Hotels in Varenna

An idyllic view from our lake-view room, incredibly attentive staff, and a generous, high-quality breakfast buffet.

I took the high-speed train and regular train from Venice to Lake Comer in Varenna and stayed for 3 nights. From Milan, I took the train to Varenna-Esino station, and it was about a 10-minute walk to the hotel. I was deeply captivated by the scenery. Every view was unforgettable. Its beauty is a perfect blend of nature and human creation. Walking among the rolling hills, shades of green, and a variety...

Breakfast was filled with lots of choices, from fresh fruits to croissants and fresh juices. Our room was very clean and very comfortable with lots of amenities that made for a very nice stay we had a balcony with the most amazing view. All the staff were cheerful and very professional. We ate many of our dinners at the Victoria Grill. The menu offered many choices and the food was of high quality...

From the moment we walked in we loved this place. When we arrived, they swiftly grabbed all of our bags and took them to our room. The lobby is beautiful and the staff was welcoming and accommodating and very professional. The room was very clean upon check in and room service kept the room meticulous. the breakfast was beyond impressive. Biggest breakfast selection out of all of the four hotels we...

The hotel and staff were lovely. Situated in very convenient spot to explore Varenna and the surrounding area. Our room had a lovely view of the city and church. The breakfast buffet has a nice variety of options for all. Your stay includes access to the sister hotel properties and botanical garden! I would stay here again the next time we visit Lake Como.

Incredibly nice and professional staff. Comfortable and spacious classic room. Loved that the Cipressi Gardens came with the room, as well as little touches throughout the stay (prosecco, candy). Wonderful!

Basic rooms, but totally worth it for the amazing views from high above the lake. Only suites are at the top of the lift. Spectacular panoramic terrace

Fabulous view, nice accommodating staff. Breakfast was very good. We were told that the A/C was on from noon to midnight and could have a fan if needed.

Every room has incredible views to Lake Como and private balconies. There's also a very good restaurant at the hotel with a great view of the lake.

Best views in the world, and also - fun outside lifts. Highy recommended!

The views are fantastic and the price is right. I've stayed in tons of push hotels and remember none of them. I will never forget the Eremo Gaudio.

The best hotel n restaurant experience ever. It was a magical visit with incredible hotel n garden area, unbelievable helpful, friendly courteous staff. Rooms were lovely n complete stay was perfect. Excellent n we travel a lot. This is superb in every way! Thank you for giving us an awesome five days with you. Janet and Richard

Family run hotel near the ferry in an elegant building. Titti, the matriarch of the hotel, went out of her way to insure that we had 3 wonderful nights in Varenna. Good breakfast. We’d go back

We stayed in a superior room with a balcony overlooking the lake. We enjoyed late afternoon drinks overlooking the coming and going of the ferries from our balcony. The upgrade is well worth the little bit extra cost and the room was huge!! Access to neighboring towns is literally at your doorstep and there are excellent restaurants, including Prato and La Vista within 400m walk! The service was so...

What a great hotel!!! The location was the best. We got picked up for an excursion and rented a boat, and both were right outside the hotel. There were also many restaurants and shops within walking distance. The breakfast was great! Our room was in the annex which was no problem at all. It was comfortable and spacious and we slept great! The service was outstanding; from the ladies who checked...

We stayed in the a triple superior room in the ANNEX, which is located up a charming alley, just adjacent from the main hotel. The location cannot be beat, just steps from the ferry, and with a view of Lake Como and the surrounding mountains. The room was spacious and clean. We had a king bed and a single bed, they also welcomed us with three bottles of water and a bottle of Prosecco for me. There...

Wonderful hotel with lovely, comfortable rooms. Hotel is in fantastic location. The staff in particular is extraordinary. Very kind, thoughtful and helpful. They really made the stay wonderful. Highly recommend!

It's very close to the lake, but the rooms are small and old. The breakfast is good.

Our room was located in the Casa Rosa apartment, which is a separate building from the hotel. We loved our room's balcony that directly overlooked the lake, but it was located up 3 flights of stairs -- quite a climb with heavy luggage. The breakfast buffet was delicious -- especially the muesli. Be sure to make a reservation for the hotel's restaurant (La Vista restaurant). We had the 4-course menu...

The positive is that the view is phenomenal. However , we arrived with luggage and is had no idea that we would have to carry it ourselves up multiple steps without an offer of help. The garage parking is quite a bit away. The food was really disappointing and not of the quality we’ve experienced anywhere else in Italy.. The walls are thin and it is very easy to hear the neighbors.

