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Best accommodation around Lake Garda
The best Lake Garda hotels and apartments are dotted all around the lake, from spa-packed Sirmione at the south of the lake up to mountain-backed Riva on the northern shore.
The best place to stay in Lake Garda, Italy, comes down to what you want from your holiday. For watersports and mountaintops, go for spots like Riva, Malcesine and Torbole at the north of the lake. If you’re more about markets, beaches and lazy days on the water, aim for one of the towns around the south of the lake, like Garda, Bardolino or Sirmione. Try our interactive Lake Garda resort finder to see where’s best for you.
Wherever you stay, it’s easy to get around Lake Garda, whether you opt for a day trip or prefer to boat-hop your way around the shoreline. Take a look at our line-up of standout hotels and apartments to pick the best base for your holiday.
Wherever you stay, it’s easy to get around Lake Garda, whether you opt for a day trip or prefer to boat-hop your way around the shoreline. Take a look at our line-up of standout hotels and apartments to pick the best base for your holiday.
Jump to the best Lake Garda accommodation for…
Rooftop views and vibes: Hotel Kristal Palace, Riva
Total relaxation: Hotel Caesius Thermae & Spa, Bardolino
Timeless Italian style: Hotel Milano, Maderno
Getting active: Hotel Continental, Torbole
A touch of luxe: Villa Nicolli Romantic Resort, Riva
Ferry-hopping round the lake: Hotel Eden, Sirmione
Making the most of the scenery: Hotel Vega, Malcesine
Sunset dining: Hotel Nettuno, Bardolino
All-round excellence: Hotel Eden Garda, Garda
Views for days: Hotel Villa Dirce, Limone
Friendly service: Hotel Catullo, Sirmione
Family fun: Gasparina Village Apartments, Castelnuovo
Total relaxation: Hotel Caesius Thermae & Spa, Bardolino
Timeless Italian style: Hotel Milano, Maderno
Getting active: Hotel Continental, Torbole
A touch of luxe: Villa Nicolli Romantic Resort, Riva
Ferry-hopping round the lake: Hotel Eden, Sirmione
Making the most of the scenery: Hotel Vega, Malcesine
Sunset dining: Hotel Nettuno, Bardolino
All-round excellence: Hotel Eden Garda, Garda
Views for days: Hotel Villa Dirce, Limone
Friendly service: Hotel Catullo, Sirmione
Family fun: Gasparina Village Apartments, Castelnuovo
1. Hotel Kristal Palace, Riva
Best for: rooftop views and vibes
If the idea of a poolside breakfast overlooking the lake gets you out of bed in the mornings, that’s exactly the start to your days you can expect here. Hang out at the rooftop bar all day if you like, or head out kayaking, e-biking or walking then return for sunset drinks with live music. It’s a great location for making the most of a holiday in Riva.
Wine’s a big deal here too, with a long list of local ones to try alongside four courses of Italian classics each evening.
If the idea of a poolside breakfast overlooking the lake gets you out of bed in the mornings, that’s exactly the start to your days you can expect here. Hang out at the rooftop bar all day if you like, or head out kayaking, e-biking or walking then return for sunset drinks with live music. It’s a great location for making the most of a holiday in Riva.
Wine’s a big deal here too, with a long list of local ones to try alongside four courses of Italian classics each evening.
2. Hotel Caesius Thermae & Spa, Bardolino
Best for: total relaxation
Just outside Bardolino, this place feels like a little world of its own. The hotel itself is surrounded by gorgeous gardens and five outdoor pools, including two for kids. Indoors you’ve got two more pools plus a sauna, Turkish bath and a menu of massages and treatments on offer in the spa.
For when you want to explore, the lake’s just across the road, and Bardolino’s a pleasant 30-minute stroll up the promenade. There’s a hotel shuttle to get you there quicker if you like.
Just outside Bardolino, this place feels like a little world of its own. The hotel itself is surrounded by gorgeous gardens and five outdoor pools, including two for kids. Indoors you’ve got two more pools plus a sauna, Turkish bath and a menu of massages and treatments on offer in the spa.
