Small Boutique hotels in COMO LAKE

With the shape of an upside-down Y, the city of Como, founded by the Romans in the year 196, is located in the southwest in one of the three arms. From here, the funicular up to Brunate, at the top of the mountain that surrounds the city, offers spectacular views over the lake. Small charming hotels at the foot of the water provide a direct experience of the beauty of the place.

The lake is scalloped by small and attractive villages. The steep lanes of Bellagio provide a sense of character and magnificent views over the lake. Stroll through the magnificent gardens of the former Villa Melzi. In Varenna, of Roman origin, the footbridges over the water are nearly as beautiful as the lake itself.

If you are near Tremezzo, you have to visit Villa Carlotta and its botanical garden, built in the mid-19th century as a wedding gift for Charlotte of Prussia. In the area of Menaggio, highlights include a medieval center and remains of the old castle, its villas and porticoed houses. The ferries, which allow cars to cross the lake, enable you to explore the area freely and flexibly.