Italian Lakes Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

Where to stay in Italian Lakes

Piazza Vittoria showing a square or plaza and heritage architecture

Como City Centre

5/5(37 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 featuring rocky coastline and general coastal views

Desenzano del Garda City Centre

5/5(2 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

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 showing a lake or waterhole and a sunset

Old Town Bardolino

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 AU$551 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
AU$551
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Como. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Nice hotel and very central location, friendly staff"

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

Palace Hotel
Hotel Barchetta Excelsior

Hotel Barchetta Excelsior

4 out of 5
Piazza Cavour 1, Como, CO
The price is AU$543 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
AU$543
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Como. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (993 reviews)
"Great location on lake Como and near Como Lago Tran station. Ferry services outside to Bellagio."

Reviewed on 29 Jul. 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 AU$244 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
AU$244
22 Aug - 23 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Como. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (859 reviews)
Recommend
"Location was perfect for our one night stay. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Rooms are clean and bathroom was spacious. Free parking, although spots are tight and not very many. Overall happy with our choice."

Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025

B&B Hotel Como City Center
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Residence Ca' del Lago

Residence Ca' del Lago

Via Gabriele D'Annunzio 193, Torri del Benaco, VR
Stay at this aparthotel in Torri del Benaco. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Museo del Castello Scaligero and Est Garda ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (438 reviews)
Lovely stay at Lake Garda
"Lovely stay at Torri Del Benaco. It was our first time visiting Lake Garda. The town is big enough to have several different dining options, plus there is a great restaurant with amazing staff right on the property. We loved sitting on our balcony enjoying the views and lounging by the pool with ..."

Reviewed on 18 Jul. 2025

Residence Ca' del Lago
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 WiFi, 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 campground in Peschiera del Garda. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Gardaland and Gardaland ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (549 reviews)
"I had a wonderful experience staying at this rental apartment. It was clean, comfortable, and had everything I needed. The location was perfect—close to shops, restaurants, and public transportation, but still quiet and relaxing. The host was very friendly and helpful, and check-in was easy. The ..."

Reviewed on 24 Jul. 2025

Campeggio del Garda
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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 bay or harbour, a coastal town and boating

Villa del Balbianello

As one of Lake Como’s most iconic landmarks, it’s easy to see why this historic villa has served as the setting for a number of popular movies.

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

Travel to the hilltop village of Brunate on a funicular railway that is more than 100 years old. Once there, enjoy gorgeous views and follow trails through the hills.

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

Scaliger Castle

Walk on the walls, venture down passageways and climb up a tower of this ancient fortress on Lake Garda in northern Italy.

Scaliger Castle

Cities near Italian Lakes

Lugano

Lugano

Gardone Riviera

Gardone Riviera

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

Stresa

Como

Como