Hotel Antico Borgo

🛏️ Charming, traditionally styled rooms in a character building
🌇 Rooftop sun terrace with loungers and mountain views
🚶 Just 300m from the lakeside promenade and harbour
🤝 Friendly, attentive service in an intimate hotel
📸 Atmospheric setting in Riva’s photogenic old town
📶 Free Wi-Fi throughout

Official rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Board options: Bed & Breakfast, Half Board

Children are welcome, with child ages generally up to 11 years for pricing purposes. This compact hotel suits couples, friends and independent explorers who want a central, authentic base steps from Riva’s main sights.

Hotel Antico Borgo sits right in the heart of Riva del Garda’s old town, surrounded by narrow lanes, boutique shops, wine bars and trattorie. Stroll a couple of minutes to reach Piazza III Novembre with its clocktower and lively café terraces, or continue a touch further to the lakeside promenade for postcard views across Garda’s northern basin.

The setting is ideal if you like to be in the middle of things: you can walk to the harbour for boat trips, the lakeside for watersports, or simply wander the town’s historic streets and public gardens without needing transport.

• In Riva resort centre
• Approx. 200m from Piazza III Novembre
• Approx. 300m from the lakeside promenade and harbour
• Approx. 950m from the nearest lakeside beach area

Approx. transfer time from airport: 2 hours 30 minutes (from Verona VRN), depending on traffic and routing.

Note: Coach drop-off is approximately 400m from the hotel, with an uphill walk along cobbled streets, so pack with this in mind if you have heavier luggage or reduced mobility.

Riva del Garda, Lake Garda, Italy

Days at Hotel Antico Borgo tend to start and end in the main restaurant and lobby bar. Expect a relaxed, no-fuss hotel dining experience that lets Riva’s many local eateries do the heavy lifting at lunchtime.

Restaurant
• Buffet and à la carte service
• Italian, local Trentino specialities and international dishes
• Open for breakfast and dinner (typically late April to early October)
• Half Board usually includes breakfast and a set or buffet-style evening meal

Lobby Bar
• Open roughly 10:00–23:30 in season
• Serves Italian coffee, local wines, beers and classic drinks
• A sociable spot for a pre-dinner aperitivo or a nightcap after exploring town

Smart-casual dress may be requested at dinner. Reservations, opening dates and menus can change by season; supplements may apply depending on your chosen board basis. What All Inclusive typically includes.

There is no swimming pool at Hotel Antico Borgo; instead, the focus is on its rooftop sun terrace and the natural playground of Lake Garda just a short walk away.

The rooftop terrace is furnished with sun loungers and seating areas, making it a peaceful perch for reading, sunbathing or enjoying mountain views over the terracotta rooftops of Riva.

For a dip, head down to the lakeside (around 300m away) or to the nearest lakeside beach area (about 950m), where you’ll find access points for swimming in the lake and, in season, watersports and boat hire along the waterfront.

On-site amenities are intentionally simple, ideal if you plan to spend most of your time out exploring rather than in a resort complex.

On-site facilities include:
• Reception and lobby lounge
• Rooftop sun terrace with loungers
• Lift to upper floors (1 lift serving 4 floors)

There’s no in-house spa or gym, but you’re perfectly placed for Riva’s outdoor lifestyle: lakeside walks, hiking trails into the surrounding mountains and a wide choice of local providers offering cycling, sailing, windsurfing and other adventures nearby (payable locally).

Double or Twin Room
Sleeps: minimum 2, maximum 4

Comfortable, traditionally styled rooms ideal for couples or small families.
Key features:
• Double bed or twin beds (some with extra beds/sofa-bed for up to 4 guests)
• Flat-screen TV
• Wi‑Fi
• In-room safe
• Hairdryer
• Minibar (local charges apply)
• Bathroom with shower
• Air conditioning (seasonal, typically 16 Jun–15 Sep)
• Daily cleaning and towel change

Double or Twin Room with Balcony
Sleeps: minimum 2, maximum 2

Similar in style and facilities to the standard rooms but with the bonus of a balcony or terrace – perfect for a morning coffee or evening glass of local wine.
Includes:
• Double bed or twin beds
• Balcony or terrace
• Flat-screen TV, Wi‑Fi, safe
• Hairdryer
• Minibar (local charges apply)
• Bathroom with shower
• Seasonal air conditioning
• Daily cleaning and towel change

Junior Suite with Balcony
Sleeps: minimum 2, maximum 4

More spacious accommodation, suited to guests wanting extra room to relax.
Includes:
• Bedroom with double or twin beds
• Additional sleeping space (sofa-bed or similar) for up to 4 guests
• Balcony or terrace
• Flat-screen TV
• Wi‑Fi
• In-room safe
• Hairdryer
• Minibar (local charges apply)
• Bathroom with shower
• Seasonal air conditioning
• Daily cleaning and towel change

*Images indicative; layouts/views may vary.

