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Visiting Varenna

Travellers to Varenna give high marks for the lakeside setting and top-notch restaurants. Tourists can also enjoy the city's cafes, sightseeing tours and museums. Villa Melzi, Villa Carlotta and Villa del Balbianello are some of the top sights around the area.

There are 96 hotels and other accommodation options in Varenna
The closest major airport is in Lugano (LUG-Agno), 18.1 mi (29.1 km) from the city centre
The next closest is in Bergamo (BGY-Orio Al Serio), 31.1 mi (50.1 km) away

Sightseeing and Staying in Varenna

The city's cultural venues include Villa Monastero and Civic Museum of Ornithology and Natural Sciences. The city's natural setting is picturesque, including the lakes and these places to visit: Branch of Lecco, Royal Victoria and Grigna Settentrionale Regional Park. Additionally, you might want to add San Giovanni Battista Church to your agenda.

In Bellagio, there are 96 accommodation choices and hotels to make it easy to plan your perfect holiday retreat at an affordable rate. Below are highly ranked ones based on Expedia user reviews:

Hotel Villa Cipressi - With a stay at this 4-star hotel, guests can enjoy access to free breakfast and a bar, along with free WiFi. It's a favourite with Expedia travellers for its breakfast and helpful staff.
Hotel Royal Victoria - Our customers like the bar and clean, comfortable rooms at this hotel. This 4-star hotel features 2 restaurants, free breakfast and an outdoor pool.
Hotel Montecodeno - This 3-star hotel features free breakfast, a restaurant and free WiFi. Expedia customers like its overall value and clean, comfortable rooms.

Outside the city, top places to visit include Villa Melzi, 2.1 mi/3.4 km from the city centre, and Villa Carlotta, which is 3 mi/4.8 km away.

Getting around Varenna

With so many transport options, seeing all of Varenna is a breeze. To see more of the larger area, hop aboard a train at Fiumelatte Station. You can ride a ferry across the water to see more of the region.

Dressing for Varenna

Between January and March, you can expect the daytime average to be around 14°C and the night-time average to be 0°C
From April to June, temperatures average about 25°C during the day and 7°C at night
July to September averages 27°C during the day and 12°C at night
Between October and December, the average temperature is 19°C during the day and 1°C at night
Varenna gets about 758.50 millimetres of rain per year
Hottest months are usually August and July with an average temperature of 26°C, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 1°C

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to stay in Varenna?

Albergo Milano Hotel & Apartments is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data. This 3-star hotel offers a restaurant and free WiFi. Other good choices for your visit include Hotel Royal Victoria and Hotel Olivedo.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Varenna, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that’s non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on “Search”, then you can filter by “free cancellation” to review the best deals in Varenna.

What's the best place to stay on a budget in Varenna?

Based on reviews, Hotel Montecodeno is a popular 3-star hotel for our travellers looking for an economical choice, and features free continental breakfast and free WiFi.

What's the best place to stay for a family holiday in Varenna?

Hotel Montecodeno is a top 3-star hotel on Expedia for families, and features a restaurant and free continental breakfast. Other options for your child-friendly holiday include Hotel Olivedo and Hotel Royal Victoria. Also, attractions in the area such as Como-Brunate Funicular and Menaggio Beach are fun for children of all ages.

What's the best accommodation for a couple going to Varenna?

Hotel Olivedo is a favourite 3-star hotel for couples, and features premium bedding and an al fresco restaurant.

What's the best pet-friendly place to stay in Varenna?

Hotel Montecodeno is a top hotel for people travelling with their pets, and offers a restaurant and free WiFi for its human guests.

What's the best place to stay to stay near the beach in Varenna?

Hotel Montecodeno is a top 3-star hotel for a beach holiday, and features free continental breakfast and free WiFi. Other good choices to stay near the beach include Hotel Olivedo and Hotel Royal Victoria. To enjoy some time by the water, head to Royal Victoria or Menaggio Beach.

What's the best high-end place to stay in Varenna?

Hotel Royal Victoria is a 4-star hotel with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa, and it’s a popular choice for Expedia travellers looking for an elegant place to stay.

What are some hotels with pools in Varenna?

Hotel Royal Victoria is a popular 4-star hotel featuring a seasonal outdoor pool, 2 restaurants and a full-service spa.

