The 11 Best Lake Como Hotels For Every Budget

Last Updated 24 Apr 2024 by Fiona Perisone

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Best For First-Time Visitors

Hotel Belvedere offers stunning views of Lake Como from Bellagio's peaceful hilltop. This family-owned hotel has heaps of Italian charm.

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Most Romantic

Villa Mojana Bellagio is located in Oliveto Lario and on the southeast side of Lake Como. With just 5 minute's drive to Bellagio, it is just far away from the crowds but close enough to make a trip to town.

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Best Luxury Hotel

Set against the mountainside, Filario Hotel features a panoramic location in Lezzeno. This is an elegant and exclusive hotel with an infinity pool and views of Lake Como.

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Northern Italy's Lake Como is the third-largest Italian lake and one of the world's most desirable vacation destinations. The deep, wishbone-shaped lake offers a picturesque backdrop for boating, cycling, swimming, and enjoying the country's infamous cuisine.

To help you plan your perfect Italian getaway, we've highlighted eleven of the best hotels in Lake Como, Italy. From private luxury villas to cyclist-friendly hideaways, family-run retreats, and accessible chain hotels, there's a lakeside paradise for every traveler.

The 11 Best Hotels in Lake Como, Italy

The best Lake Como hotels are located right along the water's edge, where you can enjoy the breathtaking scenery from a private beach or rooftop infinity pool. Be sure when you're booking a room that it's one with lake views, as the sunrises and sunsets are not to be missed.

If you're visiting for more than a few days, split your stay between two different destinations around the lake. You'll be able to explore more of the surrounding villages, eat at more of your must-visit spots, and discover more hidden gems in the area. With so many charming accommodations to choose from, you'll be keen to enjoy more than one.

The Hotel Belvedere

Best for First-Time Visitors

Available Amenities:

  • Wifi
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Pet Friendly
  • Restaurant
  • Bicycle Rental
Overall Rating: 
4.5/5 stars

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If it's your first trip to the area, book a room at the Hotel Belvedere, located just outside the charming village of Bellagio. The family-run hotel has been passed down through five generations of hard-working Italian women, and its heartfelt hospitality shines through every aspect of your stay.

Away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, guests at the Hotel Belvedere can unwind in the private gardens, sun-soaked terraces, picturesque library, or the heated outdoor swimming pool. The hotel's La Terrazza Restaurant uses local cheeses, fresh lake fish, and seasonal produce to create mouthwatering dishes that are a "love letter to the landscape."

Pros:

  • Heated outdoor pool, whirlpool, sauna, Turkish bath, gym, and spa
  • Includes buffet breakfast
  • Pets allowed
  • Convenient location, close to the town center
  • Stunning view

Cons:

  • Uphill walk on the way back from the town center
  • The hotel closes during the off-peak season

Villa Mojana Bellagio

Most Romantic

Available Amenities:

  • Wifi
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Massage
  • Free Breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Canoeing Offsite
Overall Rating: 
4.5/5 stars

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The romantic Villa Mojana Bellagio is tucked along the Southeast side of Lake Como, not far from the enchanting Italian village of Bellagio. With wonderful views and great reviews, it's the ideal spot for a honeymoon, anniversary trip, or bae-cation.

But let's be honest. An Italian vacation is all about the food. Start your day with a fresh cup of coffee and a complimentary breakfast made from locally-sourced ingredients. Throughout the day, there's snack service, ice cream, aperitivos, and local craft beers. For dinner, explore the Cellar Radino for an intimate tasting before splitting a bottle at the hotel's lakefront Italian restaurant.

Pros:

  • Includes continental and buffet breakfast
  • A private chef who caters to your needs
  • Stunning view

Cons:

  • Recommend renting a car to see the surrounding area
  • The hotel closes during off-peak season

The Filario Hotel

Best Luxury Hotel

Available Amenities:

  • Wifi
  • Pool
  • Baggage Storage
  • Free Breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Kids Friendly
Overall Rating: 
4.5/5 stars

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The Filario Hotel is undoubtedly one of the best luxury hotels in Lake Como. Tucked in a quiet location outside of Lezzeno, its modern architecture, upscale amenities, and genuine hospitality make for a peaceful retreat from everyday life. Each of the 13 expansive suites features free WiFi, 24-hour room service, and a private balcony with spectacular views of the lake.

Explore the lake with a complimentary kayak, paddle board, and pedal boat rental, or relax along the water's edge at the Pinterest-perfect infinity pool or private beach. Stop by the hotel's restaurant to enjoy a world-class fine dining experience in an unforgettable setting. Take your leftover pizza back to your room to enjoy a sunset view.

