Your holiday on Lake Garda can revolve around a unique village, rich in history and suggestive corners; perfect for discovering this territory.
On the Brescia side, the town of Salò has been an inhabited center since ancient times, as evidenced by the name which derives from the Latin salodium; according to some researchers it indicates a village where stocks of salt were deposited, according to others the name refers to the halls of the Roman villas of the aristocrats. Even today, the natural beauty of the landscape in this gulf and the historical evidence, which reaches up to the Second World War, make it a very popular tourist destination.
For those who want to visit it, it is useful to find out which are the best hotels in Salò, the most booked and those highly appreciated for the relationship between price and quality of services available. Let’s see how many stars shine, and how, in the hotels on this side of Lake Garda…
Hotels in the historic center of Salò
In the heart of the centre, the hotels offer great convenience for visiting the village, with not excessive costs, especially on the lakefront. You can stay in a double room, at variable seasonal costs between 90-120 euros for medium categories, and around 150-200 euros for high categories and extra services.
Aromi Piccolo Hotel
In the historic village of Salò, this small hotel reserves great surprises for those looking for a welcoming and central place. The reception provides comfortable, bright rooms with modern furnishings, several of which include a balcony and a view of the lake, which the structure overlooks.
There are also solutions with apartments in the annex. In the hotel you will also find a small outdoor area and a library with magazines and information materials dedicated to the Garda area.
A parking service is also available upon request, which is useful in this structure which is so central and close to the lakefront. Its location is perfect for visiting the town and its surroundings in the best possible way, as the Aromi Piccolo Hotel is well connected to the docking of boats on Lake Garda.
Rivalta Life Style Hotel
Just 50 meters from the historic center and close to the lakefront on Lake Garda, this hotel offers a 4-star stay with highly appreciated hospitality services, also due to the excellent price ratio and periodic offers.
The rooms of the Rivalta Life Style Hotel are furnished in a classic and comfortable way, and many have a balcony overlooking the lake. Furthermore, you can enjoy the hotel terrace where there is a bar with typical Garda and Italian specialities. In the morning, however, a rich continental breakfast awaits you. This hotel structure is recommended by many guests, for a relaxing stay and for its central location.
Hotel Locanda del Benaco
On the pedestrian lakeside promenade of Salò you will find this 3-star hotel which offers you a stay in rooms with a splendid view of Lake Garda or the village, from flowered balconies and glass windows. A familiar welcome that is attentive to customer needs is part of the strong points of this hotel, considered one of the best hotels in Salò in the historic centre. The spacious and elegant interiors are inspired by contemporary design, while the external structure is part of the historic buildings on the lakefront.
If you choose the Hotel Locanda del Benaco, in the morning you will find a rich breakfast buffet served, but you can also go there to eat: there is a restaurant with typical Lombard and Garda cuisine, which offers you a view of the lake waters in a comfortable covered veranda.
Hotel Duomo
This 4-star hotel is located in the pedestrian area of Salò, a short walk from the center and the cathedral of the village. It offers you comfortable, bright and classically furnished rooms, a car park, bicycle rental services and even a fitness area with sauna, Jacuzzi and solarium – to dedicate yourself to well-being in a complete way.
The Hotel Duomo allows you a holiday with an exceptional location for visiting the town and making excursions in the Garda area, since it is close to the main connections and arranges for a shuttle service. Furthermore, the hotel boasts a restaurant known for its cuisine and wine list; you can enjoy every meal on the panoramic terrace on Lake Garda. The included breakfast is also ideal for vegans, vegetarians and those who follow a gluten-free diet.
Hotels in the greenery and historic villas of Salò
Hotel Spiaggia d’Oro
On Lake Garda, near Salò and the port of Barbarano, this 4-star hotel offers a well-kept stay, services and facilities considered excellent. Outside, the Hotel Spiaggia d’Oro – Charme & Boutique boasts a pier for boat trips or sunbathing, a garden with secular trees where you can immerse yourself in the greenery, and a panoramic swimming pool on Lake Garda. Inside, the rooms are spacious and comfortable, with rooms overlooking the lake, private balconies, and classic and refined furnishings.
