Best places to see
Restaurants
Where to stay
Here are the things you want to keep in mind when picking a hotel in Lake Como:
- Parking: Are you driving a car? In many towns the parking is quite limited, so be sure to ask in advance about a spot for your car or check if the town you choose has a public parking.
- Nearby restaurants: Make sure to choose a town where you can find restaurants nearby.
- Air conditioning: Italy can get really hot in summertime
There are three main towns you’ll most likely stay in during your time at Lake Como: Varenna, Bellagio or Como. Here is a selection of stays for each town!
Varenna
Bellagio:
Como
General informations
How to get to Lake Como
First you have to get to Milan city. Find flights to Milan:
I will give you an insight on how to get to three of the most popular Lake Como’s towns from Milan: Como, Bellagio and Varenna.
Your first option is to take a train from Milano centrale train station to the towns of Como, Lecco ( from Lecco to Bellagio, you can choose between the D10 bus or, only in summer, the public boat service) or Varenna (depending on where you decide to sleep). You can check timetables and fares with Trenitalia (see the link below).
The trip will take approx. 1 hour.
The second option is from Milan Malpensa airport.
First of all, you have to take the Malpensa Express from the airport to Milano Centrale train station. Then, from Milano Centrale you can take the train that will take you to Como, Lecco or Varenna.
The third and last option is to rent a car at Milano Malpensa airport or train station! The trip will last around 1hour and an half but consider that you will have to pay for parking once there!
If you want to book your car in advance or check fares:
How can I book a private boat tour around Lake Como?
Most of the towns will give you the chance to take a private boat tour on Lake Como at your own pace, maybe at sunset and with a fine bottle of prosecco.
If you are looking for a private tour with a driver at your disposal , please check the links I attached to see example of the options offered
Getting around
Once you are in Como, Bellagio or Varenna you can easily get to the other towns of the lake by boat.
Boat tours are basically of two types: public or private.
You can choose the experience you prefer based on your needs, especially the time and budget you have available.
The public boat service is provided by Navigazione Laghi.
The service operates all year round and these are the fares for most common routes :
One-way ticket Como-Bellagio: €10.40
Circular ticket Como-Bellagio (valid 1 day): €23.30
One-way ticket Bellagio-Varenna: €4.60 (this price applies to all one-way passenger transfers between towns in the central area of the lake). Tickets can be purchased at the ticket office near the dock of almost any town. For schedule, timetables & routes please check Navigazione Laghi website! (link below)
When to go
The best time to visit Lake Como would be from April to October, when the weather gets warm and mild.
Best places to see
Restaurants
Where to stay
Here are the things you want to keep in mind when picking a hotel in Lake Como:
- Parking: Are you driving a car? In many towns the parking is quite limited, so be sure to ask in advance about a spot for your car or check if the town you choose has a public parking.
- Nearby restaurants: Make sure to choose a town where you can find restaurants nearby.
- Air conditioning: Italy can get really hot in summertime
There are three main towns you’ll most likely stay in during your time at Lake Como: Varenna, Bellagio or Como. Here is a selection of stays for each town!
Varenna
Bellagio:
Como
General informations
How to get to Lake Como
First you have to get to Milan city. Find flights to Milan:
I will give you an insight on how to get to three of the most popular Lake Como’s towns from Milan: Como, Bellagio and Varenna.
Your first option is to take a train from Milano centrale train station to the towns of Como, Lecco ( from Lecco to Bellagio, you can choose between the D10 bus or, only in summer, the public boat service) or Varenna (depending on where you decide to sleep). You can check timetables and fares with Trenitalia (see the link below).
The trip will take approx. 1 hour.
The second option is from Milan Malpensa airport.
First of all, you have to take the Malpensa Express from the airport to Milano Centrale train station. Then, from Milano Centrale you can take the train that will take you to Como, Lecco or Varenna.
The third and last option is to rent a car at Milano Malpensa airport or train station! The trip will last around 1hour and an half but consider that you will have to pay for parking once there!
If you want to book your car in advance or check fares:
How can I book a private boat tour around Lake Como?
Most of the towns will give you the chance to take a private boat tour on Lake Como at your own pace, maybe at sunset and with a fine bottle of prosecco.
If you are looking for a private tour with a driver at your disposal , please check the links I attached to see example of the options offered
Getting around
Once you are in Como, Bellagio or Varenna you can easily get to the other towns of the lake by boat.
Boat tours are basically of two types: public or private.
You can choose the experience you prefer based on your needs, especially the time and budget you have available.
The public boat service is provided by Navigazione Laghi.
The service operates all year round and these are the fares for most common routes :
One-way ticket Como-Bellagio: €10.40
Circular ticket Como-Bellagio (valid 1 day): €23.30
One-way ticket Bellagio-Varenna: €4.60 (this price applies to all one-way passenger transfers between towns in the central area of the lake). Tickets can be purchased at the ticket office near the dock of almost any town. For schedule, timetables & routes please check Navigazione Laghi website! (link below)
When to go
The best time to visit Lake Como would be from April to October, when the weather gets warm and mild.