Albergo La Genzianella
Bellagio · Italy · 1 Star

Albergo La Genzianella

1-star hotel above Bellagio, among woods and ski slopes of Monte San Primo, with garden, restaurant and free private parking for outdoor stays.

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8.3 Score
232 Reviews
1★ Star
16:00 Check-in
Area Bellagio
Nearby Rifugio Anna Maria · 1,1 km
Parking Free
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 16:00
Pets Allowed

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Albergo La Genzianella

Albergo La Genzianella is a 1-star hotel in Bellagio, Lombardy, set among the greenery of Loc. Monte San Primo and overlooking the mountains surrounding Lake Como. The property, simple and family-run, features a garden, a restaurant serving local cuisine (closed on Wednesdays), a bar and a ski pass sales point for those arriving in winter.

The rooms, available in Double/Twin, Triple and Quadruple types, share a private bathroom with bidet and shower, bathrobes, a desk, a wardrobe and satellite TV, along with views of the surrounding mountains. The flexible bed configuration, from singles to a large double bed and even a bunk bed, makes the hotel suitable for both couples and groups or large families.

Private parking is free and WiFi is included throughout the property, while pets are allowed on request with no extra charge. The location, especially appreciated by couples, is a good base for hiking, skiing and cycling in the mountains of the Triangolo Lariano, a short distance from Bellagio and the lake.

Albergo La Genzianella
★ 8.3 · Very Good · 232 reviews

Plan your stay at Albergo La Genzianella

1-star hotel above Bellagio, among woods and ski slopes of Monte San Primo, with garden, restaurant and free private parking for outdoor stays.

Room types

Albergo La Genzianella offers three room types, designed to meet different needs, from couples to large groups: the Double/Twin Room, the Triple and the Quadruple. All rooms overlook the surrounding mountains and share some common features: private bathroom with shower and bidet, bathrobes, desk, wardrobe and satellite TV, as well as telephone connection and internet access.

The size increases progressively, from 22 to 25 square meters, following the capacity that rises from two to four guests. The bed configuration, between singles, a large double bed and a bunk bed, allows the Quadruple Room in particular to be adapted for families with children or small groups of friends on holiday on Lake Como.

Double/Twin Room — Albergo La Genzianella
Double/Twin Room
22 m² · Private bathroom

  • 2 single beds or 1 large double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Mountain view, Desk, Bathrobe

The smallest of the property’s rooms, at 22 square meters with views of the surrounding mountains. The private bathroom is fitted with a shower and bidet, while the bed configuration can be chosen between two single beds or one large double bed, ideal for couples.

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Triple Room — Albergo La Genzianella
Triple Room
23 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 single bed and 1 large double bed
  • Max 3 guests
  • Bidet, Mountain view, Wardrobe

Slightly larger than the Double/Twin Room, at 23 square meters suited to three people. It combines a single bed with a large double bed, keeping the same mountain views and the private bathroom with bidet and shower.

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Quadruple Room — Albergo La Genzianella
Quadruple Room
25 m² · Private bathroom

  • 2 bunk beds and 1 large double bed
  • Max 4 guests
  • Shower, Mountain view, Bathrobe

The most spacious room in the hotel, at 25 square meters and capacity for four people. It is the only room type with a bunk bed, paired with a large double bed, designed for families with children or small groups on holiday by the lake.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • Yes, if you're looking for a budget 1-star hotel with free private parking, convenient for those arriving by car above Bellagio.
  • Yes, if you're traveling with pets: they are allowed on request and with no extra charge.
  • Yes, if you're a skiing or hiking enthusiast: the hotel has ski storage, a ski school and a ski pass sales point.
  • Yes, if you're traveling with family or a group: the Quadruple Room accommodates up to 4 people with a bunk bed and a double bed.
  • Yes, if you value good value for money, rated 8.5 by guests who have stayed here.

Maybe not, if...

  • Maybe not, if you need breakfast at the hotel: the property does not offer it among its services.
  • Maybe not, if you're traveling with an infant and need a crib: the property does not offer cribs or extra beds.
  • Maybe not, if you're looking for a property close to Bellagio's historic center: the ferry pier is 14 km away and Como Borghi station is 34 km away.
  • Maybe not, if you're looking for very high scores for general facilities: the Facilities category stands at 7.7 out of 10.

Hotel facilities & services

Albergo La Genzianella offers guests a garden to relax in after a day of hiking, as well as an on-site restaurant and a bar for meals and aperitifs. The property is designed for those who practice outdoor sports: a ski storage room, a ski school and a ski pass sales point are available, convenient for those using the local slopes, as well as for hiking and cycling in the surrounding area.

Private parking is free and WiFi is included throughout the property. Pets are allowed on request with no extra charge, while meeting and banquet facilities make the hotel suitable for small events as well. Family rooms and parquet flooring round out an offering designed for simple, informal stays in the mountains above Bellagio.

Great for your stay

  • Free parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Parking
  • Pets allowed
  • Free WiFi connection
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms available
  • Skiing
  • Ski storage
  • Ski school

General facilities

  • Garden
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Skiing
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Family rooms available
  • Parquet or wood flooring
  • Heating

Parking

  • Parking

Food & drink

  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Media & technology

  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • Internet connection

Room amenities

  • Bidet
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Bathrobe
  • Shower
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Mountain view
  • Desk

Location & what to see

Albergo La Genzianella is located in Loc. Monte San Primo, on the mountainside overlooking Bellagio, in a rural area surrounded by greenery and favored by those who love outdoor living. Lake Como is practically within sight of the property, while trails for skiing and hiking start right from the hotel’s surroundings, in a setting far from the traffic and crowds of the lakefront.

For those arriving by train, the nearest stations are Lierna, about 7 km away, and Olcio, about 6.7 km away, both on the opposite shore of the lake. The reference airports are Milan Linate at 51 km, Bergamo Orio al Serio at 45 km and Milan Malpensa at 48 km, all reachable by car in just over an hour. The Bellagio ferry pier, useful for moving around the lake, is about 14 km from the property.

The area offers numerous opportunities for skiing, hiking and cycling along the mountains of the Triangolo Lariano. Among the closest cultural destinations are the Gardens of Villa Melzi, about 6 km away, Villa Carlotta at 7 km and the scenic Villa del Balbianello, about 5.8 km away, often chosen as a film set. For meals, restaurants such as Rifugio Anna Maria, just over 1 km away, offer mountain cuisine after a day on the trails.

Rifugio Anna Maria — mountain restaurant serving traditional dishes just steps from the hotel 1,1 km
Gardens of Villa Melzi — historic botanical garden overlooking the Bellagio lakefront 6 km
Villa Carlotta — museum and botanical garden on the opposite shore of Lake Como 7 km
Villa del Balbianello — historic villa overlooking the lake, set of famous film productions 5 km

What guests say about Albergo La Genzianella

8.3
Very Good · 232 reviews
Staff
9.2
Comfort
8.3
Location
8.5
Cleanliness
8.4
Facilities
7.7
Value for money
8.5
Free Wi-Fi
8

Reviews particularly praise the friendliness of the staff (9.2) and the value for money (8.5), appreciated by those looking for a simple stay in the mountains above Bellagio. Cleanliness and comfort also receive good marks, while general facilities remain the most critical point of the overall assessment.

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