Downtown Varenna - Historic Centre – Holiday Home in Varenna

Downtown Varenna – Historic Centre by villavistalago

Downtown Varenna – Historic Centre by villavistalago is a holiday home in the heart of the historic centre of Varenna, on Lake Como, with views of the town and the lake from its windows.

The property is designed for those who want the independence of an apartment without giving up comfort: it has a separate bedroom, a living room with a sofa bed, a full kitchen with hob, oven, fridge and coffee machine, and a bathroom with bidet and shower. Air conditioning and soundproofing keep the stay comfortable even in the warmer months, while towels and linen are provided by the property.

The location is one of its most appreciated strengths: the location score, rated 10 by guests, reflects the proximity to restaurants, cafés and the village’s main points of interest, such as Villa Monastero and Vezio Castle, both a few minutes’ walk away. It is a solution particularly suited to couples, who rated the location itself with a perfect score for a trip for two, but also to small groups or families thanks to the shared spaces and independent kitchen.

Downtown Varenna – Historic Centre by villavistalago

★ 9.1 · Excellent · 28 reviews

Room types

The holiday home consists of a single unit of around 70 square metres, designed to accommodate up to four people between the bedroom and living room. The sleeping area is separate from the living space, ensuring privacy even when the accommodation is fully occupied, and the private bathroom is equipped with a shower and bidet.

Every room enjoys a lake view, a town view or a view of a point of interest, a detail that makes the experience particularly pleasant for those staying in Varenna. The kitchen, equipped with hob, oven, fridge and coffee machine, allows guests to manage meals independently, while air conditioning, soundproofing and a flat-screen TV with streaming services complete the amenities of an accommodation designed for both short and extended stays.

Holiday Home

70 m² · Private bathroom

1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed
Max 4 guests
Lake view, Kitchen, Soundproofing

The property’s only accommodation option, a 70 sqm apartment with a separate bedroom and a living room with a sofa bed. It offers a lake view, a town view and a view of a point of interest, plus a full kitchen, air conditioning and soundproofing for an independent and private stay.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

Yes, if you're looking for accommodation in the historic centre of Varenna with lake and town views.
Yes, if you're travelling as a couple: the location was rated 10.0 specifically for a trip for two.
Yes, if you want to cook independently, thanks to a full kitchen with oven, hob and fridge.
Yes, if you appreciate impeccable cleanliness, rated 9.9 by previous guests.
Yes, if you need an air-conditioned, soundproofed environment, comfortable even in high summer season.

Maybe not, if...

Maybe not, if you're travelling with pets, as they are not allowed at this property.
Maybe not, if you need free parking, as it is only available in a paid garage here.
Maybe not, if you're looking for breakfast included: it is not provided here.
Maybe not, if you have difficulty climbing stairs: the upper floors have no lift.

Hotel facilities & services

Downtown Varenna – Historic Centre by villavistalago offers amenities designed for independent stays in the town’s historic centre. The full kitchen, with hob, oven, fridge, coffee machine and utensils, allows guests to prepare meals without going out, while the private bathroom with bathtub or shower and complimentary toiletries ensures everyday comfort.

General amenities include air conditioning, heating and free WiFi, useful in every season, along with the option to request a paid airport shuttle for those arriving from Bergamo or Milan airports. The property is entirely non-smoking.

For entertainment, a flat-screen TV with streaming services and internet connection is available, while parking is available in a nearby garage. Views of the lake, town and points of interest complete an offering aimed primarily at those seeking independence and comfort in a historic setting.

Great for your stay

Private bathroom
Parking
Air conditioning
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Flat-screen TV
Family rooms available
View
Kitchen
Airport shuttle

General facilities

Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Private apartment in building
Airport shuttle
Invoice available on request
Interconnected rooms available
Family rooms available
Air conditioning
Entirely non-smoking property
Heating
Non-smoking rooms
Fire extinguishers

Parking

Garage

Food & drink

Kettle/coffee machine

Media & technology

Internet connection
Streaming service (such as Netflix)
Flat-screen TV
Radio
TV
Pay-per-view channels

Room amenities

Dining table
Coffee machine
Hob
Oven
Kitchenware
Kitchen
Washing machine
Fridge
Bidet
Bathtub or shower
Private bathroom
Complimentary toiletries
Bathrobe
Sofa bed
Lake view

Location & what to see

Downtown Varenna stands in the historic centre of the village, on the eastern shore of Lake Como, in one of the town’s liveliest and most popular areas. A few steps from the front door you’ll find restaurants such as Borgovino and Il Cavatappi, both around 20 metres away, along with cafés and venues that bring life to Varenna’s characteristic cobbled lanes.

Varenna-Esino-Perledo railway station is just 500 metres away, convenient for reaching Milan or other towns on the lake without a car. Villa Monastero, with its botanical garden overlooking the water, is 150 metres away, while Vezio Castle, perched on the hill with a panoramic view of the lake, is about 400 metres away. Those arriving by air can rely on Bergamo-Orio al Serio Airport, 49 km away, or Milan Linate Airport, about 60 km away, with an airport shuttle available on request for a fee.

The lake is naturally the great protagonist of the surrounding area: in summer it lends itself to boat trips to Bellagio and Villa Carlotta, about 4.9 km away, or to the gardens of Villa Melzi, 4.2 km away, while in autumn and spring walks to Passo Agueglio, 3.4 km away, offer different views of the mountains surrounding the lake. For history lovers, the Abbey of Piona, 13 km away, and Villa del Balbianello, about 8 km away, are two destinations easily reached in a day, ideal for completing a stay that alternates village life and lakeside nature.

Borgovino — lakeside restaurant just steps from the accommodation 5 m

Villa Monastero — historic villa with a botanical garden on Lake Como 150 m

Vezio Castle — panoramic medieval fortress above the village of Varenna 400 m

Varenna-Esino-Perledo Station — rail connections to Milan and the rest of the lake 500 m

What guests say about Downtown Varenna – Historic Centre by villavistalago

9.1

Excellent · 28 reviews

Staff

9.5

Comfort

9.5

Location

10

Cleanliness

9.9

Facilities

9.7

Value for money

8.9

Guests particularly praise cleanliness (9.9) and services (9.7), as well as a location rated perfect with a score of 10. Staff and comfort also receive very high ratings, while value for money, though solid, is the relatively less outstanding aspect.