This lakefront hotel is a 2-minute walk from the pier in Varenna. The historic 19th-century building features a terrace with panoramic views of Lake Como.
Gautam Kejriwal
India
Location is the best in varenna. Good food , spacious rooms facing the lake. Value for money.
Facing Varenna’s Piazza San Giorgio, Albergo Del Sole is less than 100 metres from the shores of Lake Como. It offers classic-style rooms, a restaurant with pizzeria and a snack bar.
Marti
Australia
Cute place with great local restaurant at the front- very good food. 3rd floor room was atticy but very well appointed, comfortable, and clean with everything needed. Beautiful location on a piazza with deli and churches. History everywhere, loved it.
Surrounded by botanic gardens, Hotel Villa Cipressi, by R Collection Hotels is right on the shores of Lake Como. It offers a gourmet restaurant, en suite rooms, and an extensive breakfast.
Loujeine
Canada
Beautiful hotel in a great location. Most of the staff were nice, Adelaide was the most professional and helpful.
Offering panoramic views across Lake Como, Hotel Royal Victoria, by R Collection Hotels is set in a building dating back to the 19th century.
Martin
United Kingdom
The location, the helpfulness of Irena on reception, the size of the room and the free shuttle to the station. The breakfast was impressive but see below (in section - what didn’t you like about the property)
Featuring free Wi-Fi access throughout, Varennahouse offers self-catering apartments in Varenna, a 2-minute walk from the Lake Como lakefront. Some apartments have a balcony with lake views.
Sophie
United Kingdom
Location is amazing, a minute walk away from the lake front and some lovely restaurants. Very clean and helpful staff.
Set in Varenna in the Lombardy region, Orange House offers accommodation with access to beauty services. Free WiFi is featured throughout the property and private parking is available on site.
Cathrynne
Australia
It was very close to the train station and the ferry’s. Our hostess was friendly and we had a lovely breakfast.
Offering lake views, Near Villa Monastero and Castello di Vezio is an accommodation set in Varenna, 49 km from Como Borghi Train Station and 50 km from Basilica of San Fedele.
Set 100 metres from Villa Monastero and a few steps from Lake Como, Casa San Giorgio Varenna offers rooms and apartments with free WiFi. Guests enjoy a rooftop terrace and a lounge with a honesty bar....
Geraldine Leena
United Kingdom
Loved the stay in this property. It was situated in an excellent location and we enjoyed the lake views from our room and the terrace. The living room is an additional bonus where you have the basic amenities to cook and also some snacks for breakfast. It felt like home more than an accommodation. The owner of the property Elisa guided us through every step from reaching the accommodation and sharing driver contacts when we were stuck in thunderstorm. She was very kind and checked on us from time to time. Overall very satisfied with the stay and I definitely recommend this property if you are planning to visit Lake Como.
Offering a swimming pool and beautiful views from the garden, Agriturismo Castello di Vezio is located in Varenna. Villa Monastero is a 10-minute drive from the property.
Christine
Canada
Location was not easy to get to,not many cabs in town or always busy.
This lakefront hotel is a 2-minute walk from the pier in Varenna. The historic 19th-century building features a terrace with panoramic views of Lake Como.
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What a view of the Lake Como
Overlooking Lake Como, Hotel du Lac Varenna offers accommodation with free WiFi in Varenna. Guests can enjoy meals at the on-site restaurant and a drink at the bar.
An amazing view and really nice and helpful staff.
Facing Varenna’s Piazza San Giorgio, Albergo Del Sole is less than 100 metres from the shores of Lake Como. It offers classic-style rooms, a restaurant with pizzeria and a snack bar.
The staff was extremely friendly, helped us a lot!
Surrounded by botanic gardens, Hotel Villa Cipressi, by R Collection Hotels is right on the shores of Lake Como. It offers a gourmet restaurant, en suite rooms, and an extensive breakfast.
Location and good size of room. Very good breakfast
The views from Varenna are better than the more southerly...
The views from Varenna are better than the more southerly locations. There are lovely walks and it’s easy to get to nearby towns. There are many eating places but not much opportunity to shop if self catering.
Rosemary
United Kingdom
8.0
Scored 8.0
We knew we were going off season (the hotel has only opened...
We knew we were going off season (the hotel has only opened the week we visited in the 2nd week of March) Varenna is a pretty village with breathtakingly beautiful views. But off season there was nowhere open to get a drink or food after 9pm!
Sally
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
Easy walk about town.
Easy walk about town. Wear good walking shoes steps are steep and not always a handrail. Beautiful gardens and scenery. Easy hop on a ferry to go to the other towns. Hike up to the castle is 30 min. I would have felt more comfortable with a walking stick. Make sure to have water.
Eva
10
Scored 10
Picturesque and just charming.
Picturesque and just charming. Loved the waterfront, walking on the bridge, flowers, vibe and restaurants on the water. Ferry efficient and pleasant, easy to access other towns.
Food superb at Nilas - great, friendly waitress - perfect spot on the lake.
Ensure you have plenty gelato. :)
Wilson
South Africa
10
Scored 10
Loved Varenna. So beautiful, straight out of a movie scene.
Loved Varenna. So beautiful, straight out of a movie scene. Do a wine tasting, there are many options there. There is a lot of uneven cobblestones and a million stone stairs. Have sturdy shoes with grip. You walk everywhere. I wouldn’t recommend for someone who is unsteady, walks with a cane, has bad knees. I saw people with baby strollers, but I wouldn’t recommend it, seemed awful with all of the stairs. Not a kid friendly location. Food was fantastic…eat all the bread, it’s not like in the US. Take a cooking class. Take the ferry to Bellano and visit Orrido di Bellano. Next time, I would not bother with Bellagio visit. I would’ve liked the boat ride on the lake and botanical gardens…next time.
