Lake Como City Guide

Como

The lakefront, the old town, the hill of Brunate and the tables worth booking, in photos and short clips.

400 photos and clips

The cathedral dome rising above the old town

Como's harbour at night, with the lights of Brunate above

The old town and the harbour from above

A chef plating pasta in the kitchen at Bottega Comacini

Foraging for wild ingredients for the kitchen of Feel Como

People walking a cobblestone street in Bellagio at golden hour

Risotto and red wine at Locanda in Centro

The lake and the city from the woods of Brunate

The hall of Albergo Terminus

Varenna's houses at the water's edge

Hotel Villa Flori and its garden on the lakeshore

Villa Carlotta in Tremezzo, a boat ride up the lake from Como

Como Cathedral seen from DBH Duomo Boutique Hotel

Wrought-iron gate of Villa Carlotta facing the lake

A chef finishing a dish at Latteria San Fedele

A white lakeside building with a fountain in Tremezzo

A dining room with fireplace and stone wall at Comi 107

Through an archway into a green courtyard

The catch of the day at Kitchen

Villa del Balbianello seen from a boat on the lake

Live music in the dining room at Ciàpa Fiaa

Prawns and avocado at Ciàpa Fiaa

Hilton Lake Como and the lake from above

Villa d'Este in Cernobbio with the lake behind

Palace Hotel and the Como waterfront at night

The cathedral's green domes above Piazza del Duomo

Posta Design Hotel in the evening

Villa Pizzo on the lakeshore at Cernobbio

The entrance of Hotel Marco's

Menaggio's lakefront buildings under a blue sky

Pasta served at Bottega Comacini

Ristorante Raimondi's lakeside terrace at Hotel Villa Flori

A corner of the hall at Albergo Terminus

A narrow street leading to the clock tower in Torno

The lake-view lounge of Hotel Villa Flori

A medieval house on Via Natta, in the old town

The cathedral dome from a balcony at DBH Duomo Boutique Hotel

Moltrasio's buildings against the mountainside

A dry-aged rib of beef at Latteria San Fedele

A statue in the gardens of Villa Olmo

The chef at work in the kitchen at Comi 107

A person sitting on a ledge by the water at Nesso

The dining room at Kitchen

A white villa on the green hillside at Lenno

A table set by lamplight at Ciàpa Fiaa

Café tables in an old-town square

The red-brick facade of Hilton Lake Como

A passenger on the windy ferry crossing from Menaggio to Bellagio

The hall of Palace Hotel Como

Piazza del Duomo on a quiet summer morning

The outdoor terrace of Posta Design Hotel

People walking by the ferry terminal at Bellagio

Balconies of Hotel Marco's

Lunch on white tablecloths at Bottega Comacini

A boat passing along the Bellagio waterfront

The lake-view terrace of the Terrace Suite at Albergo Terminus

A lamp on a pink house in Bellagio

Tables on the lakeside terrace of Hotel Villa Flori

Piazza Duomo from a balcony at DBH Duomo Boutique Hotel

The coloured houses of Varenna along the lake

Dry-aged beef at Latteria San Fedele

The lake and its western shore on an autumn afternoon

Ravioli with asparagus at Comi 107

Villa Carlotta framed by its garden trees

A pumpkin dish at Kitchen

Pigeon, plated at Kitchen

An evening table at Ciàpa Fiaa

A boat moored at the pier of the Grand Hotel Tremezzo

The rooftop and courtyard of Hilton Lake Como from above

Villa del Balbianello on its wooded promontory

A lake-view room at Palace Hotel Como

Light and shadow in an old-town lane

A cocktail at the bar of Posta Design Hotel

The gardens of Hotel Villa d'Este in Cernobbio

The reception of Hotel Marco's

White marble and pinnacles of the cathedral

A starter with bread at Bottega Comacini

Roses framing the lake view from Villa Pizzo, Cernobbio

Inside the Terrace Suite at Albergo Terminus

Risotto with ossobuco at Latteria San Fedele

A sailing boat on the lake below Hotel Villa Flori

The lake and mountains from Menaggio

The view over the square from DBH Duomo Boutique Hotel

Torno and Lake Como seen from the mountains

Meatballs with greens in a pan at Latteria San Fedele

A summer afternoon on a lakefront square

Scallops at Comi 107

Houses climbing the hill at Moltrasio

An asparagus dish at Kitchen

A pasta dish with wine at Ciàpa Fiaa

Nesso clinging to the mountainside above the lake

The rooftop pool of Hilton Lake Como

A café tucked into an old-town lane

The facade and garden of Palace Hotel Como

Houses among trees on the lakeshore at Lenno

The facade of Posta Design Hotel

A ferry docked at Bellagio's waterfront at blue hour

Guests at the reception of Hotel Marco's

Marble, spires and domes of the cathedral

A fried dish served in a bowl at Bottega Comacini

Approaching Varenna through the windscreen of a speedboat

Breakfast on the Cavour Suite terrace at Albergo Terminus

Fresh spaghetti at Latteria San Fedele

A statue in the garden of Hotel Villa Flori, facing the lake

Two people walking down a cobblestone street in Bellagio

The cathedral's side portal in the street outside DBH Duomo Boutique Hotel

Bar delle Terme, the lake-view terrace of Albergo Terminus

A rib of beef ready for the grill at Latteria San Fedele

Varenna's waterfront buildings on Lake Como

Octopus with vegetables at Comi 107

The gardens of Villa Carlotta by the lake

Spaghetti at Kitchen

Spaghetti from the business lunch at Ciàpa Fiaa

A boat on the lake off Tremezzo with mountains behind

The rooftop deck at Hilton Lake Como

A quiet street towards the hills

