Desenzano del Garda Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Desenzano del Garda showing boating, general coastal views and a bay or harbour
Desenzano del Garda showing a house
Desenzano del Garda which includes street scenes as well as a small group of people
Desenzano del Garda which includes boating, general coastal views and a small town or village
Desenzano del Garda showing street scenes as well as a small group of people

Where to stay in Desenzano del Garda

Desenzano del Garda showing rocky coastline and general coastal views

Desenzano del Garda City Centre

5/5(17 area reviews)

Desenzano del Garda City Centre is noteworthy for its lake views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Desenzano Castle and Cathedral of St. Mary Magdalene.

Desenzano del Garda City Centre
Hotel Acquaviva del Garda

Hotel Acquaviva del Garda

4 out of 5
Viale Francesco Agello, 84 Desenzano del Garda BS
Stay at this spa hotel in Desenzano del Garda. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (541 reviews)
Lakeside
Nice hotel great location

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025

Hotel Acquaviva del Garda
Villa Rosa Hotel

Villa Rosa Hotel

4 out of 5
Lungolago Cesare Battisti 89 Desenzano del Garda BS
The price is 3.732.496 ₫ per night from 15 Dec to 16 Dec
3.732.496 ₫
4.291.050 ₫ total
15 Dec - 16 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Desenzano del Garda. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (472 reviews)
Beauty

Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025

Villa Rosa Hotel
Hotel Piroscafo

Hotel Piroscafo

3 out of 5
Via Porto Vecchio 11 Desenzano del Garda BS
Stay at this hotel in Desenzano del Garda. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (497 reviews)
A lovely property in the heart of Desenzano. Perfect location for old harbour and all ferries. Breakfast was good and the staff were all helpful and friendly.

Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025

Hotel Piroscafo
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Il Sogno Apartments

Il Sogno Apartments

4 out of 5
Via Bonvicino 2 A Desenzano del Garda BS
Stay at this residence in Desenzano del Garda. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (191 reviews)
The staff at this hotel were all so friendly. They were extremely helpful and welcoming and could not do enough for you. Breakfast was great, location was great and the pool area was good too after a hot day exploring. Would definitely recommend

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025

Il Sogno Apartments
Castello Belvedere Apartments

Castello Belvedere Apartments

Via Belvedere, 2 Desenzano del Garda BS
Stay at this golf residence in Desenzano del Garda. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a local area shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Desenzanino Beach ...
It was nice, quaint and off the beaten path. Our room had ants and wished the amenities were a bit nicer. The outside is beautiful and wish the inside reflected it as well.

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2019

Castello Belvedere Apartments
Flowers Apartments

Flowers Apartments

Piazza Giuseppe Malvezzi 20 Desenzano del Garda BS
Stay at this golf residence in Desenzano del Garda. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, concierge services and bike hire on-site. Popular attractions Cathedral of St. Mary Magdalene ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (36 reviews)
The apartment is everything!
Our stay at this apartment was absolutely wonderful! We loved how convenient the location was — right in the heart of the old town and just a short 5-minute walk to the ferry lines. The apartment is also close enough to the train station; the walk from the station to the apartment was very pleasant, ...

Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025

Flowers Apartments
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Desenzano del Garda

4.6
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 56%
4 - Good
30
4 - Good 44%
3 - Okay
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Lake Garda is beautiful is a must see. Would go back when possible.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Absolutely beautiful area, would visit again in a heartbeat. easy train connection from Bologna airport and to the ferry dock for accessing the rest of Lake Garda. Stunning.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

The food and walking area

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Lovely place. Was out of season so not as much to do but it was a beautiful area and still lots of shops and places to eat. Perfect little get away and lots of places to go on the boat or taxi

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

All round great place to stay, bicycle hire is only 0.5 miles away which is an absolute must in this beautiful location.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Great base for Lake Garda. Chose here as close to railway station for visit to Venice. Only 1.5 hours on train. Only 2 hours max drive to other end of lake ( taking lakeside roads ) so all easy reach and great for ferry too. Lovely eateries too

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