Hotels Castel Gandolfo, Guesthouses Castel Gandolfo and Residences Castel Gandolfo

Castel Gandolfo is included in the prestigious list of the most beautiful villages in Italy, and is especially known for being the summer residence of the Popes. Situated in the province of Rome, it develops along the banks of Lake Albano.

Hotels in Castel Gandolfo have developed a ten-year long experience in the sector of tourism and hospitality, and welcome guests with the utmost courtesy and kindness. Managed by skilled staff members, the local guest houses give tourists the possibility to take advantage of modern comforts and excellent services and facilities. Castel Gandolfo's charming farm houses and  modern residences are the ideal accommodation facilities for those interested in spending pleasant holidays amidst the sweet Albani Hills and their lakes.

Castel Gandolfo is surrounded by delightful landscapes gathering green hills and charming lakes. The local woods and glorious countryside are peppered with sumptuous villas and elegant manor houses, that bear witness to the fact Castel Gandolfo was a popular tourist destination for the Romans, who often flocked to Lake Albano to enjoy the utmost rest and relax.
Castel Gandolfo's medieval village is scattered with plenty of precious artworks and historical sites. The city centre develops around Piazza della Libertà, that is embellished by a splendid fountain by the great sculptor Gian Lorenzo Bernini. Castel Gandolfo's most representative landmark is the huge dome of the Church of St. Tommaso da Villanova, another exceptional artwork by Bernini. Its interior boasts numerous Baroque stuccoes and a precious painting depicting the Crucifixion by Pietro da Cortona. Castel Gandolfo's papal residence is the splendid Palazzo Pontificio, that rises on one side of the old town. Like the Vatican, the palace enjoys extra-territorial privileges. Designed by the architect Carlo Maderno, it is flanked by the large Moro Garden, where the Pope goes for long walks during summer.
Tourists flocking to the enchanting Lake Albano will be spoilt for choice. They will have the opportunity to lie down on the beach and sunbathe, undertake exciting mountain-biking itineraries and also sail across the lake. Gourmets won't miss the opportunity to have dinner at a fine restaurant, and taste traditional specialities from the surrounding area, such as spaghetti all’amatriciana and fried big-scale sand smelts, while sipping a glass of Colli Albani DOC wine.