Varenna
Travel Guide





Visit Varenna

Casa Du Lac - by R Collection Hotels
"Small hotel with few amenities on property but perfect if you are looking for a room right on the water and easily walkable. The staff was very helpful with any request. Also offered complimentary transfer to the train or ferry which was very convenient."
Reviewed on 21 June 2026

Hotel Royal Victoria - by R Collection Hotels
"Beautiful hotel, convenient location, very helpful and friendly staff. Be sure to book dinner at the hotel restaurant for an amazing view of lake como and a one of a kind dining experience!"
Reviewed on 19 June 2026

Hotel Villa Cipressi - by R Collection Hotels
"You could write a review like this: We stayed at Villa Cipressi in a Junior Suite and, unfortunately, the experience did not justify the price of approximately €1,500 per night. The property has an incredible location and beautiful views of Lake Como, but the hotel itself feels very dated and in ..."
Reviewed on 16 June 2026

Fontana Del Lago Apt. 7
"The view of the lake was spectacular and it was clean. Everything else was sub par. The condition of the property is a borderline fixer upper. Walls need painting. Concrete deck is stained with mildew. No toilet seat. Damage to walls and doors and multiple locations and other cosmetic issues. We ..."
Reviewed on 1 June 2026

Apartment with balcony, direct beach access
"Absolutely spectacular stay! The hosts are extremely helpful, communicative and kind. We felt right at home and they helped us to navigate successfully a medical issue that happened to occur while we were traveling to Varenna. They literally saved the rest of our trip because of their help getting ..."
Reviewed on 11 June 2026

Apartment "El Lavandee" with Lake Access, Lake & Mountain View, A/C, Wi-Fi
"Kind and responsive host who lives in space above the rental. Nicely appointed rental with all the necessary amenities. It was nice to have a clean washer and dryer mid-vacation and a kitchen with everything you could need. The view is exceptional with large windows to enjoy the sunsets."
Reviewed on 18 October 2025
Popular places to visit

Villa Monastero
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Villa Monastero in Varenna. Discover the mountain views in this quaint area, or enjoy its local tours.

Castello di Vezio
You can find out about the history of Vezio with a visit to Castello di Vezio. Stroll along the lakeside in this quaint area, or seek out the local tours.

Lover's Walk
You can take time to visit Lover's Walk during your travels to Varenna. Stroll along the area's lakeside, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

San Giovanni Battista Church
San Giovanni Battista Church is just one of the places to see in Varenna, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the mountain views in this quaint area, or enjoy its local tours.
Royal Victoria
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Royal Victoria during your trip to Varenna? Stroll along the area's lakeside, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.
Church of San Giorgio
After visiting Church of San Giorgio, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Varenna. Wander the area's lakeside or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
