A bed and breakfast overlooking Lake Como in Varenna, with rooms offering garden or mountain views and an apartment with a private sauna, just steps from the lakeside promenade.
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Varenna Guest House is a family-run bed and breakfast located in Varenna, on the eastern shore of Lake Como, just a few metres from the lakeside promenade and the ferry piers.
The property offers accommodations that differ in size and atmosphere: double rooms with independent entrances and garden or mountain views, and a large apartment with two bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen and a private sauna, designed for families or small groups. Each unit has a private bathroom with courtesy set and hairdryer, a flat-screen TV and a tea and coffee making set.
Among the general services we highlight luggage storage, express check-in, the option to rent bicycles and canoes to explore the lake, and a paid airport shuttle for those arriving from Bergamo or Lugano airports. The location, rated 9.7 by guests, allows you to reach Villa Monastero, Vezio Castle and the Varenna-Esino-Perledo railway station on foot, which is convenient for getting around the lake without a car.
The accommodation types at Varenna Guest House range from the classic double room to the two-level apartment, covering different needs: from couples on a romantic getaway to families looking for more space and independence. All units share a private bathroom with shower and courtesy set, a flat-screen TV and a tea and coffee making set, as well as an independent entrance that guarantees guests’ privacy.
What makes the difference are the distinctive details of each solution: the Double Room with Mountain View and the King Room with Garden View, both compact in size, are aimed at couples, while the Apartment with Sauna, the largest at 70 m² spread over two bedrooms, a kitchen complete with dishwasher and lake view, is designed for longer stays or groups of up to four people. The sauna and the whirlpool tub remain an exclusive plus of this latter solution.
Compact and bright, this double room with an independent entrance opens onto the view of the mountains surrounding the lake. It features a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, hairdryer and courtesy set, plus a flat-screen TV and a tea and coffee making set: an essential solution, ideal for couples seeking tranquillity.
The largest solution in the property, with two separate bedrooms, a living room and a kitchen complete with dishwasher and hob for longer stays. It is the only accommodation with a private sauna and whirlpool tub, as well as a view opening onto Lake Como. A washing machine and independent entrance complete the amenities, designed for families or small groups.
Slightly larger than the Room with Mountain View, this double room with a king-size bed overlooks the property’s garden. The private bathroom with walk-in shower and hairdryer, the independent entrance and the tea and coffee making set make it a practical choice for those seeking a greener and more private corner.
Varenna Guest House focuses on services designed for those who want to experience the lake independently: luggage storage, express check-in and check-out, an ATM and the option to rent bicycles and canoes to get around the coast. For those arriving by air, a paid airport shuttle is available, useful considering that the nearest airport, Bergamo-Orio al Serio, is about 49 km away.
The rooms have a private bathroom with complimentary toiletries, hairdryer and bathtub or shower, bed linen and a wardrobe, while free WiFi and heating are guaranteed throughout the property. The area is entirely non-smoking and some rooms, on the upper floors, are accessible only via stairs.
Guests also have access to a small on-site convenience store and an in-room safe, useful for those organising bike excursions or days of canoeing on Lake Como without having to return to the property for every need.
Varenna Guest House is located in the heart of Varenna, one of the most beloved villages on the eastern shore of Lake Como, in an area guests rate 9.7 for location. The historic centre, with its stone alleys and colourful houses sloping down to the water, can be reached in a few minutes on foot, as can the lakeside promenade with its lakefront restaurants and bars, such as Olivedo Lido and Blanco Lounge Bar, about 40 metres from the property.
Those arriving by train can rely on the Varenna-Esino-Perledo station, just 100 metres away, well connected to Milan and Lecco along the lake line. By car or boat, other Lario destinations are easily reachable: Bellagio and the Gardens of Villa Melzi are about 4.6 km away, while Tremezzina, with Villa Carlotta and its botanical gardens, is 5 km away. Those travelling by air can rely on Lugano (28 km), Locarno (34 km) or Bergamo-Orio al Serio (49 km) airports, the latter connected via a paid shuttle organised by the property.
Just a stone’s throw away are Villa Monastero, with its botanical garden on the lake at 550 metres, and Vezio Castle, a medieval fortress reachable with a short scenic walk at 500 metres. In summer the lake is suited to swimming, sailing and boat trips to Bellagio and Menaggio, while in the shoulder seasons the trails towards Agueglio Pass, at 3.4 km, and excursions to Piona Abbey, about 12 km away, or Villa del Balbianello, also made famous by film, at 8 km, are appreciated.
Guests particularly praise the location, rated 9.7, and the staff, appreciated with a score of 9.3. Cleanliness and comfort remain at high levels, while the value for money, though solid at 8.7, is the slightly lower-rated item among the scores.
Varenna Guest House is located at Via Venini 156, in the centre of Varenna, just a few metres from the lakeside promenade and the ferry piers of Lake Como.
No, Varenna Guest House does not allow pets during the stay.
Yes, Varenna Guest House offers free WiFi throughout the property.
No, the property does not have its own parking; we recommend checking the public parking options available in the centre of Varenna.
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The minimum age required for check-in at Varenna Guest House is 18.
Check-in is possible from 14:00 to 23:30 upon notice of arrival time, while check-out takes place between 07:30 and 10:00.
