Italian Lakes Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Where to stay in Italian Lakes
Como City Centre
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.
Desenzano del Garda City Centre
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.
Historic Center
If you're spending some time in Historic Center, Villa Serbelloni and Enoteca Principessa are top sights worth seeing.
Aureggio
While Aureggio isn't home to many top sights, Villa Melzi Gardens and Villa Melzi are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Pescallo
While Pescallo isn't home to many top sights, Villa Melzi and Bellagio Port are some notable places to visit nearby.
B&B Hotel Como City Center
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
Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni
Villa Serbelloni is exceptional. I’ve stayed in many hotels around the world and this ranks at the top for location, style and service. We really enjoyed our time there and will return again someday.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Palace Hotel
Depends on what you want it’s different for all just choose what you like
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Poiano Resort Apartments
big apartment clean all fasilitis on the resort
Reviewed on 29 Sept 2023
Campeggio del Garda
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
Residence Diaz
This place was the perfect location for visiting Como. Easy walk to everything like restaraunts, train and ferry. Julet was super helpful with check in. The apartment was really clean and well maintained. Highly recommend staying here. Would definitely stay there again!
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
Scaliger Castle
Walk on the walls, venture down passageways and climb up a tower of this ancient fortress on Lake Garda in northern Italy.
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.
