3-star hotel in the historic heart of Mantua, a few steps from Piazza Sordello, Palazzo Ducale and the Cathedral, with renovated rooms and buffet breakfast.
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Hotel Broletto Mantova – Centro Storico is a 3-star hotel housed in a period building in the heart of Mantua, a few steps from Piazza Sordello, Palazzo Ducale and the city’s Cathedral.
The rooms, all recently renovated, feature elegant furnishings and consistent amenities: air conditioning, free WiFi, private bathroom with shower, flat-screen TV and minibar. Some higher-category rooms, such as the Junior Suites and Suites, offer larger spaces with a separate sitting area, while two Junior Suites also have a balcony on request. The property is suitable for both couples and families, thanks to the availability of family rooms.
Every morning a buffet breakfast is served with continental and Italian options, while for dinner the staff is available to recommend restaurants in the historic centre, many of which are just steps from the entrance. The location, rated 9.8 by guests, allows the city’s main UNESCO monuments to be reached on foot, while Verona-Villafranca Airport is about 25 km away.
The seven room types at Hotel Broletto Mantova – Centro Storico share air conditioning, flat-screen TV, minibar, private bathroom and free WiFi, as well as soundproofed walls and views over the historic city. Sizes increase progressively from the 18 sqm Double Room to the 30 sqm Suite and Family Room, allowing you to choose based on the number of guests and the space desired.
The larger options, Junior Suite and Suite, add a sleeping area separated from the living area with a sofa bed, a tea and coffee set and, in the Suite, a second bathroom. The Family Room, designed for larger groups, combines a double bed and a single bed with a bathtub and bathrobes in the bathroom. For those who prefer to rely on availability at the time, a Room Assigned at Check-In is also available, with the possibility of a free upgrade depending on the rooms available on arrival.
The most compact room type in the property, at 18 sqm with city views. Air-conditioned and soundproofed, it features a flat-screen TV, minibar and a private bathroom with toiletries and hairdryer, plus free WiFi.
Compared to the Double Room, this offers a few extra square metres (22 sqm) and the choice between a double bed or two single beds, ideal for couples or friends travelling together. The private bathroom, smaller in size, has no bidet but comes with toiletries and a hairdryer.
A 25 sqm suite consisting of a bedroom and bathroom with tub and bidet, one of only two room types in the property with a balcony available on request and subject to availability. Equipped with a tea and coffee set and views over the historic city.
The most spacious room type at 30 sqm, the only one in the property with two bathrooms: one with a shower and bidet. Soundproofed walls and a tea and coffee set complete an accommodation designed for longer stays or for those seeking greater privacy.
At 30 sqm and accommodating up to 3 people, this is the most suitable choice for families. The private bathroom with tub includes bathrobes, hairdryer and toiletries, while the combination of a double bed and a single bed allows a child or a third adult to be comfortably accommodated.
Room type and bed are assigned directly upon arrival based on availability at the time, with the possibility of receiving a higher category room than the one booked. A flexible solution for those with no specific requirements regarding views or size.
Hotel Broletto Mantova – Centro Storico offers a range of services designed for a practical stay in the heart of the city. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, while air conditioning and heating ensure comfort in every season. The lift makes the upper floors accessible too, and guests travelling with pets will find bowls and a pet bed available, with the possibility of hosting them on request.
For dining, the on-site café and the option to have breakfast delivered to the room are complemented by a minibar service and menus designed for special diets. There is also luggage storage for those arriving before check-in or leaving after check-out.
General services also include a safe, smoke and security alarms, key card access and non-smoking rooms throughout the property, a complete package for those looking for a comfortable and secure base from which to explore Mantua.
Hotel Broletto Mantova – Centro Storico occupies a period building in the oldest part of the city, just steps from Piazza Sordello and the network of streets that make up the historic centre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The area is pedestrian and lively, dotted with bars, wine bars and small restaurants open until late in the evening, with Palazzo Ducale visible about 100 metres from the property.
A few minutes’ walk brings you to Mantua Cathedral and Piazza delle Erbe, both 150 metres away, as well as Palazzo della Ragione with its Clock Tower. Mantua Railway Station, useful for those arriving by train from Verona or Modena, is about 1 km away, while Verona-Villafranca Airport is 25 km away and can be reached in about 30-40 minutes by car. Palazzo Te, famous for the frescoes by Giulio Romano, is 1.5 km away, also easily reached on foot for those not in a hurry.
Mantua is enjoyable in every season: in spring and summer the shores of the lakes surrounding the city offer walks and cycling routes, while in autumn and winter the historic centre comes alive with markets and cultural events tied to the Renaissance heritage. Those looking for a nature excursion can head to the Bosco della Fontana Nature Reserve, about 6 km from the hotel, ideal for a walk among centuries-old woods away from city traffic.
Guests especially praise the location, with a score of 9.8, and the staff’s courtesy (9.4). Cleanliness and comfort remain solid above 8.8, while the value for money, though positive (8.4), is the most discussed point in the reviews.
Yes, Hotel Broletto Mantova – Centro Storico is located about 100-150 metres from Palazzo Ducale, the Cathedral and Piazza delle Erbe, all reachable on foot within a few minutes.
Yes, Hotel Broletto Mantova – Centro Storico accepts pets on request, with a possible surcharge payable by the guest.
Yes, Hotel Broletto Mantova – Centro Storico includes a buffet breakfast with continental and Italian options.
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Hotel Broletto Mantova – Centro Storico is located in a limited-traffic area of the historic centre and only offers a reserved spot for loading and unloading luggage, without included private parking.
Only two Junior Suites at Hotel Broletto Mantova – Centro Storico have a balcony, available upon advance request and subject to availability at check-in.
Check-in at Hotel Broletto Mantova – Centro Storico is possible from 15:00 to 20:00, while check-out must be completed by 11:00.
