Sirmione

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Sirmione featuring a lake or waterhole
After walking along the peninsula to see its historic sites, rest and relax at this town’s spa that channels Lake Garda’s hot springs.

Among the highlights of Lake Garda, Sirmione is a medieval wonder with a castle and many churches. See its intriguing archeological site and thermal springs. Stroll through the quaint historic center to imagine life around the lake as it was centuries ago.

The Old Town area is on the Sirmio Peninsula jutting into the lake, offering picturesque panoramic views. On the northern tip of this land lie the ruins of the Grotto of Catullus. Capture photos of the dramatic scenery of the lake as a backdrop to the surviving vestiges of the Roman villa. Visit the site’s museum to learn about the structure.

On the same peninsula is the iconic Scaliger Castle, surrounded by water. Learn about its history as a fortification to defend Verona. Gaze up at its corner towers and cross the drawbridge to enter the castle to explore its museum.

Notice the lovely religious structures, such as the 8th-century Church of San Pietro. The 15th-century Santa Maria Maggiore is another iconic church nearby.

In addition to its castles and Roman ruins, Sirmione has thermal springs. Luxuriate in the Aquaria Spa and Wellness Center, which channels pools of warm water from the lake’s springs. The retreat offers massages, training exercises and a freshwater pool.

The area has a pleasant climate, with long, hot summer days and a refreshing breeze that encourages windsurfers. Winters are mild and sunny.

The commune is between the towns of Desenzano del Garda and Peschiera del Garda on the southern shoreline of Lake Garda. It is part of the Brescia province in the region of Lombardy in northern Italy. Fly to Verona Villafranca Airport, which is just 22 miles (35 kilometers) east of town. Reach other towns of Lake Garda via boats from the jetty at the town’s port.

The castles and churches of Sirmione transport you back in time, while the hot springs ensure your trip offers plenty of relaxation.

Hotel Riel
Hotel Riel
3 out of 5
Via San Martino Della Battaglia, 2, Sirmione, BS
The price is NT$2,166 per night from Apr 3 to Apr 4
NT$2,166
per night
Apr 3 - Apr 4
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Sirmione. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the restaurant in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (331 reviews)
Good stay!
"Overall good stay- family vacation with two adults and one child."

Reviewed on 2024/3/25

Hotel Riel
Hotel Sirmione e Promessi Sposi
Hotel Sirmione e Promessi Sposi
4 out of 5
Piazza Castello 19, Sirmione, BS
The price is NT$3,766 per night from Apr 3 to Apr 4
NT$3,766
per night
Apr 3 - Apr 4
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Sirmione. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (944 reviews)
"Great place to stay, recommend hiring a car so you can see the other villages around Lake Garda. The partial sea view room was OK, a bit noisy as opposite the car park. The staff were really helpful and friendly."

Reviewed on 2024/2/10

Hotel Sirmione e Promessi Sposi
Hotel Flaminia
Hotel Flaminia
4 out of 5
Piazza Flaminia 8, Sirmione, BS
The price is NT$4,034 per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
NT$4,034
per night
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Sirmione. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Gardaland and Scaliger Castle are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (305 reviews)
"Nice place and its location is veri well."

Reviewed on 2023/9/16

Hotel Flaminia
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.
Truly Verona
Truly Verona
Via San Pietro Incarnario 8A, Verona, VR
Stay at this residence in Verona. Enjoy free WiFi, in-room childcare, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (479 reviews)
"Lovely place to stay! The area is perfect with everything in walking distance, including the arena, Juliet’s house and all the lovely restaurants! The train station was only a 20 minute walk and me and my partner felt so safe! Lovely, Thank You"

Reviewed on 2024/3/22

Truly Verona
Residence Villaggio Tiglio
Residence Villaggio Tiglio
4 out of 5
Via Punta Gro', Lugana, Sirmione, BS
Stay at this 4-star campground in Sirmione. Enjoy free parking, a terrace, and a garden. Popular attractions Gardaland and Terme Virgilio are located nearby. ...
7/10 Good! (72 reviews)
"Mateo who worked the front desk was polite and friendly. Be aware you’re gonna have to pay a small fee for sheets and provide your own dish soap paper towels and toilet paper which I really didn’t realize until I checked it it wasn’t a big deal."

Reviewed on 2023/10/8

Residence Villaggio Tiglio
Opera Relais de Charme
Opera Relais de Charme
Via Valerio Catullo 1, Verona, VR
Stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Verona. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,074 reviews)
"The room was perfect."

Reviewed on 2024/3/25

Opera Relais de Charme
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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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Dec 19, 2019

Sirmione has a beautiful castle, great photo opportunities. We also went to Desenzano and Peschieria. We stopped in Sirmione on the way to Ljubljana, Slovenia, so after our stay at Hotel Riel we moved on.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler
Oct 22, 2019

Popular with tourists, but very enjoyable.

4/5 - Good

JohnnyT
Oct 12, 2019

beautiful town and area. the upper west side of the lake is the most beautiful and picturesque, but Sirmione's location (at the bottom of the lake) is also very desirable.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Oct 3, 2019

Loved this area, beautiful views over the water, great shopping, restaurants, charm, and the grotto ruins were very interesting

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler
Aug 14, 2019

The lake is beautiful, but overall it was too crowded for our tastes. The tourist driven nature of the area led to sub par food choices, excessive traffic, etc. Jamaica Beach was beautiful, and worth the walk (or mini train ride) up.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Aug 5, 2019

Not much of a beach, but it was nice to walk all around.

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