Where to stay in Lake Como — pick the right hotel, book in 3 clicks
Lake Como is Italy's most glamorous lake, a deep-blue, Y-shaped lake ringed by the Alps and classic lakeside villages, lined with antique villas and beautiful gardens that the world's celebrities choose for their holiday homes. Cruise to the towns of Bellagio and Varenna, sip a coffee by the water, and soak up a romantic atmosphere just an hour from Milan.
Why stay in Lake Como
Cruise the lake
Take the ferry between the lakeside villages of Bellagio, Varenna, and Menaggio, taking in the villas and the Alps.
Bellagio village
The pearl of Lake Como, a village on a headland with pretty stone lanes, villa gardens, and lakeside restaurants.
Antique villas and gardens
Visit Villa del Balbianello and Villa Carlotta, luxury villas with magnificent lakeside botanical gardens.
Ride the Brunate funicular
Take the funicular from Como town up to Brunate hill for a panoramic view of the lake and mountains.
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Local dishes to try in Lake Como
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Risotto con pesce persico
Risotto with perch from Lake Como, a standout dish you can only find around here.
📍 Lake cuisine - 2🍝
Pizzoccheri
Buckwheat pasta with vegetables and cheese, a rich, traditional Alpine dish.
📍 Lombard food - 3🐠
Missoltini
Sun-dried, salt-cured lake fish, grilled and served with polenta, a traditional Como dish.
📍 Lake cuisine - 4🌽
Polenta
Soft, thick boiled cornmeal served with braised meat or cheese, a staple of the north.
📍 Local food - 5🍷
Northern wines
Sip a white wine from the Lombardy region by the lake, perfect with a sunset.
📍 Drinks
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Bellagio
The most beautiful village on its headland, with stepped stone lanes, villa gardens, and views of both arms of the lake.
📍 Middle of the lake - 2🏘️
Varenna
A peaceful fishing village with pastel waterfront houses and a romantic lakeside promenade.
📍 East shore - 3🏰
Villa del Balbianello
A luxury villa with renowned gardens, once a filming location for Star Wars and James Bond.
📍 Lenno - 4⛪
Como Cathedral
A Gothic-Renaissance cathedral in the heart of Como town, the end of the train line from Milan.
📍 Como town - 5🚠
Funicular to Brunate
A funicular climbing up to Brunate village for a 360-degree view of the lake and mountains.
📍 Como town - 6🌿
Villa Carlotta
A villa with botanical gardens of azaleas and century-old rhododendrons, at their finest in spring.
📍 Tremezzo
Things to do in Lake Como
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3 Lake Como hotels our team picked for you
Selected from real reviews — one per budget tier, each with a score and instant 3-site price comparison
★ 9.4LuxuryGrand Hotel Villa Serbelloni
#1 most luxurious - 5-star Bellagio landmark
★ 9.3Upper-midHotel Belvedere Bellagio
#2 boutique · highest guest score in Bellagio at 9.6/10 on Hotels.com
★ 9.1ValueResidenza Luigina Varenna
#9 Outdoor pool · lake-view apartments above Varenna
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Hotel Du Lac Bellagio
#3 best value · #1 on TripAdvisor in Bellagio
Hotel Florence Bellagio
#4 design boutique · Turkish bath on Piazza Mazzini
Hotel Olivedo Varenna
#6 Heritage hotel · 1896 · Varenna lakefront
Hotel Beretta Varenna
#10 Best value · from about $90 · 50 m from the train station
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🚆 Getting around Lake Como
Lake ferries
The boat system links the villages around the lake and is the best way to explore; buy a day pass to visit several towns.
Train from Milan
Trains from Milan reach Como town or Varenna in about 1 hour, the most convenient option for tourists.
Lakeside buses
Buses run along the lakeside road linking the villages, but the roads are narrow and winding, so allow extra time.
Driving around the lake
The scenic roads are lovely but narrow with limited parking; most villages are easier to reach by boat.
Where to go next near Lake Como
RomeThe Italian capital that holds the ruins of ancient Roman civilisation, the Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain, and Vatican City all in one city.
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VeniceA floating city in a labyrinth of canals and 400 bridges. Take a gondola ride past ancient palaces along the Grand Canal.
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FlorenceThe capital of Tuscany and birthplace of the Renaissance, home to the David statue and the red cathedral dome.
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MilanItaly's capital of fashion and design, home to the marble Duomo cathedral and Leonardo's The Last Supper.
See this city's guide →Frequently asked — where to stay in Lake Como
How many days do you need at Lake Como?+
One to two days is enough to see the highlights. On a day trip from Milan, focus on Bellagio and Varenna by ferry. If you stay overnight, you'll enjoy the quiet mornings and evenings you can't get on a day trip.
How do you get to Lake Como from Milan?+
Take a train from Milano Centrale or Cadorna to Como (Como S. Giovanni) or Varenna, about 1 hour, then connect to a ferry to tour the villages around the lake.
When is the best time to visit Lake Como?+
April to June and September: the weather is good, the villa gardens are in bloom, and it's less crowded than the summer peak. In winter, many villas and ferry routes may close.
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