Hotel Piroscafo

3.0 star property
Lakefront hotel with free breakfast and rooftop terrace

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Front of property
Reception
Free daily buffet breakfast
Rooftop terrace
Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Via Porto Vecchio 11, Desenzano del Garda, BS, 25015
  • Place, Desenzano Castle
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Roman Villa of Desenzano del Garda
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Desenzanino Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Verona (VRN-Valerio Catullo)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Double Room, Harbour View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 14 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Double Room Single Use

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Double Room Single Use, Harbour View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 14 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Desenzano del Garda

Hotel Piroscafo places you steps from Cathedral of St. Mary Magdalene and within a short 5-minute stroll of Desenzano Castle. Highlights at this hotel include free buffet breakfast and a rooftop terrace. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and luggage storage. Plus you'll find a front desk safe and a lift. Each morning free breakfast is served. .With a stay at this 3-property class Desenzano del Garda City Centre hotel, you'll be 18 km (11.2 mi) from Gardaland.

What's nearby

  • Cathedral of St. Mary Magdalene - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Desenzano Castle - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Roman Villa of Desenzano del Garda - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Desenzanino Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Montecroce Farm and Oil-Mill - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione Station - 12 min walk
  • Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport (BGY) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Mayer - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Risto-Bar Agorá - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ristogrill Coffee Snack & Pizza - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Risto-Bar Gelateria Cristallo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Proseccheria Mionetto - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Piroscafo

Lakefront hotel with free breakfast and rooftop terrace
Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. Hotel Piroscafo also features a rooftop terrace, a front desk safe, and a lift.

This 3-star Desenzano del Garda hotel is smoke free.

  • 32 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1980
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Hotel Piroscafo offers 32 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. Televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower, slippers, bidets and complimentary toiletries. This Desenzano del Garda hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 13 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • On a lake
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1980
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 17-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 8 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 22 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 4 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for EUR 8 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.50 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 15 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 13 per day (1312 ft away)
  • Pet fee: EUR 8 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 8 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number 017067-ALB-00023, IT017067A1N5UIJVTI

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • Children aged 4 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

Piroscafo
Piroscafo Desenzano del Garda
Piroscafo Hotel
Piroscafo Hotel Desenzano del Garda
Hotel Piroscafo Desenzano del Garda
Hotel Piroscafo Desenzano Del Garda
Hotel Piroscafo Hotel
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Hotel Piroscafo Hotel Desenzano del Garda

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Piroscafo?

Hotel Piroscafo offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Piroscafo?

Yep, Hotel Piroscafo is a short 9-minute walk from Desenzanino Beach. Fun beach activities include waterskiing, windsurfing and sailing. You can also find boat tours.

Does Hotel Piroscafo serve breakfast?

Yeah, travelers adore the free buffet breakfast here! Served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM, this is the spot to fuel up for a day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Piroscafo?

No, Hotel Piroscafo does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Piroscafo?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Hotel Piroscafo Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 321 out of 497 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 141 out of 497 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 497 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 497 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 497 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jordan

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous. Very small showers though. Would need bigger if bigger than a Uk size 12, I’m a 10 and I had found washing my hair and bending down in it very difficult.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great location

Lovely location looking out at the water. Staff were friendly and hotel was clean. Room was smaller than appeared in pictures and shower was tiny but I’m told that is typical in Italy. Room was a little on the hot side with a/c controls not allowing you to adjust below 23 degrees Celsius and would automatically turn off every time you left the room. Location was great and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely

Beautiful hotel - the location is incredible
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eamonn

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful

This hotel is very centrally located. Its very clean, & beds are comfortable. Roberta the general manager, was very helpful on planning out day. I highly recommend it!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Marco

Ok
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

This is a wonderful hotel in a great location, we had a lovely room overlooking the beautiful little harbour. The breakfast had a really good selection and the staff were really friendly. Highly recommended and we will be returning here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dermot

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful Lake Garda

The location is beautiful and right in the centre of town. 20 minutes walk from the train station and 5 from the ferry terminals. The balcony on our terrace had plenty room for the 2 of us to sit there and enjoy the view. Our room was comfortable although the shower cubicle on the small side. The room and hotel in general, although rather dated was spotlessly clean and well maintained throughout. The service from the breakfast team was superb as was the choice and quality of food on offer. Sitting outside on the sheltered terrace enjoying the view of the old harbour each morning is something that will be sorely missed by ourselves. Unfortunately, there was one downside to our stay when we had an issue with something in the bathroom one evening. The "no can do" attitude of one of the reception staff really let down our otherwise superb stay at this beautiful hotel and town.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monize

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is amazing . Super friendly staf , clean , very good breakfast , nice view and perfect location. Super comfortable beds. I will definitely book again and highly recommend. Grazie
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harriet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Raymond

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, property had lovely character, very clean, friendly staff. We would recommend this hotel .
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely little hotel right on the harbour. Ideal for exploring the local area on foot or further afield using public transport. Beautiful views across Lake Garda right outside the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel in excellent location. Worth noting that not all rooms are accessible by the elevator so when booking i would recommend asking for a room that you don’t need to take any stairs to if you have mobility issues
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay! Rooms were very clean, quiet and the air conditioning was excellent. There was a loud party next door during our stay and we couldn’t hear it at all, which was great. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penelope

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay great staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent small hotel

The hotel is very lovely. It combines the charm of a very old town with the modernity of an excellent hotel. Extremely clean with efficient layout and nice location. We found it very much to our liking.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David, Rotherham

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location, exactly where you need to be. Simple, clean room, good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owners are very nice and helpful. The property was so clean and well run. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was kept really clean. Daily change of towels, and a midweek change of bedding. Staff were friendly and helpful. Hotels was well situated near the lake ferries and restaurants. Very nice Property. Overall a good stay
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

MOHAMMAD ALI

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is located in a great part of town. Parking is a problem but you must have a rental car to drive around to see the beautiful surroundings. Its a beautiful town with nice little cafes and restaurants with its italian charm. Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Elise, Elk Grove

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is at the prime location with all restaurants surrounded. Step away from the ferry and in the middle of the town center area. Small hotels with about 30 something rooms. Love the balcony looking out the marina. However, the shower is so small. I am petite but still had hard time to get into the shower stall. Can't imagine for people with bigger size figure.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025