Lake Maggiore Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Isola dei Pescatori featuring a small town or village, mountains and a lake or waterhole
Lake Maggiore
Stresa which includes a small town or village, flowers and a lake or waterhole
Lake Maggiore
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Where to stay in Lake Maggiore

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Porto Ronco

Porto Ronco is well liked for its mountain views. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Ronco sopra Ascona area, you might plan a trip to Brissago Islands or Monte Verità.

Porto Ronco
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Centro Storico

If you're spending some time in Centro Storico, Laveno Mombello Ferry Terminal and Funivie del Lago Maggiore are top sights worth seeing.

Centro Storico
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Cerro

While there might not be top attractions in Cerro, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Laveno Mombello Ferry Terminal and Hermitage of Santa Caterina del Sasso.

Cerro
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Sasso Moro

While Sasso Moro may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Arolo Beach and Hermitage of Santa Caterina del Sasso.

Sasso Moro
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Gattirolo

Gattirolo might not have many top sights, but Hermitage of Santa Caterina del Sasso and Laveno Mombello Ferry Terminal are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Gattirolo
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Profarè

While there might not be top attractions in Profarè, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Laveno Mombello Ferry Terminal and Funivie del Lago Maggiore.

Profarè
Hotel La Palma

Hotel La Palma

4 out of 5
Corso Umberto I, 33, Stresa, VB
The price is 4.568.412 ₫ per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
4.568.412 ₫
5.180.114 ₫ total
6 Nov - 7 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Stresa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (830 reviews)
"Located in a beautiful area! I loved their spa. It was perfect for a relaxing evening."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

Hotel La Palma
Grand Hotel Des Iles Borromees

Grand Hotel Des Iles Borromees

5 out of 5
Corso Umberto I, 67, Stresa, VB
The price is 7.743.072 ₫ per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
7.743.072 ₫
8.734.185 ₫ total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Stresa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (987 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel, very friendly and helpful staff and overall an outstanding experience."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Grand Hotel Des Iles Borromees
Grand Hotel Bristol

Grand Hotel Bristol

4 out of 5
C.so Umberto I, 73, Stresa, VB
The price is 4.674.028 ₫ per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
4.674.028 ₫
5.296.261 ₫ total
7 Oct - 8 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star golf hotel in Stresa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (556 reviews)
WOW - exceeded expectations.
"An unexpected GEM! The hotel remodeled a number of rooms and ours was incredible. They say the hotel closes in October to complete the job and it will be amazing. We are going to come back next Sept for an extended stay. Can't wait. Great service, close to downtown, very quiet. incredible"

Reviewed on 6 Sept 2025

Grand Hotel Bristol
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Miralago Locarno Easy Rooms

Miralago Locarno Easy Rooms

3.5 out of 5
1 Via San Vittore, Muralto
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Muralto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Giardini Pubblici ...
9/10 Wonderful! (19 reviews)
Excellent hotel close to Locarno station
"Everything was spotless. Very helpful staff"

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

Miralago Locarno Easy Rooms
Arona Palace

Arona Palace

Piazza S. Graziano 31, 8, Arona, NO
Stay at this holiday home in Arona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, Netflix and a pillow menu. Popular attractions Arona Ferry Terminal and Villa Ponti are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
Fantastico
"Struttura nuova e moderna. Posizione ottima e nel pieno centro di Arona a due passi dal lago e vicino a museo archeologico. Reception telematica molto disponibile. Abbiamo avuto una ottima esperienza, un bell’appartamento elegante e comodo"

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2025

Arona Palace
Hapimag Resort Ascona

Hapimag Resort Ascona

4.5 out of 5
Via Muraccio 116, Ascona
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Ascona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and an on-site winery. Popular attractions Ascona Beach and Museo Comunale ...
9/10 Wonderful! (32 reviews)
"Our 3 kids enjoyed the pool and the restaurant was excellent. It was also very handy having the option to reserve your bakery order for pickup each morning along with take out pizzas. Very comfortable 3 nights and the town of Ascona was lovely"

Reviewed on 26 Nov 2023

Hapimag Resort Ascona
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Popular places to visit

Piazza Grande

Piazza Grande

You can find out about the history of Locarno with a stop at Piazza Grande. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Piazza Grande
Borromeo Palace and Garden featuring art, heritage elements and interior views

Isola Bella

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Isola Bella during your travels in Stresa. Wander the picturesque gardens and lakeside in the area.

Isola Bella
Cannobio Ferry Terminal

Cannobio Ferry Terminal

Explore the waterfront in Cannobio with a trip to Cannobio Ferry Terminal. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Cannobio Ferry Terminal
Villa Taranto Botanical Garden featuring a garden and flowers

Villa Taranto Botanical Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Villa Taranto Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Verbania. Wander the lakeside and picturesque gardens in the area.

Villa Taranto Botanical Garden
Locarno featuring boating and a lake or waterhole

Old Town

You can find out about the history of Locarno when you stop by Old Town. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Old Town
Isola Bella Botanical Garden which includes a garden, heritage elements and a lake or waterhole

Isola Bella Botanical Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Isola Bella Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Stresa. Wander the lakeside and picturesque gardens in the area.

Isola Bella Botanical Garden

Cities near Lake Maggiore

Madonna del Sasso featuring a coastal town, landscape views and a lake or waterhole

Locarno

Stresa showing a small town or village, a sunset and a river or creek

Stresa

Luino

Luino

Ascona

Ascona