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Aparthotels & serviced apartments in Desenzano del Garda

8 stays · 5 aparthotels and 3 serviced apartments

Desenzano del Garda sits on the south-western shore of Lake Garda, and aparthotels and serviced apartments give a kitchen, living space and separate bedrooms close to the town's port, castle and Roman villa. Our guide explains what an aparthotel is if the format is new to you.

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Where to stay in Desenzano del Garda

Porto Vecchio and the old town

  • first-time visitors
  • ferries
  • walking

The Old Port (Porto Vecchio) was rebuilt by the Venetians in 1454, according to Wikipedia, and In Lombardia says the old pier was built in 1200 as a wheat and grain trading area. Wikipedia describes the main port near Piazza Matteotti as the place several ferries operate from.

Stays in or near Porto Vecchio and the old town

Castle hill

  • views
  • history
  • evening events

Visit Brescia says the castle was built in the 10th century overlooking the town, with a patrol path and a central tower with a panoramic viewpoint. It hosts exhibitions and events, including summer events such as open-air cinema, according to the same source.

Stays in or near Castle hill

Villa Romana and the north of the centre

  • history
  • archaeology
  • sightseeing

The Villa Romana is described by In Lombardia as the most important example in Northern Italy of the great late Roman villas, with 240 square metres of glass mosaics. Wikipedia says it covers an area of 11,000 square metres and was occupied until the fifth century. The Cathedral of St Mary Magdalene and the Rambotti archaeological museum are also named among the main sights.

Stays in or near Villa Romana and the north of the centre

Rivoltella

  • beach
  • lakeside
  • families

Wikipedia lists Rivoltella among the frazioni of Desenzano's municipality, and names Porto Rivoltella Beach among the town's three large beaches alongside Desenzanino Beach and Spiaggia d'Oro.

Stays in or near Rivoltella

Getting around Desenzano del Garda

Wikipedia says Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione railway station is on the south-western outskirts of the city and connects it to the European railway system, and that the town has its own exit from the A4 motorway between Milan and Venice. Wikipedia lists the nearest airports as Valerio Catullo (Verona) 37 km east, Bergamo Orio al Serio 78 km north-west and Milan Linate 110 km west.

On the water, Navigazione Laghi runs ships on the Desenzano to Peschiera to Riva route and publishes separate summer and winter timetables. Wikivoyage says the town centre is small enough to explore on foot, with local buses and, in season, a tourist train that goes through the town.

Living in Desenzano del Garda for longer

Wikivoyage lists a tourist information office in the town and local bus lines for reaching the centre if your accommodation is outside it. Desenzano has a railway station, an A4 motorway exit and the ferry port, as Wikipedia describes, so you can reach other lake towns by several modes.

For tips on stays beyond a holiday, see our guide to serviced apartments for relocation. Wikivoyage suggests Sirmione, with its Scaligeri castle and the Grotte di Catullo Roman ruins, as a next stop.

When to visit Desenzano del Garda

Wikipedia describes Lake Garda as having a particularly mild climate that favours Mediterranean plants such as olive trees, and notes the lake basin makes winters particularly mild. Navigazione Laghi publishes separate summer and winter ferry timetables.

The castle hosts summer events including open-air cinema, according to Visit Brescia.

Desenzano is in the province of Brescia in Lombardy and borders Sirmione, Lonato, Padenghe sul Garda and Castiglione delle Stiviere, according to Wikipedia. Wikivoyage calls it one of the main ferry hubs on the lake. This page covers where to base yourself, how to get here and around, longer-stay tips and the seasons. You can also browse stays across Italy, or look at nearby lake towns such as Moniga and Manerba del Garda.

Long-stay tips for Desenzano del Garda

Of the 8 properties here, 4 offer an in-apartment washing machine, 1 list a laptop-friendly workspace, 4 include some form of housekeeping and 3 have a 24-hour front desk. Each property page has a facts box, so you can compare apartments before you book.

8 properties list a full kitchen and 0 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 65 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 Desenzano del Garda?

Desenzano del Garda is a town in the province of Brescia, Lombardy, on the south-western shore of Lake Garda, according to Wikipedia.

How do I get to Desenzano del Garda from the airport?

Wikipedia lists Verona's Valerio Catullo Airport 37 km east of the town, Bergamo Orio al Serio 78 km north-west and Milan Linate 110 km west. The town has a railway station and its own A4 motorway exit.

Can I take a ferry from Desenzano?

Yes. Navigazione Laghi runs ships from Desenzano towards Peschiera and Riva, and Wikivoyage calls Desenzano one of the main ferry hubs on the lake.

What are the main sights in Desenzano?

Wikipedia lists the Cathedral of St Mary Magdalene, the Tower of St Martin, the Museum of Archaeology, the Old Port and the castle, and In Lombardia describes the Roman Villa with its mosaics.

How many aparthotels are there in Desenzano del Garda?

We currently list 8 aparthotel and serviced apartment properties in Desenzano del Garda.

Do aparthotels in Desenzano del Garda have kitchens?

8 of the 8 properties we list have a kitchen or kitchenette in at least one apartment type.

Which aparthotels in Desenzano del Garda have a washing machine?

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

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