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Anonymous
10
Scored 10
Lots of options throughout the area - not just Varenna.
Lots of options throughout the area - not just Varenna. So why Varenna?Easy access via train without needing more hops to get somewhere else. Probably more things in other villages if you're looking for a party scene. We tend to stay out later than some and we found enough places to seek out in our three nights. This may have included buying a bottle of wine and enjoying it out on the balcony, but still. Just liked the vibe as subjective as that is. Special shout outs to Hotel Olivedo, Locanda del Cavallino, Taxi Boat Varenna and Osteria Quatro Pass.
Hotel Olivedo is a gem. Right on the lake it is easy to walk to restaurants and shops. Watching the sunset was a plus, just outside our window. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Breakfast, which was included, was plentiful and delicious. The bed was extremely comfortable. The building is old, but all of the decor adds to the charm. We were very comfortable there. The restaurant was good and well situated right outside the ferry. Thank you we had a wonderful stay.
Roberto and Elisabetta were great hosts. Roberto organized transportation anytime we needed it. He picked us up at the train station and took us into the unit. The apartment is spacious, comfortable and well appointed. The view from the patio is a gorgeous one of Lake Como. And the furniture outside and in was very comfortable, which isn't always the case. Roberto answered our only one issue promptly with an effective solution. He had good recommendations for restaurants.
The Villa it was simply perfect! The location, room, view, everything! We are coming back soon for sure! It's close to everything you need and want to see. The host Roberto is the best, he helped us from the train station and drove us to Varenna anytime we needed. He even took us to see the whole lake by boat. The experience was beautiful and writing this makes me want to book the next trip already. Lake Como, the villa and Roberto is worth visiting more than once
The 2-bedroom apartment was spacious and clean, with a good-sized common area for relaxing. Fully equipped kitchen, washing machine and powder were provided. The uninterrupted view of Lake Como from the balcony was amazing. The walk into town (a good portion along a pretty laneway) was enchanting. Staying close to Varenna was lovely, as it is such a pretty town with lots to see.
A wonderful small hotel by the ferry station in Varenna (around 5-7 min promenade to the central area of the town).
Cozy and impeccably clean! The room was spacious and airy. A balcony has a nice lake view.
The bed was a bit hard but still quite comfortable for my taste.
Altogether, the hotel exceeded my expectations! Warmly recommend.
Varenna is an very good choice for a base to explore the Lake Como area and the Hotel Olivedo is an ideal place to stay. Location is fantastic, a 5 minute walk from the train station and just across from the ferries. Our lake view room was spacious and had plenty of sunlight. A good breakfast with pleasant helpful staff. Highly recommend.
The hotel location, room size and quality, cleanliness, and other features all suited me very well as a solo traveler. The owner was extremely helpful when I said in advance I might have difficulty with remote check-in (which went smoothly, no problems). I would definitely choose hotel again if traveling to Varenna and Lake Como area.
Super friendly staff, nice accommodations, great breakfast, and a perfect location. Added bonus was the lovely veranda with an extraordinary view was a perfect place to relax and enjoy a bottle of local wine. Highly recommend that anyone visiting Lake Como make this great little hotel your base for enjoying all the area has to offer.
This was an excellent stay.
The location is amazing with the spectacular view of Lake Como. It is also close to restaurants and public transport. The apartment is spacious and clean and has everything you need.
Luca went above and beyond to make sure we had a comfortable stay. He was an epitome of Italian Hospitality.
The hotel is really beautiful and pleasing to look at. The view from the balcony and from the restaurant is breathtaking. Honestly, the photos online doesn’t do it justice. The hotel is very well centred in Varenna and everything is within minutes walking distance. Staff were professional and accommodating.
one of the best property we have stayed . we thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Varenna ( lake como ) .
I will definitely recommend staying here for those who are looking to stay near Varenna , Bellagio area as it very close to ferry .
special mention to Alfina for being a super host
Perfect location, large and comfortable room and good breakfast. The ferry station was a short walk away. The restaurant downstairs was always busy, and although we didn't eat there the food looked great. Perfect hotel for our time in Varenna
Exceptional location with roof top views that were breathtaking. Our hostess Eliza was fantastic and was most informative about the area, and extremely helpful. We would highly recommend Varenna as the place to stay in Lake Como.
Amazing breakfast and super friendly staff.
Easy to get from Milano Central station by train (+-1 hour drive) and the hotel is 10 minutes away on foot from Varenna train station.
Easy to access walking trails.
Beautiful view of Lake Como from the room. Nice, spacious room, fully equipped kitchen and bathroom. Air conditioning, private parking space on the street. Varenna is a bit far by walk but worth the effort.
Our room at Villa Varenna was quite spacious, bright with large windows and a wonderful view of Lake Como. Breakfast each morning on the car and a was wonderful and plentiful. Mauro is a perfect host.
The location in Varenna was stunning. The view and hotel in general was beautiful. The staff were lovely. Our room was large with a balcony overlooking the lake. It was really special.
Location is amazing. On the lake, with aweosme breakfast, quiet patio to relax with food or drinks for hotel Guests only. Easy walk from the train and great ferry access to bellagio.
The property was absolutely beautiful and a great base to visit lake como. The host was very welcoming and helpful when walking us through the property
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