Some of the best prices for travelling to the Italian Lakes can be found in the shoulder seasons, but if this is your first visit then you might not want to risk the weather being anything less than perfect and spoiling those idyllic vistas… In which case our Guru’s recommendations for the 10 best value hotels in the Italian Lakes is for you.

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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, and these are good places to start. But it’s a shame if you stop searching there, for our Gurus have found some great ways to ‘do’ the Italian Lakes inexpensively in some of the region’s most glamorous lakeside towns. Don’t discount Bellagio on Lake Como or gorgeous Gardone Riviera. Hotels in Lake Garda's Salò and Sirmione, and Lake Maggiore’s Stresa are also on our Guru’s list. Use our guide to the best value hotels in the Italian Lakes and start to plan your holiday.

The 10 Best Value Hotels in the Italian Lakes

The Best Value Hotels with a View in the Italian Lakes

• Salò’s Hotel Laurin is a stunning hotel with 30 rooms and suites, right on the shores of Lake Garda. Converted from an elegant 20th Century villa, guests can expect parquet floors, frescoes and Art Nouveau furniture. There’s also a lovely pool in shady gardens and an excellent restaurant.
• The Hotel Florence, in Lake Como’s glamorous Bellagio, is a charming hotel with design mimicking its Florentine namesake. It has just 27 lovely rooms and sumptuous suites, some with private balconies or shared terrace, and spectacular views - of course! There’s also a gourmet restaurant with wisteria covered terrace, and a small spa.

The Best Value Lakeside Hotels in the Italian Lakes

• Gargnano's Hotel du Lac is a gorgeous traditional property right beside Lake Garda. Come here for its period interiors, stunning dining terrace hovering over the lake and of course great value!
• The Hotel Castello in Malcesine is a small, contemporary hotel right by the side of the lake. Some rooms have private balconies overlooking the water, there’s a lovely terrace and restaurant, and guests have their own private beach. Romantic but also family friendly. Rooms start from around €99 per night.

The Best Value Family Hotels in the Italian Lakes

• Owned by the same family for four generations, the Albergo Olivedo is a gorgeous ten room townhouse hotel right by Lake Como at Varenna. The decor is traditional, with stone floors, pastel walls and private balconies. Family friendly and laid back, the Albergo Olivedo also has a lovely little Italian restaurant.
• The Locanda di Orta in Orta San Giulio, Lake Orta, is a charming, traditional hotel with nine wonderful rooms and suites with stone walls and private balconies. There’s a rooftop gastro-bar and a bistro. Rooms start from only €85 per night.

The Best Value Hotels for Romantics in the Italian Lakes

• Casa Contrada Bella is another great pick in Varenna. It's a gorgeous little guesthouse with just three rooms featuring wrought iron bedframes and beamed ceilings. There are lots of restaurants within walking distance and you're just steps from the lakeside. Rooms start from around €130 per night.
• Gardesana, in the pretty fishing village of Torri del Benaco on Lake Garda, has 34 simple, comfortable rooms, great views and excellent food. It’s also wonderful value and romantic.

The Best Value Hotels for Foodies in the Italian Lakes

• Lake Orta’s Hotel Il Giardinetto is a great restaurant with 59 rooms, right on the water. The food is gourmet. the sun decks hang out over the lake and there’s a romantic atmosphere. Rooms start from around €99 per night.
• Albergo Belvedere is a lovely little restaurant with twelve rooms in a stunning location in Ranco overlooking Lake Maggiore . The renowned restaurant serves fantastic food and there's an outdoor dining terrace with panoramic views. Rooms start from €128.

Still not sure which of our Guru’s recommendations for the 10 Best Value Hotels in the Italian Lakes is right for you?

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

The 10 Best Value Hotels in the Italian Lakes

 

Written by Kat Parr Mackintosh

posted Monday, 8th July 2019