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Lake Como can be very touristy. I would recommend 2 things not to miss. 1. Rent a boat at Nautic Planet and see the lake for yourself. Toby runs the rentals, he is an Englishman and makes everything very easy. 2. Visit the Villa Monastero in Varenna and have lunch in one of the many reasonable restaurants along the lake.
It was a nice little town that did not feel touristy. Very handy for catching the ferry. There was a beautiful villa close by with beautiful grounds and an interesting museum. (Villa Carlotta) There was even a brand new self serve laundry to wash clothes! We could walk anywhere very easily or drive if we wanted.
I've stayed in Bellagio 3 times, and I knew I wanted my next time to be in Menaggio. It's a beautiful place, and not as touristy as Bellagio. There are plenty of restaurants on the main piazza, which looks out on the lake. It's so picturesque, with a long "Lungolago" walk along the lake, with a well tended garden and flowers everywhere. I just love the feel of Menaggio. It's one of the 3 main mid-lake towns that are served by a ferry shuttle, and also by the ferry that goes to Como.
We were in Menaggio for 2 days on a 5-day trip (Bellagio and Varenna were our other stays). Menaggio is a smaller town which is a crossroads where the road heads north to the mountains / St. Moritz etc., the road that goes up and over to Lake Lugano, and the ferry port. It's an excellent point to use as a home base for exploring the region, plus there are a number of excellent hikes in the immediate area. The town itself is rather typical tourist Como, which is to say it isn't really touristy at all (and surprisingly un-commercial). Granted, we were there after all of the water activities had shuttered for the winter, so it was lovely and peaceful for us. Looks like it's busy in the summertime though - offers of boat rentals, mountain adventures and hikes make it look like a place with a lot to offer. There are a number of small restaurants and shops in the walking village - it looks like you can get whatever you need. The view east over the lake towards Bellagio and Varenna is of course spectacular. Lots of great villas and attractions up and down the west side are easily accessible by car, bus or by water. We stayed at Villa Giuliana, a small, brand-new 5 room guest house right in town. Everything is new and the hosts are fantastic - I'd strongly recommend considering staying there if you prefer small B and B's over hotels. Overall, I would definitely return to Menaggio and would like to do a lot more exploring of the mountains, hikes and water.
Great experience for those who are interested in nature, hiking, climbing, and relaxation. You can get there easily from Milan Central Station, just take the train to Varenna-Esino then the Ferry to Mennagio . it's easy and interesting. I went in the Summer and I'm excited to visit in the Winter : )
We picked Mennagio because it is flat and I have difficulty walking. It would not have been my 1st choice had the walking not been an issue. More about this later. All the restaurants (not a lot to choose from) seemed to serve the same food, which wasn't great, EXCEPT for the restaurant right in front of our hotel, Hotel Garni Corna (Di Paolo I believe is the restaurant name). It was more expensive, but the food and view was excellent. We ate here 3 times. Made reservations in the morning each day. The staff at our hotel really pushed us to go to Osteria Il Pozzo. We ate there once and had stomach upset afterwards. The food was very greasy. I had fish and my husband had pasta. If you don't have limitations with walking, I'd choose Varenna as my first pick and Bellagio as my 2nd to stay at. We had an amazing lunch in Varenna. Couldn't go back for dinner though as the ferries didn't run late enough to get us back to Mennagio for the night.
“Great location - on the edge of the lake and beside main square; next door to tourist information office; lots of restaurants within walking distance ”
“The location of the hotel was very convenient since we arrived by ferry/ traghetto. The pool location overlooking the lake was perfect.”
“Villa shanti is located up in a hill, the view of lake como is magnificient and no need for a/c. The villa has 4 bedrooms with 4 bathrooms/showers, a good kitchen with all the facilities.Francesco , the owner is the best !!! helpful , nice and ready to solve all problems.”
“The location was perfect on Menaggio's main square, right on the lakeside & with magnificent views. The Hotel was very well looked after with friendly staff & great pizzas/pasta. Secure undercover parking nearby.”
“The town of Menaggio is charming, and the B and B is cute and clean.”
“Location was breathtaking! ensure you book a Lake view room - it is well worth the $$$.”
“The room was spacious and comfortable. The owner was helpful, generous and very accommodating. Breakfast was excellent. We had a great stay there.”
“Staff was extremely helpful and location was fabulous. Rooms were dated decor wise, but comfortable and clean. Location and staff could not have been better!”
“Manager & staff are friendly & helpful, superb actually. Hotel itself is large and elegant. Beautiful grounds. Right across a narrow street to walk along the lake. Short walk to main square.”
“Staff outstanding. Good location. Good value for the money.”
“Amazing staff, perfect location, very comfortable rooms - will stay again!”
“Communal areas. Lake views from the communal areas. Friendly, helpful staff. Food at good prices. Location.”
“Location, view from balcony, free parking, clean and quiet. Delicious breakfast . Friendly staff.”
“We had a small balcony overlooking Lake Como. It was beautiful and restful after hurrying from village to village. We sat out on the balcony with a bottle of wine and relaxed.”
“Absolutely amazing Place, Views of lake, restaurant & cheap beers, staff, location & facilities. 10/10 Had a awesome stopover here. Dinner at the Hostel was also MasterChef quality. Such a good spot”
“There was great variety at breakfast - hard not to be satisfied.”
“The room was a nice size, bathroom was perfect.”
