Hotel Riel
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 have a car or bike and want a quiet, low-cost base near Lake Garda with a good breakfast. Skip it if you want to walk to the castle and old town, which are well over 30 minutes away on foot.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
Hotel Riel suits drivers, cyclists and families on a budget. Free parking and family rooms are listed, pets are allowed according to the property, and guests mention bike rentals. The score is 8.6 out of 10 from 2,611 reviews.
Travellers without a car who want to stroll into Sirmione's historic centre each evening should think again. The distances below make that hard.
Location and getting around
The address is Via San Martino Della Battaglia, 2, in Lugana di Sirmione. Guests describe a quiet setting near the lake and a supermarket, with on-site parking.
The main sights are far. Scaligero Castle is about 3.3 km away, around 41 minutes on foot. The Grottoes of Catullus are 4.4 km, about 55 minutes. Gardaland is 7.7 km, around 96 minutes. For all three you will need a car, public transport or a taxi. These walking times are straight-line estimates and real routes will be longer. The location score is still 8.9 out of 10, but do not read that as easy walking access to the sights.
What guests say
Breakfast is the standout. Guests describe an abundant buffet with sweet and savoury choices and coffee made to order. The quiet location near the lake, with parking and bikes, is the second theme.
Our data shows no recurring complaints. That does not mean there are none. Room size, noise and renovation condition have not been assessed, so recent reviews are worth reading.
Price and what you get compared with our other picks
Reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults were €65.60 per night. The sample median was €172.84, so this was about 62% lower. These are not live quotes, so check today's price for your dates.
Our Best Value pick, Hotel Porto Azzurro, scored 9.0 at €84.60 per night. Our Luxury pick, Grand Hotel Terme Sirmione, scored 9.0 with 5 stars at €268. Hotel Riel is the cheapest of the three, with a slightly lower score and a location that depends on transport.
Listed facilities include a pool, a restaurant, a garden, free parking, family rooms, free Wi-Fi and air conditioning. The breakfast is listed as continental, Italian, gluten-free and buffet. Whether breakfast is in your rate, and whether the pool is open in November, are not confirmed.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 9 eligible properties in Sirmione. Hotel Riel ranked 8th of 9 on guest score, so it did not win on reviews. It won the Budget slot because its reference price was the lowest eligible one once the upscale pick was set aside, far below the median.
Before you book
Plan how you will reach the old town and the castle. Confirm parking, bike rental and pool availability for your dates. Check if breakfast is included and read the cancellation terms. Compare today's rate with Hotel Porto Azzurro, which was not much more.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Can you walk from Hotel Riel to Sirmione old town?
Scaligero Castle is about 41 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate, which is far. Most guests will need a car, public transport or a taxi.
Does Hotel Riel have parking?
Free parking is listed and guests mention on-site parking. Confirm availability for your dates.
Is breakfast good at Hotel Riel?
Guests describe an abundant buffet with sweet and savoury options and made-to-order coffee. Gluten-free options are listed. Inclusion in your rate is not confirmed.
Is the pool open in November?
A pool is listed, but seasonal opening is not confirmed in our data. Ask the hotel before booking if it matters to you.
How much does Hotel Riel cost?
Reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults were €65.60 per night. That is not a live quote, so check today's price.