Bed and breakfast in the historic heart of Mantua, a few steps from the Cathedral and Palazzo Ducale, with air-conditioned rooms, a terrace and Italian buffet breakfast.
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Palazzo Arrivabene B&B is a family-run bed and breakfast in the historic centre of Mantua, about 800 metres from the Cathedral and a few steps from Palazzo Ducale, Palazzo Te and Rotonda di San Lorenzo.
The property offers three room types, all air-conditioned and soundproofed, with a private bathroom fitted with bidet, toiletries, hairdryer and slippers. Some units feature a balcony with a view of the garden or the inner courtyard, while the Two-Level Quadruple Room stands out for its mezzanine layout. WiFi is free throughout the property, which also offers a terrace where guests can relax.
Breakfast, served every morning, is Italian and buffet-style. Guests can also rent bicycles to explore the lakeside city. The central location, rated 9.9 by guests, makes Palazzo Arrivabene B&B a convenient base for visiting Mantua’s main monuments on foot, particularly suited to couples looking for an intimate stay in the heart of the city.
Palazzo Arrivabene B&B offers three rooms, all with air conditioning, soundproofing and a private bathroom with toiletries, hairdryer and slippers. Room sizes range from 25 to 45 square metres, offering solutions suited both to a couple’s stay and to those looking for more space.
The smallest Double Room, at 25 sqm, has a balcony and a bathtub, while the second Double Room, the largest at 45 sqm, features a balcony with garden view and a shower. The Two-Level Quadruple Room, at 30 sqm, is arranged over a mezzanine and combines a single bed with a large double bed, offering a bathroom with shower, bidet and hairdryer, plus a garden view. All rooms include a wardrobe, bed linen and a view of the inner courtyard or the garden.
The most compact of the property’s double rooms, at 25 sqm, with a balcony and the distinctive feature of a bathtub, the only one in the entire B&B. Air-conditioned and soundproofed, it overlooks the inner courtyard and the garden.
A room arranged over two levels, the only one in the property built on a mezzanine, combining a single bed and a large double bed. The private bathroom includes bidet and hairdryer, with a garden view from the windows.
The largest room at Palazzo Arrivabene B&B, at 45 sqm, nearly double the size of the smallest double room. It features a balcony with garden view and a private bathroom with shower, in a spacious and quiet setting.
Palazzo Arrivabene B&B offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and a private bathroom with shower, plus a terrace with outdoor furniture for relaxing moments. Daily housekeeping and private check-in and check-out ensure a stay with attention to detail, while luggage storage is useful for those arriving before check-in time or departing after check-out.
For guests who want to get around independently, the property provides bicycles for excursions around Mantua, and a golf course is also nearby, reachable within a few minutes. The Italian buffet breakfast is complemented by an on-site coffee service with wine and champagne available, plus menus on request for special diets.
The interiors feature parquet flooring, heating and soundproofing, with non-smoking rooms and family solutions available for those travelling in larger groups.
Palazzo Arrivabene B&B is located in the historic centre of Mantua, in the area recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, amid Renaissance palaces and pedestrian streets. The property takes its name from the palace of the same name, located just 7 metres away, and shares the neighbourhood with historic buildings such as Palazzo D’Arco and the Church of San Francesco, both about 150 metres away.
The central location makes getting around on foot easy: Mantua Cathedral is about 800 metres away, Palazzo Ducale 550 metres, and Piazza delle Erbe, with the Clock Tower, 350 metres. Mantua Railway Station is about 500 metres away, useful for those arriving by train, while Verona-Villafranca Airport is about 25 km away and is the main reference point for air connections. In the immediate surroundings there is no shortage of dining options, with places like Il Cigno and Pizzeria Caprice just a few dozen metres away.
Those staying here can dedicate a day to Palazzo Te, about 1.3 km away, famous for the frescoes by Giulio Romano, or head towards the Bosco della Fontana Nature Reserve, about 5 km away, for a walk in the greenery. The availability of rental bicycles makes it easy to explore both the historic centre and the shores of the lakes surrounding the city, particularly striking in the evening hours when the palaces are reflected in the water.
Guests particularly praise the staff’s hospitality, the location and cleanliness, all rated almost at the maximum. Free WiFi and room comfort are also highly appreciated, while the value for money, though still high, remains the slightly lower score.
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No, Palazzo Arrivabene B&B does not allow pets during the stay.
Yes, Palazzo Arrivabene B&B includes an Italian buffet breakfast in the price of the stay.
Palazzo Arrivabene B&B does not have on-site parking, as it is located in Mantua’s pedestrian historic centre.
Palazzo Arrivabene B&B is located about 800 metres from Mantua Cathedral, a distance that can be covered on foot in a few minutes.
Yes, Palazzo Arrivabene B&B requires guests to be at least 18 years old to check in.
No, Palazzo Arrivabene B&B does not allow children and does not offer cots or extra beds.
