Cadenabbia

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Cadenabbia which includes a marina, a coastal town and general coastal views
Cadenabbia featuring a garden
Cadenabbia showing a luxury hotel or resort, a pool and dining out
Como featuring general coastal views, a park and flowers
Como featuring a coastal town and mountains

Stay in this quiet village on the western shores of Lake Como for its striking villas, cafés, walking opportunities and spectacular natural beauty.

Set around a sheltered bay on Italy’s Lake Como is the laid-back village of Cadenabbia. Enjoy scenic walks along a picturesque waterfront and explore deep into forest-clad hills. Visit elegant and historic villas and relax in cafés and ice cream parlors.

Cadenabbia first came to wider attention during the 19th century when it was a popular vacation spot for writers, European royalty and nobility. Today, it attracts visitors from all over the world who come for its charms and to use it as a base for discovering the rest of the Lake Como area.

Cadenabbia is a great place to discover on foot. Get a feel for the village by walking through its streets, then stroll down to the tree-lined waterfront promenade for exceptional views across the lake to Bellagio. Visit the 19th-century Church of Ascension, which was one of the first British churches built in Italy. On a warm day, take a refreshing swim at the open-air swimming pool of Lido di Cadenabbia.

Walk north along the waterfront toward the hamlet of Griante. Check out Villa Margherita, an 18th-century villa where Giuseppe Verdi composed La Traviata. Follow centuries-old alleyways to Piazza San Rocco. From here a path leads through fields and woods to San Martino. This hilltop church offers unbeatable views over Lake Como and its scenic location is a good place for a picnic. There is another excellent walk from Griante, and that is to Rogaro, an ancient settlement framed by mountain scenery.

During your time in Cadenabbia, sightsee more of the local area. Walk south along the waterfront to Tremezzo, a village famous for its villas built between the 17th and 19th century. Delight in the tropical plants and trees of the botanical garden at Villa Carlotta. Then go inside the 18th-century mansion to view its art collection.

Cadenabbia is just a 45-minute drive from Como, Lake Como’s main city, and is well served by buses. Ferries connect the village with popular lake destinations such as Bellagio and Varenna. Cadenabbia’s scenery, hotels, guesthouses, cafés and pizzerias make it a great place for both daytrips and longer stopovers.

Palace Hotel

Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
Lungo Lario Trieste, 16, Como, CO
The price is €420 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
€420
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Como. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Nice hotel and very central location, friendly staff"

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

Palace Hotel
Hotel Cruise

Hotel Cruise

4 out of 5
Via Carducci, 3, Montano Lucino, CO
The price is €120 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
€120
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star golf hotel in Montano Lucino. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Location is near Como but you need a car. Breakfast was very good. Rooms were nice and clean, and a/c worked well."

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

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Hotel Barchetta Excelsior

Hotel Barchetta Excelsior

4 out of 5
Piazza Cavour 1, Como, CO
The price is €340 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
€340
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Como. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (991 reviews)
"Great location on lake Como and near Como Lago Tran station. Ferry services outside to Bellagio."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Hotel Barchetta Excelsior
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Residence Diaz

Residence Diaz

Via Diaz, 86, Como, CO
Book a stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Como. Enjoy free WiFi, an airport shuttle (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Como-Brunate ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (246 reviews)
Excellent accomodation in Como centre
"Excellent accomodation. Very well presented, spotlessly clean and large room and bathroom. Fabulous position in centre of Como. Communication from Juliet throughout was wonderful!"

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025

Residence Diaz
Residence Lenno

Residence Lenno

Via Statale 2395/B, Tremezzina, CO
Stay at this residence in Tremezzina. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and satellite TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (257 reviews)
"Wonderful location. Beautiful, fully equipped apartment"

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025

Residence Lenno
Italianway - Torno

Italianway - Torno

Via De Benzi 17, Torno, CO
Stay at this apartment in Torno. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and rainfall showerheads. Popular attractions Como-Brunate Funicular and Villa d'Este ...
8/10 Very Good! (25 reviews)
"Clean and authentic old world italy No beach access to lake unless u take a ferry and then if you do take a ferry you have to walk very long way or pay a hundred Euros for 4 people to sit down at the beach...Como is way to crowded...way to expensive to really enjoy...Torno is cute but micro sized ..."

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2025

Italianway - Torno
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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