Hotels in Lake Garda
Italy's largest lake is a haven for both history and adventure — the shores of Lake Garda showcase ancient Roman villas, scenic lemon groves, and medieval castles, including the 13th-century Scaliger Castle in Sirmione. It is mainly a beach and water sports destination, where the northern area attracts outdoor enthusiasts eager to windsurf, while the south draws visitors with its laid-back resorts, pleasant beaches, and pretty villages.
Places to stay in Lake Garda
- Residence Ca Del Lago — 4★ · 9.2/10 · Via G. D'annunzio, 193
- Grand Hotel Fasano — 5★ · 9.3/10 · Via Zanardelli 190
- Hotel Regina Adelaide — 4★ · 9.2/10 · Via San Francesco d'Assisi 23, Garda, VR, 37016
- Hotel Commercio — 3★ · 8.2/10 · Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II
- Parc Hotel Germano Suites & Apartments — 4★ · 8.6/10 · Via Gardesana
- Boutique Hotel Villa Sostaga — 5★ · 9.3/10 · Via Sostaga 19
- Hotel Namia by Dori — 3★ · 8.8/10 · 20 Via Fosse
- Aqualux Hotel Spa & Suite — 4★ · Via Europa Unita 24/B, Bardolino, VR, 37011
- Lefay Resort & Spa Lago Di Garda — 5★ · Via Feltrinelli 136
- Hotel Caesius Thermae & Spa Resort — 4★ · 9.2/10 · Via Peschiera, 3
Where to stay in Lake Garda
Sirmione occupies a narrow peninsula extending into the southern lake, crowned by its 13th-century Scaligero Castle and the Roman villa ruins of the Grotte di Catullo. Desenzano del Garda, the lake's largest town with direct trains from Milan and Venice, has beaches and a working harbor with evening dining and nightlife. Riva del Garda, at the northern tip of the lake, is a well-known windsurfing area, surrounded by mountains with hiking access.
Why visit
Italy's largest lake, Lake Garda spans about 370 square kilometers across three Italian regions, stretching 52 kilometers from its glacier-carved northern basin to its southern shores. With a maximum depth of 346 meters and a shoreline of 158 kilometers, this freshwater expanse was shaped by Ice Age glaciers, and its shores now offer water sports, lakeside villages, and mountain views.
Getting around Lake Garda
- Nearest airport — Verona Catullo Airport (VRN) is about 15 km from Peschiera del Garda, with bus connections to Peschiera.
- Public transport — A seasonal ATV bus service connects Verona Airport with Peschiera del Garda; regional trains serve Desenzano and Peschiera stations.