Castelvecchio about 25 minutes and the Arena about half an hour. ATV buses, with stops nearby, are an alternative.
LocationHow far is Veronafiere?
Veronafiere, Verona's exhibition centre, is about 4.2 km away: about 7 minutes by car without traffic. There is free street parking near the house.
How far is Borgo Trento hospital?
Ospedale Civile Maggiore in Borgo Trento (Piazzale Stefani entrance) is about 1.3 km away, about a 17-minute walk.
How far is the Bentegodi stadium?
The Marcantonio Bentegodi stadium is about 1.7 km away, about a 23-minute walk.
Is there parking?
There is free street parking in the area. For the centre, the hosts suggest the free car park on Viale Colonnello Galliano.
Can I drive into the centre?
GIO HOME is outside the ZTL, the city centre's limited-traffic zone. It's best not to drive into the centre: leave the car and continue on foot or by bus.
ZTL on the City of Verona website (opens in a new tab)How do I get here from the airport or station?
From the airport, ATV's Airlink shuttle runs to Porta Nuova station. From the station, take bus 61 towards Navigatori or a taxi: it's about 4 minutes by car.
Airlink on the ATV website (opens in a new tab)Is there a tourist tax?
Yes, the City of Verona's tourist tax also applies to tourist rentals. The amount, exemptions and the 4-night limit are set out in the city's regulation.
Regulation (PDF, Italian) (opens in a new tab)