I stayed in Varenna at Lake Como which was fantastic! It is a quick ferry ride away from Bellagio - which is much more crowded and very hilly. Rick Steves recommends Varenna, so that is why we stayed there and rented a villa with a view of the lake and mountains. There is a lovely piazza, great shops and restaurants on winding streets leading to the lake.
There are two fantastic hotels also - even to visit for lunch or a cocktail. Hotel Royal Victoria is at the piazza with fantastic views of the lake and a great outdoor bar.
I was in Varenna in 2018. It is a short ferry ride to Bellagio, which is wonderful but crowded. Rick Steves states that Varenna is his favorite place on Lake Como. You can rent a villa with a lake view, wander to the piazza, shop and eat at memorable places! I will go back. Enjoy your trip!
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I stayed in Varenna at Lake Como which was fantastic! It is a quick ferry ride away from Bellagio - which is much more crowded and very hilly. Rick Steves recommends Varenna, so that is why we stayed there and rented a villa with a view of the lake and mountains. There is a lovely piazza, great shops and restaurants on winding streets leading to the lake.
There are two fantastic hotels also - even to visit for lunch or a cocktail. Hotel Royal Victoria is at the piazza with fantastic views of the lake and a great outdoor bar.
Enjoy your trip!
I was in Varenna in 2018. It is a short ferry ride to Bellagio, which is wonderful but crowded. Rick Steves states that Varenna is his favorite place on Lake Como. You can rent a villa with a lake view, wander to the piazza, shop and eat at memorable places! I will go back. Enjoy your trip!