Albergo Milano

«VARENNA’S THE PLACE TO STAY IN LAKE COMO, AND ALBERGO MILANO’S THE PLACE TO STAY IN VARENNA!!!»
There’s no doubt, Varenna’s the place to stay while visiting Lake Como… this is a great little village that’s own’s the market when it comes to quaintness & charm!!! And if you’re gonna stay in Varenna, the place to stay is The Albergo Milano!!! You can always tell a fabulously run property from the reviews when everyone refers to the owners by their first names… Bettina & Egidio set the bar for hospitality in the Como area… This charming little waterfront hotel will steal your heart, and take your breath away at the same time!!! Our small group of 10 friends booked way in advance to get the waterfront rooms in the main building with balconies and terraces facing the lake for four nights in mid-​june…
WOW!!! the views are incredible!!! I don’t think you can find a better home base for your vacation anywhere in the Como area… These folks run this little hotel like a finely tuned instrument… The rooms are bright & warm, the bathrooms large and colorful…
The included breakfast buffet was fabulous!!! Several juices, coffees, teas, espressos, cappuccinos, granolas, fresh cut fruits, a large assortment of meats & cheeses, poached & boiled eggs, freshly baked breads & pastries, jams, breakfast cakes, etc… There’s just no way anyone would be disappointed with this spread!!! And this isn’t some little breakfast room tucked away in a basement, the breakfast takes place in their brightly appointed restaurant with a wall of glass doors revealing the lake & the alps and of course on their incredible waterfront terrace… The view is so good you won’t want to leave the hotel!!! And as impressive as their breakfast buffet is, dinner on the Terrace at their La Vista Ristorante surpasses it… Egidio, Bettina and their crew serve up a fixed prix dinner menu with gourmet quality foods, wines and presentations that are just incredible!!!
While it seems Egidio oversees the Kitchen, Bettina runs the front desk with an incredible flare… She’s knows everyone and everything in the area… She gladly made wonderful recommendations & reservations for our group’s dinners at several great restaurants… she recommended an assortment of fun activities throughout the lake area, and she even went as far to arrange a fabulous boat charter for our group which was a highlight of our visit… And when Bettina & Egidio are busy, Chiara takes over the front desk with ease… she’s fun, polite, professional & incredibly helpful!!! The Albergo Milano is a great value, it’s wonderfully managed, has the prime location on the lake, and some of the best food you’ll find on Lake Como!!! Thank You Bettina & Egidio… we’ll be back!!!

Stunning little hotel perched above the water. Gorgeous views from the room terraces and restaurant terrace. The owners are wonderful, catering to your every need, very responsive to email prior to booking for advice, etc. we felt like we were guests in their home

Bello! We loved every corner of this property, even the little «crazy» cat, and I’m a dog person! The staff treated us like we were family. A special shout-​out to Mark, thanks for being such a gracious host. Not only did he check us in and show us to our room, on a rainy afternoon (the top floor of the casa rossa… which we loved), but he was also there for the first evening dinner, making sure all guests were being taken care of.
We had 3 meals at the restaurant and each one was not only a fantastic experience, but was absolutely delicious. The fish, the lamb, the apple tarts; yes order it all.
I recommend Albergo Milano and the town if Varenna to anyone traveling in the Lake Como area. Of all the Central Lake towns we visited (Menaggio, Lenno, and Bellagio) Varenna was my favorite. Warm and welcoming yet refined, with superb service and courteous merchants everywhere we went. What a great experience!

The Albergo Milano and the Hotel Du Lac were the Hotels that «got away» during our recent 3 night stay in the Lake Como area. My guess is that Varenna is a magnet for American destination weddings, which probably explains why parts of these Hotels’ reservation books were already full, even when we inquired many months in advance.
The Albergo Milano is located right in the old town and up. It looks very romantic and complete with killer views from the balcony.

Stayed here last June. Was absolutely amazing! Varenna is a true gem, and this hotel has a special charm. The restaurant, staff and entire package makes you feel at home in the mountains. In all of Italy this place truly held our hearts. It’s our new definition of cozy. Clean, charm and character, professional service. You can’t go wrong here! Ask them for the best gelateria. Varenna had better gelato than Rome, cinque terre… you name it combined! :)

Great, friendly people! All the way from the booking to the exit of our stay. Very clean, well kept and modern property. They take great pride in their upkeep and service. A bit challenging to find, but pretty much everything in Varenna is. You will not regret staying here. It is also highly recommended by Europe travel guru Rick Steves.