For when you want to explore, the lake’s just across the road, and Bardolino’s a pleasant 30-minute stroll up the promenade. There’s a hotel shuttle to get you there quicker if you like.
3. Hotel Milano, Maderno
Best for: timeless Italian style
Picture the classic Italian getaway and that’s the Milano. From the classical columns and frescos outside to the marble floors and oil paintings inside the place oozes timeless style. This is a spot to take things slow, whether that’s lingering over an al fresco breakfast on the terrace, getting lost in a book with a view of the lake or strolling Maderno’s colourful promenade.
Picture the classic Italian getaway and that’s the Milano. From the classical columns and frescos outside to the marble floors and oil paintings inside the place oozes timeless style. This is a spot to take things slow, whether that’s lingering over an al fresco breakfast on the terrace, getting lost in a book with a view of the lake or strolling Maderno’s colourful promenade.
4. Hotel Continental, Torbole
Best for: getting active
In an elevated position above the little lakeside town of Torbole, this spot serves up some pretty impressive views, out over the lake and up into the surrounding mountains. It’s a steep hill down to Torbole but there’s a bus service that’s free with the summer card included in your stay. And, frankly, you might find it hard to leave the warm outdoor pool set in Mediterranean gardens dotted with olive trees, unless it’s to get stuck into the free yoga and guided walks on offer.
In an elevated position above the little lakeside town of Torbole, this spot serves up some pretty impressive views, out over the lake and up into the surrounding mountains. It’s a steep hill down to Torbole but there’s a bus service that’s free with the summer card included in your stay. And, frankly, you might find it hard to leave the warm outdoor pool set in Mediterranean gardens dotted with olive trees, unless it’s to get stuck into the free yoga and guided walks on offer.
5. Villa Nicolli Romantic Resort, Riva
Best for: a touch of luxe
Relaxation comes as standard at the adults-only Villa Nicolli. From the saltwater outdoor pool, chic rooms and atmospheric cellar spa to the views over vines from your balcony, this is a place where you simply can’t help but breathe a little bit deeper.
Sample some of the local vintages with a wine tasting experience, or take an Italian cooking class – and you’re only a 20-minute walk from Riva for when you want to get stuck into more.
Relaxation comes as standard at the adults-only Villa Nicolli. From the saltwater outdoor pool, chic rooms and atmospheric cellar spa to the views over vines from your balcony, this is a place where you simply can’t help but breathe a little bit deeper.
Sample some of the local vintages with a wine tasting experience, or take an Italian cooking class – and you’re only a 20-minute walk from Riva for when you want to get stuck into more.
6. Hotel Eden, Sirmione
Best for: ferry-hopping round the lake
You’ve got a front row seat to Lake Garda when you stay at the Eden. And it couldn’t be easier to get out onto the water, with ferries leaving from right beside the hotel and heading off in all directions.
The whole place has a fresh, modern feel but step outside and you’re right into the beating heart of Sirmione’s historic centre.
You’ve got a front row seat to Lake Garda when you stay at the Eden. And it couldn’t be easier to get out onto the water, with ferries leaving from right beside the hotel and heading off in all directions.
The whole place has a fresh, modern feel but step outside and you’re right into the beating heart of Sirmione’s historic centre.
7. Hotel Vega, Malcesine
Best for: making the most of the scenery
Another spot where the lake takes centre stage, the Vega really makes the most of its location, with floor-to-ceiling windows in the restaurant and a lakeside hot tub. Look the other way, though, and you’ll find Malcesine sits at the foot of the biggest mountain in the area, Monte Baldo.
A rotating cable car from the town is your route up to the heights, and it’s an easy walk to get to it from the Vega.
Another spot where the lake takes centre stage, the Vega really makes the most of its location, with floor-to-ceiling windows in the restaurant and a lakeside hot tub. Look the other way, though, and you’ll find Malcesine sits at the foot of the biggest mountain in the area, Monte Baldo.
A rotating cable car from the town is your route up to the heights, and it’s an easy walk to get to it from the Vega.
