r/LakeComo • u/tuliploveslulu • 7d ago

Varenna or Como?

I am torn on where to stay. I would like to be near the train so I can do day trips to Milan and other areas. I know both areas are well connected by train. I have more hotel options in Como but it’s also far away from the middle of the lake, which is where I’d like to be for the lake views. I am staying 3 nights already in Bellagio. Should I keep my existing hotel in Como or switch to a B&B in Varenna? Any recommended places to stay in Varenna? I’d like to keep it around 300 Euros/night.

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u/lpukanecz 7d ago

For what it’s worth, my fiancé and I were torn about the same issue. We ended up booking a hotel in Varenna for central location and ease of train access. We go in October and I definitely think it was the right move for us.

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u/tuliploveslulu 7d ago

Thanks! Which hotel did you decide on? I’m looking into the July and there’s not many options.

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u/lpukanecz 7d ago

We booked Hotel Royal Victoria. I will say we got very lucky because we were able to grab the room we wanted but it was the last one available for our respective dates.

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u/tuliploveslulu 7d ago

That looks superb but I’m hoping to find a place under $500 euros a night.

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u/kartoshkacat 7d ago

I just stayed 4 nights in Varenna in mid May and stayed at Albergo Milano. We had the mezzanine apartment in their Casa Rossa building with a private terrace right on the lake. It was absolutely stunning and price per night ranged between 280-320 euro a night.