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This lakefront hotel is a 2-minute walk from the pier in Varenna. The historic 19th-century building features a terrace with panoramic views of Lake Como.

Including free WiFi and air conditioning, guest rooms of Hotel Olivedo offer a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Some have a balcony with views of the lake.

The lake-view restaurant serves traditional dishes from the Lombardy region. In summer, breakfast is served on the panoramic terrace. There is a lift, and WiFi is free throughout.

Menaggio Golf Club is 7 km away, across the lake. Ferries travelling around Lake Como leave from Varenna’s pier. The Olivedo Hotel is 5 minutes' walk from Varenna-Esino Train Station.

Located in Como, Hotel Villa Flori is on a lake – a 1-minute drive from Villa Olmo and 8 minutes from Como Cathedral. This hotel is 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Como-Brunate Funicular and 26.1 mi (42 km) from Villa del Balbianello.

Located in Bellagio’s city centre and boasting lovely views over Lake Como, Hotel Bellagio offers free access to its gym. It also provides free WiFi in public areas.

The rooms in this boutique hotel have minimalist decoration and include a TV with satellite channels. Many bedrooms overlook the lake.

A continental breakfast is offered every morning. It includes hot drinks, croissants and cold meats.

Accessed directly from Bellagio’s main square by 38 cobblestone steps, Hotel Bellagio is walking distance from the town’s shops, cafés and restaurants.

Located in Lezzeno, Filario Hotel & Residences is on a lake – a 1-minute drive from Port of Lezzeno and 9 minutes from Bellagio Port. This beach hotel is 6.8 mi (11 km) from Villa Carlotta and 8.1 mi (13.1 km) from Villa Monastero.

Offering panoramic views across Lake Como, Hotel Royal Victoria, by R Collection Hotels is set in a building dating back to the 19th century. This property features lush gardens, a swimming pool and a wellness centre with a sauna and a steam bath.

Each room comes with satellite TV, Wi-Fi internet and air conditioning. Some have a balcony with a view across the lake.

The Royal Victoria is set right on the lake shore in the heart of Varenna. It includes 2 restaurants, one of which overlooks Bellagio.

The hotel includes a private dock. The swimming pool is open from May until September.

With a stay at La Locanda del Cantiere in Laglio, you'll be 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Argegno Cable Car to Pigra and 8.8 mi (14.1 km) from Villa del Balbianello. This property is 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from Como-Brunate Funicular and 10.4 mi (16.8 km) from Villa Carlotta.

A stay at Palace Hotel places you in the heart of Como, steps from Lungolago di Como and Piazza Cavour. This hotel is 12.2 mi (19.6 km) from Lake Lugano and 17.1 mi (27.5 km) from Villa del Balbianello.

A stay at Palazzo Venezia places you in the heart of Como, steps from Lungolago di Como and Piazza Cavour. This golf hotel is 12 mi (19.4 km) from Lake Lugano and 17.2 mi (27.6 km) from Villa del Balbianello.

Featuring a large, furnished garden overlooking Lugano Lake, Residence Antico Crotto offers studio apartments, equipped with flat-screen TVs and a kitchenette. A path leads to Porlezza town, 1.5 km away.

The Antico Crotto's restaurant has vaulted stone ceilings and serves classic Italian dishes made with local ingredients. Meals are accompanied by an enticing selection of wines.

Many of the studios here have views over the garden and the lake. All are self-catering or you can enjoy a small continental breakfast at an extra cost. Some rooms have air conditioning.

A small outdoor pool is open during the summer.

Located in Brunate, Bellavista Boutique Hotel is in the historical district – a 4-minute drive from Volta Lighthouse and 8 minutes from Casa del Fascio. This family-friendly inn is 16.3 mi (26.2 km) from Lake Lugano and 21.2 mi (34.2 km) from Villa del Balbianello.

