Family-run hotel on the old harbour of Desenzano del Garda, with simple rooms, some with lake views, just steps from the lakefront and the castle.
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Hotel Piroscafo is a 3-star family-run hotel overlooking the old harbour of Desenzano del Garda, on the southern shore of Lake Garda.
The property occupies a central yet intimate position, right across from the ferry pier, offering a simple and genuine atmosphere especially appreciated by couples: the area scored 9.9 for location. The rooms, furnished without frills, range from the more compact Single to the Triple suited to families with a child, alongside the Double Room with harbour view, featuring a private balcony.
General facilities include a 24-hour front desk, lift, terrace, luggage storage and free WiFi throughout the property. Small pets are allowed for a supplement of 8 euros per night. The area around the hotel, with its restaurants, historic cafés and medieval castle, is well suited to a romantic stay or a short lakeside getaway.
The four room types at Hotel Piroscafo share simple, functional furnishings, designed for those looking for a practical base to explore Desenzano without giving up a minimum of comfort. All feature a private bathroom, air conditioning, flat-screen TV and minibar, while varying significantly in size, view and capacity: from the 9 m² Single Room to the 17 m² Triple Room.
Those looking for a more scenic stay can choose the Double Room with Harbour View, the only one with a private balcony overlooking the small harbour directly, or opt for the simpler rooms facing the hotel’s inner courtyard, quieter and more private. The Triple Room, with a double bed and a single bed, is designed for small groups or families with a child, while the Single remains the most compact option for solo travellers.
A simply furnished 14 m² room overlooking the hotel’s inner courtyard: a quieter choice compared to the harbour-facing rooms. Bed configuration is flexible, with a double bed or two single beds depending on availability, and a minibar is available for chilling drinks and snacks.
The most compact of the hotel’s rooms, designed for solo travellers: 9 m² simply furnished with a small balcony overlooking the back of the property, handy for getting some air without leaving the room.
The only room in the hotel with a private balcony overlooking Desenzano’s old harbour, with more modern furnishings than the other room types. Ideal for those who want to wake up to a view of the ferry pier and the lake, while keeping the same compact size as the other double rooms.
The largest room in the property, at 17 m², designed to accommodate up to three people, including a child. The combination of a double bed and a single bed (or three single beds) makes it suitable for small groups or families, with a private bathroom complete with hairdryer and toiletries.
Hotel Piroscafo offers a range of facilities designed for a practical stay on the lake: a 24-hour front desk, lift, luggage storage and a terrace with sun deck available to guests. The rooms are air-conditioned and heated, with carpeting and the option to request a safe for personal belongings; the entire property features non-smoking rooms and upper floors accessible by lift.
For those arriving by car, a garage is available, while free WiFi covers all areas of the hotel. Rooms feature a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, telephone and minibar, with a tea kettle and coffee machine available on request.
Small pets are allowed for a supplement of 8 euros per night, making the property a viable choice for those travelling with their dog or cat.
Hotel Piroscafo is located in the heart of Desenzano del Garda, right across from the old harbour and its ferry pier, in one of the liveliest and most frequented areas of the lakeside town. Around the hotel are bars, ice cream shops and restaurants clustered within a few dozen metres: Caffè San Giuda is just 7 metres away, while Punto Rosso and Bb Club Cafe & Cocktail Bar are only 20-50 metres away.
Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione railway station can be reached in about 900 metres on foot, convenient for those arriving by train from Milan or Verona, while Verona-Villafranca Airport is about 27 km away. Desenzano Castle, with its panoramic tower, is 200 metres from the hotel, and Desenzanino beach is about 650 metres away, ideal for a lakefront walk after breakfast.
Desenzano is an excellent base for exploring the entire southern shore of Lake Garda: the Scaliger Castle of Sirmione and the Grottoes of Catullus are about 6 km away, while the Tower of San Martino della Battaglia, with its Risorgimento museum, is 7 km away. In summer the lake is well suited to swimming, sailing and boat trips from the town’s ferry pier, while in autumn and winter the area remains pleasant for visits to the historic villages and wineries of nearby Valtènesi, known for its Chiaretto wine.
Reviews particularly praise the staff (9.5) and the location (9.9), rated among the most central in Desenzano. Cleanliness and comfort (9.2) are also highly appreciated, while services and value for money receive solid scores as well, around 8.7-8.9.
Hotel Piroscafo is located at Porto Vecchio 11, right across from the old harbour and ferry pier of Desenzano del Garda, on the southern shore of Lake Garda.
Yes, Hotel Piroscafo accepts small pets, with a supplement of 8 euros per night per animal.
Yes, Hotel Piroscafo offers free WiFi throughout the property, including in the rooms.
Hotel Piroscafo has a garage available for guests arriving by car, useful given its central location in the heart of Desenzano.
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Yes, Hotel Piroscafo is particularly well suited to couples, who have rated the location 9.9 for a romantic lakeside stay.
Near Hotel Piroscafo you’ll find Desenzano Castle 200 metres away, Desenzanino beach about 650 metres away, and numerous bars and restaurants just steps from the entrance.
