Lake Como is an exceptional beauty. A real holiday haven, visitors can enjoy the lake and surrounding mountains while also exploring beautiful historic towns and villages. The unspoiled views are iconic which is why our hotel experts have compiled a collection of the best hotels with a view on Lake Como so you can enjoy them throughout the day. Our list has a wide range of options from grand luxury villas brimming with old-world charm to sleek contemporary stays, charming B&Bs, and chic boutique hotels. Whether you are planning a break with family, a getaway with friends or a romantic escape — there is something for everyone here. So why not browse through our collection to start planning your next trip?
For luxury
- With views across to Bellagio, the supremely elegant Grand Hotel Tremezzo has 89 rooms right on the water’s edge. Expect generous sun terraces, an excellent restaurant, a spa and parklands while one of the pools actually floats on the lake!
- With stunning lake views, the Hotel Belvedere in Bellagio is a peaceful retreat which has been run by one family for five generations. The elegant bedrooms and apartments have parquet flooring and Italian furnishings. Guests can enjoy the secluded garden shaded by olive trees and the heated infinity pool with a view.
- Villa Lario is an all-suite luxury property on Lake Como's shores. Here you'll find classic Italianate architecture with thoroughly modern interiors. There are just five suites and an independent villa, plus a private jetty, stunning infinity pool and restaurant serving modern Italian cuisine. A seriously stylish choice!
- Il Sereno, in Torno on the shores of Lake Como, offers luxurious designer suites with breathtaking lake views. Sit out on the terrace with incredible views and enjoy exquisite modern Italian cuisine from the restaurant.
- Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni is an opulent villa set in a prime location in Bellagio on the shores of Lake Como. Grand interiors boast antiques, Persian rugs, Murano chandeliers and frescoed ceilings. With a Michelin starred restaurant, two pools, a tennis court, and a spa — you'll wish for nothing here.
For a design hotel
- Filario Hotel is a stylish design hotel with an outdoor infinity pool and a private beach area on Lake Como. Bedrooms are decorated in cool earth tones and modern amenities. Authentic Italian cuisine is served either in the restaurant or on the terrace overlooking the lake. A chic choice.
For a boutique stay
- Vista Palazzo is a luxury boutique hotel offering an idyllic location on Lake Como, just moments from Como's historic centre. Beautifully styled rooms and suites feature bespoke furniture, elegant wooden floors, and velvet armchairs. With personalised service and an intimate restaurant, this is a luxurious base.
For contemporary design
- Casa Sull'Albero is a modern villa set in a scenic garden with panoramic views of Lake Como. Chic contemporary rooms have floor to ceiling windows. Guests are invited to treat this as their home and enjoy the honesty kitchen.
For a lakeside stay
- Villa d'Este is an opulent hotel right on the water’s edge at Cernobbio. The decor is almost regal, with rooms, suites and villas decorated in rich fabrics, and with luxurious features like private balconies and chandeliers. There’s an excellent pool and spa, plus the hotel has its own private boats.
- Like the Villa d’Este, Villa Flori is right on the water’s edge at Cernobbio. As well as the unbeatable setting, the property has contemporary chic rooms and suites, the best with enormous balconies which hang out over the lake. Their restaurant offers alfresco dining from its Italian menu, plus there’s a lovely pool and spa.
- Hotel Florence in charming Bellagio is a stunning hotel whose interiors mimic its Florentine namesake. It has just 27 lovely rooms and sumptuous suites, the best with private balconies and spectacular views (of course). The gourmet restaurant and the small spa make this a standout stay.
- Hotel Du Lac Varenna is a charming lakeside hotel, which has been run by the same family since 1959. There are 16 comfortable bedrooms — some with lake views and private balconies — and a peaceful terrace overlooking the lake with a lovely shaded dining area. It may be small, but the service is fantastic and very knowledgable.
For a B&B
- B&B Vista Lago is a quiet spot in the hills above the lake making it the perfect hideaway. There are just three rooms, each of them spacious and modern with its own sun terrace and panoramic lake views. A tranquil stay for adults only.
For romance
- Laglio is where you’ll find the Relais Villa Vittoria, a wonderfully romantic hotel, right on the edge of the lake. As well as beautiful views, this hotel has 11 gorgeous rooms, an excellent restaurant, and peaceful terraces overlooking the water.
- Mandarin Oriental, Lake Como in tiny Blevio is a collection of lakeside villas with magnificent rooms, a huge spa, and two gourmet restaurants. The beautiful pool actually part floats on the lake itself and the subterranean spa is cut into the rock of the lakeside. An indulgent choice for couples.
For families
- Albergo Milano is a charming hotel with an enchanting lakeside setting. There are a collection of 14 rooms all with stone floors, whitewashed walls and private balconies. The option of triples or apartments are ideal for families plus there’s a lovely restaurant too.
- Lezzeno’s Nest on the Lake is a charming little lakeside B&B with five rooms and self-catering apartments perfect for families. Rooms have four-poster beds and private terraces. Bikes and canoes to borrow are a fun addition.
For great value
- Owned by the same family for four generations, the Albergo Olivedo is a gorgeous ten room townhouse hotel right by the lake 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 and rooms start from very affordable levels.
- Cernobbio's Casa Santo Stefano is a well-priced adults-only guest house decorated in modern style with four chic guest rooms. Each has a small private lounge area and some have balconies with lake views. Complete with a pool and honesty bar, this is a good option to rent in its entirety,
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