We have created a list with the best castle hotels in Lake Como, Italy. We have also included hotels in historic villas, historic properties, family-run hotels, resorts, monasteries, old manor houses, french "relais" (mansions) and old "castello"-s. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Anna Pinto & Ted Valentin. Updated December 2023.
Delightful property. Great location. Owned by the Bucher family for 3 generations, Villa Serbelloni stands at the end of the Bellagio promontory, with views of Lake Como and the Alps. It features 2 gardens, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, and a spa with beauty centre. Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni - 150 Years of Grandeur was transformed into a luxury 5-star hotel in 1873. The property boasts impressive staircases and frescoed ceilings. The grand hall, the Salone Reale, features splendid chandeliers in Murano glass. Rooms are spacious and elegant, and each offers air conditioning, an LCD TV with satellite channels, and a minibar. The décor is classic, with soft carpeted floors, wooden furniture, and unique details. Some rooms offer views of the lake. The Mistral Restaurant was awarded with a Michelin star in 2005, and offers the chance to eat on a refined terrace with breathtaking views. La Goletta serves regional specialities in an informal setting. A full International breakfast buffet is served daily. The spa is available for wellness and beauty treatments. Sports facilities include tennis and squash courts, and a gym with cardio-fitness machineries.Show full description
This prestigious 5-star luxury hotel in Bellagio offers breathtaking views of Lake Como and the Alps. It has elegant rooms, a spa, bars, and two restaurants. The hotel also has pools, a private beach, and beautiful Italian-style gardens with Mediterranean and subtropical plants.
Charming. Superb breakfast. Popular among couples. Agriturismo Treterre is a historic manor house in Pianello del Lario on Lake Como. It offers a heated swimming pool, open during summer, and produces its own marmalade that is served at breakfast. Rooms have a rustic yet elegant design with wood-beamed ceilings. They offer views of the garden and swimming pool. Each one features an LCD TV with satellite channels and a balcony. Breakfast is buffet style and includes homemade items. Tre Terre also produces its own fruit and vegetables, which are available to buy. Free Wi-Fi and free parking are provided. A car is recommended to all guests. Menaggio is 20 minutes' drive away for boat trips across the lake.Show full description
Agriturismo Tre Terre is a unique place with an amazing view of Lake Como and the surrounding mountains. The atmosphere is calm and relaxed, and the food is delicious with all products coming from their own production.
Luxurious. Great SPA. Popular among couples. Offering stunning views of Lake Como and Bellagio, Grand Hotel Tremezzo is a 3-minute walk from Villa Carlotta and its botanic garden. It features a modern wellness centre, numerous dining options and 3 swimming pools. With free WiFi and air conditioning, rooms and suites at the Tremezzo Grand Hotel come with elegant décor. Most offer beautiful lake views, and some also include a terrace with hot tub. The T SPA wellness centre includes a sauna, relaxation lounge, and outdoor hot tub overlooking the lake. Sports lovers will appreciate the gym, tennis court, and jogging paths around the park. Guests can reserve one of the hotel’s motorboats, which can be rented to discover the lake’s hidden gems. Fine Italian cuisine is served at La Terrazza panoramic restaurant. There are also a number of wine bars and lounges to choose from. Set in Tremezzo, the hotel is a 5-minute walk from Cadenabbia harbour for boat trips across the lake. Guests have discounts at the Menaggio and Cadenabbia golf clubs nearby.Show full description
The Grand Hotel Tremezzo is a luxurious 5-star hotel in Tremezzo, Italy, with a stunning view of Lake Como. It has a marina, private beach, fine dining restaurant, spa, and three pools.
