Sirmione Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Scaliger Castle showing château or palace, boating and vehicle touring
Sirmione showing a lake or waterhole
Sirmione
Grotto of Catullus featuring heritage elements, general coastal views and building ruins
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 Sirmione Terme
Hotel Sirmione Terme
4 out of 5
Piazza Castello 19, Sirmione, BS
The price is AU$173 per night from 4 Mar to 5 Mar
AU$173
includes taxes & fees
4 Mar - 5 Mar
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! (986 reviews)
"Everything is good"

Reviewed on 12 Feb. 2025

Hotel Sirmione Terme
Grand Hotel Terme Sirmione
Grand Hotel Terme Sirmione
5 out of 5
Viale Marconi, 7, Sirmione, BS
The price is AU$460 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
AU$460
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 Mar
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Sirmione. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (547 reviews)
"I would highly recommend this hotel!!!"

Reviewed on 30 Jan. 2025

Grand Hotel Terme Sirmione
Hotel Flaminia
Hotel Flaminia
4 out of 5
Piazza Flaminia 8, Sirmione, BS
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Sirmione. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (430 reviews)
"Property location was amazing, clean rooms and nice breakfast selection. I would recommend this hotel for a place to stay"

Reviewed on 31 Oct. 2024

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.
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! (86 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 8 Oct. 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 Spiaggia Brema are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
"Estadia foi excelente ."

Reviewed on 10 Oct. 2024

RESIDENCE FIORE ROSSO
Beautiful exclusive villa 50 meters from the lake
Beautiful exclusive villa 50 meters from the lake
Sirmione
Book a stay at this family-friendly villa in Sirmione. Enjoy private pools, a garden, and balconies. Popular attractions Gardaland and Terme Virgilio are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (108 reviews)
Paradise
"Seriously this is a lovely apartment in a great location with all of the facilities that you could wish for... No, it did not have a hot tub - but it turns out that VRBO have been adding this to many of their properties. One of the great surprises that the property now benefits from a continuous ..."

Reviewed on 28 Sep. 2024

Beautiful exclusive villa 50 meters from the lake
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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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Beautiful town with lots of character and charm

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Parking can be an issue, and you have to pay for parking outside of the area and get a golf buggy ride in. It is not a big issue as you can walk to the car park and the area has lots of things to see and do in walking distance.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Sirmione is a beautiful spot. I would recommend going slightly out of season (as we did), the crowds in peak season would be insane. That said, it’s glorious and so picturesque.

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