Varenna Hotel Reviews

Expedia Verified Review…

4 / 5

The location was right in the middle of Verona with close access to everything and a beautiful view of the lake.…

A verified traveller stayed at Casa San Giorgio

Posted 10 months ago

Expedia Verified Review…

5 / 5

We had an excellent couple of days at this hotel. The location is perfect, overlooking Lake Como and across to the Bellagio peninsula. Picturesque and idyllic, especially at sunset from the balcony. The staff were friendly, helpful and accommodating. The breakfast spread was large with a selection of gluten free options available. The only thing absent was non-dairy milks but to be fair I did not ask if there were plant based alternatives available. My biggest regret about our stay was that we only had two nights. …We had an excellent couple of days at this hotel. The location is perfect, overlooking Lake Como and across to the Bellagio peninsula. Picturesque and idyllic, especially at sunset from the balcony. The staff were friendly, helpful and accommodating. The breakfast spread was large with a selection of gluten free options available. The only thing absent was non-dairy milks but to be fair I did not ask if there were plant based alternatives available. My biggest regret about our stay was that we only had two nights.

A verified traveller from Hertfordshire, UK stayed at Hotel Royal Victoria

Posted 6 months ago

Darling property; hard to find…

5 / 5

Once we finally found the place (**more about that later; but please read at end of this review), it was incredible. It's not in Varenna per se; rather it's more in Fiumielatte, which is a 20 minute walk from town. We enjoyed that. It's really a unique little gem of a place - literally extending right over the lake (and your car is really parked on the roof). You can sit on one of the decks and watch the lake. The little cabin has a well-appointed small kitchen (complete with dishwasher), and a nice bedroom with views on the lake. Really, it exceeded our expectations, based on the pictures we saw in the listing. As an extra bonus, if you are intrepid (I was), you can climb down a ladder and swim in the lake a bit. We enjoyed our walks to town (take a flashlight or a phone for after dark, as the sidewalks are narrow at places). **Now for finding the place: the website (accessed from my phone) initially flashed to the correct side of Lake Como (the Varenna side), but quickly put us on the map to go to the opposite side - which more or less matched the address provided by the manager. We went to that other side (near Menaggio) and called the manager. He told us we needed to go to a parking lot in Fiumelatte to meet him; preferably before 6 PM. To get there in time, we took a car ferry from Menaggio to Varenna, then drove to the meeting place in Fiumelatte. It was all an adventure, of course, and we should have called earlier to work this out in advance, perhaps. After that, all was amazingly good!…Once we finally found the place (**more about that later; but please read at end of this review), it was incredible. It's not in Varenna per se; rather it's more in Fiumielatte, which is a 20 minute walk from town. We enjoyed that. It's really a unique little gem of a place - literally extending right over the lake (and your car is really parked on the roof). You can sit on one of the decks and watch the lake. The little cabin has a well-appointed small kitchen (complete with dishwasher), and a nice bedroom with views on the lake. Really, it exceeded our expectations, based on the pictures we saw in the listing. As an extra bonus, if you are intrepid (I was), you can climb down a ladder and swim in the lake a bit. We enjoyed our walks to town (take a flashlight or a phone for after dark, as the sidewalks are narrow at places). **Now for finding the place: the website (accessed from my phone) initially flashed to the correct side of Lake Como (the Varenna side), but quickly put us on the map to go to the opposite side - which more or less matched the address provided by the manager. We went to that other side (near Menaggio) and called the manager. He told us we needed to go to a parking lot in Fiumelatte to meet him; preferably before 6 PM. To get there in time, we took a car ferry from Menaggio to Varenna, then drove to the meeting place in Fiumelatte. It was all an adventure, of course, and we should have called earlier to work this out in advance, perhaps. After that, all was amazingly good!

A verified traveller stayed at Casa sull'acqua

Posted 11 months ago

Expedia Verified Review…

5 / 5

Villa Torretta was more than I had hoped for. I imagined staying in a particular balcony and bedroom and so it came true.It was convenient to the ferries and town. In February,there is not much open but Laura helped us with finding our way. The town of Varenna is less busy than other ports and we loved the vibe,the people,the views!!! I would be depressed to think that I will never return. Villa Torretta is definitely a must.…Villa Torretta was more than I had hoped for. I imagined staying in a particular balcony and bedroom and so it came true.It was convenient to the ferries and town. In February,there is not much open but Laura helped us with finding our way. The town of Varenna is less busy than other ports and we loved the vibe,the people,the views!!! I would be depressed to think that I will never return. Villa Torretta is definitely a must.

A verified traveller stayed at Hotel Villa Torretta

Posted 6 months ago

Expedia Verified Review…

5 / 5

Location was excellent. Property was sparkling clean. The staff who were in charge of check in and check out were friendly and accommodating. We highly recommend this place and if we ever go back to Varenna we will stay here again.…

A verified traveller stayed at Il Giardino di Alice

Posted 1 year ago

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