Popular among couples. Villa Vittoria has a quiet location on the shores of Lake Como, in the Torriggia area of Laglio. It offers an infinity pool overlooking the lake, a Turkish bath and 6-seater hot tub. Rooms at the Relais are elegantly decorated with neutral colour schemes and many with wood-beamed ceilings. Relais Villa Vittoria serves a buffet breakfast and a light lunch can be enjoyed in the garden. Free bikes and canoes are available. All are air conditioned and feature free Wi-Fi and an LCD TV with satellite channels. The swimming pool features counter-current water jets. The hot tub offers a view of the lake and must be reserved in advance, the same as the massage service. The restaurant is set in the cellar, where wine tasting sessions are held. Dinner is served on the panoramic lakeside terrace during fine weather. Free parking is provided and a car is recommended for all guests. Laglio is home to Villa Oleandra, a property belonging to George Clooney that was featured in the film Ocean's Twelve.Show full description
Beach front location. Very cosy. Friendly staff. Set within 27 km of Bellagio Ferry Terminal and 29 km of Circolo Golf Villa d'Este in Garlate, Wirnica offers accommodation with seating area. The property has lake and pool views, and is 26 km from Villa Melzi Gardens. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. Units are equipped with a coffee machine, a private bathroom and free WiFi, while selected rooms also offer a balcony and some have mountain views. All units will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. Continental and Italian breakfast options with fresh pastries, fruits and juice are available every morning at the guest house. There is a coffee shop, bar and lounge. Guests can make the most of the garden, pool with a view and yoga classes on offer at Wirnica. You can play billiards at the accommodation, and bike hire and car hire are available. Guests can also warm themselves near outdoor fireplace after a day of cycling. Accademia Carrara is 31 km from Wirnica, while Gewiss Stadium is 32 km from the property. The nearest airport is Orio Al Serio International Airport, 36 km from the guest house.Show full description
In my judgement this could be the most cosy and romantic guest house in Lake Como. It also has LOVELY POOL FACILITIES.
Offering a swimming pool and beautiful views from the garden, Agriturismo Castello di Vezio is located in Varenna. Villa Monastero is a 10-minute drive from the property. You can play tennis and table tennis at Agriturismo Castello di Vezio, and bike hire is available. All units come with a dining area and seating area with a TV. Some of them have a terrace and/or balcony with lake views. A fully equipped kitchen and a private bathroom with free toiletries are available to guests. The nearest airport is Orio Al Serio International Airport, 62 km from the property.Show full description
Agriturismo Castello di Vezio is a unique property located high above Varenna and Lake Como, with stunning views of the area. The property is well appointed, with two full baths, an excellent kitchen, and two swimming pools.
Comfortable beds. Set in Moltrasio on the shores of Lake Como, Grand Hotel Imperiale Resort & SPA is an Art Nouveau villa from the 1920s. It features a summer outdoor pool, elegant restaurant and a wellness centre. Wi-Fi access is free. Rooms come with LCD satellite TV, internet access, and air conditioning. Each room offers views of the lake, garden, or Mount Bisbino. Some are set in the main buildings, other are in the hotel's newer, Rationalist-style wing. The grounds of the Grand Hotel Imperiale include a garden and a tennis court. At the spa, you will find small indoor pool with hydromassage, a fitness centre and Turkish bath. Boat rentals can be arranged at reception. The lakeside restaurant serves specialities of Lombardy and classic Italian cuisine. A la carte breakfast of sweet and savoury products is available. The hotel is 55 km from the Fiera di Milano Exhibition Centre and a 50-minute drive from Malpensa Airport. A private garage can be found on site.Show full description
A luxurious historic hotel located at the shore of Lake Como in Moltrasio, Italy. The Imperialino Restaurant is very impressive, and they have excellent facilities within the hotel, like an outdoor pool and spa center.
Beach front location. Relaxing atmosphere. Comfortable beds. Set on the banks of the River Adda, Borgo Erbiola is inside the Pian di Spagna Nature Reserve, just a few steps from Lake Como. It is composed of a group of historic stone buildings. Every apartment has a traditional country design with wood-beamed ceilings and parquet floors. Offering beautiful views of Monte Legnone and the mountains of the Valtelline Valley, they come with a balcony. Each one has a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, kettle and toaster. At Borgo Erbiola the swimming pool is open from April until October. There is a shared washing machine and dryer and free parking is provided. Wi-Fi is also available completely free of charge. The property is 2 km outside Colico and offers discounts at a horse riding school 200 metres away. In the surrounding area you will find cycle paths and a centre of kite surfing and wind surfing.Show full description
Historic property. Superb interior design. Just a few metres from Lake Como, this renovated 17th-century villa offers stylish and modern self-catering apartments, an outdoor pool and a hot tub, from which guests can enjoy mountain views. Villa Vinicia is an elegant property with a rich garden. Here you will find the above-ground outdoor pool, sun loungers, tables, chairs and Wi-Fi access. Use the Villa’s barbecue facilities or rent a bike to explore the lake area. All apartments at Villa Vinicia are individually decorated with modern furniture, new kitchens, large flat-screen LCD TVs, and free internet access. Bedrooms feature air conditioning and romantic wrought-iron beds. You will find a children’s playroom and baby care facilities. Take advantage of the nearby car park, garage and the on site bicycle storage area. Admire the historic setting with original terracotta stairs and archways, frescoes and vaulted ceilings. The villa's wine cellar, dating back to 1680, can also be visited. You will be within a 200-metre radius from public transport and the tourist harbour. Friendly staff will assist you with tourist information and excursions. You can choose from motorboat tours of the lake at sunset to wine-tasting tours, walking tours and helicopter tours. Railway and airport transfers are available on request at an additional cost. Parking for motorbikes is free.Show full description
Villa Vinicia is a lovely, quirky property that has been renovated to a high standard. It oozes character and charm, and the owner, Sonia, couldn't do enough for us. The pool, hot tub and sun loungers outside in the private garden are a great bonus.
