Hotel Centrale

Name: Hotel Centrale
Address: Piazza III Novembre N. 27, 38066 Riva del Garda, Italy, Riva del Garda, Trentino-South Tyrol, IT
Price range: €€€
Rating: 8.8

Hotel Centrale is a three-star property in the historic centre of Riva del Garda, about 100 metres from the shores of Lake Garda, in Trentino-South Tyrol.

The property offers air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen satellite TV, parquet floors and a private bathroom: from the Single Room designed for solo travellers, to the Triple and Family solutions with lake view, suitable for couples and families. For longer stays or larger groups, a spacious apartment with a lake-view terrace, three separate bedrooms and four bathrooms is also available.

On the ground floor there is a restaurant serving international cuisine with a large terrace, ideal for outdoor meals, while off-site a covered garage is available for those arriving by car. The location, rated 9.8 by guests, allows guests to reach the ferry pier for Malcesine and Desenzano, the SS45 main road and the main venues of the historic centre on foot, making the hotel a good reference point for those who want to experience Riva del Garda without straying far from the lake.

★ 8.8 · Fabulous · 2.293 reviews

Room types

The rooms at Hotel Centrale share some basic features: air conditioning, private bathroom, parquet floors and flat-screen satellite TV. The range starts with the compact 11 m² Single Room, designed for solo travellers, moves through the Double Room and Triple Room at 17 and 23 m², up to the lake-view versions of the same room types, also equipped with courtesy set, hairdryer, wardrobe and safe.

For those seeking more space, the Family Room with Lake View reaches 24 m² and can host up to four people, while the Apartment with Terrace and Lake View is the property’s largest solution: 160 m² spread across three separate bedrooms, four bathrooms with bathtub and courtesy set, a panoramic terrace and a living room with sofa bed, ideal for large families or small groups who want to stay together.

Double Room

17 m² · Private bathroom

1 large double bed or 2 single beds
Max 2 guests
Air conditioning, Satellite TV, Parquet

The entry-level room of the property, air-conditioned and with parquet floors, designed for two people. It is the simplest of the double rooms, without a lake view, suitable for those looking for a practical base in the historic centre.

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Triple Room

23 m² · Private bathroom

1 single bed and 1 queen bed or 3 single beds
Max 3 guests
Air conditioning, Parquet, Satellite TV

Larger than the standard Double Room, this 23 m² room offers two alternative bed configurations and is designed to accommodate up to three people, still without a lake view.

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Single Room

11 m² · Private bathroom

1 single bed
Max 1 guest
Air conditioning, Flat-screen TV, Private bathroom

The most compact room type in the hotel, at 11 m², designed for a single guest: ideal for those travelling alone and looking for an essential solution in the heart of Riva del Garda.

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Double Room with Lake View

17 m² · Private bathroom

1 large double bed or 2 single beds
Max 2 guests
Lake view, Courtesy set, Safe

Same size as the standard Double Room but with the main difference of a lake view from the windows, plus a courtesy set, hairdryer, wardrobe and safe included.

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Triple Room with Lake View

23 m² · Private bathroom

1 single bed and 1 queen bed
Max 3 guests
Lake view, Satellite channels, Safe

Lake-view version of the Triple Room, with a shower in the bathroom, satellite channels and safe: the only triple room offering a view over the water instead of the historic centre.

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Family Room with Lake View

24 m² · Private bathroom

2 single beds and 1 large double bed
Max 4 guests
Lake view, Air conditioning, Safe

The largest of the standard rooms, designed for families of up to four people, with lake view, safe and the same climate control as the other rooms but more space available.

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Apartment with Terrace and Lake View

160 m² · Private bathroom

1 large double bed and 1 single bed and 1 single bed and 1 sofa bed
Max 5 guests
Terrace, Lake view, Whirlpool bathtub

The property’s largest solution, with 160 m² spread across three separate bedrooms and four bathrooms with bathtub: the only room type with a private terrace and independent living room, ideal for groups or large families.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

Yes, if you want to sleep just 100 metres from Lake Garda without needing a car.
Yes, if you're looking for a room with a lake view, available in several room types including Double, Triple and Family.
Yes, if you're travelling with pets, which are allowed on request and possibly with a supplement.
Yes, if you're a family or small group looking for space: the 160 m² apartment with terrace can host up to 5 people.
Yes, if you enjoy a buffet breakfast and the option of dining in the hotel thanks to the restaurant with terrace.