8. Hotel Nettuno, Bardolino
Best for: sunset dining
Sunsets are a big deal at the Nettuno. Settle in for long, leisurely evening meals on the terrace watching the sun sinking over the boats bobbing on the lake just metres away. Inside, everything’s crisp and calming, but you’re not far from bustling Bardolino and its promenade lined with bars and coffee spots.
Sunsets are a big deal at the Nettuno. Settle in for long, leisurely evening meals on the terrace watching the sun sinking over the boats bobbing on the lake just metres away. Inside, everything’s crisp and calming, but you’re not far from bustling Bardolino and its promenade lined with bars and coffee spots.
9. Hotel Eden Garda, Garda
Best for: all-round excellence
It’s hard to find anything the Eden Garda doesn’t do well. Great views over the lake, tick – and there’s a hot tub on the rooftop terrace to enjoy them from. Classic Italian dishes in the restaurant – tick, and you’ll get free drinks with your evening meals too. Fresh, spacious rooms, tick – and they all have a balcony or terrace too.
The Eden’s just outside Garda, one of the most popular bases around the lake, and there’s a frequent shuttle service from the hotel to the town centre. No wonder people come back here year after year.
It’s hard to find anything the Eden Garda doesn’t do well. Great views over the lake, tick – and there’s a hot tub on the rooftop terrace to enjoy them from. Classic Italian dishes in the restaurant – tick, and you’ll get free drinks with your evening meals too. Fresh, spacious rooms, tick – and they all have a balcony or terrace too.
The Eden’s just outside Garda, one of the most popular bases around the lake, and there’s a frequent shuttle service from the hotel to the town centre. No wonder people come back here year after year.
10. Hotel Villa Dirce, Limone
Best for: views for days
The adults-only Villa Dirce is set into the cliffside above Limone and the views you’ll get from the outdoor pool or your room’s balcony or terrace are nothing short of next level. Inside, there’s plenty to catch your eye too, with modern rooms done up in bright colours with quirky artwork.
Stroll down the hill into Limone (or take the free shuttle bus) to explore this enchanting little lakeside town, with the sweet scent of orange blossom in the air and lemon groves stretching across the hillsides.
The adults-only Villa Dirce is set into the cliffside above Limone and the views you’ll get from the outdoor pool or your room’s balcony or terrace are nothing short of next level. Inside, there’s plenty to catch your eye too, with modern rooms done up in bright colours with quirky artwork.
Stroll down the hill into Limone (or take the free shuttle bus) to explore this enchanting little lakeside town, with the sweet scent of orange blossom in the air and lemon groves stretching across the hillsides.
11. Catullo Hotel, Sirmione
Best for: friendly service
Fabio and Elena, the brother-and-sister duo who run the Catullo, really know how to make you feel at home here, so expect a warm welcome and great service during your stay. The hotel’s full of character and original features, and it’s right in the historic centre of Sirmione, so you don’t have to go far to explore the town’s medieval castle, Roman villa and winding alleys stuffed full of little bar and cafés.
Fabio and Elena, the brother-and-sister duo who run the Catullo, really know how to make you feel at home here, so expect a warm welcome and great service during your stay. The hotel’s full of character and original features, and it’s right in the historic centre of Sirmione, so you don’t have to go far to explore the town’s medieval castle, Roman villa and winding alleys stuffed full of little bar and cafés.
12. Gasparina Village Apartments, Castelnuovo
Best for: family fun
If you’re on holiday with kids and want to make the most of the theme parks near Lake Garda, then these practical self-catering apartments are a handy place to stay. They’re within walking distance of both the lake and Gardaland for days out and about. And for chilled family days, there’s a lagoon-style pool with slides, fun-filled games at the kids’ club and plenty of sun loungers if you want to lie back and relax.
If you’re on holiday with kids and want to make the most of the theme parks near Lake Garda, then these practical self-catering apartments are a handy place to stay. They’re within walking distance of both the lake and Gardaland for days out and about. And for chilled family days, there’s a lagoon-style pool with slides, fun-filled games at the kids’ club and plenty of sun loungers if you want to lie back and relax.
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Author: Polly Bryan
Last updated: 17/02/2026