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Casa Al Prato Apt. A, Varenna, Italy

Apartment in Varenna with kitchen and balcony

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Say 'Ciao' to Varenna Lake Views, a captivating 1-bedroom duplex retreat in the heart of old town Varenna. This charming apartment offers romantic lake views, a restful ambience, and all the must-have mod cons for a chic hassle-free lake escape. With SAT TV and free WIFI access, unwind in the spacious open-plan reception or enjoy ambient contemporary lighting from double Juliette balconies.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 255 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Mountain view

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Casa Al Prato Apt. A, Varenna, Italy

Say \"Ciao\" to Varenna Lake Views!

With romantic lake views and the picturesque townhouses of old town Varenna for company; this 1 bed duplex offers a captivating a retreat perfect for couples.

Ideal for those looking to explore Lake Como without a car, the apartment’s central location places it within easy reach of the train station, bus stops and Central Lake ferry stop of Varenna.

Internally, the holiday home offers a restful ambience perfect for holiday relaxation and entertaining. Complemented by crisp white tones, stylish soft furnishings and all the must-have mod cons, the scene is set for enjoying a chic hassle-free lake escape.

Equipped with a SAT TV and free WIFI access, the spacious open plan reception offers a real feeling of home. Guests can curl up together on the sumptuous sofa, with ambient contemporary lighting and timeless views from the double Juliette balconies enhancing the space. The beautiful naturally-lit room is also accompanied by a chic kitchen diner. Equipped with all the necessary appliances including a cooker hob, oven, microwave, toaster, kettle and coffee machine, the scene is set for relaxed morning breakfasts in and memorable entertaining.

Perfectly suited for making the most of year-round stays, the holiday home also boasts a fantastic communal lake view balcony terrace. Furnished with a cafe bistro set and offering breathtaking views across Varenna’s historical old town and lakeshore, guests can fully immerse themselves in the beauty and allure of Lake Como, simply by admiring these views with a glass of wine or a romantic alfresco meal!

The beautiful holiday home continues to delight, with a spacious master double bedroom that offers a tranquil haven in which to savour a tempting holiday lie-in or two. With chic white furniture, solid wood flooring and its bright airy aspect, the interior entices guests to unwind.

The stylish double room is complemented by a contemporary fitted bathroom with power shower, wash basin, WC and bidet. A washing machine and ironing facilities are also to hand for extra convenience.

From the apartment, the delights and amenities of Varenna are on the doorstep. Alongside charming lake view coffee mornings, ambient wine tasting evenings and romantic lakeside dining, Varenna is home to cobbled streets that lead past ancient churches and boutique gift shops, to the lakeside Lido, Ferry stop and the timeless visitor attractions of scenic Castello Vezio, the elegant Villa Cipressi and the lush botanical gardens of Villa Monastero.

From Varenna, Bellano’s water sports, Italian Cooking lessons, the Jungle Raider Park and the Italian Alp Ski resort of Piani di Bobbio are all an easy drive away. The car and passenger Ferry service from the resort town also offers carefree sightseeing trips to the famous resorts and villa attractions of nearby Bellagio, Cadenabbia and Menaggio.

A wide range of Central Lake leisure pursuits are just waiting to be enjoyed too; from kayak and boat hire to sailing, water sports, cycling, horse riding, tennis, golf, extreme sports, spa treatments and Lido days.

Varenna is also perfectly placed for reaching the fashionable nearby cities of Lugano (44 minutes bus ride/ car journey from Menaggio, reached by ferry from Varenna) and Milan (79 minute drive from Varenna, and easily accessible by train).

Varenna is well-serviced with a Lecco-Milan train service too; enabling guests to easily reach Lake Como without the need of a car.

