Villa Varenna

The only downside is that property is uphill.

The view was incredible! The terrace attached to our specific room was huge and was a destination in itself. The hosts were so welcoming and kind. The breakfasts they provided were fabulous - homemade, served on cute china, and overlooking Varenna. It was a place we will fondly remember.

Lovely stay with an incredible terrace attached to our room.

We liked everything.

Wonderful stay at Mauro villa, close to station, close to ferry, accomodating host. Just all out wonderful. Couldnt have picked a more excellent stay in Varenna! Nothing, Wonderful stay!

- good location - view was great

Ratify views and courtyard and breakfast. Steep hill to get to but that’s what you get if you want to see Lake Como.

Great location to explore Varenna and Lake Como. The rooms were clean and comfortable. Mauro the host was great and very helpful with information or any questions we had. The breakfasts provided by Mauro and his wife were very good! This is a minor comment but it would be nice to have a coffee maker or Keurig type machine. That being said Mauro made great cappuccinos and coffee at breakfast. Would also be nice to have a small refrigerator. These would be great items to have but I was not expecting to have them. This is just a suggestion for improvement more than a dislike.

The location was perfect - just above the train station. Our host was gracious and helpful. Breakfast was delicious with fruit, croissants and yoghurt, as well as an egg dish prepared one morning. Lots of great space outdoors for sitting. We would stay there again and highly recommend.

The view was outstanding and the owners were great as well as breakfast. Lack of good AC and all the stairs. But they really weren’t that bad once you got used to them.

Hosts were very kind. Balcony was excellent with perfect views of Lake Como. Very old building with much character. Restaurant located next door. Varenna is lovely. If not for ac I would rate this a 9 We could not get ac to work properly so it was too warm. Busy train station but not too loud later in evening. Bathroom tiled floors are very slick when wet, be careful

The location was excellent as well as the included breakfast. We had a room with a terrace making for a nice area to relax and view the lake. These wonderful items were only outdone by the property’s host, Mario. He was so pleasant and helpful making our stay extra special. We will definitely stay here again on our next visit. The mattress was a bit hard.

Nothing

Great location, beautiful setting overlooking Lake Como with lovely flowers. Room we had with balcony gave us a place to relax and enjoy the evenings with a glass of wine. Nothing all was good.

The entire property was phenomenal. The host was amazing and the breakfast were wonderful. I can’t say enough good things about this entire visit. There have been very few places that I have traveled throughout Europe that were as nice and welcoming as this place. Everything was fantastic.

Great location and outside balcony overlooking lake Como.

Clean and lovely stay. We especially liked the patio with the nice view.

A nice setting but difficult to find. Parking is non-existent. There were no curtains to fully block out light at night in our room.

We absolutely loved this hotel. Mauro is a wonderful host. They serve a nice full breakfast each morning at 9:00. It very close to the train station - just exit the station to the road under the arches and go up the hill that parallels the tracks, and you will see their sign at the next intersection. Be sure to get a day pass for the ferries. You can get it the day before in spite of what the web sites say. Go to the ticket office at 7:00 or 19:30 and miss the long lines. It was great all-around.

The property is beautiful and homey (yes, it’s a tough combination - Mauro and Paula have managed to create this!) as soon as I walked into the house, I was pleasantly surprised by a homey scent of a place that makes frequent baked goodies. It smelled like my grandma’s home from childhood - as she always prepared apple crepes when the grandkids visited. That scent alone made me smile :) As I made my way all the way upstairs (room #3 - as Mauro warned me - the attic), I enjoyed the decorated walls - another touch of coziness. “The attic” was another pleasant surprise - no warning was necessary. I consider myself tall (5’7”) and I have not banged my head on the ceiling. In fact, the room had a beautiful view - it was bright and (again) - very cozy! I had the best sleep that night. For the first time since arriving in Italy I got my full 8 hours. It was a combination of a comfortable bed and complete silence. The breakfast was delicious - as I guessed by the scent that welcomed me the night before. I won’t spoil the surprise, just take my advice - if you choose to stay here, have breakfast before you head out to your adventures around lake Como. Everything was great