Mantua Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A pathway leading to a historic building with a dome and bell tower, surrounded by greenery and a clear blue sky.
An open courtyard with a series of arches and columns, a central open space, and a tower in the background.
A historic castle with a large central dome, surrounded by a moat and reflecting in the water.
A historic castle with a moat, arched windows, and a large tower.
A large, historic building with a central archway, surrounded by a well-manicured lawn and a gravel path leading to the entrance.

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An aerial view of a historic city with a prominent fortress-like building surrounded by green spaces and a roundabout.
Photo by Fabry Fly
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Old Town Mantua

Old Town Mantua is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Teatro Bibiena and Piazza Sordello.

Grand Hotel San Lorenzo

Grand Hotel San Lorenzo

Piazza Concordia 14 Mantua MN
The price is AU$200 per night from 26 July to 27 July
AU$200
per night
26 July - 27 July
Stay at this luxury hotel in Mantua. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (229 reviews)
"This is a pretty hotel in a great location. Unfortunately, it promises more than it can deliver. We were booked in a room with a city view, but given one with a view of the staircase, despite the fact the booking was made over four months' ago. They could not offer us a room with a city view. The ..."

Reviewed on 11 July 2026

Grand Hotel San Lorenzo
LVG Hotel Collection - Belfiore

LVG Hotel Collection - Belfiore

Via Mambrini Mantua MN
The price is AU$191 per night from 24 July to 25 July
AU$191
per night
24 July - 25 July
Stay at this hotel in Mantua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Palazzo Te and d'Arco Palace Museum are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (7 reviews)
"Clean and very spacious room, quiet, staff was very helpful and quick to respond, best value in Mantua"

Reviewed on 15 May 2026

LVG Hotel Collection - Belfiore
Hotel dei Gonzaga , Mantegna Hotels

Hotel dei Gonzaga , Mantegna Hotels

3 out of 5
Piazza Sordello, 52 Mantua MN
The price is AU$104 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$104
per night
27 July - 28 July
Stay at this hotel in Mantua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Torre della Gabbia and Piazza Broletto are ...
8.4/10 Very good! (213 reviews)
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Reviewed on 20 July 2026

Hotel dei Gonzaga , Mantegna Hotels
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Ah Virgilio Apartments Resort

Ah Virgilio Apartments Resort

Viale Piemonte 1 Mantua MN
Stay at this aparthotel in Mantua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a conference centre and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Lago Inferiore and Palazzo ...
Ah Virgilio Apartments Resort
Campeggio del Garda

Campeggio del Garda

4 out of 5
Lungo Lago Garibaldi, 15 Peschiera del Garda VR
Stay at this beach campsite in Peschiera del Garda. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and a beach locale. Popular attractions Gardaland and Movieland are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (593 reviews)
"Overall, we enjoyed our stay, but there were a few issues that could be improved: The sliding door was difficult to open and close. The sound insulation was poor, and noise from outside could be heard easily. Our mobile home was located right next to the sanitary facilities, which made it noisier ..."

Reviewed on 20 July 2026

Campeggio del Garda
Belvedere Village

Belvedere Village

4 out of 5
Via Giovanni Paolo II Castelnuovo del Garda VR
Stay at this golf residence in Castelnuovo del Garda. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Gardaland and Movieland ...
8.2/10 Very good! (397 reviews)
"Es menos de lo que se aprecia en la publicidad."

Reviewed on 16 June 2026

Belvedere Village
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Stay near popular Mantua attractions

Ducal Palace

8.8/10 (15 reviews)
You can find out about the history of Mantua with a visit to Ducal Palace. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area.
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Activities

Mantua: Guided sailing from the Park to the Port with the water elevator

Mantua: Guided sailing from the Park to the Port with the water elevator

AU$30
per adult
Mantua: Guided sailing from the Park to the Port with the water elevator
Mysterious Mantua: a history of magic, murder, and witchcraft

Mysterious Mantua: a history of magic, murder, and witchcraft

AU$33
per adult
Mysterious Mantua: a history of magic, murder, and witchcraft
Mantua: From the Water, Lunch on Board, and Guided Tour of the City Center

Mantua: from the water, lunch on the boat and a guided visit to the town center

AU$123
per adult
Mantua: from the water, lunch on the boat and a guided visit to the town center
Hall of the Giants

Private Tour Lazing Between the Giants

AU$132
per adult
Private Tour Lazing Between the Giants
Discovery Private Tour of the Gonzaga Palace

Discovery Private Tour of the Gonzaga Palace

AU$149
per adult
Discovery Private Tour of the Gonzaga Palace
The Gonzaga Family painted by Mantegna in Mantua

Half-day Guided tour of Mantua City Centre and Ducal Palace

AU$182
per traveller
Half-day Guided tour of Mantua City Centre and Ducal Palace
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