Smoking is not allowed.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transport

  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 592 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 097084-CIM-00068, IT097084B4CEAYCKTC

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Casa Al Prato Apt. A, Varenna, Italy Varenna
Casa Al Prato Apt. A, Varenna, Italy Apartment
Casa Al Prato Apt. A, Varenna, Italy Apartment Varenna
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About the area

Located in Varenna, this apartment is in a rural area. Lake Lugano and Pian di Spagna Nature Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Villa Monastero and Enoteca Principessa. Villa Melzi Gardens and Mercato Rionale are also worth visiting. Visit our Varenna travel guide
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What's nearby

  • Interior of the 11th century Church of St. John the Baptist, or San Giovanni Battista, one of the oldest churches on Lake Como, in the village of Varenna, Italy.
    San Giovanni Battista Church
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Summer sunset at Lake Como Varrena 2017
    Branch of Lecco
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Varenna villa and gardens in Lake Como, Italy
    Villa Monastero
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Royal Victoria
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Church of San Giorgio
    2 min walk - 0.2 km

Getting around

  • Varenna-Esino Station
    8 min walk
  • Lugano (LUG-Agno)
    101 min drive

Restaurants

  • La Cambusa
    5 min walk
  • Bar Il Molo
    2 min walk
  • Lido di Varenna
    7 min walk
  • Restaurant Seta
    26 min drive
  • Caffe Varenna
    1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Casa Al Prato Apt. A, Varenna, Italy pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Casa Al Prato Apt. A, Varenna, Italy?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa Al Prato Apt. A, Varenna, Italy?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Casa Al Prato Apt. A, Varenna, Italy located?

Situated in a rural location, this apartment building is steps away from Civic Museum of Ornithology and Natural Sciences, Church of San Giorgio and Branch of Lecco. San Giovanni Battista Church and Royal Victoria are just steps away. Varenna-Esino Station is 8 minutes by foot and Fiumelatte Station is 20 minutes.

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Casa Al Prato Apt. A, Varenna, Italy Reviews

Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 52 reviews

9.4

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tracee S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable clean convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great apartment in the perfect location. Very short walk to waterfront, piazzas, and restaurants but still very quiet in the evenings and early mornings. Apartment was spacious and had everything we needed. We were comfortable with fans and windows open at night but it would be very warm in the summer. Varenna is a beautiful area!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melinda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location, nice stay

Great stay, perfect location. All amenities were as advertised. The wine and snacks when we arrived was a nice treat. I couldn't access the wifi, but I am sure if I had taken the time to inquire, it would have been resolved. We were busy with family, as we were visiting for a weddingg.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

William C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location

Great location with easy access to the waterfront and walking distance to a wide variety of restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rod

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location with great amenities. Appreciated the welcome pack.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Apartment was very nice, in a great location, clean and comfortable. There was a welcome box with wine and breakfast items for us which was very much appreciated. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Heart of Lake Como

After spending a few days at Lake Como, I feel like Varenna is the best option for a central location to everything you would want in a Como getaway. In addition, this apartment is perfect for getting around Varenna. Just minutes from the
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dream Come True

Our stay in this lovely apartment in Varenna situated over a little Italian restaurant was absolutely perfect! Super charming with an absolutely stunning view of Lake Como from the living room and bathroom windows. It was very well equipped with anything we needed for our stay. We loved the entire experience!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike D., Phoenix, AZ USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

VERY NICE CONDO IN AN EXCELLENT LOCATION

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our 2 week stay in Varenna. The condo was very nice and in a particularly good location….close to the action and convenient to grocery stores and restaurants. Thanks to the hosts who let us arrive early.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Honeymoon

This place is great! It’s right in the center of town and close to everything in Varenna. It looks out into a beautiful piazza and you can also partly see the lake and mountains from the windows. There is also a shared outside area where you can see the lake a bit better. We would definitely go back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Paula S.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Our stay would’ve been great if it wasn’t for the property management. We let them know the first day we got there that we had no hot water at all and that we could not get on the Wi-Fi that the password was not working. The management never contacted us even though we sent multiple messages to the after hours and three days later we got a text saying that the information for the password for the Wi-Fi was incorrect so they gave us the correct one, but we never got warm water we had cold showers for three days. Reached out seven or eight times for the manager to call me to make this right and it never gotten a response.. would love to have given this place the highest rating because of the location is great and it’s a beautiful place but the management I’ve never seen worse
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Justine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place, just a couple problems

