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Hotel Piroscafo

3.0 star property

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Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe
Lobby lounge
Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe
Free daily buffet breakfast

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Via Porto Vecchio 11, Desenzano del Garda, BS, 25015
  • Place, Cathedral of St. Mary Magdalene
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Desenzano Castle
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Roman Villa of Desenzano del Garda
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Verona (VRN-Valerio Catullo)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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Single Room | Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Double Room, Harbour View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Triple Room | Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Double Room Single Use

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Double Room Single Use, Harbour View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About this property

Hotel Piroscafo

Lakefront hotel with free breakfast and rooftop terrace
Along with a rooftop terrace, this smoke-free hotel has a front desk safe and free breakfast. WiFi in public areas is free.
Hotel Piroscafo offers 32 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. Televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower, slippers, bidets and complimentary toiletries. This Desenzano del Garda hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
The free breakfast at Hotel Piroscafo gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Port of Maratona. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and a rooftop terrace.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a lift and a rooftop terrace
  • Guests have great things to say about the breakfast and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Cathedral of St. Mary Magdalene and Port of Maratona
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. Hotel Piroscafo also features a rooftop terrace, a front desk safe, and a lift.

This 3-star Desenzano del Garda hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 13 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • On a lake
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1980
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 17-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 8 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 22 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 4 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for EUR 8 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.50 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 15 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 13 per day (1312 ft away)
  • Pet fee: EUR 8 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 8 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:30 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property Registration Number 017067-ALB-00023, IT017067A1N5UIJVTI
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • Children aged 4 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

Piroscafo
Piroscafo Desenzano del Garda
Piroscafo Hotel
Piroscafo Hotel Desenzano del Garda
Hotel Piroscafo Desenzano del Garda
Hotel Piroscafo Desenzano Del Garda
Hotel Piroscafo Hotel
Hotel Piroscafo Desenzano del Garda
Hotel Piroscafo Hotel Desenzano del Garda

Hotel Piroscafo Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 321 out of 498 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 142 out of 498 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 498 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 498 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 498 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location which was right by the harbour. There was a good choice of bars and restaurants nearby. Friendly, helpful staff and everything was very clean. Tasty breakfast each morning. Would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Kurtis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent a lot of options. Healthy staff was so helpful and friendly. Thank you for a great day.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cliff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Proximity to waterfront. Clean and comfortable. Excellent service. Exceptional breakfast. Great communication.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful area and convenient to ferry. Hotel staff helpful with transportation. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and clean hotel right near the waterfront
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous stay .. great location .. staff were fabulous very clean definitely recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel was exactly what I needed for a solo stay of 5 nights. It was conveniently located on the beautiful old harbor, had friendly staff, provided a solo room and a free breakfast. The location was perfect for taking the ferry to other parts of Lake Garda and it was only a 10 minute walk to the train station for visiting Verona and other areas of Italy. The tourist office is a few steps away, which was great for getting maps and other helpful visitor information.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dirk

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay at Hotel Piroscafo. The location is excellent, close to shops and restaurants, and the rooms are quaint and very clean. Parking was easy with their arrangement at a nearby underground lot (about a 6-minute walk), with in-and-out privileges billed directly by the hotel—very convenient. The included breakfast was excellent, and all the staff were very kind and helpful. Overall, a wonderful experience and highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for a quick walk to the ferry to get anywhere on the lake. Staff is helpful and professional.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Perry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. My room had a view of the small boat harbor. Good options for restaurants close by. About a 3 minute walk to the ferry ticket office.
The harbor at night
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jean

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was lovely although we requested a balcony room ( as we are smokers) this was dented us. There was a,smoking terrace but this was locked from 8pm to 8am, so at any other time, we had to go from the 2nd floor to the street area to smoke. The breakfast was lovely with lots of choice. On our last evening we asked the man at the front desk to book is a taxi to the station for 5.45am the following day . He said we were too late , but he'd try to message them. We said we seeded a confirmation às otherwise we'd have to leave 30 minutes earlier to walk up the steep hill with luggage. He said we should have booked it before 7pm, even though we'd spoken about this a few nights earlier. I asked why we weren't informed if this and his attitude became very challenging abd he said it wasn't his problem, it was ours. There was then some confusion over paying for our stay, and he slammed his paperwork down and was shouting and swearing in Italian, tho the swear words were unmistakable. At this point we had to walk outside to diffuse the situation. He did eventually book us a cab for the following morning, but failed to tell us we would have to pay double for a reservation, so we had to then pay 20 euros for a 4 minute ride . The rest of the staff were so friendly and heloful, and couldn't do enough to make our stay comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent stay

Breakfast was great, the location was perfect, and nice and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved almost everything about this property. The location can’t be beat -we stayed in room 9 and the only criticism is that this very small (but has a great balcony). The shower is comically small. I understand other rooms have appropriate showers . Even with this issue we loved our stay in this hotel. Highly recommend
View from our balcony
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katharine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location & very walkable to restaurants, shops & lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Old harbour view.

Perfectly situated in the old port area of Desenzano with the breakfast area including seats overlooking the little boats bobbing in the old harbour. There is also a balconied terrace with the same view. Staff were friendly and helpful. Grazie breakfast ladies, you were wonderful! Breakfast had lots of choice, probably the best breakfast we’ve ever had in Italy.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Heard from a friend
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

angela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and in a wonderful location. As long as you are made aware of possible stairs to your room.
View from the hotel terrace
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel in a very nice area. Walkable from the train station in around 10 minutes. There are loads of bars/ restaurants within a few minutes walk of the hotel. The ferry to other areas of Lake Garda is just around the corner. The air con in the room worked very well in the heat! Breakfast had lots of nice options, although you needed an engineering degree to work the toaster. Would recommend to any family/ friends and would stay here again if we return.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jordan

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025