Grand Hotel Terme Sirmione
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Worth booking if you want a five-star base a minute from the castle, right on the lake, and you accept paying well above the local median. If you want freshly renovated rooms or a tight budget, our other two Sirmione picks are a better fit.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who should book it, and who should skip it
This is our Luxury pick for Sirmione: an officially rated five-star hotel with a guest score of 9.0 from 1,349 reviews and a location score of 9.8. It suits couples and families who want to walk out of the door and reach the castle in about a minute, with a spa, a gym and a pool among the facilities the property lists.
Skip it if you need modern rooms. The one recurring complaint is that the furniture and facilities are aging, even though rooms are kept spotless. Skip it too if €268 a night is more than you want to spend, because the other two hotels we picked in town cost a fraction of that.
Location and getting around
The address is Viale Marconi 7. Scaligero Castle is about 100 metres away, roughly a 1-minute walk. The Grottoes of Catullus sit 1.2 km off, around 15 minutes on foot. These are straight-line estimates that have not been checked on the ground, so real routes can take a little longer.
Gardaland is a different matter. At 9.2 km and an estimated 115 minutes on foot, it is far, and you will need public transport or a taxi. The property lists free parking, which helps if you arrive by car, but confirm a space for your dates.
What guests say
Across 1,349 reviews the score sits at 9.0. On review score alone, that placed it joint third of 9 eligible properties in the sample. Two themes come up most in the praise: the lakeside position and the staff, described as friendly, professional and attentive.
The main criticism concerns the rooms. Guests say they are clean and tidy, but some of the furniture and fittings show their age. If a modern look matters to you, check recent guest photos before you commit.
Breakfast is a buffet, with continental, Italian, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options listed. Whether breakfast is included in your rate is not confirmed, so read the room offer closely.
Price and value against our other two picks
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 (10 to 12 Nov, 2 adults, one room) was €268 a night. That is well above the sample median of €172.84 a night. It is not a live quote, so check today's price for your own dates.
For comparison, our Budget pick, Hotel Riel (3 stars, 8.6), came in at €65.60 a night, and our Best Value pick, Hotel Porto Azzurro (3 stars, 9.0), at €84.60. Porto Azzurro matches this hotel's guest score for less than a third of the price. What the extra money buys here is five-star status, the castle-side lake position and a longer facility list: spa, pool, gym, restaurant, garden, terrace and a beachfront.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 9 hotels in Sirmione. Five-star properties get priority for the Luxury slot, and this one pairs an official five-star rating with a 9.0 score over more than 1,300 reviews. Its 9.8 location score was another clear point in its favour.
Before you book
Room size, noise levels, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Read the room description carefully and check the cancellation policy before you pay.
The spa, pool and beachfront are listed by the property, but opening times and any fees in November are not confirmed. Ask the hotel directly if these are the reason you are booking. The listing is also tagged as pet-friendly, so if you travel with a dog, confirm the conditions and any charge.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is Grand Hotel Terme Sirmione close to the castle?
Yes. Scaligero Castle is about 100 metres away, roughly a 1-minute walk by straight-line estimate. Guests give the location a 9.8.
How much does Grand Hotel Terme Sirmione cost per night?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults was €268 a night. It is not a live quote, so check today's price for your dates.
Can you walk to Gardaland from the hotel?
Not realistically. It is 9.2 km away, around 115 minutes on foot, so plan on public transport or a taxi.
Are the rooms modern?
Guests say rooms are spotless, but some describe the furniture and facilities as aging. Renovation condition has not been assessed, so look at recent photos.