Opened October 2022. Set in Moltrasio, 6.3 km from Villa Olmo, Passalacqua offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Offering a restaurant, the property also has a shared lounge, as well as a sauna and a hammam. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, room service and currency exchange for guests. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. Passalacqua features certain units with lake views, and all rooms come with a kettle. The accommodation offers 5-star accommodation with a spa centre and terrace. You can play tennis at Passalacqua, and bike hire is available. Languages spoken at the reception include German, English, Spanish and French, and guests are invited to request information on the area when needed. Volta Temple is 7.9 km from the hotel, while Como San Giovanni Train Station is 8 km away. The nearest airport is Milan Malpensa Airport, 56 km from Passalacqua.Show full description
Historic. Cosy rooms. Facing Lake Lecco and set in central Valmadrera, Boutique Hotel Villa Giulia is a villa dating back to 1867. Offering air-conditioned rooms and suites with balcony, the property features free Wi-Fi, a gourmet restaurant and free parking. Rooms at the Villa Giulia include an LCD satellite TV, carpeted floors, and a minibar. Suites also have a 4-poster bed, crystal chandelier and a marble bathroom with spa bath. Many rooms offer views of the lake. Homemade pastries and cakes are served for breakfast, which is a generous buffet served in the breakfast hall with an Art Nouveau fireplace. The Al Terrazzo restaurant, with a terrace overlooking the lake, serves refined regional and national dishes. Free newspapers are available in the lobby and at reception, where you can also book speedboat tours. Only 3.5 km from the centre of Lecco, the property is a 45-minute drive from Como and Bergamo.Show full description
Elegant. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples. Offering panoramic views across Lake Como, Hotel Royal Victoria, by R Collection Hotels is set in a building dating back to the 19th century. This property features lush gardens, a swimming pool and a wellness centre with a sauna and a steam bath. Each room comes with satellite TV, Wi-Fi internet and air conditioning. Some have a balcony with a view across the lake. The Royal Victoria is set right on the lake shore in the heart of Varenna. It includes 2 restaurants, one of which overlooks Bellagio. The hotel includes a private dock. The swimming pool is open from May until September.Show full description
The Hotel Royal Victoria is a beautiful, elegant hotel in the best location imaginable, sitting right on Lake Como. The terraces have an outdoor bar and various sitting-areas leading right down to the lake.
