Baveno Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Baveno which includes a small town or village and a bay or harbour
Church of Saints Gervase and Protaso showing heritage elements and art
Baveno featuring a small town or village and a bay or harbour

Relax and rejuvenate at this lakeside resort’s grand villas and healing thermal springs, wedged between rugged pink-granite mountains and the shining shores of Lake Maggiore.

Baveno is an enchanting town on the western shores of Lake Maggiore. From the early Roman merchants who traded in the 1st-century B.C. settlement to the 19th-century nobles who established their summertime retreats by the shore, Baveno has a long history of hospitality. Explore this pretty town to glimpse its architectural treasures and Eden-like islands.

Get acquainted with Baveno’s elite heritage when you wander the town’s superb lakefront promenade. On the eastern side of the promenade you’ll see the façades of stately waterfront villas topped with vivid terracotta tile roofs. Explore the rambling old-town streets, which twist and turn to reveal pretty parks and grand villas. Check out the castle-like turret of Villa Henfrey-Branca, stroll around the grounds of Villa Fedora and note the Moorish embellishments in the design of Villa Barberis. The 19th-century Villa Durazzo is a mansion also known as the Lido Palace Hotel, which welcomed Sir Winston Churchill on his honeymoon in 1908.

Take a trip through time when you see the enduring 16th-century decorations on Villa Brandolini D’Adda and the frescoes within the Romanesque Church of Saints Gervase and Protaso.

On the western side of the promenade, take in expansive views of Lake Maggiore and the Borromean Islands. Get a closer look at these offshore jewels by jumping aboard one of the ferries departing from Baveno Harbour. Isola Madre is renowned for its perfectly manicured botanical gardens, while Isola Bella is encompassed by an exquisite Italianate palace and garden. On Isola Superiore, you’ll find restaurants serving up lake-caught seafood.

Look back toward the pink-granite foothills of Mount Camoscio, which rises behind the town. The top of the mountain is the source of the curative Fonti di Baveno, the spring that feeds thermal baths throughout the region.

Baveno is easily accessible via the regional train line that delivers visitors to the heart of the old town. Alternatively, reach the resort from Milan in less than 90 minutes via the major highway that runs northwest from the city. Stay the night in Baveno’s stunning waterfront villas. Visit Baveno to experience the resort’s remarkable lake views, offshore islands and healing waters.

Grand Hotel Dino

Grand Hotel Dino

4 out of 5
Via Garibaldi, 20, Baveno, VB
The price is £134 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
£134
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star golf hotel in Baveno. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Baveno Ferry Terminal and Church of ...
9/10 Wonderful! (388 reviews)
"Property and surrounds are incredibly beautiful, the lakeside beach is a real bonus. Rooms are small but well furnished and clean. The hotel staff at check in are functional but lack warmth and personality. Parking is €20 a night, however there is a free car park a short walk from the hotel. The ..."

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025

Grand Hotel Dino
Hotel Splendid

Hotel Splendid

4 out of 5
Strada Nazionale Sempione Nord 12, Baveno, VB
The price is £138 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
£138
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Baveno. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a private beach. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (239 reviews)
"Our stay exceeded our expectations. Would definitely stay there again. There is a convenient bus that takes you into Stresa and Arona (the Baveno train station was not operational during our visit)."

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

Hotel Splendid
Hotel Simplon

Hotel Simplon

4 out of 5
Corso Garibaldi, 52, Baveno, VB
The price is £125 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
£125
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star golf hotel in Baveno. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Villa Fedora and Baveno Ferry Terminal ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (217 reviews)
Brief review
"Lovely reception staff, central location and excellent facilities"

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

Hotel Simplon
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Carl & Do

Carl & Do

Via Carlo Zacchera, 2, Strada Nazionale Sempione Nord 13/1, Baveno, VB
Stay at this beach apartment in Baveno. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a garden. Popular attractions Villa Fedora and Baveno Ferry Terminal are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (47 reviews)
"Great place to stay with family."

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2024

Carl & Do
Lago Maggiore Bay

Lago Maggiore Bay

Str. Nazionale del Sempione, 26, Baveno, VB
Stay at this residence in Baveno. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Villa Fedora and Adventure Park are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (28 reviews)
"Very nice location"

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2024

Lago Maggiore Bay
Domvs Glamp

Domvs Glamp

4 out of 5
Via dei Pascoli 27/e, Baveno, VB
Stay at this 4-star spa campsite in Baveno. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Adventure Park and Villa Fedora are located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (5 reviews)
"Bästa boendet hade gärna stannat längre"

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

Domvs Glamp
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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