Mantua Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A pathway leading to a historic building with a dome and bell tower, surrounded by greenery and a clear blue sky.
An open courtyard with a series of arches and columns, a central open space, and a tower in the background.
A historic castle with a large central dome, surrounded by a moat and reflecting in the water.
A historic castle with a moat, arched windows, and a large tower.
A large, historic building with a central archway, surrounded by a well-manicured lawn and a gravel path leading to the entrance.

Where to stay in Mantua

Find the best Mantua areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Mantua
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A historic building with a large courtyard, a bell tower, and a dome.
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Old Town Mantua

Old Town Mantua is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Basilica di Sant'Andrea di Mantova and Teatro Bibiena.

Ca' Uberti Palace Hotel , Mantegna Hotels

Ca' Uberti Palace Hotel , Mantegna Hotels

4 out of 5
Piazza Sordello, 13 Mantua MN
The price is £83 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
£83
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Mantua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Mosaici della Domus Romana di Mantova and Piazza ...
Ca' Uberti Palace Hotel , Mantegna Hotels
Hotel Mantegna Stazione , Mantegna Hotels

Hotel Mantegna Stazione , Mantegna Hotels

3 out of 5
Piazza Don Leoni 25/27 Mantua MN
The price is £48 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
£48
1 Dec - 2 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Mantua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Laghi di Mantova and d'Arco ...
8.2/10 Very good! (221 reviews)
"Good location opposite the rail station but with a back entrance onto a main route to the old city. The room was clean and comfortable. The safe didn't work"

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2026

Hotel Mantegna Stazione , Mantegna Hotels
Hotel dei Gonzaga , Mantegna Hotels

Hotel dei Gonzaga , Mantegna Hotels

3 out of 5
Piazza Sordello, 52 Mantua MN
The price is £52 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
£52
1 Dec - 2 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Mantua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Torre della Gabbia and Piazza Broletto are ...
8.4/10 Very good! (219 reviews)
"D"

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

Hotel dei Gonzaga , Mantegna Hotels
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Ah Virgilio Apartments Resort

Ah Virgilio Apartments Resort

Viale Piemonte 1 Mantua MN
Stay at this aparthotel in Mantua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a conference centre and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Lago Inferiore and Palazzo ...
Ah Virgilio Apartments Resort
Romantic apartment in the heart of the historic center, free wi-fi

Romantic apartment in the heart of the historic center, free wi-fi

Mantova Lombardia
Stay at this family-friendly apartment in Mantua. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Cattedrale di San Pietro ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (35 reviews)
"Great place to stay! Clean, spacious, central location. Easy check in, flexible around our timing."

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2026

Romantic apartment in the heart of the historic center, free wi-fi
Belvedere Village

Belvedere Village

4 out of 5
Via Giovanni Paolo II Castelnuovo del Garda VR
Stay at this golf residence in Castelnuovo del Garda. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Gardaland and Golf Club ...
8.2/10 Very good! (416 reviews)
"Es menos de lo que se aprecia en la publicidad."

Reviewed on 16 Jun 2026

Belvedere Village
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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.

Stay near popular Mantua attractions

Ducal Palace

8.8/10 (15 reviews)
You can find out about the history of Mantua with a visit to Ducal Palace. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area.
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Things to do

Mantua: Guided sailing from the Park to the Port with the water elevator

Mantua: Guided Cruise from the Park to the Harbor with the Water Lift

£15
per adult
Mantua: Guided Cruise from the Park to the Harbor with the Water Lift
Mantua: Panoramic city navigation + protected oasis + guide on board

Mantua: Panoramic City Cruise + Protected Oasis + On-board Guide

£11
per adult
Mantua: Panoramic City Cruise + Protected Oasis + On-board Guide
Mysterious Mantua: a history of magic, murder, and witchcraft

Mysterious Mantua: A History of Magic, Murder and Witchcraft

£17
per adult
Mysterious Mantua: A History of Magic, Murder and Witchcraft
Hall of the Giants

Private Tour Lazing Between the Giants

£99
per adult
Private Tour Lazing Between the Giants
Discovery Private Tour of the Gonzaga Palace

Discovery Private Tour of the Gonzaga Palace

£99
per adult
Discovery Private Tour of the Gonzaga Palace
The Gonzaga Family painted by Mantegna in Mantua

Half-day Guided tour of Mantua City Centre and Ducal Palace

£92
per traveller
Half-day Guided tour of Mantua City Centre and Ducal Palace
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Cities near Mantua

A historic building complex with a large body of water in the foreground, surrounded by greenery.

San Giorgio di Mantova

A riverside cityscape with historic buildings, a castle, and a cruise ship docked near the waterfront.

Porto Mantovano

A rural landscape with fields, a dirt path, and a leafless tree.

Bagnolo San Vito

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