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.
Brittni
United States of America
I loved how close this hotel is from the Varenna train as well as the ferry to get from town to town. The food and shops are a short walk down the sidewalk so it was overall a great location. Staff was very friendly and there was free breakfast!
Facing Varenna’s Piazza San Giorgio, Albergo Del Sole is less than 328 feet from the shores of Lake Como. It offers classic-style rooms, a restaurant with pizzeria and a snack bar.
Rand
United States of America
Staff is excellent. Warm, caring people who show top flight interest in the guest
Featuring a large terrace with spectacular views of Lake Como, Albergo Milano is a stylish hotel in the heart of Varenna.
Nancy
United States of America
The owners and employees are A+. Our 2-story, 1-bedroom apartment was clean and comfortable. (Bedroom and bathroom were downstairs.) Apartment, bed, linens and temperature were very comfortable. Couch and high-back chair seem old and could use an updating soon. Happy to have a kitchen and a kitchen table and chairs. We paid €12 for a small bottle of wine offered in the apartment. Nice breakfast included in our stay. We loved our time in Varenna and ferrying over to Bellagio. Thank you, Albergo Milano!!!
Located in Varenna and only 3 minutes on foot from Lake Como, Hotel Montecodeno is very close to a ferry boat stop. It offers free WiFi and rooms with views of the garden and mountains.
Hilary
United States of America
Great location. Friendly staff. Wonderful breakfast.
Offering a garden and a furnished sun terrace, Villa Varenna was built in 1895 in central Varenna, on the eastern shores of Lake Como. WiFi is free throughout.
Dave
United States of America
Hosts were awesome! Location was great sitting above the train station looking at the lake. A great experience. Wish we had stayed longer
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.
Featuring a garden, Gioconda Villa offers accommodations in Varenna. This beachfront property offers access to a patio and free Wifi. Outdoor dining is also possible at the villa.
Overlooking Lake Como, Hotel du Lac Varenna offers accommodations 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 328 feet 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!
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.
We love the vibe at Hotel Beretta and the staff is the best, especially Barbara. If yo are looking for a luxury Lake Como place, go to Bellagio. We love Varenna more. The hotel location is great, close (5 min walk) to the train if you are traveling by train, close ( 5 minute walk) to the ferries if you want to use the ferries, close to the start of one of the trails to the castle (2 min walk), and a short walk from everything else. Next door is a grocery store. Hot water kettle in the room, if you want coffee, bring your own packets.
The Margherita house had a great view of Lake Como and you can see Belaggio and Menaggio right from your window. The place was very clean and well kept. Just a 15 minute walk to Varenna restaurants and ferry. Great location!! Francesca was extremely helpful and picked us up from the train station. She gave us great recommendations and suggestions during our stay. It was our first visit to the area so her guidance was very much appreciated!! We also appreciated her checking in from time to time to make sure we were ok and comfortable.
Everything. I was totally in love with the place.
They were really loving to us, i felt i was home. Will totally recommend this place if you want to go to Lago di Como (Varenna). If you go by train, when you arrive you can see the hotel just in front of you. It is really close to everything you can walk. Mauro and his wife explain everything to us.
I really miss the place, i almost cried haha.
Kind regards to Mauro, his wife and the dog Roosvelt
Manuel and Grace
This is the perfect location to stay in Varenna if travelling by train, it’s just a few minutes walk down hill from the train station. Giulia the host was very helpful, I was unwell during my stay and she fetched me pain killers. The rooms are cosy, wonderful comfy bed and spacious bathroom and great shower. The views from the balcony in the common area are gorgeous and where breakfast is served from - a wonderful stay and location for exploring Lake Como!
Very charming hotel in the center of Varenna old town and right on the waterfront. Our room was actually a small apartment under the roof of Casa Rossa. With a magnificent roof terrace. What a view across Lake Como and, if you stand up, even a small part of charming Varenna itself. The apartment has a small kitchen. Breakfast and dinner on the hotel restaurant terrace was surprisingly good - not only because of the location. Very friendly staff.
We were based in the nearby partner hotel Beretta not Montecodeno which was easy to get to by train, a short walk from Varenna train station.
We had the family room which was a good size with a balcony and close to the lake, and although basic it was fine for us.
Good breakfast.
Although it is over a bar, the bar wasn't open late so no noise at night, apart from Saturday night when there was some music late from an adjacent property.
Everything! A beautiful apartment in a stunning location. the view down the lake from the balcony was wonderful, everything I dreamed of when coming to Lake Como. The location is right in the middle of the attractions in Varenna, but also very quiet. Alexandro was an excellent host, very welcoming and helpful about everything you will need for your stay. waking up to the beautiful view from your bed was very special.
Everything. The location. The views of Lake Como, with a private balcony, were unparralled. The included breakfast was fantastic. It is a 5 min walk to the ferry, a 2 min walk to the main area by the water with bars, has it's on restaurant and bar. The staff, particularly Tatiana, was fantastic. Some of the most helpful, warm, friendly, people I've ever met. they also have their own parking lot.
Was pleasantly surprised to arrive to a newly renovated room with amazing views of Lake Como. We booked a room in the annex, it was spacious and very quiet given its location. It’s a family run business and the staff are super lovely. We also tried the restaurant for dinner which was delicious. The hotel Breakfast was great.
The location was excellent because we needed to be close to the Hotel Cipriessi because my daughter was holding her wedding there, and then being so close to the centre of Varenna was a bonus. We walked in the hills, found some excellent restaurants, caught the boats to other villages and had a wonderful time.
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
We had the suite and it was incredible. The view from our balcony was phenomenal! The room was comfortable, the staff were fantastic, we couldn’t have asked for a better location on the lake. If you’re going to Lake Como, Hotel Royal Victoria is the only place you need to stay!
We loved the location, it was close to all the amenities we needed. We were really happy with our choice of staying in Varenna and just visiting Bellagio instead of staying. Varenna and del duca was peaceful and beautiful!
Loved the hotel, especially our balcony overlooking the lake! Such a beautiful location. Our host Mauro was very friendly and accommodating. I highly recommend Villa Varenna as a destination spot!
The view was spectacular and it was a short walk to the Lake Como ferries. Breakfast was served in the restaurant downstairs. It is a lovely apartment and host was very helpful.
Heart opening view of Lake Como. The town of Varenna is easy to get around, friendly and pleasing. Good for the soul.
Giada is cheerful and helpful taking special care of us.
It was a great time with a delicious cousine ! Fantastic place in the middle of Varenna. Nice room and kind staff. Next time we would like to come back to the same hotel :)!
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