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

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A historic building with a large courtyard, a bell tower, and a dome.

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 Piazza Sordello.

Grand Hotel San Lorenzo

Grand Hotel San Lorenzo

Piazza Concordia 14 Mantua MN
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The price is £111 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
£111
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Mantua. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (243 reviews)
"This is, indeed, a grand hotel. A most comfortable stay, right in the heart of the old town. Wonderful and helpful staff helped guide me to parking in the pedestrian area. Great breakfast with a lot of variety. Comfortable bed and good air conditioning during a warm stay. 10/10 would recommend. Check ..."

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

Grand Hotel San Lorenzo
Ca' Uberti Palace Hotel , Mantegna Hotels

Ca' Uberti Palace Hotel , Mantegna Hotels

4 out of 5
Piazza Sordello, 13 Mantua MN
The price is £93 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
£93
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (52 reviews)
"Best location in town and nice functional rooms, with up to date bathroom! But the beds are so hard 😞"

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2026

Ca' Uberti Palace Hotel , Mantegna Hotels
Hotel dei Gonzaga , Mantegna Hotels

Hotel dei Gonzaga , Mantegna Hotels

3 out of 5
Piazza Sordello, 52 Mantua MN
The price is £56 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
£56
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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! (218 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 ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
"Bellissima struttura, confortevole, arredata in stile moderno e massimo silenzio"

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2026

Ah Virgilio Apartments Resort
4 bedroom beautiful apartment in Mantova

4 bedroom beautiful apartment in Mantova

Mantova
Stay at this apartment in Mantua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Teatro Bibiena and Teresiana Municipal ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Perfekte Lage um Mantua zu entdecken
"Wir waren eine Woche zu viert (zwei Paare) in diesem Haus und für uns hat es sehr gut funktioniert. Die Schlafzimmer sind sehr schön, im ersten Stock gibt es jeweils ein Bad en suite, im Dachgeschoss teilen sich die zwei Schlafzimmer ein Badezimmer. Man hat in allen Räumen ausreichend Stauraum. Da ..."

Reviewed on 5 Nov 2024

4 bedroom beautiful apartment in Mantova
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
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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

Picture 9 for Activity Mantua Lakes and Vallazza Oasis: a timeless boat trip

Mantua: Guided Panoramic Boat Tour "City, Lakes, and Natural Park"

£11
per adult
Mantua: Guided Panoramic Boat Tour "City, Lakes, and Natural Park"
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
Mantua: From the Water, Lunch on Board, and Guided Tour of the City Center

Mantua: from the water, lunch on the boat and guided visit to the town center

£64
per adult
Mantua: from the water, lunch on the boat and guided visit to the town center
Hall of the Giants

Private Tour Lazing Between the Giants

£68
per adult
Private Tour Lazing Between the Giants
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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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