Beach front location. Great breakfast. The family-run Hotel Regina is set on the shore of Lake Como and has its own beach area plus a terrace, perfect for a drink with a view. Rooms at the Regina Hotel feature an LCD TV and classic-style furniture. Most have a private balcony with a beautiful view of the lake. The hotel includes a fitness room and bike storage facility. You can also rent a bicycle from reception. Hotel Regina is committed to saving energy and installed 70m² of solar panels. Nothing is too much trouble for the friendly team of staff who are always on hand. Here you can relax on the sun terrace and sunbathe on the private beach area. The bar provides drinks and snacks throughout the day. Take a stroll into the ancient village of Gravedona where you have a wide choice of restaurants for your evening meal.Show full description
Featuring a garden, Villa Senagra Holidays Lake Como is located in Menaggio, just 200 metres from the western shores of Lake Como. It offers self-catering accommodation with a balcony. The villa features an outdoor pool and heated hot tub. The property comes with a TV with DVD player, a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, a living room with a fireplace, and a dining area. It has 3 bathrooms with bath tub or shower. Guests can relax in the garden, complete with sun loungers and BBQ facilities. There are shops, bars and restaurants, a 3-minute walk from the property. From Villa Senagra, guests can visit the nearby historic villas, such as Villa Carlotta, 4 km away, or take the ferry to Bellagio, a 5-minute drive from the property. The Milan Malpensa Airport is 90 km away.Show full description
Set right on the lakefront, Villa La Mirabella dates back to the mid 19th century. It offers a large park with swimming pool overlooking Lake Como, and free indoor parking. The rooms have a classic design. All renovated rooms at La Mirabella are air-conditioned, and come with a flat-screen TV. Some have views of the lake, and some overlook the garden. The villa features a reading room, plus a dining hall and veranda with lake view, where a sweet Italian breakfast is served daily. The restaurant is open for dinner, while snacks are available during the day. There is a small mooring post in front of the villa for private boats and water taxis to tour the lake. Ferries and other boats depart from the dock 150 metres away. Guests have discounts at the golf clubs in Menaggio and Cadenabbia. Villa Carlotta Museum is also just 150 metres away, while buses to Como, Menaggio and St.Moritz stop nearby.Show full description
Close to beach front. Relaxing atmosphere. Outstanding SPA facilities. Located in the Pian di Spagna Nature Reserve, the Cascina Borgofrancone is 3 km from Lake Como. It offers a Lombard restaurant, a spa, and studios and apartments with Alpine views. Accommodation at the Borgofrancone is traditionally furnished. All units come with a kitchenette, some have a balcony. The wellness centre includes a sauna, an indoor pool and a hot tub. Sports lovers will appreciate the tennis court. Free WiFi is available in the lobby and some accommodation. Guests can also take advantage of the free bikes for exploring the lakeside and mountains. A daily buffet breakfast is provided. The restaurant is open for dinner and specialises in local cuisine. Tirano, where the Red Train leaves for scenic trips into Switzerland, is 67 km from the property.Show full description
This is likely the most RELAXING apartment hotel in Lake Como. It also has a great beach front location, a great SPA and beautiful surroundings.
Relaxing atmosphere. Tennis court. Villa Edy is set in a quiet spot of Tremezzo, less than 5 minutes' walk from the western shores of Lake Como. It offers an outdoor swimming pool, and a panoramic porch where breakfast is served. The rooms are spacious and feature a private bathroom and a satellite TV. Some offer a private balcony with views of the lake. Albergo Villa Edy is a 10-minute drive from Menaggio and Cadenabbia Golf Club, Italy’s oldest golf course.Show full description
Great views. Offering an outdoor pool and a restaurant, Albergo Rusall is located in Tremezzo. Free WiFi access is available. Each room here will provide you with a TV. Private bathroom also comes with a shower. At Albergo Rusall you will find a tennis court. The property offers free parking. Milan Malpensa Airport is 57 km away. Covered parking for cars and motorbikes is provided.Show full description
Located in Bellagio and with Villa Melzi Gardens reachable within 8.1 km, Villa Ponti Bellavista provides express check-in and check-out, allergy-free rooms, an infinity pool, free WiFi and a garden. The property features lake and pool views, and is 8.9 km from Bellagio Ferry Terminal. Guests can make use of the sun terrace or the picnic area, or enjoy views of the mountain and quiet street. At the villa complex, some units have a private entrance, dining area, fireplace and dishwasher. All units are equipped with air conditioning, and some have a TV, washing machine, a coffee machine, completed with a fully equipped kitchen. At the villa complex, all units come with bed linen and towels. A bar can be found on-site, and in the warmer months you can make use of the barbecue facilities. Guests can keep up their exercise routines during yoga and fitness classes. If you would like to discover the area, cycling and hiking are possible in the surroundings and the villa can arrange a bicycle rental service. Circolo Golf Villa d'Este is 28 km from Villa Ponti Bellavista, while Como Borghi Train Station is 32 km away. The nearest airport is Milan Linate, 66 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Charming. Great location. Il Portichetto offers accommodation in various locations in Vezio's historical centre, just 300 metres from Vezio Castle on the hills surrounding Lake Como. Il Portichetto comes with mountain-style décor and tiled floors. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Lake Como shores are 2.5 km from Il Portichetto hotel.Show full description
Il Portichetto is a great spot to relax, with a comfortable apartment, great views, and a pool and jacuzzi. The location is perfect for visiting the castle and the proprietor, Rita, is an amazing host.
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