Verona · gardens, pool & city views

Relais Fra’ Lorenzo

Mornings in Verona, afternoons beside the pool and evenings looking across the city from a garden in the hills.

Torricelle hillside settingSeasonal saltwater poolComplimentary private parkingCity & countryside stays
Include Fra’ Lorenzo in your holiday

The ExpertoItaly view

Verona close by, with space to retreat

Fra’ Lorenzo makes particular sense in summer. Spend the morning exploring Verona, then return to the olive trees, gardens and pool when you want a break from sightseeing. Staying here gives the hotel a proper place in your holiday.

The position is the key: close to the historic centre, but high on the Torricelle hillside. The outlook is generous and the grounds feel removed from the city below. Walking back involves a steep climb; guests who are comfortable with that, or happy to use the shuttle and taxis, gain a quieter place to stay.

We especially like it for couples exploring by car. Verona, Valpolicella and nearby villages can fill a varied week from one base, or provide the cultural beginning of a journey through Lake Garda and the Dolomites.

Our room choice: start with Deluxe for extra space, or Suite Green if a private patio and an independent entrance matter most.

Aerial view showing Relais Fra Lorenzo above Verona, surrounded by gardens and woodland
The elevated setting is part of the appeal — and part of the practical planning.

Planning your stay

Is Fra’ Lorenzo right for you?

Best for

Couples who enjoy the hotel

Culture, restaurants and countryside outings, with time left for a swim or a quiet afternoon in the garden.

Summer stays

A welcome pause from the heat

Plan sightseeing and relaxation together. The seasonal pool makes a longer Verona stay particularly appealing.

Getting around

Strong for self-drive holidays

Complimentary private parking supports wider exploring. For city days, walking, the scheduled shuttle and taxis can be more useful than taking the car.

Worth knowing

The return is uphill

The hill is steep. A car-free stay can work with planned transfers and taxis, but this is not an effortless level walk to and from the centre.

Rooms and suites

Choose your space and outlook

Traditional furnishings, timber beams and individual layouts give the rooms their character. Select for the view, living space or private terrace you will actually use.

Classic bedroom with wooden beams and traditional furnishings

Classic Room

22 m² · hillside outlook

The compact starting category, with a marble shower room and views towards Colle San Leonardo and its fort. Choose it for the setting and shared facilities; it does not offer the same city outlook as the higher categories.

Superior bedroom at Relais Fra Lorenzo with carved headboard and wooden beams

Superior Room

25 m² · city & hill views

A traditional bedroom with views towards Verona and the hills, plus a bathroom with a large shower. A good choice for couples who expect to spend much of the day out.

Deluxe bedroom at Relais Fra Lorenzo with a wrought-iron bed and large windows

Deluxe Room

35 m² · more room to settle in

Our preferred starting point for a longer stay: more floor space, individual furnishings and windows towards Verona. Choose it when you want a comfortable room for afternoons between outings.

Independent Suite Green entrance with a furnished private patio

Suite Green

40 m² · private patio

An independent entrance, a furnished patio and a small equipped kitchenette give this suite a different feel from the main-house bedrooms. A strong choice for privacy and your own outdoor sitting space.

Living area of an Executive Suite at Relais Fra Lorenzo

Executive Suite

60 m² · living space & kitchenette

A separate bedroom and sitting area, kitchenette and sofa bed suit a longer stay or a small family. Ask us to match the particular suite and access route to your needs.

Luxury Suite terrace overlooking the gardens and Verona

Luxury Suite

65 m² · terrace overlooking Verona

Choose this for the terrace and separate sitting room, with two bathrooms and a sofa bed for additional guests. We confirm the sleeping arrangement when planning a stay for more than two.

Room layouts and positions vary. Tell us about stairs, walking or bathroom requirements so we can check the complete route to your room, the gardens and the pool before recommending an allocation.

Life at Fra’ Lorenzo

A garden and pool worth leaving time for

Saltwater swimming pool surrounded by olive trees, sunbeds and parasols
A swim and an unhurried afternoon are part of the reason to stay.
Breakfast table on the terrace above Verona
Breakfast with the city below.
Relais Fra Lorenzo and its garden illuminated at dusk
The gardens offer a quieter end to a day in Verona.

