Sirmione Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Scaliger Castle featuring touring, boating and château or palace
Sirmione featuring a lake or waterhole
Sirmione
Grotto of Catullus which includes a ruin, general coastal views and heritage elements
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 centre 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 Centre, 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 kilometres) 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 £252 per night from 18 Jul to 19 Jul
£252
18 Jul - 19 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Sirmione. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (990 reviews)
"amazing location"

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025

Hotel Sirmione Terme
Hotel Flaminia
Hotel Flaminia
4 out of 5
Piazza Flaminia 8, Sirmione, BS
The price is £217 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
£217
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Sirmione. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (489 reviews)
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Reviewed on 7 Jul 2025

Hotel Flaminia
Hotel Porto Azzurro
Hotel Porto Azzurro
3 out of 5
Via Salvo D Acquisto 2/4, Sirmione, BS
The price is £151 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
£151
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Sirmione. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (852 reviews)
"Lovely hotel, staff are really friendly and helpful. Rooms spacious and clean. Would highly recommend."

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2025

Hotel Porto Azzurro
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 campsite in Sirmione. Enjoy free parking, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Gardaland and Scaliger Castle are located ...
7/10 Good! (96 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
Beautiful exclusive villa 50 meters from the lake
Beautiful exclusive villa 50 meters from the lake
Sirmione, Lombardia
Stay at this family-friendly villa in Sirmione. Enjoy private pools, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Gardaland and Scaliger Castle are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (118 reviews)
Cozy house with a pool
"The house is comfortable, wih well equiped kitchen, with small garden and there table and chairs on terrasse in the morning and sofas for drinks in the evening, an amazing pool wich was very usefull in hot days. The owner was bery nice and helpfull. The house is near the beach (around the corner) ..."

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2025

Beautiful exclusive villa 50 meters from the lake
RESIDENCE FIORE ROSSO
RESIDENCE FIORE ROSSO
Via Como, 6, Sirmione, BS
Stay at this golf aparthotel in Sirmione. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Gardaland and Scaliger Castle are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)
"Alles bestens ! Gerne wieder."

Reviewed on 14 Jun 2025

RESIDENCE FIORE ROSSO
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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Reviews of Sirmione

4.8
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 79%
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Lovely place.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Boat trip around Sirmione definitely recommended to see the beautiful place from the sea. Roman Villa was exceptional and fab location to hotel

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Boat ferries to most towns in southern Lake Garda at good price. Walk to old town and shuttle bus options. Speedboat trip around Sirmione was exciting and good value (€10)

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Sirmione and Hotel Eden are excellent for a relaxing holiday. Stroll around, stop and read a book, have a drink occasionally. Every restaurant we used was a good standard - although the menus were repetitive from one to another.

5/5 - Excellent

Mark

Beautiful old town feel, quaint square and cobbled side streets with numerous bars, coffee shops and restaurants.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Lovely place full of shops and bars.great place boat trips brilliant

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