Doing a few nights in Varenna. Check the RS book but not finding much in my price range (350-450). Any ideas for us? Thx, Steve
Posted by
Duluth, MN🌲
11761 posts
Have you tried doing a search on the forum? There are a number of hotel recommendations for Varenna that other folks have stayed at here. Here are search results for Varenna hotels from the last two years:
Posted by
San Diego, California, USA
1998 posts
When are you looking for dates? Places book up quickly so you might be too early or you might be too late.
Varenna is very small. You might expand your search to Bellagio and Menaggio - both reachable by upper lake ferry from Varenna and both with many more lodging options.
Good luck,
=Tod
Posted by
72 posts
Not sure about price range, but we have stayed at Casa Du Lac three times - beautiful property! It was one of those hotels that we had to get back to! They also have an incredible terrace restaurant open to the public. https://www.casadulac.it/en
Posted by
OP
minneapolis, MN
203 posts
I waited too long.. might have to go to Bellagio… thx
Posted by
Twin Cities of MN
8016 posts
Steve, when I planned my trip to Lake Como, I figured we'd just do the walking tour in Bellagio but otherwise not spend much time. I thought it would be "snooty". We stayed in Varenna, and you should absolutely spend some time in Varenna, we did the RS walking tour, had amazing gelato and had dinner at Bar Il Molo where the food was good enough, but the view, WOW!
We went to Bellagio in the rain. I thought that's ok because I'm not going to love it, anyway. We loved it. Shop keepers and restaurant staff were so nice. We went in the RS recommended wine tasting bar (enoteca), absolutely soaked and freezing, and were greeted warmly. Staff took our raincoats and umbrellas and stored them and put us in a corner where it was warmer. The waiter patiently highlighted the wines of the region and explained the tasting.
We stayed in Bellagio the rest of the day and had a nice dinner at a moderately priced restaurant.
So, no worries about staying in Bellagio, and the ferry works great between the towns.
You didn't mention when you are traveling. We were in the area mid October when it was less busy (and more rainy)