Our recommendations for the 16 best B&Bs in the Italian Lakes aren’t just for those looking for great value, they’re also for people who love getting advice and inside knowledge from the locals, or who love meeting people on holidays. Or even for those who love staying somewhere smaller, where they can hide away and not really have to meet anyone. Personalised, and with charming attention to detail, our Guru’s list of the 16 Best B&Bs in the Italian Lakes region aren’t just the best B&Bs on the lakes, they’re also some of the best places to stay in the Italian Lakes period.

There are some stretches of waterfront which are less pricey than others, the north of Lake Como for example, and the south-eastern shore of Lake Maggiore, are good places to start. But it’s a shame if you stop searching there, for our Gurus have found some great ways to explore the Italian Lakes on a budget in some of the region’s most glamorous lakeside towns. Use our guide to the best B&Bs in the Italian Lakes and start to plan your holiday.

The 16 Best B&Bs in the Italian Lakes

The B&Bs with the Best Views in the Italian Lakes

• On the hill above Gardone Riviera, Dimora Bolsone is a stylish, ten room B&B in a converted medieval manor house. Quiet and secluded, you get views over the whole area from the house’s position above the town, plus there’s a lovely garden and simple rooms with nice antiques and objets.
• The B&B Vista Lago is a quiet spot in the hills above Lake Como, so it’s the perfect place to escape to. There are just three rooms, each of them spacious and modern with its own sun terrace and panoramic lake views. It’s for adults only.

The Most Romantic B&Bs in the Italian Lakes

• La Finestra Sul Fiume is a rustic, five room B&B set on the side of a river, between Lake Garda and Verona. This peaceful stone cottage has whitewashed walls and exposed beams, plus romantic terraces.
• Price start from €90 per night at La Dimora del Garda, in Sirmione, Lake Garda. It's a simple, sophisticated house with four comfortable, air conditioned rooms and an airy communal breakfast room. Each room has a small outdoor terrace.
• Alpe del Lupo has three chic bedrooms off the beaten track in Blessagno, high above Lake Como. The decor is traditional, but the furniture quite modern, plus there’s a huge communal dining room and lounge - both with large fireplaces. So this is a great one to take over if you’re travelling in a small, adults-only group.

The Best B&Bs in the Italian Lakes for Families

• The Vivere Suites are a sleek collection of contemporary ground floor suites, all with private gardens and kitchenettes. There’s a spa and pool onsite and plenty of facilities for outdoor adventures close by.
• Lezzeno’s Nest on the Lake is a charming little lakeside B&B with five rooms and self-catering apartments. Bedrooms have four-poster beds and private terraces and there are lovely sun decks to share. They’ll also rent you a bike or a canoe. Prices start from €100 per night including breakfast.
• The Hotel Villa Rosenhof in Gardone Riviera is a charming, peach-coloured lakeside villa with just two suites. Both have sitting areas and country views, plus you have access to a swimming pool in a partner property up the road, which also has a large sun terrace.
• Also in Gardone Riviera, the Villa Vittoria is a graceful villa set amongst palm trees. There are eight large bedrooms, with chic, white interiors, beamed ceilings and Persian rugs. There’s also communal living and dining areas.

The Best Value B&BS in the Italian Lakes

• Sirmione’s Il Mosaico B&B is a six room, adults only B&B set just back from the lake. There’s comfortable, contemporary decor, air conditioning, wifi and plenty of parking, and all for €92 per night.
• The Garni Gianmartin in Limone, Lake Garda, is a seven room B&B on the main square, just minutes from the beach. The rooms are simple and comfortable and the suites have their own private terraces with lovely views. The breakfasts are hearty, and the rooms, with breakfasts, start from around €119 per night.
• The B&B Big Sur in Gardone Riviera, is in the hills, just above Lake Garda, and has three simple, but stylish rooms. Perfect for families and groups. Rooms start from only €80 per night.
• The Villa San Pietro is a spacious B&B right in the heart of medieval Montichiari. There are just three rooms, but they’re each very spacious and individually decorated with antiques and family heirlooms, plus there’s a very warm welcome and plenty of activities on offer. Room start from €85 per night.
• La Canarina B&B is a charming B&B in the heart of Como with two simple, airy bedrooms decorated with antiques and overlooking a beautiful private garden. You’re also just 200 metres from the lake.

Still not sure which of our Guru’s recommendations for the 16 Best B&Bs in the Italian Lakes is right for you?

• You could expand your search to include the 18 Best Budget Hotels on the Italian Lakes?
• Or refine your search to the 12 Best Budget Hotels on Lake Garda? or try the 10 Best Budget Hotels on Lake Como Hotels?
• Or consider only the best places to stay on Lake Maggiore? or the best places to stay on Lake Orta? or Lake Iseo?
• Or you could contact one of our friendly Gurus for personalised advice.

The 16 Best B&Bs in the Italian Lakes

 

Written by Kat Parr Mackintosh

posted Monday, 8th July 2019