Bed and breakfast in a historic 18th-century building in the centre of Mantua, a short walk from Palazzo Ducale and Piazza delle Erbe, with a private kitchen and free WiFi.
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Casa Barbara is a bed and breakfast set in an 18th-century building right in the historic centre of Mantua, just 500 metres from Palazzo Ducale and a few dozen metres from Piazza delle Erbe and the Rotonda di San Lorenzo.
The property offers a single spacious and independent unit, designed for families or small groups who want to move around freely: the room has a private kitchen complete with hob, oven, fridge and coffee machine, plus a private bathroom with bidet, toiletries and hairdryer. The independent entrance and ground-floor location make access convenient at any time of day.
Available amenities include free WiFi, a washing machine and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, useful for longer stays. Pets are welcome with no extra charge. The location in the heart of the old town, recognised as a UNESCO area, means the main sights of Mantua can be reached on foot, while the train station is less than a kilometre away.
Casa Barbara offers a single type of accommodation, the Spacious Double Room, designed for those seeking space and independence in the heart of Mantua. With 65 square metres and capacity for up to four people, the unit suits families or small groups who want to manage their own schedule freely, helped by the independent entrance and the ground-floor location of the historic building.
The accommodation has a fully equipped private kitchen, with hob, oven, fridge, utensils and coffee machine, plus a private bathroom with bidet, shower, toiletries and hairdryer. Completing the amenities are a washing machine, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and a view of the inner courtyard, offering a quiet outlook away from the traffic of the historic centre.
The only type of accommodation offered by Casa Barbara, with 65 square metres spread over a single space fitted with a complete private kitchen, independent entrance and a view of the inner courtyard. The private bathroom offers a shower, bidet and toiletries, while the living area includes a sofa, dining table and flat-screen TV with satellite channels. With capacity for up to four people, it is the option designed for families or small groups visiting the city.
Casa Barbara offers guests a range of amenities designed for independent stays in the historic centre of Mantua. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, while the washing machine and drying rack are especially useful for longer stays. The unit, located entirely on the ground floor with an independent entrance, also has heating, an iron and lockers.
The private kitchen is equipped with a hob, oven, fridge, electric kettle and kitchen utensils, plus a coffee machine for a self-made breakfast. The private bathroom includes a shower, bidet, toiletries and hairdryer.
Pets are welcome with no extra charge and the property offers non-smoking rooms. Check-in and check-out can take place privately, while the proximity to bars and restaurants in the historic centre makes it easy to arrange meals and breakfast outside the accommodation.
Casa Barbara is located in the heart of the historic centre of Mantua, recognised as a UNESCO area, on a quiet lane a short walk from Piazza delle Erbe. The area retains the atmosphere of Renaissance palaces and cobbled streets typical of the centre, with bars, trattorias and small shops right outside the door.
The property is just 100 metres from Piazza delle Erbe, 350 metres from Palazzo Ducale and 400 metres from Mantua Cathedral, all comfortably reachable on foot. Palazzo Te, with its famous rooms frescoed by Giulio Romano, is about 1.3 km away. Mantua Railway Station is 750 metres away, convenient for those arriving by train, while Verona-Villafranca Airport is about 25 km away, a practical option for those travelling from abroad.
The historic centre is easy to explore on foot in any season: in spring and summer the squares and porticoes come alive in the evenings with outdoor venues, while in autumn and winter the museums and historic palaces, including the Rotonda di San Lorenzo, remain the ideal destination for a cultural stay. Nature lovers can drive to the Bosco della Fontana Nature Reserve, about 6 km away, an oasis of centuries-old oaks perfect for walks and excursions outside the city centre.
Reviews particularly praise the host’s hospitality, rated 9.7, and the location, with a maximum score of 10. Cleanliness and free WiFi are also highly appreciated. The value for money, while solid at 8.7, remains the relatively lowest score among the categories.
Casa Barbara is located right in the historic centre of Mantua, 500 metres from Palazzo Ducale and about 100 metres from Piazza delle Erbe, in an area recognised as a UNESCO site.
No, Casa Barbara does not offer a breakfast service, but the room has a complete private kitchen where guests can prepare their own meals.
Yes, Casa Barbara accepts pets on request and does not charge any extra fee for their stay.
No, Casa Barbara does not have private parking, but its central location means most of Mantua’s attractions can be reached on foot.
The room at Casa Barbara, 65 square metres in size, can accommodate up to 4 people thanks to two large double beds.
Payment at Casa Barbara is made via bank transfer before arrival; after booking, the property provides the necessary instructions to complete the transfer.
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