Bed and breakfast in the historic heart of Mantua, a short walk from Piazza delle Erbe, with air-conditioned rooms, free WiFi and breakfast with vegan and gluten-free options.
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Accademia 21 is a bed and breakfast in the historic centre of Mantua, 150 metres from Piazza delle Erbe and a short walk from the Duomo and Palazzo Ducale, in the heart of the city’s UNESCO area.
The property occupies the first floor of a historic building on Via Accademia and offers rooms with a view of the city or the inner courtyard, designed for both short and extended stays. Each room has a private bathroom with bidet and toiletries, air conditioning, soundproofed walls, flat-screen TV, minibar, coffee machine and toaster: details that make the accommodation suitable both for couples and small groups thanks to the Basic Triple Room.
Breakfast, served in several variants including vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free, is complemented by a daily housekeeping service and the option of private check-in. The central location, particularly appreciated by couples with a score of 9.9, allows guests to reach the city’s main monuments on foot and the railway station in about one kilometre, making Accademia 21 a practical base for visiting Mantua without a car.
Accademia 21 offers three room types, all located on the first floor of the historic building that houses the property, ranging from 15 to 18 square metres. All accommodations feature a private bathroom with shower, bidet, hairdryer and toiletries, air conditioning, soundproofed walls, flat-screen TV, minibar and tea and coffee-making facilities, ensuring the same level of comfort regardless of the room type chosen.
The differences mainly concern the view and capacity: the Basic Triple Room, the largest at 18 sqm, combines a single bed and a large double bed to accommodate up to three people with a city view; the Deluxe Room offers the same view in a more compact space; the Double Room, on the other hand, overlooks the inner courtyard, ideal for those seeking greater tranquillity.
The Basic Triple Room is the largest in the property at 18 sqm and the only one designed for three people, thanks to a single bed combined with a large double bed. It has a private bathroom with shower, bidet and toiletries, independent entrance, air conditioning and soundproofed walls. The view opens onto the rooftops of Mantua’s historic centre, and there is also a sitting area with flat-screen TV, minibar and tea and coffee-making facilities.
At 15 sqm, the Deluxe Room is designed for two people and overlooks the city, like the Basic Triple Room but in a more compact space and with an independent entrance. The private bathroom is complete with shower, bidet, hairdryer and toiletries, while the sitting area features a flat-screen TV and minibar. Air conditioning and soundproofing complete an accommodation designed for a quiet couple’s stay.
The Double Room, 15 sqm for two people, is the only one of the three overlooking the inner courtyard rather than the city, an ideal choice for those preferring greater quiet. The private bathroom includes shower, bidet and toiletries, while the room is air-conditioned, soundproofed and fitted with a private entrance, a sitting area with flat-screen TV, minibar and tea and coffee-making facilities.
Accademia 21 offers free WiFi throughout the property, rated by guests with a score of 10, along with daily housekeeping and the option of private check-in and check-out, convenient for those arriving or departing at unusual times.
The rooms, all non-smoking and air-conditioned, feature an independent entrance, soundproofed walls and a safe, while luggage storage is useful for those wishing to visit the city before or after the official check-in time. For meals, the property offers a snack bar, an in-room minibar, a tea and coffee kettle and the option of having breakfast in the room, in several variants including vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free. However, private parking is not available: those travelling by car will need to consider public options near the historic centre.
Accademia 21 is located on Via Accademia, right in the historic centre of Mantua, within the area recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site that encompasses the city’s main monuments. The area is pedestrian and lively, with Renaissance palaces, small streets lined with shops and cafés that bring the centre to life from the morning onwards, a short walk from Piazza delle Erbe and the covered market beneath Palazzo della Ragione.
Mantua Cathedral and Palazzo Ducale are both about 150 metres away, while the State Archive and Palazzo dell’Accademia are less than 100 metres from the entrance. Mantua Railway Station can be reached on foot in about 1 km and connects the city with Verona, Milan and Modena; Verona-Villafranca Airport, the closest, is about 25 km away, while Parma Airport is about 53 km away. For those looking for restaurants and cafés, venues such as Ma dai, I Feudi and Le Pupitre 18 can be found within a few dozen metres.
Guests staying at Accademia 21 can spend a day at Palazzo Te, the famous museum about 1.5 km away, among the masterpieces of Lombard Mannerist architecture, or take a walk along the lakes surrounding the old town. In summer, an excursion to the Bosco della Fontana Nature Reserve, about 6 km away, one of the few surviving lowland forests of the Po Valley, is recommended, while in cooler months the historic centre, with its squares and markets, remains the main destination for a walking visit.
Guests particularly praise the location (9.9) and host availability (9.8), followed by cleanliness (9.7) and comfort (9.5). Free WiFi also receives the maximum score. The value for money, while still high at 9.2, is the relatively lowest-rated aspect among the reviews for this bed and breakfast in the centre of Mantua.
No, Accademia 21 does not allow pets during the stay.
Yes, Accademia 21 offers free WiFi throughout the property, rated by guests with the maximum score of 10.
No, Accademia 21 does not have private parking; those travelling by car should consider public options in Mantua’s historic centre.
Yes, Accademia 21 offers breakfast in several variants, including continental, Italian, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and buffet.
Accademia 21 is located in the historic centre of Mantua, about 150 metres from Piazza delle Erbe and Mantua Cathedral.
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Check-in at Accademia 21 is possible from 10:30 to 14:00, with no minimum age required.