We loved the location and the apartment. Only a couple of problems: the shower door was broken, and the bedroom closet smelled a little because there was a stained pillow in there. We still would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fern J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake View

The apartment is clean and modern. Some street noise during the day but quiet at night. The apt is difficult to find. GPS directions send you along the harbor which is difficult with bags. Stick to the high Road. There is a sloped drive that goes down just before the Royal Victoria Hotel. The bed is comfortable. The shower a little cramped. The kitchen is well equipped. We did not use it much but appreciated the washing machine. The apt is an excellent base for exploring the lake towns.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Caitlin K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, low maintenance stay

The location of the apartment is literally perfect. The courtyard has a little patio so you could sit and play cards above the main street, taking in all the atmosphere and stunning view without the wait for a table. The apartment itself was clean and comfy but just a warning to anyone who needs more, it’s definitely primitive. The water didn’t get very hot, there was only one towel per person, there was spare pillows but no extra pillow cases, the tv doesn’t work either. We made do with all the above, particularly as the location is so central it’s great to get out an about anyway! We didn’t use the kitchen as we just went to the square for coffee and croissants etc every day! Overall an amazing stay and would do it again, but if you’re looking for hotel luxe then this isn’t the best apartment for you.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I have nothing but GOOD to say at all about our stay here while we were vacationing in Italy. I’ll point out what I’d say are obvious to most stays in Italy, just because I think it’s good information for Americans like us. A lot of people on these apps leave negative feedback for these reasons, but just know that we’re in Italy and these factors are just about everywhere here. 1) there are steps to get to your room, sometimes a lot of them. At the actual apartment, there are only a couple steps, I wouldn’t even call them stairs. Plenty of stairs before you get there though. 2) the showers are small! I’m 6’4” and 240lbs… I fit, but it’s not like home, lol. Okay now that that’s over with, here’s the positive aspects of this place. 1. Location, location, location!!! Easy walk to anywhere. 10 minutes with luggage from the train. Food right underneath you (make a reservation). Food along the water, nearly the entire way to the ferry stop… which is about a 10 minute walk. Make the hike up to the castle, the views are worth it! 2. Washing machine. This was huge for us as it was the halfway stop of our 17 day vacation. There’s even a great clothes rack in the closet to help drying. NOTE: NO AC! We didn’t need it, the fans worked great, but just beware in case you’re coming when it’s hotter. Stay here, you won’t be disappointed!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Varenna Getaway

Perfect place. Great views. Apartment was clean and had everything we needed. We even did some laundry. Make sure you eat at the Al Prato Restaurant, too. We Will definitely stay here again. In our opinion, the best location to base out of on Lake Como.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H., Santa Barbara, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and clean, great location

Very relaxing and I can’t wait to return
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Directions to the apartment were wrong. Had to call the property management company and even then, they did not know how to access the apartment. Needs to be addressed for future guests. Also, and most important, during the 3 night stay, there was no hot water for showers. The property management company said they fixed it when we complained, but it never got warm. Guests should not have to endure this.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristine D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Varenna -Lake Como

This is a great location with beautiful views from the small balcony. The accommodations had everything we needed. Thank you for a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Tim A.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Apartment was well positioned and directions were excellent. Sadly the key safe didn’t work and we needed to wait for someone to come and fix it before we could get in. Overall the property was ok but some things were old and tired and information such as about the WiFi was out of date. With a refresh it could be great. It is worth noting that there is no air conditioning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean, perfect location

Lovely stay, best restaurant right under the apartment, Al Prato. Very popular, needs reservations. All automated check in, would have appreciated a person to communicate with. Lovely place, would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Casa Al Prato Apt. A

We had a great time in Varenna! We were in for a friend’s wedding and could not have chosen a better place to stay. From the location to the accommodation provided, this apartment had it all. It truly made our trip!

10/10 Excellent

Davidson S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great apartment in Varenna

Perfect apartment close to everything. Concierge arranged early check-in and instructions had good detail to describe location. Shared patio was a nice outdoor spot to view the lake
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bob and Janet U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Al Prato Pt A

Third and longest stay at one month
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

vince r.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

good to average

good to average needs new bed
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023