Sirmione

Travel Guide

Scaliger Castle showing a castle, touring and boating
Sirmione featuring a lake or waterhole
Sirmione
Grotto of Catullus which includes building ruins, heritage elements and general coastal views
Sirmione showing a city and flowers

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 Porto Azzurro
Hotel Porto Azzurro
3 out of 5
Via Salvo D Acquisto 2/4, Sirmione, BS
The price is P9,174 per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
P9,174
P10,331 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
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Reviewed on Jun 20, 2025

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Hotel Sirmione Terme
Hotel Sirmione Terme
4 out of 5
Piazza Castello 19, Sirmione, BS
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Sirmione. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (989 reviews)
"Fantastic location for shopping, dining and transport links. Very picturesque with helpful and friendly staff. Room comfortable and breakfast was fine. The sulphur smells from the pool were very unpleasant and on occasion permeated through the hotel but the pool area itself was nice if a bit overheated. ..."

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2025

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Hotel Serenella
Hotel Serenella
3 out of 5
Via Punta Staffalo 1, Sirmione, BS
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Sirmione. Enjoy an outdoor pool, breakfast (surcharge), and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (348 reviews)
"We absolutely loved our stay at Hotel Serenella, it is in a lovely quiet location but a short walk away from restaurants, shops etc.The staff are amazing and so helpful, our rooms were lovely and clean as was the pool area. The breakfast was amazing! and set us up nicely for each day. I could go ..."

Reviewed on Jun 21, 2025

Hotel Serenella
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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 garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Gardaland and Scaliger Castle are located ...
7/10 Good! (94 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 Oct 8, 2023

Residence Villaggio Tiglio
RESIDENCE FIORE ROSSO
RESIDENCE FIORE ROSSO
Via Como, 6, Sirmione, BS
Book a stay at this golf aparthotel in Sirmione. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Gardaland and Scaliger Castle are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews)
"Alles bestens ! Gerne wieder."

Reviewed on Jun 14, 2025

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Villa Canneto dep.Smeraldo
Villa Canneto dep.Smeraldo
Via Prise 2, Sirmione, BS
Stay at this aparthotel in Sirmione. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and balconies. Popular attractions Gardaland and Scaliger Castle are located ...
Villa Canneto dep.Smeraldo
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