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Aparthotels & serviced apartments in Bardolino

11 stays · 4 aparthotels and 7 serviced apartments

Aparthotels and serviced apartments suit Bardolino, a wine town on the eastern shore of Lake Garda, because most visitors come for a week or more of lake days, vineyard walks and day trips by ferry. A kitchen helps with market-style cooking and lakeside picnics, and extra space is welcome for families or for groups sharing a stay. Wikipedia describes Bardolino as a comune in the Province of Verona, in the Veneto region, about 25 km north-west of Verona and about 130 km west of Venice. Comparing formats? See aparthotel vs hotel.

11 stays

Where to stay in Bardolino

Bardolino lakefront

  • lake views
  • first-time visitors
  • ferries

The lakefront is where Bardolino meets Lake Garda, and it is the base for public boat services. Navigazione Laghi, the operator of the lake ferries, lists Bardolino among its ports alongside Sirmione, Peschiera, Lazise and Garda. Staying close to the water suits visitors who plan to use the boats rather than a car.

Stays in or near Bardolino lakefront

Old centre

  • culture
  • wine
  • walking

Behind the shoreline the older streets hold the main historic sights. Wikipedia lists the Church of San Zeno, dated to the mid-9th century, and the Church of San Severo, from the 11th and 12th centuries, as well as Casa Ottolenghi, designed by Carlo Scarpa. Wikipedia also records that the Zeni wine museum was founded in 1991, which makes a short, easy outing on a rainy day.

Stays in or near Old centre

Cisano

  • quiet stays
  • families
  • vineyards

Cisano is one of the two frazioni Wikipedia names for Bardolino. It sits south of the old centre and suits visitors who want a calmer base with a car or bus for lake days. Check the walking distance to the lakefront and to the nearest bus stop before booking.

Stays in or near Cisano

Calmasino

  • quiet stays
  • vineyards
  • longer stays

Calmasino is the second frazione named by Wikipedia and lies inland to the south-east. It is the better fit for guests who prefer a village setting among vineyards to the shoreline. Most trips to the lake, ferries and Verona will need a bus, bike or car from here.

Garda

  • lake views
  • day trips
  • wine

The town of Garda lies a few kilometres north-west of Bardolino and is one of the six towns Wikipedia lists in the Bardolino Classico wine zone, together with Bardolino, Affi, Cavaion, Costermano and Lazise. Both towns are on the ferry network, so you can combine them in one day by boat.

Getting around Bardolino

The nearest major airport is Verona-Villafranca, which Wikipedia places 10 km south-west of Verona. Wikipedia says the Aerobus 199, run by ATV, links the airport with Verona Porta Nuova station, and that in summer buses 164, 183 and 184 give hourly connections from the airport towards towns on Lake Garda. Check ATV's current timetable for the line that serves Bardolino and for the winter pattern.

On the water, Navigazione Laghi operates ferries with Bardolino as one of its ports. Wikipedia describes a daily ferry service on Lake Garda running from Desenzano del Garda to Riva del Garda via Peschiera del Garda, Salò and Malcesine. Navigazione Laghi publishes separate summer and winter timetables, and a vehicle ferry crosses between Maderno and Torri, so check the operator's notices before relying on a particular sailing. Within town, the old centre and lakefront are compact enough to walk.

Living in Bardolino for longer

For a longer stay, choose between being on the shoreline, where shops, cafés and boats are on the doorstep, and one of the frazioni, where life is quieter and a car or bicycle becomes more useful. Ask whether your apartment has a fully equipped kitchen and a washing machine, because a week of lake days and vineyard walks produces plenty of laundry.

The wine culture gives longer stays a natural rhythm. Wikipedia says Bardolino DOC wines use Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara grapes and come in several styles, including Chiaretto rosé, Superiore, frizzante and novello. Wikivoyage lists the 15th-century Eremo di San Giorgio, a monastery, and the Zeni winery, founded in 1870, as places to visit. Verona, about 25 km away according to Wikipedia, has the wider range of shops and services.

When to visit Bardolino

Wikipedia says Lake Garda's mild climate favours hardy Mediterranean plants such as olive trees, parasol pines and cypresses, and even hardy lemons and satsumas at a latitude where those are rare. That makes the shores pleasant well beyond high summer, and the ferry timetable changes with the season.

Navigazione Laghi runs a summer timetable and a winter timetable, so a visit in the shoulder months is best planned around the operator's current notices. If vineyard walking and wine tasting are the aim, check the producers' own opening patterns before travelling.

The local economy rests on tourism and wine, including Bardolino DOC, and the 2020 population was 7,186, so this is a small town rather than a city. The comune includes the frazioni of Cisano and Calmasino, which sit slightly inland from the shoreline. Neighbouring lake towns have their own pages, among them Lazise and Garda, and the regional city is Verona.

Long-stay tips for Bardolino

Of the 11 properties here, 2 offer an in-apartment washing machine, 1 list a laptop-friendly workspace and 3 include some form of housekeeping. For longer stays, the facts box on each property page shows exactly what the apartments include.

9 properties list a full kitchen and 2 only a kitchenette, so check the room type if you plan to cook more than simple meals.

Where room sizes are published, the median apartment here is 50 m².

Moving for work? Our guide to serviced apartments for relocation explains what to look for.

Other cities in Italy

Travelling further? See aparthotels in Rimini, Milan, Rome, Florence, Trieste, Riva del Garda, Naples and Vieste.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best area to stay in Bardolino?

The lakefront and old centre suit first-time visitors who want the ferries, cafés and sights within walking distance. Cisano and Calmasino are the frazioni, quieter and inland, and suit guests with a car or bicycle.

How do I get from Verona airport to Bardolino?

Wikipedia says buses 164, 183 and 184 connect Verona-Villafranca Airport with Lake Garda towns in summer, and the Aerobus 199 links the airport with Verona Porta Nuova station. Check ATV's timetable for the line that serves Bardolino.

Can I take a ferry from Bardolino?

Yes. Navigazione Laghi lists Bardolino among its Lake Garda ports, alongside Sirmione, Peschiera, Lazise and Garda. Timetables differ between summer and winter.

What wine is Bardolino known for?

Wikipedia describes Bardolino DOC, made mainly from Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara grapes, including a rosé known as Bardolino Chiaretto. The Classico zone covers Bardolino, Affi, Cavaion, Costermano, Garda and Lazise.

How many aparthotels are there in Bardolino?

We currently list 11 aparthotel and serviced apartment properties in Bardolino.

Do aparthotels in Bardolino have kitchens?

11 of the 11 properties we list have a kitchen or kitchenette in at least one apartment type.

Which aparthotels in Bardolino have a washing machine?

2 properties list an in-apartment washing machine. Use the facts box on each property page to check.

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