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From luxe 19th-century grand hotels and small, family-owned villas to modern chains and budget hostels, you’ll find a wide variety of accommodations in and around the lakes district. Many properties are closed during low season, so be sure to call ahead.
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based on 52 reviews
Located on the shore of Lake Garda, this family-run, modern hotel has a large, lakeside garden, kids... more
based on 96 reviews
The pianist on Villa d’Este’s terrace overlooking Lake Como may start summer evenings with... more
based on 142 reviews
Views of fabulous sunrises are all but guaranteed at this Art Nouveau, 94-room, luxury hotel on the west... more
based on 67 reviews
This 29-room boutique hotel outfitted with contemporary décor and amenities is located in the... more
based on 1 reviews
Set amid its own landscaped gardens overlooking Lake Maggiore and the Borromeo islands, the family-run,... more
based on 11 reviews
This 23-room hotel, located near (but not on) Lake Garda, features contemporary furniture and designer... more
based on 1 reviews
With views across Lake Orta, this 19th-century Moorish folly offers six rooms and eight suites. The exotic... more
The 12 rooms at this year-round lakeside hotel are all simple, bright, and clean. The main attraction,... more
This family-owned hostel, catering for families as well as budget-minded singles, sits just above Lugano... more
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