Must-see hotels in Lake Garda & Around

  • Lido Palace

    Lake Garda

    If you're flush with euros, Riva's captivating Lido Palace is the place to offload them. The exquisite building dates back to 1899 when it opened as a…

  • Locanda San Vigilio

    Lake Garda

    Not the sort of place you want to rock up to with a backpack and no reservation, this enchanting 16th-century locanda (inn) feels just like a luxurious…

  • Villa Arcadio

    Lake Garda West Bank

    Perched above Salò and surrounded by olive groves, this converted convent lays on restrained luxury in a semi-rural setting. Enjoy the vista of glassy…

  • B&B Peter Pan

    Lake Garda West Bank

    It's well worth the 20-minute drive (and you will need a car for this one) to the hamlet of Costa, high up in the mountains behind Gargnano, to reach this…

  • Meublé Grifone

    Sirmione

    The location is superb: set right beside the shore, Grifone's many bedrooms directly overlook the lake and Sirmione's castle, meaning you get five-star…

  • Locanda Agli Angeli

    Lake Garda West Bank

    It's a perfect hillside Lago di Garda bolthole: a beautifully restored, rustic-chic locanda (inn) with a kidney-shaped pool, a terrace dotted with…

  • Dimora Bolsone

    Lake Garda West Bank

    Loose yourself amid woodlands and wildflowers in the picturesque hamlet of San Michele. Host Raffaelle is passionate about the lake and eagerly recommends…

  • Villa Angelica

    Lake Garda

    Located 1.6km outside Riva, the Angelica is classified as one of Lake Garda’s historic villas with antecedents in the 14th century. Inside, the handsome…

  • Hotel Laurin

    Lake Garda West Bank

    An art nouveau treat with some real history behind it, the Hotel Laurin (formerly the Villa Simonini) was the Foreign Ministry during Mussolini's short…

  • Hotel La Vittoria

    Lake Garda

    This chic little three-star spot sits right on Garda's waterfront promenade. Spacious lake-view rooms are done out in delicate cream and gold, while free…

  • Villa Giulia

    Lake Garda West Bank

    Lakefront gardens dotted with palm and olive trees make this 18th-century villa feel like a Mediterranean hideaway. Bedrooms are either snazzy and modern…

  • Hotel Garni Villa Maria

    Lake Garda

    Beautifully designed, uber-modern rooms make this small family-run hotel a superb deal. Pristine bedrooms have a Scandinavian vibe, with all-white linens,…

  • Residence Filanda

    Lake Garda

    Located 2km outside Riva, this burnt-orange residence situated amid olive groves and vineyards is a haven for families. Rooms and apartments overlook lush…

  • Da Elda Natural Retreat

    Lake Garda

    This ultra-modern, glass-and-timber ecolodge 3km north of Lake Ledro looks like a cool Scandinavian-style retreat with its balconies affording views of…

  • Albergo Gardesana

    Lake Garda

    The guest list at this gorgeous, 15th-century hotel has featured actors, writers, statespeople and kings. Painted wood and antiques fill the bedrooms,…

  • Agriturismo La Breda

    Lake Garda West Bank

    Run by the Cavazza family of Isola del Garda, La Breda enjoys an unspoilt location. The old farmhouse accommodates six apartments kitted out in pine…

  • Aromi

    Lake Garda West Bank

    With its cool lines, pastel colour schemes and sleek bathrooms, the epicentral Aromi is a solid choice. It is set beside a main road, but the swish design…

  • Corte San Luca

    Lake Garda

    Someone with a flair for design has created 11 smart central apartments – expect suspended furniture, moulded chairs and glass-topped tables. With their…

  • Hotel Marconi

    Sirmione

    Blue-and-white-striped umbrellas line the lakeside deck at this stylish, family-run hotel. The quietly elegant, light-filled rooms, some with balconies…

  • 9 Muse B&B

    Lake Garda & Around

    Elegant, charming rustic-swish accommodation, beside a nature reserve in the middle of the Po river plain, 35km west of Mantova. There are bicycles for…

  • Hotel Al Molino

    Lake Garda

    With direct access to the beach and an olive garden equipped with swings, Al Molino is a rare budget find. Valentina Manzana and her family have been…

  • Il Giardino Segreto

    Desenzano del Garda

    Just south of the harbour, the Secret Garden is a B&B with a definite boutique feel. The six double rooms in Mediterranean colours feature vast beds,…

  • Agriturismo Scuderia Castello

    Lake Garda West Bank

    In the idyllic village of Gaino in the hills above Lake Garda you'll find Agriturismo Scuderia Castello, where you can spend the night overlooking the…

  • Locanda San Verolo

    Lake Garda

    For those looking for a comfortable country inn away from the lake try Locanda San Verolo, located in San Verolo in the hills above Garda. Rooms are…

  • Albergo Tiziana

    Lake Garda West Bank

    This classic, green-shuttered villa just above Gargnago offers large, light-filled rooms with cool terrazzo floors and views over the lake. Furnishings…

  • Appartamenti Lazise

    Lake Garda

    Four crisply maintained apartments equipped with everything you need in a home away from home. All four sleep four with extra beds just €10 each. Each is…

  • Campeggio Fornella

    Lake Garda West Bank

    This luxury, four-star campground has a private beach, lagoon pool, Jacuzzi, children's club, boat centre, tennis courts, restaurant, bar and pizzeria…

  • Hotel Degli Oleandri

    Sirmione

    This quietly elegant hotel in Sirmione’s old quarter offers small but well-configured rooms and much larger set-you-up-for-the-day breakfasts from a hot…

  • Altrove Degli Orti

    Lake Garda West Bank

    This basic, centrally located guesthouse is a budget traveller favourite thanks to its welcoming owner, day-launching breakfasts and helpful staff.

  • Albergo Ancora

    Lake Garda

    Sandwiched in among the lanes at the north end of the old town, this simple guesthouse offers modern clean rooms in a tall town house.