Italian Lakes
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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 Bellagio Port 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, Bellagio Port and Villa Serbelloni are some notable places to visit nearby.
Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni
This is easily one of the most beautiful and special hotels I’ve ever stayed in! It was like staying in a palace and the location in Bellagio couldn’t be more perfect!
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Palace Hotel
What a lovely grand hotel. You immediately felt like you were in a palace from another era. Elegant and very special. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hope to return soon.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Hotel Sirmione Terme
Excellent location right by Lake Garda. The only negative was that our room was located by the street side so it was extremely loud even closing the windows.
Reviewed on 23 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 Ca' del Lago
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
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.
