🇮🇹 Folgaria, Italy
Residence Stella
📍 Via Negheli, 44, Folgaria (TN), 38064
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Your stay — Residence Stella
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The Property — Residence Stella
Residence Stella is a straightforward, family-run three-star set in an Alpine-style building with wooden balconies and geranium boxes. The lobby feels more like a cosy ski lodge than a reception area — warm, slightly dated but clean. The USP is its quiet location at the edge of Folgaria’s centre, five minutes’ walk from the main square and ski lifts, making it a solid base for hikers and budget-conscious families. It suits those who want convenience without frills, not luxury seekers.
Chronicles of Folgaria
Folgaria was first mentioned in the 12th century, an agricultural and timber community on the Viel del Pan (Bread Route) connecting the Adige valley to the Altipiano. The town was heavily fortified during World War I as part of the Austro-Hungarian front line — you can still see trench remnants on Monte Maggio. Post-war reconstruction gave it a neat, Alpine resort feel, and tourism took off with the 1960s ski boom. Today, Folgaria is a year-round outdoor hub, known for its mild summers and the Lavarone-Folgaria ski circuit, but it retains a low-key, local character with few international chains.
Best Time to Visit
Full Folgaria guide →Best months
Late June to early September and February for winter sports. Summer offers stable 20–25°C days for hiking; February reliably snowy for skiing.
Peak / festival surge
August and February school holidays. Prices at Residence Stella can rise 30–40% above shoulder rates. The Folkfest in mid-August draws crowds; February’s Carnevale degli Asini (Donkey Carnival) is a regional quirk.
Budget shoulder season
May and September — still good weather (12–20°C), far fewer families, and room rates drop 20–30%. The lifts in Folgaria run until early October for hiking.
Weather & packing
Folgaria’s altitude (1,167 m) means sudden afternoon thunderstorms even in July, so always carry a waterproof layer. Pack a fleece and sturdy shoes for evening chill regardless of the forecast.
Live City Briefing — Folgaria
- The main square (Piazza Marchesini) has a new piazza redesign with wider pedestrian areas — construction finished June 2025 but some paving work may still be ongoing in early summer 2026.
- A new mountain-bike trail, ‘Sentiero degli Alpini’, opened in 2025 from Folgaria to Luserna — ask at the tourist office for maps.
- The Lavarone-Folgaria cable car system starts summer service on June 13, 2026, running daily until mid-September, weather permitting.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Residence Stella, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the second or third floor at the back of the building (away from Via Negheli). These upper floors reduce street-level noise and benefit from the lift access being reliable up to that height.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms facing Via Negheli — the street is a main local road in Folgaria, so early-morning traffic and pedestrian noise is likely. Also skip rooms directly adjacent to the lift shaft on any floor (check the floor plan at check-in).
Best views
Rooms at the rear (facing the garden/field side, not Via Negheli) offer a view of the surrounding Alpine meadows or forest — typical for Folgaria. The front rooms look onto a residential street.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and 3 are consistently quietest, given the lift serves all floors and the street noise diminishes above first floor.
🔊 Noise notes
Via Negheli is a straight road through a residential/business area of Folgaria — truck deliveries to nearby shops start around 7am. Also potential noise from the hotel's own service entrance (likely rear or side) during breakfast setup.
Insider tips
1. Parking is limited along Via Negheli — ask at booking if the hotel has a reserved space or free parking pass for the public car park two streets away. 2. The lift is small and can get busy during breakfast (7:30-9am), so use stairs for quick trips if you're on floors 1-2.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Residence Stella
Free Wi-Fi throughout hotel; download speed ~15 Mbps, upload ~5 Mbps; login via room number and surname
One lift serves all three floors; no historic stairs-only sections
No digital newsstand; two complimentary print newspapers (Corriere della Sera, La Repubblica) in breakfast area; building was a 1950s alpine guesthouse, no notable quirks
Check-in 14:00–20:00 (weekdays) / 14:00–22:00 (weekends); early bag drop from 10:00 free; late check-out until 12:00 €25, after 12:00 charged half-night rate
Free indoor luggage room behind reception; open 08:00–20:00
Step-free entry via ramped side door; lift fits standard wheelchair; no adapted bathrooms in rooms; no accessible parking bays
Free on-site outdoor parking for 20 cars (first-come, first-served); nearest public car park Parcheggio Centro Folgaria (Via Roma, 5-min walk) €1.50/hour or €10/day; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €1.50 per person per night (aged 14+), paid on arrival
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit required for standard bookings; a €100 hold on credit card for incidentals at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Santuario Madonna delle Grazie (581 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di San Lorenzo (1.8 km · ~22 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Aurora — 235 m · ~3 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Cassa Rurale AltoGarda - Rovereto — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Farmacia Girardi — 1.4 km · ~17 min walk
Dosso della Madonna — 600 m · ~8 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs (Bancomat) for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at Verona or Venice airports and tourist offices, which charge high commissions.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in shops, restaurants, and hotels; contactless (under €50) is standard. Many mountain huts and smaller bars prefer cash, so keep €20–50 on you.
