Hotel Ambra

Italy , Lake Iseo

  • Central Location
  • Family-Run
3/5
Inghams rating

We rate all of our accommodation based on their facilities, service level, character and customer feedback. Our ratings may vary from the official rating.

  • Porto Gabriele Rosa, 2, 25049 Iseo BS

Facilities

  • Bar
  • Single Rooms
  • Free Wi-Fi

Lake Iseo at a glance

  • Italian
  • Euro (EUR)
  • London Gatwick (LGW), Manchester Int. (MAN), Birmingham Int. (BHX), Bristol (BRS), Edinburgh (EDI), London Stansted (STN), Leeds Bradford (LBA), Newcastle (NCL), Belfast Int. (BFS)

Included in your holiday

  • Inghams Guided Walks from 06 Jun-26 Sep 25 and 16 May-25 Sep 26 (subject to availability)
  • On holiday support and tailored advice from our Destination Experts based in Lake Iseo
  • Access to Inghams Digital Resort Guide with things to do, walks and useful information on holiday
  • Flights from the UK, transfers and accommodation

About Hotel Ambra

Hotel Ambra's a really authentic, family-run hotel on one of Italy’s lesser known lakes, which means you’ll be away from the usual tourist trails and everything feels more relaxed. There’s plenty to see and do in the area and the hotel’s location makes it easy to get out and explore.

The town’s main piazza is close by so you can head here for some food or a drink. The lakefront location is great for watching the boats coming in and out of the harbour, and it's right by the port where you can grab a boat to Monte Isola, the largest lake island in Europe with a charming pedestrianised town. We love having lunch here in one of the little lakefront trattorias.

The best part of the hotel is its staff- they’re incredibly friendly and welcoming. If you’re a keen walker, speak to them and get some ideas of what routes to do around the lake. We love the ones that take you past the famous Franciacorta wineries. It’s the perfect excuse to stop for a rest and drink some bubbles.

  • Special rate on admission to the nearby Sassabanek lido for summer 25 (open from approx. mid May-mid Sept)
  • Ground floor terrace 
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Airport transfer time: approx. 1 hour shared transfer from Verona airport
  • Central location in Iseo on lakeside promenade
  • 30 metres to ferry departure point 
  • 450 metres to Iseo train station
  • 600 metres to La Spiagetta, Lake Iseo's public lakeside beach
  • 1.5km to the Sassabanek lido

Enjoy a buffet breakfast each morning with a choice of cereals, pastries, cakes, cheeses and cold cuts as well as hot options like scrambled eggs and bacon. All accompanied by teas, coffee and fruit juices. 

If you want to add half board to your booking, you'll have three-courses, where you'll get a choice of first and second courses and a dessert. Half board includes a glass of wine and coffee each evening. It's great value for money! If you would like to try anything from the à la carte menu you can do so for a supplement (payable locally). In the summer the outdoor terrace is a lovely place to enjoy the harbour views over coffee or a drink.

Early meals for children are available from 6pm onwards (on request).

This property caters for the following special dietary requirements

  • Gluten Free
  • Vegans
  • Vegetarians

Please let us know about any dietary requirements at the time of booking. Allergies and intolerances not listed above cannot be catered for. All allergies and intolerances, even if listed above, are subject to confirmation by the accommodation. 

Board basis available: Half Board, Bed and Breakfast

Standard Rooms are about 17m² and sleep two people. They're located towards the back of the hotel.

Standard Balcony Rooms are about 20m² and sleep two people. They have a balcony with two chairs and a table as well as a safe. These rooms also have partial views of the lake or harbour. Please be aware that lake views may be obstructed by large trees.

La Quadra Junior Suites are about 30m² and sleep two people. They're in the annex about 50 metres from the main hotel building, accessed via Iseo's main square. They sleep up to two people with a double bed and have a kitchenette with hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine and coffee maker as well as a safe. There are stairs and a lift leading up to these suites.