The restaurant with a terrace overlooking the water is a success, both for breakfast and for the many Italian and international recipes for lunch and dinner, with genuine, high-quality ingredients – the menu is always carefully managed by the family management. The location halfway between Salò and Gardone Riviera is excellent, for those looking for a starting point from which to visit the Garda surroundings.
Hotel Salò du Parc
This 4-star hotel overlooks the gulf and features a historic garden, a swimming pool, a private dock, and an internal structure with spacious, quiet and elegant rooms. A refined and welcoming service, in an excellent position to reach the center in a few minutes, and at the same time enjoy the natural beauty of Garda. The view from the hotel is spectacular, all over 40 rooms overlook the lake and many have a balcony with panoramic windows.
The Salò du Parc Hotel, in addition to breakfast included, reserves a restaurant that offers Italian and international cuisine.
Hotel Laurin
It is located in a historic villa in Art Nouveau style (early 20th century), and a few minutes walk from the centre. The hotel has what it takes to be one of the best hotels in Salò, also for the scenic view of Lake Garda, the outdoor swimming pool, and the 4-star services.
The beauty of the original structure, Villa Isabella, makes a stay in this hotel suggestive also for the interior frescoes, the wrought iron decorations and cabinet making. The Hotel Laurin also houses a restaurant known and appreciated for its Garda cuisine and creative reinterpretations, La Magnolia. Furthermore, it reserves discounts for its guests for sports activities in the surrounding area (golf club, water sports, mountain biking, etc.), becoming renowned among those seeking a relaxing stay, with the possibility of dynamic immersion in nature.
Cheap hotel in Salò
If you want to enjoy a holiday on Lake Garda without spending too much, you can book in structures with 3-star services, sought after for their affordable cost and attentive hospitality. The average price for an overnight stay in Salò, in these hotels is around 90-120 euros in the summer season, in a double or twin room.
Hotel Conca d’Oro
Not far from the centre, immersed in the gulf of Salò, this hotel offers a space like Eden sul Garda, with a garden, a terrace and a relaxation area with an outdoor bar from where you can enjoy the lake view. It welcomes you with classic rooms, equipped with all the usual comforts and in several cases also with a balcony overlooking the lakefront. The hotel is also equipped with a private beach with a bar, accessible for a small additional cost.
Inside the hotel there is a restaurant, with elegant furnishings and a menu full of specialties from the Brescian cuisine; the spaces are also available for organizing parties and receptions.
The Hotel Conca d’Oro is appreciated for the courtesy of the staff (management is familiar) and the abundant breakfast.
Hotel Eden
Located a few meters from Garda in one of the most famous squares of the village, this 3-star hotel is considered one of the best hotels in Salò in terms of the relationship between services and prices.
A terrace is reserved for you to sunbathe, enjoy the view over the center which also includes the Clock Tower, as well as the lake – it is, in fact, located in front of the ancient gate of the village and in the square called Fossa, in memory of the ancient ditch running through it.
The rooms are comfortable, furnished in a simple but warm style, equipped with the basic services – air conditioning, satellite TV, free Wi-Fi connection.
At the Hotel Eden breakfast is included in the room rate and the bike storage service is also included for those who travel on two wheels. In an area with costs that are not always accessible, this hotel represents an opportunity to stay in Salò at affordable prices.
Hotel Panoramica
Just outside the center of Salò (about 2 km), this hotel welcomes you on a panoramic hill that rises along a convenient cycle path. Among the best budget hotels in Salò, the structure reserves you spacious, clean rooms, furnished in a simple but functional way.
The reviews are good regarding the service of the staff and the choice of photovoltaics is appreciated for those looking for a hotel with low environmental impact. You will be able to enjoy the outdoor swimming pool, surrounded by a solarium with deck chairs, sun loungers and a bar. If you want to go on bicycle excursions, the bike rental service is also available to get to the Alto Garda Bresciano Park; those arriving by car, on the other hand, can take advantage of the hotel’s private parking.
In the Hotel Panoramica you will also find a restaurant with traditional cuisine and local ingredients, as well as a buffet breakfast included.
