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Italian Lakes TRAVEL GUIDE AND DEALS

Northern Italy’s Lake District has lured leisure-seekers, lovers, and poets for over 2,000 years. Historic villas and gardens, Mediterranean-style lakeside villages, and a soaring Alpine backdrop are just some of the attractions.

Why Go

 Awe-inspiring views of Lake Como, fairytale villas, and elite resorts.

Italian Lakes Hotels

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.

= Smart Splurge = Great Value

Grand Hotel Tremezzo
Views of fabulous sunrises are all but guaranteed at this Art Nouveau, 94-room, luxury hotel on the west shore of Lake Como... historic | expensive | swimming pool

Villa Aminta
Set amid its own landscaped gardens overlooking Lake Maggiore and the Borromeo islands, the family-run, luxury, 58-room... historic | expensive

Villa Crespi
With views across Lake Orta, this 19th-century Moorish folly offers six rooms and eight suites. The exotic décor is... smart splurge | expensive | italian

Villa d'Este
The pianist on Villa d’Este’s terrace overlooking Lake Como may start summer evenings with Puccini (a former... spa | smart splurge | expensive | smart luxury winner

Hotel Bellagio
This 29-room boutique hotel outfitted with contemporary décor and amenities is located in the heart of Bellagio, the... budget | boutique

Hotel Piazza au Lac
The 12 rooms at this year-round lakeside hotel are all simple, bright, and clean. The main attraction, however, is the... great value

The Oasis Youth Hostel
This family-owned hostel, catering for families as well as budget-minded singles, sits just above Lugano and is considered one... family | new | great value

Hotel Meridiana
This 23-room hotel, located near (but not on) Lake Garda, features contemporary furniture and designer lighting. Also offers a... trendy

Hotel du Lac
Located on the shore of Lake Garda, this family-run, modern hotel has a large, lakeside garden, kids pool and playground. Some... family | great value

Grand Hotel Tremezzo
Views of fabulous sunrises are all but guaranteed at this Art Nouveau, 94-room, luxury hotel on the west shore of Lake Como... historic | expensive | swimming pool

Villa Aminta
Set amid its own landscaped gardens overlooking Lake Maggiore and the Borromeo islands, the family-run, luxury, 58-room... historic | expensive

Villa Crespi
With views across Lake Orta, this 19th-century Moorish folly offers six rooms and eight suites. The exotic décor is... smart splurge | expensive | italian

Villa d'Este
The pianist on Villa d’Este’s terrace overlooking Lake Como may start summer evenings with Puccini (a former... spa | smart splurge | expensive | smart luxury winner

Hotel Bellagio
This 29-room boutique hotel outfitted with contemporary décor and amenities is located in the heart of Bellagio, the... boutique | trendy

Hotel Piazza au Lac
The 12 rooms at this year-round lakeside hotel are all simple, bright, and clean. The main attraction, however, is the... great value

The Oasis Youth Hostel
This family-owned hostel, catering for families as well as budget-minded singles, sits just above Lugano and is considered one... family | new | great value

Hotel Bellagio
This 29-room boutique hotel outfitted with contemporary décor and amenities is located in the heart of Bellagio, the... budget | boutique

Hotel Meridiana
This 23-room hotel, located near (but not on) Lake Garda, features contemporary furniture and designer lighting. Also offers a... moderate

Hotel du Lac
Located on the shore of Lake Garda, this family-run, modern hotel has a large, lakeside garden, kids pool and playground. Some... family | great value

Hotel Meridiana
This 23-room hotel, located near (but not on) Lake Garda, features contemporary furniture and designer lighting. Also offers a... trendy

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