Pros:

  • Amazing view. The pool and beach area are beautiful
  • Far enough to be more secluded from all the tourists
  • Delicious breakfast (not included)

Cons:

  • Getting to and from the property can take some time
  • The hotel closes during the off-peak season

The Bellagio Hotel

Best Boutique Stay

Available Amenities:

  • Wifi
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Pet Friendly
  • Restaurant
  • Babysitting
Overall Rating: 
4.5/5 stars

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Book a suite at The Bellagio Hotel in Bellagio, Italy, for those looking to stay right in the heart of town. It's located within walking distance of numerous tourist attractions, restaurants, and boat services. Breakfast is included, so be sure to grab an espresso shot and a freshly-made pastry before you head out for the day.

Guests at The Bellagio Hotel enjoy incredible views of the famed lake and charming village rooftops. During your stay, you'll have access to Ristorante Bellagio and the rooftop bar located at the hotel's sister property, the Hotel Du Lac. Ask the concierge desk to help you book a private taxi boat, airport transfer, or boat tour around the lake.

Pros:

  • Great location, right in the town center
  • Gorgeous view and charming property
  • Breakfast is abundant
  • Open year-round

Cons:

  • Will need to climb some stairs to reach the hotel

Hotel Olivedo

Best Lake Views

Available Amenities:

  • Wifi
  • Hiking
  • Bar
  • Free Breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bicycle Rental
Overall Rating: 
4/5 stars

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Live la dolce vita at the quaint Hotel Olivedo. It's been owned and operated by the same family for four generations. Guests can expect modern amenities and top-notch service in a historical setting that'll transport you to another world.

The Hotel Olivedo features ten spacious suites with elegant Liberty-style interiors, air conditioning, complimentary WiFi, and scenic views of the lake. Located right next to the water, you'll spend plenty of time on your private balcony. No matter what brought you to the area, it's worth booking a stay.

Pros:

  • Stunning view
  • Great location. Walkable to the ferry dock and train station
  • Includes breakfast and local cuisine
  • Open year-round

Cons:

  • No pool or gym on site
  • Roadside location. It can get loud at times
  • Old-fashioned decor

Hotel Villa Flori

Best for Cyclists

Available Amenities:

  • Wifi
  • Baggage Storage
  • Massage
  • Pet Friendly
  • Breakfast Buffet
  • Bicycle Rental
Overall Rating: 
4/5 stars

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Book a room at the Hotel Villa Flori if you plan to explore the area via bike. Located just outside the town of Como, the 19th-century villa makes the perfect weekend getaway from Milan. They've collaborated with Como Lago Bike to offer bicycle rentals and guided tours (suitable for all experience levels) with unforgettable visits and tastings along the way.

But what really sets the Hotel Villa Flori apart from other hotels in Lake Como is its impeccable hospitality and exceptional dining options. Its majestic interiors feature contemporary furnishings against a backdrop of restored stuccoes, floral frescoes, and original wooden floors. WiFi, parking, and breakfast are always included. Guests can enjoy a fantastic meal at the Ristorante Raimondi or a lakeside aperitivo at The Lounge Bar to fuel up for a long ride.

Pros:

  • Private dock for guests arriving by boat
  • Elegant rooms with stunning views
  • Opens year round
  • Perfect location to the water ferry and easy walk to Como city center

Cons:

  • Additional fee for on-site parking
  • Rooms can feel outdated

Relais Villa Vittoria

Best for Two

Available Amenities:

  • Wifi
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Pet Friendly
  • Restaurant
  • Bicycle Rental
Overall Rating: 
4.5/5 stars

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Though Lake Como may not be the first place you think of for a family vacation, its pristine waters and friendly villages make for unforgettable memories (and stunning family photos too). At the Relais Villa Vittoria, children under eight stay for free. Start the morning with a continental breakfast on the lake-view terrace before renting free bicycles or kayaks for a day of family fun.

The 19th-century villa is located in the town of Laglio, a favorite of A-List celebrities and esteemed travel bloggers. Unmatched service and an infinity pool with spectacular lake views have earned the Relais Villa Vittoria features in Conde Nast Traveller, Forbes Life, and Travel + Leisure. Should you want an afternoon away from the kids, escape to the intimate Wellness Corner on the second lake-view terrace.