Hotel Antico Borgo keeps things relaxed and low-key, with no organised animation programme. Instead, you’re perfectly placed to tap into the best of Riva and the northern lake.

Popular activities nearby (payable locally) include:
• Lakeside walking and cycling routes from Riva
• Boat trips across Lake Garda from the harbour
• Hiking into the surrounding mountains and viewpoints
• Windsurfing, sailing and other watersports along the northern shore
• Visits to nearby towns like Limone, Malcesine or Torbole by ferry or bus

Staff and local tourist offices can usually point you towards reputable operators for guided excursions and equipment hire.

You can expect friendly, hands-on service with a personal feel thanks to the hotel’s modest size.

Typical services and amenities include:
• Reception and concierge-style assistance
• Free Wi‑Fi in the reception area (coverage may vary elsewhere)
• Luggage assistance subject to availability
• Lift access to guest floors
• Local information and excursion guidance

The hotel participates in local sustainability practices as a certified sustainable hotel, such as reducing waste and energy consumption where possible – something many of our travellers value when choosing a Lake Garda base.

Good to know
• Rooms: 60
• Floors: 4 (with 1 lift)
• Check-in: from around 14:00
• Check-out: typically by 10:00
• Local language: Italian
• Currency: Euro (€)
• Time difference: GMT +1 hour (typically +1 to UK)
• Average UK–Verona flight time: around 2.5 hours

Riva del Garda is a characterful northern-lake town with a mix of Italian holidaymakers and international visitors. Expect cobbled streets, a pretty harbour, mountain scenery and plenty of opportunities to be active on or around the lake. Narrow lanes and some steep sections are part of the charm but may be a consideration for guests with reduced mobility.

*Facilities, services and opening dates are based on previous seasons and may change. Some services incur an extra charge, payable locally. For entry rules and health guidance see the UK FCDO Italy advice.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. How far is Hotel Antico Borgo from Lake Garda and the harbour?
Hotel Antico Borgo is in the centre of Riva del Garda, approximately 300 metres from the lakeside promenade and harbour. You can walk there in just a few minutes via atmospheric cobbled streets and piazzas.

2. Does Hotel Antico Borgo have a swimming pool?
No, there is no pool at Hotel Antico Borgo. Instead, guests typically sunbathe on the rooftop terrace or head down to the lakeside and nearby beach area (around 950m away) for swimming in Lake Garda.

3. What board basis is available at Hotel Antico Borgo?
You can usually book Bed & Breakfast or Half Board. Breakfast and dinner are served in the hotel restaurant, with a mix of buffet and à la carte dishes featuring Italian, local and international cuisine. Exact inclusions and times can vary by season.

4. Is Hotel Antico Borgo suitable for families?
Children are welcome and some room types can accommodate up to four guests, making them suitable for small families. However, there are no dedicated children’s facilities such as a kids’ club or children’s pool, so the hotel is best suited to adults, couples and older families who plan to spend most of their time out exploring.

5. How long is the transfer from Verona Airport to Hotel Antico Borgo?
The transfer from Verona (VRN) to Riva del Garda typically takes around 2 hours 30 minutes by coach, depending on traffic. Bear in mind that the drop-off point is about 400m from the hotel and the walk includes an uphill section and cobbles.

6. Is Wi‑Fi available at Hotel Antico Borgo?
Yes, free Wi‑Fi is available in the reception area, with signal occasionally reaching some other public spaces. As this is a traditional building, coverage is not always as extensive as in a modern city hotel.

7. Does Hotel Antico Borgo have air conditioning?
Yes, guest rooms have air conditioning, typically operated seasonally between mid-June and mid-September. Outside of these dates, the hotel may rely on natural ventilation and heating instead.

8. Is the hotel easily accessible for guests with reduced mobility?
The hotel has a lift serving guest floors, but its central old-town location means access involves cobbled streets and, from the coach drop-off, an uphill walk of about 400m. This may be challenging for guests with significant mobility issues or heavy luggage.