Maybe not, if...

Maybe not, if you have a car and don't want to pay a supplement for the covered garage 150 metres away.
Maybe not, if you're looking for ample parking: availability is limited and subject to availability.
Maybe not, if you'd rather avoid limited traffic zones, since the hotel is right in the historic centre.
Maybe not, if you need an extra bed in the room: the property does not offer one, while cots are only available on request.

Hotel facilities & services

Hotel Centrale offers a 24-hour front desk, lift, safe and key access, as well as non-smoking rooms and common areas and the possibility of accessible rooms for guests with disabilities. There is also a tour desk for organising bike trips around the lake area, while daily housekeeping and a common lounge with TV complete the offer for longer stays.

For meals, the property has an on-site restaurant, a bar and a snack bar, useful both for the buffet breakfast and for informal dinners without having to go out. Rooms come with air conditioning, flat-screen TV with satellite channels, internet connection and telephone, while the private bathrooms feature a shower or bathtub, hairdryer and free toiletries.

Guests travelling with pets can bring them along on request, and a garage is available for those arriving by car, although spaces are limited.

Great for your stay

Private bathroom
Parking
Air conditioning
Pets allowed
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Flat-screen TV
Facilities for disabled guests
Family rooms available

General facilities

Bike tours
Daily housekeeping
Common lounge/TV area
Tour desk
24-hour front desk
Family rooms available
Fire extinguishers
Smoke alarms
Safe
Air conditioning
Parquet or wooden flooring
Heating
Lift
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking rooms

Parking

Garage

Food & drink

Snack bar
Bar
Restaurant

Media & technology

Flat-screen TV
Satellite channels
Telephone
TV
Internet connection

Room amenities

Toilet paper
Towels
Bathtub or shower
Private bathroom
Toilet
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Shower
Wardrobe or closet
Socket near the bed
Desk

Location & what to see

Hotel Centrale is located in the heart of the historic centre of Riva del Garda, about 100 metres from the shores of Lake Garda, in a limited traffic zone lively with cafés and restaurants: Gelateria il Vecchio Porto is 50 metres away, Ristorante Pizzeria Benacense just 30 metres away and La Cambusa 40 metres away, while the MAG Alto Garda Museum, dedicated to the history and culture of the area, is a few minutes’ walk away, about 100 metres.

From the property it is 250 metres to the SS45 main road and 300 metres to the pier, the departure point for ferries to Malcesine and Desenzano del Garda, convenient for visiting other towns on the lake without using a car. Those arriving by plane can refer to Verona-Villafranca Airport, about 53 km away, while the nearest train stations are in Mori, about 13 km away.

The area suits both those looking for relaxation along the lake and those who love outdoor activities: Sabbioni Beach is 600 metres away, Pini Playground 250 metres away and Ora Park, with paths among olive trees, 550 metres away. In spring and summer it is possible to reach the Ponale Waterfall by bike, about 2.7 km away, one of the most well-known scenic viewpoints above the lake, while in winter the historic centre remains lively thanks to bars and restaurants open all year round. For those wanting to venture a bit further, Malcesine’s Scaliger Castle can be reached in about 13 km, also by ferry from the town pier.

MAG Alto Garda Museum — museum dedicated to the history and culture of the area 100 m

Sabbioni Beach — lakeside beach, convenient for a swim or a walk 600 m

Ristorante Pizzeria Benacense — local cuisine restaurant just steps from the hotel 30 m

Ora Park — park with paths among olive trees overlooking the lake 550 m

Ponale Waterfall — scenic waterfall reachable by bike or car 2.7 km

Scaliger Castle — medieval fortress on the lake in Malcesine 13 km

What guests say about Hotel Centrale

8.8

Fabulous · 2.293 reviews

Staff

9.2

Comfort

9.1

Location

9.8

Cleanliness

9

Facilities

8.6

Value for money

8.5

Free Wi-Fi

8.6

Guests especially praise the location of Hotel Centrale, rated 9.8, and the staff, with a score of 9.2. Comfort and cleanliness are also highly appreciated, while the value for money, although solid at 8.5, remains the relatively lowest-scoring category.