Pros:

  • The swimming pool features counter-current water jets
  • Breathtaking lake views
  • Open year-round

Cons:

  • Service can be inconsistent

The Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni

Best Luxury Hotel

Available Amenities:

  • Wifi
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Pet Friendly
  • Restaurant
  • Bicycle Rental
Overall Rating: 
4.5/5 stars

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The Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni is the only five-star hotel in Bellagio, automatically making it one of the most desirable places to stay in Lake Como. In fact, it's one of the best luxury hotels in all of Italy, as voted by Travel + Leisure in 2022. Guests can expect a relaxed atmosphere, friendly staff, and unparalleled lake views.

Built for Italian nobility in the 1850s, The Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni is one of Lake Como's most historical stays. Its rooms and suites boast coffered and painted ceilings, breathtaking chandeliers, and charming vintage furniture. You'll feel like a nobility enjoying a 7-course dinner at the hotel's Michelin-starred restaurant, a massage at the exclusive Spa and Beauty Farm, or a stroll through the private gardens.

Pros:

  • Great location right on the water's edge of Lake Como
  • Lavish amenities
  • Fine dining options are available and get high reviews from guests
  • Rooms are furnished in an ornate style, and some offer lake vistas

Cons:

  • The hotel closes during the off-peak season
  • Food and drinks can feel overpriced

The Grand Hotel Tremezzo

Most Unique Stay

Available Amenities:

  • Wifi
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Restaurant
  • Bicycle Rental
Overall Rating: 
5/5 stars

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For a truly unforgettable trip, book a stay at the Villa Sola Cabiati, the only private residence at the Grand Hotel Tremezzo. The art nouveau masterpiece has been voted among the 100 best hotels in the world by Conde Nast Traveller and Travel + Leisure Magazine. Its historic crown jewel features six lavishly-decorated suites with well-preserved Belle Epoque frescos, a private pool, and a flowering Italian garden with stunning views of the surrounding lake.

You'll feel more relaxed from the moment you arrive and even more so after a trip to the multi-award-winning T Spa. With five bars and restaurants on-site, you can enjoy incredible meals without venturing far from your suite. Passalacqua, the sister hotel to the Grand Hotel Tremezzo, offers an equally enticing stay in the lakeside hills of Moltrasio.

Pros:

  • Amazing breakfast
  • Fine dining options are available and gets high reviews from guests
  • Spacious room
  • Amazing view

Cons:

  • The hotel closes during off-peak season

Locanda Osteria Marascia

Best for Foodies

Available Amenities:

  • Wifi
  • Spa
  • Free Breakfast
  • Pet Friendly
  • Restaurant
  • Children Activities
Overall Rating: 
4.5/5 stars

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For those seeking an authentic culinary adventure, pack a suitcase full of stretch pants for your stay at the Locanda Osteria Marascia. Located within 2km of the city centre of Calolziocorte and only a short drive from Vercurago Beach and Varenna, it's the perfect home base for fearless adventurers.

Start the day right with breakfast in the bar each morning, and end it right with delicious wine and Northern Italian food at the Ristorante Lavello, located just a five-minute walk away. Unwind between meals with a mani-pedi, body scrub, or facial at the wellness center on-site.

Pros:

  • Open year-round
  • Includes delicious breakfast
  • Unforgettable dinner
  • Has a good frequent train service to Milan, Bergamo and towns on Lake Como

Cons:

  • About an hour to an hour and a half drive to Lake Como

The Hilton Lake Como

Best Accessible Hotel

Available Amenities:

  • Wifi
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting
  • Restaurant
  • Bicycle Rental
  • Pet Friendly
Overall Rating: 
4.5/5 stars

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Need a wheelchair-accessible hotel? Book a stay at the Hilton Lake Como. It offers elevators, van-accessible parking, and service animal-friendly rooms. There's an accessible swimming pool, concierge desk, restaurant, exercise facility, and meeting rooms, among other inclusive amenities.

Located just minutes from the grand Villa Olma, it offers panoramic views of the surrounding lake and mountains from the rooftop infinity pool and Terrazza 241 bar, where guests can enjoy poolside cocktails and nightly live DJ sets. Dine anytime with 24-hour room service, or head to the restaurant in the lobby for fine wine and classic Italian fare.

Pros:

  • Featuring a rooftop infinity pool
  • A 10-minute walk from the shores of Lake Como and a 15-minute walk to the town center
  • Bike rentals are available
  • Amazing rooftop restaurant

Cons:

  • Food and drinks can be pricey

About the Author

Fiona is a veteran travel consultant, photographer and travel writer at planetrider.com. She has spent many years as a corporate travel consultant and decided to actually live the life rather than plan it for others!

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