Hotel Nazionale
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.
Hotel Nazionale is worth booking if you want a well-rated, walkable base in Desenzano with free parking and an outdoor pool. Travellers watching every euro should compare it with our Budget pick, since some guests feel extras and breakfast do not fully match the cost.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
This 3-star suits couples and families who want to reach the lake, the town centre, the ferry port and the train station on foot, all of which guests describe as a short walk away. It is also handy for drivers, as free parking is listed by the property.
Listed facilities include an outdoor pool, family rooms, a garden, a terrace, air conditioning and free Wi-Fi.
Who should skip it? Budget travellers who resent paying for extras. The most common complaint is value: rates are seen as fair, but some guests feel the breakfast or extra charges do not match the cost.
Location and getting around
The address is Via Guglielmo Marconi, 23. The location score is 9.5 out of 10, and guests mention a short walk to the centre, the lakefront, the ferry port and the train station.
Sirmione is not walkable. The Scaligero Castle there is 5.9 km away, about 74 minutes on foot, and the Grottoes of Catullus are 6.4 km away, about 80 minutes. Both are far, so plan on public transport or a taxi.
Walking times are straight-line estimates and have not been verified.
What guests say
The score is 9.1 out of 10 from 900 reviews. That placed it joint second for review score among 11 properties in the sample.
The location gets the most praise, followed by breakfast. Guests mention a wide variety of hot and cold items, pastries and fruit, served indoors or by the pool.
Value for money is where opinions split. Most find the rates fair, but some say the breakfast quality or the extra charges did not match what they paid.
Price and how it compares with our other Desenzano del Garda picks
The reference price was €120.00 per night, about €240 for 2 nights. These are reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults, not live quotes. Check today's price for your dates.
That matched the sample median of €120.00 per night exactly. Our Budget pick, Residence Spiaggia D'Oro, was €81.00 per night with a score of 8.7. Our Luxury pick, Hotel Piccola Vela, was €156.93 per night with 9.3.
So you pay about €39 more per night than the Budget pick for a score 0.4 higher, free parking and a central address. The Luxury pick scored 0.2 higher for about €37 more per night.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 11 eligible hotels in Desenzano del Garda. The Best Value slot weighs guest score, number of reviews and price, so it is not always the cheapest hotel.
Nazionale combined a 9.1 score from 900 reviews with a median price, free parking and an excellent location score. That balance earned it the spot.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Check them on the booking page.
The pool is outdoors, and whether it is open in November is not confirmed. Ask about any extra charges up front, since that is the main source of guest complaints. If you travel with a pet, confirm the policy and fees with the hotel.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is Hotel Nazionale close to the lake and the station?
Guests say the town centre, lakefront, ferry port and train station are a short walk away. Exact times are not confirmed, so check a map.
Does Hotel Nazionale have free parking?
Yes, free parking is listed by the property. Confirm availability for your dates.
Is the pool open in November?
The pool is outdoors and its November opening is not confirmed. Contact the hotel if you plan to use it.
Can I walk to Sirmione?
Scaligero Castle in Sirmione is 5.9 km away, about 74 minutes by straight-line estimate. That is far, so use public transport or a taxi.
How much does a night cost?
The reference price was €120.00 per night for 2 adults, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026. It is not a live quote, so check today's price.