Salò’s elegantly memorable Liberty-style facades date from its period as capital of the whole Lake Garda region, which is also when its grand villas, palazzos and Renaissance style civic buildings sprang up. Salò’s contemporary accommodation scene owes much to this period too, because some of these charming buildings have been converted into the best places to stay in Salò. Salò’s other accommodation options include gorgeously preserved historic hotels, some excellent picks for romantic foodies, great value guesthouses and B&Bs, and a family-friendly hotel with really versatile room configuration choices.
Salò’s best hotel views can be found either right on the waterfront, or higher up the slopes, towards Monte San Bartolomeo, in the peaceful hills overlooking Salò’s impressive rooftops. If you’re hoping for grandeur and opulence we think you’ll find the best places to stay in Salò’s old town, which is in between the water and the hills, and also where you’ll find its Gothic Duomo, which has an excellent art collection. Everything radiates outwards from the Duomo, in a serious of squares and charming lanes lined with cafes, bars and boutiques. Within this web you’ll also come upon a Baroque-style clock in an 18th century tower, and a number of smaller churches. This area of Salò also appeals to romantics and foodies, who will be interested in the large Saturday markets.
Salò’s position, in a protected natural inlet at the southern end of Gardone Riviera, may well have been why it was chosen as a regional capital, but it also means Salò has more than its fair share of Lake Garda’s beaches, and the best places to stay in Salò are great picks for swimmers, sailors, rowers, paddlers, and anyone who wants to mess around in the water. These days it also means it’s on a ferry route, making Salò an excellent base for exploring the whole lake.