We stayed for 3 nights in a lake front room in the dependance Casa Rossa, only a 2 minute walk from the hotel. The room is small but comfortable with a good bed. The star is of course the balcony, lovely views over the lake. With 2 chairs and a small table. Breakfast is on the terrace of the hotel with good pastries, cakes, Bread, cheese, etc. You can ask the staff for cappuccino etc and they will...

Have stayed with these people and at this hotel for 15 years. The service is always great. A wonderful team do all they can to make sure you enjoy your time on Como.

We had a room with a balcony and the view was incredible! We loved watching all the boats below and hearing the sounds. The room itself was very small and the AC was weak so that it was hot in the room. My main gripe was the breakfast which was very poor. No hot food, cut up fruit was poor quality, horrible coffee, etc. We didn’t realize until day 2 that they will make you an espresso drink because...

As a DIY budget traveler, the room good for 1-2 nights rest. Arriving by train from Milan Centrale, is a 5minute walk downhill towarda the Lake. Its the orange building above Bar La Tosca. Booked the room with the partial view; you can see a glimpse of the mountain and Lake. Even during off season (Winter) there were soo many daytrippers during day time. By staying overnight, you can enjoy thepeaceful...

Beautiful Swiss hotel with a peaceful atmosphere. Very clean room, comfortable bed, and excellent service. Perfect for a relaxing stay.

The biggest highlight was the transportation, but the hotel facilities were very basic, like a 1-star hotel. However, the breakfast was a real standout – very rich with many kinds of ham and croissants. It was one of the best breakfasts we had during our stay.

The so-called 'sea view' was actually just a tiny glimpse of the sea from afar, across a road. Room facilities: The curtains weren't very blackout, especially in Room 5, where light from a large LED screen on the street outside shone in all night, making it impossible to sleep. The hairdryer was incredibly weak; it took half an hour to dry my hair. Breakfast was very basic and had to be eaten at another...

Great room, amazing location. The breakfast was in another place, a very short walk.

The breakfasts were good. The best part of the facility was the location: close to train station and close to ferry terminal. Of course Varenna is simply a lovely town!

A guesthouse well located and equipped with all the household essentials is reasonably priced. We find it comfortable to stay for two days. It is just near the lakeside and easily access to the ferry to Bellagio. We will stay here again next time for sure.

Incredible apartment which made our stay in beautiful Varenna so enjoyable. The host was great in being helpful, super responsive. We loved our stay. The location is the best as it is centrally located and even more within a few steps (literally) of several great restaurants, wine bar and the water area. My wife and I just loved our visit and will definitely reserve this apartment for our next...

Wonderfully perfect. This home is in an absolutely wonderful location. Easy access to anywhere in Varenna. The home itself has all the comforts of home. It was very clean and comfortable. Ettore was highly communicative and available. The I highly recommend it.

Perfect Varenna Stay Lovely top floor apartment is centrally located in Varenna, just a short distance from the main piazza and has everything provided for a comfortable stay. The bed was comfortable and the air conditioning welcome. The property owner is friendly, has excellent communication skills, is very knowledgeable about the area and offered excellent recommendations. You may even meet his charming...

Best stay at a reasonable price! This is our second time staying here. We love the location, as it sits atop a wine bar. It is also close to some of the best food in Varenna. The host has always been nice, and he is easy to contact. We love this place and highly recommend it.

Cozy and Charming We loved our stay in Varrena. The apartment was very relaxing and peaceful. We slept soundly in the upstairs loft. Location excellent for exploring the beautiful town. Great communication via text for recommendations and assistance. They provided suggestions for parking in a garage not too far away. We cannot wait to return.

Adequate food and a decent menu. Bread came in a paper bag which was odd. Pizza options pretty good. Opening hours online but accurate as is closed on Wednesday.

We really enjoyed both the seafood and the pizzas and they were really friendly and excellent service. In fact we kept going back as we found it to be the best food and value in Varenna

Very friendly and warm service. Local people preference for get together on Saturday eve. The place was full and still no delay and they serve at once for everyone at the table. We tried the seafood, salads, meet, deserts - all like home made! The only thing that could be fixed is the phone for reservations:)

I absolutely loved the taste I’ve tried in this restaurant, the place itself is not fancy not at all but the quality of food for me was top! Simple and tasty, I ordered a porcini mushroom risotto which was one of the best I’ve ever had! Then I got some tagliata beef meat with side of roasted vegetables, absolutely delicious, I am shocked how this place has only 3.8 on google! Definitely I would come...

