Italian Lakes Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Como featuring a lake or waterhole, general coastal views and mountains
Como which includes boating, landscape views and mountains
Como featuring a ferry and a lake or waterhole as well as a large group of people
Como which includes landscape views, a coastal town and mountains
Como showing landscape views, a lake or waterhole and mountains

Where to stay in Italian Lakes

Piazza Vittoria which includes heritage architecture and a square or plaza

Como City Centre

4.5/5(63 area reviews)

Como City Centre is popular for its panoramic lake views. Explore top sights like Piazza Vittoria and Como Cathedral, and you can get around town on the metro at Como Nord Lago Station.

Como City Centre
Desenzano del Garda showing rocky coastline and general coastal views

Desenzano del Garda City Centre

5/5(17 area reviews)

Desenzano del Garda City Centre is noteworthy for its lake views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Desenzano Castle and Cathedral of St. Mary Magdalene.

Desenzano del Garda City Centre
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Historic Center

If you're spending some time in Historic Center, Villa Serbelloni and Enoteca Principessa are top sights worth seeing.

Historic Center
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Peschiera del Garda City Centre

5/5(1 area review)

Unique features of Peschiera del Garda City Centre include the lake views and restaurants. Make a stop by Porta Brescia or Panificio Brizzolari while you're exploring the area.

Peschiera del Garda City Centre
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Aureggio

While Aureggio isn't home to many top sights, Villa Melzi Gardens and Villa Melzi are some notable places to visit nearby.

Aureggio
Bardolino featuring a sunset and a lake or waterhole

Old Town Bardolino

5/5(1 area review)

Unique features of Old Town Bardolino include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Church of San Nicolo and San Severo or Monumento ai Marinai while you're exploring the area.

Old Town Bardolino
Palace Hotel

Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
Lungo Lario Trieste, 16, Como, CO
The price is 9.315.394 ₫ per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
9.315.394 ₫
10.554.649 ₫ total
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Como. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Exceptionally located, convenient, incredible service and attention to guests ( Alessia was beyond expecations and gave us attention), food and staff always ready and pleasant, everything was close by, just a delight to stay at this hotel. Highly recommended."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

Palace Hotel
Hotel Barchetta Excelsior

Hotel Barchetta Excelsior

4 out of 5
Piazza Cavour 1, Como, CO
The price is 9.231.472 ₫ per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
9.231.472 ₫
10.462.335 ₫ total
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Como. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (992 reviews)
"Great food nearby. Best location for transportation between the ferry and trains."

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025

Hotel Barchetta Excelsior
B&B Hotel Como City Center

B&B Hotel Como City Center

3 out of 5
Viale Innocenzo XI, 15, Como, CO
The price is 3.038.196 ₫ per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
3.038.196 ₫
3.586.851 ₫ total
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Como. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (861 reviews)
"Great hotel in a very central location. Clean with a massive bathroom!"

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2025

B&B Hotel Como City Center
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June Stay Lake Garda

June Stay Lake Garda

Via Gardesana, 56, Brenzone sul Garda, VR
Stay at this aparthotel in Brenzone sul Garda. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a snack bar/deli. Popular attractions Malcesine-Monte Baldo Cableway ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (91 reviews)
"The reception was so kind, we loved the lake terrace view and the pool. They no longer charge for pool chairs, as I had read previously in reviews - thankfully!! I was surprised to find that I would have to pay extra to have clean towels or service. I opted not to."

Reviewed on 2 Jun 2025

June Stay Lake Garda
Campeggio del Garda

Campeggio del Garda

4 out of 5
Lungo Lago Garibaldi, 15, Peschiera del Garda, VR
Stay at this 4-star beach campsite in Peschiera del Garda. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and a beach locale. Popular attractions Gardaland and Gardaland ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (553 reviews)
"The campsite was clean and safe and the mobile home was superb. Better than we expected and the air con was amazing. We had a little terrace out the front and we were able to see the lake from the side. The campsite has a restaurant and bar with good food and reasonable prices, a gorgeous outdoor ..."

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025

Campeggio del Garda
Residence Diaz

Residence Diaz

Via Diaz, 86, Como, CO
Stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Como. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an airport shuttle (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Como-Brunate Funicular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (246 reviews)
Excellent accomodation in Como centre
"Excellent accomodation. Very well presented, spotlessly clean and large room and bathroom. Fabulous position in centre of Como. Communication from Juliet throughout was wonderful!"

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025

Residence Diaz
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Popular places to visit

Gardaland

Gardaland

Bring the children to Gardaland and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Ronchi. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Gardaland
Lake Como showing a coastal town, a bay or harbour and boating

Villa del Balbianello

You can find out about the history of Lenno with a visit to Villa del Balbianello. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.

Villa del Balbianello
Limone Sul Garda Harbour

Limone Sul Garda Harbour

Explore the waterfront in Limone sul Garda with a trip to Limone Sul Garda Harbour. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in the area.

Limone Sul Garda Harbour
Malcesine-Monte Baldo Cableway

Malcesine-Monte Baldo Cableway

Enjoy a trip to Malcesine-Monte Baldo Cableway and popular activities such as cycling in Malcesine. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.

Malcesine-Monte Baldo Cableway
Como-Brunate Funicular

Como-Brunate Funicular

Enjoy an outing to Como-Brunate Funicular during your stay in Como. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.

Como-Brunate Funicular
Scaliger Castle featuring touring, boating and château or palace

Scaliger Castle

Find out about the history of Sirmione Old Town when you take a trip to Scaliger Castle. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this culturally rich area.

Scaliger Castle

Cities near Italian Lakes

Lugano

Lugano

Gardone Riviera

Gardone Riviera

Cernobbio featuring street scenes, a square or plaza and a small town or village

Cernobbio

Photo "Castione della Presolana" by Itinerariodiviaggio (page does not exist) (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
Photo by Itinerariodiviaggio (page does not exist) (CC BY-SA)

Castione della Presolana