Single Rooms are about 12m². The rooms are a great choice for solo travellers.  

All rooms have:

  • Air-conditioning
  • TV
  • Shower stall
  • Hairdryer

Additional information:

  • Cots are available on request for approx. €10 per day.
  • There are five steps up to the hotel lift, so this hotel may not be suitable for guests with walking difficulties. The hotel is on flat ground in the centre of Iseo town
  • Lift accessible: No
  • Lift serves all floors: Yes
  • No. of steps into property: 5
  • Access ramp: No
  • No. of rooms: 29
  • No. of buildings: 2
  • No. of floors: 3
  • No. of interconnecting rooms: 3
  • Annexes: the annex building, where the La Quadra Junior Suites are located, can be accessed via the main square
  • A resort tax of approx. €1.50 per person per night is payable locally

Travel to Lake Iseo

Depart on: Saturday or Wednesday 

Fly into: Verona (approx. 2 hours)

Transfer time: approx. 1 hour by coach

Check availability

Travel by air

Flights to Verona depart on Wednesday and Saturday between 03 May - 27 Sep 25 and 02 May - 30 Sep 26

Fly from:

  • Manchester, London Gatwick, Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh London Stansted, Newcastle, Leeds Bradford and Belfast 

Transfer time:

  • Verona airport: approx. 1 hour by coach

Private transfers are available on request, for a supplement.

Inghams Rating: 3/5

We rate all of our accommodation based on their facilities, service level, character and customer feedback. Our ratings may vary from the official rating.

Walks and hikes

Walking Trails:
460km of walking trails
Terrain:
Paved roads, forested paths, single track paths
More walking info

Discover Lake Iseo

  • Go in search of the Big Benches on local walking trails
  • Indulge in Franciacorta sparkling wine by the lake
  • Hop on a ferry to the mountain village of Monte Isola

With Lake Garda to the east and Lake Como to the west, Lake Iseo is a case of out of sight, out of mind for many visitors to the Italian Lakes. Italians, meanwhile, have been spending their summer holidays here for decades, drawn in by the laid-back fishing towns strung around the waterfront- and the walking, cycling and ferry routes that link them. The Medieval Iseo town, on the south bank, comes alive in the summer. From here, ferries cross between fishing villages and sanctuary-topped islands. Up in the hills, wine-makers are busy creating Lake Iseo’s beloved Franciacorta fizz, as they have done for generations.

More about Lake Iseo

Things to do in Lake Iseo

If you have time for only one trip, hop on the ferry crossing to Iseo's main attraction, car-free Monte Isola, the largest lake island in Europe.

The islands' main industry has always been the production of wooden boats, fishing nets and fishing- stroll around the narrow alleys and streets to get a taste of the old style Lake Iseo, where fishing traditions are still going strong. Silvery fish dry on lines along the shore and net-making is a living tradition- including making nets for football goals used in the FIFA World Cup. For the best views in the summer, walk along the stone mule tracks up to Madonna della Ceriola – a frescoed church perched on the highest point of the island.

This pedestrianised island really is a fantastic spot for a walk- why not book onto our Monte Isola guided walk, to get a real flavour of the landscape around this beautiful island.

If you fancy a day trip, head to the Church of Santa Maria delle Neve in Pisogne, where you'll find frescoes of the Passion of the Christ by Romanino. For more art don't miss the Valcamonica rock engravings in Capo di Ponte, which have been engraved over thousands of years, from the pre-historic to medieval and iron ages. This is fantastic if you want a more personal look at the area throughout the ages.

There are plenty of castles for you to enjoy, like the 12th Century Breno Castle and the Castello Quistini. The Castello Quistini has stunning gardens which you can also visit. 

You can catch the ferry to nearby towns such as Iseo, Sarnico, Castro and Pisogne, taking just over two hours to cross the whole lake from north to south. You can also catch the train to see even more towns such as Sulzano. Bergamo's also close-by. Why not take a day trip and get to know this historic city which dates back to the 6th Century BC.

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