Pool & gardens

Summer afternoons outdoors

The saltwater pool is advertised from May to the end of September, with sunbeds and parasols. Olive trees, lawns and planted terraces give you places to read or enjoy an aperitivo between visits to the city.

Breakfast & light meals

Stay for a leisurely lunch

Breakfast includes sweet and savoury choices and eggs to order. The bar serves snacks, sandwiches and salads, with terrace service and summer poolside service. Plan most dinners around Verona’s restaurants.

Walking & cycling

Explore the hills

Complimentary mountain bikes and bicycle storage are available. The surrounding hills suit active guests; these are mountain bikes, so allow for the climb home. We can discuss a separate Verona cycling outing if you would like a planned route.

Piazza Bra and the Roman Arena in Verona
Allow several visits to Verona, rather than trying to see everything in one day.

Location and logistics

Above the city on the Torricelle hills

Fra’ Lorenzo is on Via Castello San Felice, above Verona’s historic centre. The downhill walk connects a peaceful hillside stay with city sightseeing, but the return climb is substantial. Use our Verona city guide to shape days around its Roman, medieval and later history, museums and restaurants.

The complimentary shuttle runs at fixed times, subject to space. Arrange taxis when those times do not suit your plans. For an opera evening at the Arena di Verona, we plan the late return separately.

We arrange arrival transfers and, when useful for the wider route, car hire. Free private parking makes Fra’ Lorenzo a practical base for countryside outings without needing to change hotel each night.

Relais Fra’ Lorenzo, Verona

Beyond Verona

A few well-chosen days out

A hire car opens up the countryside. Alternate outings with city visits and quieter hotel days, rather than trying to cover the region in a rush.

Wine country

Valpolicella & San Giorgio

Pair vineyard scenery with San Giorgio di Valpolicella for a village stop. When tastings are the focus, we arrange a driver so both of you can enjoy the wines.

Lake days

Lake Garda

Choose one manageable part of Lake Garda for an outing. If you want several days by the water, a separate lakeside stay gives the holiday a more relaxed balance.

Village & vineyards

Soave

Make time for the walled village and the surrounding wine country. This works as a separate outing, with a relaxed lunch rather than several distant stops.

Walking & nature

Molina

Consider the village and waterfall park for a more active day. We match the visit to seasonal opening and the gradients and paths you enjoy.

Combine with

Verona, northern Garda and the Dolomites

Two ways to build on your stay at Fra’ Lorenzo, with a worthwhile change of setting and time to enjoy each base.

View through a monastery arch towards the gardens and spa at Monastero Arx Vivendi

Arco · car-free days around northern Garda

Monastero Arx Vivendi

Move from Verona’s hillside gardens to a restored monastery in Arco, with contemporary design, a garden pool and a substantial spa. Both stays reward time at the hotel, with a distinct change from city culture to mountain-backed outdoor days.

Arco is inland from the lake: local buses make Riva del Garda and its ferry departure point easy outings. Connect the stays by arranged transfer or as part of a self-drive holiday; a car is not needed for locally focused days in Arco.

Combine your stay with Monastero Arx Vivendi →
Yellow cable car above Alta Badia meadows and the Dolomite mountains

Alta Badia & Lake Garda · wider self-drive holiday

Verona, the Dolomites & Lake Garda

Begin with Fra’ Lorenzo, continue to Alta Badia for mountain walks, Ladin villages and long lunches, then settle beside Lake Garda. The sequence gives each stay a clear purpose: culture, mountains and time by the water.

With around two weeks or longer, three bases can work well. A hire car gives flexibility between them; mountain and lake days can still be enjoyed without driving when the hotel and seasonal connections are chosen carefully.

Explore Alta Badia for your wider holiday →

Choose your mountain base from our Alta Badia collection and your final setting from our Lake Garda holidays. For ten nights, we would usually favour two bases. Our Verona, Merano & Lake Garda itinerary offers another example of how a city, mountain and lake journey can be paced.

Plan with ExpertoItaly

Include Fra’ Lorenzo in your Italy holiday

Tell us your dates, how long you have and whether Verona is your main base or one part of a wider journey. We will recommend the room, arrange the connections and leave time for the gardens and pool.

A holiday shaped around you

Accommodation, rail travel, private transfers, car hire and selected experiences arranged together, with personal advice before and during your journey.

Your holiday is land-only; flights are booked separately. We quote for your chosen dates, room and route.

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