THE best pizza I've ever had. We had several pizzas during our Italy trip and we both agreed that these were the tastiest we tried. Quick and friendly service. The beer was lovely too! An impromptu lunch stop for us that we would definitely recommend. 🇮🇹👌🏼

The lady receptionist was very friendly, she even offered to bring my back up the stairs going to the room. We were conveniently given room at ground floor. Location is super, it is really closeby train station and ferry station, and closeby the city center.

The room was very small and basic. Important for people to know that this hotel is not located where views of the Lake are possible. There is no elevator and all rooms are above the reception level. Breakfast was not a huge spread, but was fresh, perfectly adequate, nicely presented, and maintained.

Good location, close to the train station, very convenient for traveling. The only downside is that the lights in the room can't be turned off and there is no staff to take care of it.

Location convenient for going around except if you need to carry luggage to and from the train station .Breakfast excellent.. Need to carry luggage up and down from reception to our rooms ,both ways,though sometimes help may be available from the hotel staff,not guaranteed. The rooms facilities provided are limited.

The hotel is about a 15-minute walk from the train station. Due to the train suspension, the bus station is about an 8-minute walk away. The room was clean and tidy. The breakfast was simple. The ferry terminal is about a 2-minute walk away.

Service is good, good staff from reception and good make up room. Breakfast is good quality

Very clean apartment. Comfortable bed and lovely pillows etc. Lovely balcony with lake view. Helpful info given from owners e.g. route into Varenna. Kindly picked us up from the station when there weren’t any taxis.

Loved our stay here! Only a 10-15 minute walk down to Varenna (lots of stairs but we managed just fine!). Sweetest little dog hanging around the property, has a pool and hot tub to hang out in, room was comfortable, and the staff was so kind and accommodating. Would definitely stay here again!

Not so big restaurant in the small village of Vezio. But the waitress will accomodate you and you will be rapidly served good typical italian food. Italian prices, it means more than reasonable.

Small, but really nice restaurant, close to castello Veranna. The menu is versatile and the meal (ravioli filled with fish) as well as the dessert (sort of apple pie, freshly made, with vanilla ice cream) were delicious. The restaurant offers a wide range of wines (of course) but also surprisingly offers some local beers, we didn't know even existed.

We had only dinner here. Lovely place, “home cook taste & feel”. Trout & beef were both mesmerizingly delicious. It was by far the best dinner we had in Varenna, Bellano area. Recommend to sit outside for the best ambience. The service/host was great.

Accommodation was clean, spacious and very well priced. Use the pool and jacuzzi if you can! Breakfast was simple but perfectly adequate. It's definitely also worth having dinner. The food is delicious and very reasonably priced. If you're around the area, pop in and say hi to Rita!

What a great little place to stay, the hosts welcoming and made us feel welcome. We arrived 4 hours before checkin and even through our room was not ready, they allowed us to leave our bags and explore. The room was small but all we needed. The breakfast was great and had heaps to choose from. The location is excellent, about half way between the Varenna train station and the ferry. FYI we went in...

Great location in the wonderful town of varenna. Great location, brilliant for the ferry port or bus station (currently a replacement bus service) The room was clean and tidy along with a spacious bathroom. Very good continental breakfast with lots of choice and a good view of the mountains from the breakfast terrace. The hosts have limited English, but we managed to communicate everything we needed...

The B&B is perfectly located, withina residential complex which is within walking distance from Varenna Esino station and a short hop to the ferry dock. It's run by a wonderful couple, who speak very little English, but are very helpful. We had the green room, compact but comfortable. Breakfast was a generous spread. Accomodation in Varenna has become unreasonably priced, and difficult - so book...

We can confirm what others have said about B&B Il Bolentino. It's an ideal spot to stay in Varenna in terms of its location, it's cleanliness, its amenities, and the friendliness of its proprietors, Renata and Antonio. When you're there, it feels like home because it is home. You cannot go wrong at Il Bolentino.

My wife and I had a lovely 2 night stay Oct 7 & 8, 2023. Wonderful hosts and the breakfast was good, staying within the regulations. It was filling. The location is great. Easy 7 to 10 minute walk to almost all of Varenna. Ferry dock is close. They suggested a few restaurants for dinner and we made reservations at one for the following night. Glad we did because they were full. Lovely and comfortable...

Il Bolentino was an amazing place with a good location and service, Antonia & Renata where great hosts who would help you with anything, the continental breakfast was equivalent to a 5 star breakfast, it’s also a pet friendly place with cats outside, but don’t worry they don’t enter the house. I would seriously recommend this place 5/5.