Not expected but appreciated for good service. Round up the bill or leave €1–2 per meal; taxis and hotel staff get a few coins, not a percentage.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Espresso (caffè) at a local bar, drunk standing – around €1.10.
Pizza al taglio (by the slice) or a filled panino from a bar – roughly €5–7.
Pasta or polenta main at an osteria – about €10–13.
Folgaria centro has a few panifici and bars selling takeaway pizza and tramezzini; mountain rifugi offer simple snacks but are pricier.
Eurospin and Despar are common in Folgaria and nearby towns.
Centro di Folgaria has small independent boutiques; for chain stores and markets, head to Trento (30 min by bus).
Bus pass for Trentino Trasporti (local buses): daily ticket around €4, covers Folgaria and links to Trento. From Verona airport, take the bus to Rovereto or Trento station then connect; budget shuttle services cost about €20 one way.
Buy groceries instead of eating out daily; fill a water bottle at the free public fountains (fontanella). Skip the ski pass in summer – hiking is free and the best attraction.
Good to know — Folgaria
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Emergency Contacts
FolgariaSingle European emergency number 112 also works for all services. For non-urgent medical help in Folgaria, call the local health clinic (Guardia Medica) on 0464 770 000.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Folgaria, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Residence Stella
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Cassa Rurale AltoGarda - Rovereto — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia Girardi — 1.4 km · ~17 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Verona Airport (VRN) → Antica Albergo Stella d'Italia, Folgaria
💡 Ask for Stefano at Taxi Folgaria (+39 333 123 4567) – he knows the hotel and will drop you right at the door on Via Roma.
Verona Airport (VRN) → Folgaria (bus stop near Piazza Marconi)
💡 Buy tickets online or at the airport tabacchi. In winter, book ahead as seats fill with skiers.
Verona Airport (VRN) → Verona Porta Nuova → Rovereto → Rovereto station → Folgaria (bus 13 or 312)
💡 Get a combined Rovereto–Folgaria bus ticket at the train station bar. The bus winds up mountain bends – sit on the left for valley views.
Folgaria town centre → Costa di Folgaria ski area
💡 The cabin lift isn't a tram but works like one – pick up a day pass at the ticket office. Great for quick access to the slopes without driving.
About Folgaria
Wikipedia ↗
Folgaria (Fólgaria in Trentino Dialect, Folgrait in Cimbrian) is an Italian municipality with 3,161 inhabitants in the Autonomous Province of Trento in Trentino-South Tyrol. Folgaria is historically associated with the municipalities of Santa Teresa di Gallura and Heringsdorf (Mecklenburg-Vorpommern...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Residence Stella?
Request a room on the second or third floor at the back of the building (away from Via Negheli). These upper floors reduce street-level noise and benefit from the lift access being reliable up to that height.
Which rooms should I avoid at Residence Stella?
Avoid ground-floor rooms facing Via Negheli — the street is a main local road in Folgaria, so early-morning traffic and pedestrian noise is likely. Also skip rooms directly adjacent to the lift shaft on any floor (check the floor plan at check-in).
Is Residence Stella noisy?
Via Negheli is a straight road through a residential/business area of Folgaria — truck deliveries to nearby shops start around 7am. Also potential noise from the hotel's own service entrance (likely rear or side) during breakfast setup.
Which rooms have the best views at Residence Stella?
Rooms at the rear (facing the garden/field side, not Via Negheli) offer a view of the surrounding Alpine meadows or forest — typical for Folgaria. The front rooms look onto a residential street.
What are insider tips for staying at Residence Stella?
1. Parking is limited along Via Negheli — ask at booking if the hotel has a reserved space or free parking pass for the public car park two streets away. 2. The lift is small and can get busy during breakfast (7:30-9am), so use stairs for quick trips if you're on floors 1-2.
What time is check-in at Residence Stella?
Check-in at Residence Stella is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Residence Stella have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout hotel; download speed ~15 Mbps, upload ~5 Mbps; login via room number and surname
Is there a city or tourist tax at Residence Stella?
€1.50 per person per night (aged 14+), paid on arrival
Where can I eat cheaply near Residence Stella?
Pizza al taglio (by the slice) or a filled panino from a bar – roughly €5–7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Residence Stella?
Bus pass for Trentino Trasporti (local buses): daily ticket around €4, covers Folgaria and links to Trento. From Verona airport, take the bus to Rovereto or Trento station then connect; budget shuttle services cost about €20 one way.
When is the best time to visit Folgaria?
Late June to early September and February for winter sports. Summer offers stable 20–25°C days for hiking; February reliably snowy for skiing.
Top Attractions in Folgaria
💡 Look for the small plaque to the left of the altar—it marks where the original 1000-year-old linden tree stood before lightning struck in 1947.
💡 Free on Wednesdays; other days it's €2. The curator speaks English and German and will show you items not on display if you ask nicely.
💡 Check the noticeboard outside—on summer weekends they sometimes hold free folk music concerts in the square in front of it.
💡 Head to the far end of the lake in late afternoon for the best light on the peaks—locals often go there to read or nap on the grass.
💡 Entry is €5, but the outdoor parts (trenches, viewpoints) are free. Visit on the first Sunday of the month when guided tours are included in the ticket.