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
Default Image

Historic Center

If you're spending some time in Historic Center, Villa Serbelloni and Enoteca Principessa are top sights worth seeing.

Historic Center
Default Image

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
Default Image

Aureggio

While Aureggio isn't home to many top sights, Villa Melzi Gardens and Villa Melzi are some notable places to visit nearby.

Aureggio
Default Image

Pescallo

While Pescallo isn't home to many top sights, Villa Melzi and Bellagio Port are some notable places to visit nearby.

Pescallo
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 NZ$216 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
NZ$216
27 Oct - 28 Oct
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (882 reviews)
"Great location within a 15 minute walk of the lake, duomo and shops. Clean rooms and great price but AC was not working well. Delicious restaurant around the corner called Crianza."

Reviewed on 5 Sept 2025

B&B Hotel Como City Center
Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni

Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni

5 out of 5
Via Teresio Olivelli 1, Bellagio, CO
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$1,539 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
NZ$1,539
15 Oct - 16 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Bellagio. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (538 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel with exceptional service"

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni
Palace Hotel

Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
Lungo Lario Trieste, 16, Como, CO
The price is NZ$430 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
NZ$430
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Nice gym and room"

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Palace Hotel
See all 20,377 properties in Italian Lakes
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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! (563 reviews)
"Great location from the lake about 50m walk. Where there is beach area. Little shop on site with everything you would need, fresh bread and pastries every morning. A short walk from the main town which has restaurant's and cocktail bars. Bus, train and ferry all short walk"

Reviewed on 3 Sept 2025

Campeggio del Garda
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! (446 reviews)
"This is my fourth time here! Couldn’t recommend it more. Torri is fantastic, quieter town but accessible to other bigger busier areas (Riva, Garda etc). It is only about 30-40 minute bus ride from train station at the bottom of the lake. Torri has lots of water-front restaurants, nice bars and local ..."

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2025

Residence Ca' del Lago
Belvedere Village

Belvedere Village

4 out of 5
Via Giovanni Paolo II, Frazione Cavalcaselle, Castelnuovo del Garda, VR
Stay at this 4-star golf residence in Castelnuovo del Garda. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Gardaland and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (378 reviews)
"Excellent hotel"

Reviewed on 28 June 2025

Belvedere Village
See all properties in Italian Lakes
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Lake Como showing a bay or harbour, a coastal town and boating

Villa del Balbianello

5/5(12 reviews)

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

5/5(7 reviews)

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

4.5/5(13 reviews)

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

Scaliger Castle
Gardaland SEA LIFE Aquarium

Gardaland SEA LIFE Aquarium

Take the children to visit the sea life who live at Gardaland SEA LIFE Aquarium during your trip to Castelnuovo del Garda. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Gardaland SEA LIFE Aquarium

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

Trentino which includes a coastal town, a hotel and heritage architecture

Riva del Garda