Right on the shore of Lake Lugano, this family-run 4-star hotel offers restaurants, free WiFi, and a south-facing outdoor pool with direct lake access. The centre of Lugano is a 10-minute walk away.

Guests of Hotel Lido Seegarten can enjoy Mediterranean cuisine in the elegant restaurant Rialto or the restaurant La Terrazza, grilled dishes and seasonal specialities in the rustic-style restaurant La Fornace. There is also a bar and a terrace with lake views.

The Lido Seegarten’s air-conditioned rooms come with lake or mountain views, a flat-screen smart TV with cable channels and radio, a seating area, a minibar, and a bathroom.

Deck chairs, sunshades, towels, bathrobes, and a bar service are available at the pool. The fitness centre offers panoramic views of the lake and the mountains.

The Exhibition Centre is 400 metres away, and it is 1.5 km to Lugano Train Station and 5 km to Agno Airport. Bus lines 2 and 3 stop right outside the hotel.

The property can be reached within a 7-minute walk from the Palazzo dei Congressi Conference Centre and within a 10-minute walk from Lugano centre,

Located in Bellinzona, Hotel Bellinzona Sud Swiss Quality is within a 10-minute drive of Castello di Montebello and Bellinzona Market. This hotel is 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from Three Castles of Bellinzona and 11.5 mi (18.5 km) from Tibetan Bridge "Carasc".

A stay at Hotel Belvedere places you in the heart of Bellagio – a 4-minute drive from San Giacomo Basilica and 10 minutes from Museo del Ciclismo. This family-friendly hotel is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Villa Carlotta and 6.2 mi (9.9 km) from Villa del Balbianello.

A stay at Hotel Montecodeno places you in the heart of Varenna, steps from Lover's Walk and 6 minutes by foot from Civic Museum of Ornithology and Natural Sciences. This hotel is 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from Villa del Balbianello and 14.2 mi (22.8 km) from Lake Lugano.

A stay at Hotel Garni Corona places you in the heart of Menaggio – a 5-minute drive from Menaggio Beach and 7 minutes from Villa Carlotta. This hotel is 4 mi (6.4 km) from Castello di Vezio and 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Villa Serbelloni.

A stay at Grand Hotel Menaggio places you in the heart of Menaggio, within a 15-minute walk of Menaggio Beach and Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi. This golf hotel is 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from Lake Lugano and 5.9 mi (9.4 km) from Villa del Balbianello.

Located in Oliveto Lario, 7.2 km from Villa Melzi Gardens, Al Molo 5 - Lake Front provides accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Providing a bar, the property is located within 7.9 km of Bellagio Ferry Terminal. The accommodation offers a sauna, hot tub and free WiFi throughout the property.

The inn will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet.

An Italian breakfast is available at Al Molo 5 - Lake Front.

Circolo Golf Villa d'Este is 28 km from the accommodation, while Como Borghi Train Station is 32 km away. Orio Al Serio International Airport is 53 km from the property.

Situated in the little historic village of Brunate, on a hillside overlooking the city of Como, the Vista Lago boasts spectacular views of the lake and the Italian Alps. All rooms offer a relaxing view, and most feature a balcony.

All rooms are simply decorated, and come with private bathroom and parquet floors. Each offers free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Some rooms overlook Lake Como.

The Vista Lago is only 100 metres from the cable car station that links Brunate to Como in 7 minutes.The helpful staff can provide useful tourist and travel info.

A stay at Suites&Atelier Lake Como places you in the heart of Como, steps from Como-Brunate Funicular and 3 minutes by foot from Lungolago di Como. This luxury guest house is 12 mi (19.4 km) from Lake Lugano and 17.2 mi (27.7 km) from Villa del Balbianello.

A stay at 73 Boutique Hotel places you in the heart of Como, steps from Church of San Fedele and Como Cathedral. This hotel is 12.2 mi (19.7 km) from Lake Lugano and 17.4 mi (27.9 km) from Villa del Balbianello.