Palace Hotel Como lit up in the evening

A visitor walking through a gate at Villa del Balbianello

The entrance of Posta Design Hotel by night

Sailing boats moored off the city centre

The lake and waterfront from Hotel Marco's

Hotel Villa d'Este among the trees in Cernobbio

The dining room at Bottega Comacini, under painted clouds

An outdoor table for ten overlooking the lake at Il Gatto Nero, Cernobbio

Inside the Cavour Suite at Albergo Terminus

A shuttered lane, shot on film

The lakeside path below Hotel Villa Flori

A small boat on the lake off Menaggio

Como Cathedral and Piazza Duomo, steps from DBH Duomo Boutique Hotel

Dinner and a glass of red at Locanda in Centro

A pasta dish at Latteria San Fedele

Kayakers paddling on the lake at Torno

Prawns with greens at Comi 107

The lakefront railings and the harbour

A dish with dehydrated pepper at Kitchen

Moltrasio on the mountainside above the lake

Pappa al pomodoro at Ciàpa Fiaa

The small bridge over the water at Nesso

Terrazza 241 rooftop at Hilton Lake Como at dusk

A pasta course at Feel Como

The reception of Palace Hotel Como

A ferry on the lake at Bellagio with mountains behind

The bar at Posta Design Hotel

A double room at Hotel Marco's

Tree-lined path with the lake beyond in Bellagio

Banquette seating at Bottega Comacini

The lake opening up below the Brunate funicular

A Premium Lake View room at Albergo Terminus

Potted cacti and flowers on a stone balcony above the lake in Varenna

An aperitivo on a balcony over the lake at Hotel Villa Flori

Open door onto a lake-view balcony at Villa Carlotta

The reception of DBH Duomo Boutique Hotel

The harbour and the lake at dusk

Beef dry-ageing in the cabinet at Latteria San Fedele

A grand lakeside building against the green hills of Tremezzo

Filled pasta at Comi 107

Lunch under the umbrellas by the Broletto

The chef picking tomatoes in the garden at Kitchen

Villa del Balbianello above the water

Cheese tasting at Ciàpa Fiaa

Shuttered windows and a bell tower

The Terrazza 241 rooftop terrace at Hilton Lake Como

Villa d'Este in Cernobbio seen through the trees

A Classic room at Palace Hotel Como

A village on the mountainside seen from Menaggio

Guests on the terrace at Posta Design Hotel

Rationalist concrete against a cloudy sky

A double room with lake view at Hotel Marco's

Aerial view of Torno on the water

Dining room and back bar at Bottega Comacini

DBH Duomo Boutique Hotel, on the square beside the cathedral

A Premium Lake View double room at Albergo Terminus

A large lake boat on the water at Bellagio

The lawn terrace and pool of the Gran Lago Suite at Hotel Villa Flori

Risotto alla milanese with ossobuco at Ciàpa Fiaa

A corridor at DBH Duomo Boutique Hotel

Bellagio's lakefront buildings with a boat approaching

Sliced grilled beef served at Latteria San Fedele

Panoramic view of Varenna's ancient port

A dish served in a silver shell at Comi 107

A lantern-lit lane in the old town

Pumpkin cream with croutons at Ciàpa Fiaa

Waterlilies in Villa Carlotta's botanical garden at Tremezzo

A suite terrace with hot tub at Hilton Lake Como

A cobbled lane at dusk

A Classic room at Palace Hotel Como

The bamboo grove in the botanical garden at Tremezzo

A Single room bathroom at Posta Design Hotel

The village square of Brunate

A triple room at Hotel Marco's

Villa del Balbianello on its hill by the lake

The bar at Bottega Comacini

A fountain with statues in the garden of Villa d'Este, Cernobbio

A Premium Lake View double room at Albergo Terminus

Inside the cathedral, beside its marble side door

Outdoor lounge on the Gran Lago Suite terrace at Hotel Villa Flori

A narrow street of colourful buildings in Menaggio

The breakfast room at DBH Duomo Boutique Hotel

Tartare at Locanda in Centro

Carving beef at Latteria San Fedele

Boats moored in the water at Torno

A plated starter at Comi 107

A board of cured meats at Ciàpa Fiaa

Pink houses in Bellagio

A King room at Hilton Lake Como

Varenna's hillside houses above the lake

A Superior room at Palace Hotel Como

A wide avenue with the hills behind

A Standard room at Posta Design Hotel

Bamboo canes in the gardens of Villa Carlotta

A quadruple room at Hotel Marco's

Bottoni filled pasta at Kitchen

The tall back bar at Bottega Comacini

A statue of a boy with a bird in Tremezzo

The Tower Room at Albergo Terminus

Inside the Gran Lago Suite at Hotel Villa Flori

A white boat on the water below Villa del Balbianello

Breakfast room seating at DBH Duomo Boutique Hotel

Lake Como seen from the Crocetta di Menaggio viewpoint

A table in the stone passage at Latteria San Fedele

The Gothic portal and rose window of the cathedral

Fish crudo with orange and greens at Comi 107

Villa Pliniana on the cliffs by the water at Torno

Carpaccio 'caramelle' at Ciàpa Fiaa

A hillside villa among the trees

A twin room with lake view at Hilton Lake Como

Colourful houses stacked above the water in Bellagio

An Executive double room at Palace Hotel Como

Dining room at Kitchen, on the road to Cernobbio

A Standard room at Posta Design Hotel

A lakeside villa in Varenna

The lake view from a room at Hotel Marco's

A boat on the lake seen through an archway at Villa del Balbianello

Bar and dining tables at Bottega Comacini

A swan on the lake below the hillside villas

The painted ceiling of the Tower Room at Albergo Terminus

Docks reflected in the water at Menaggio

A Deluxe room with lake view at Hotel Villa Flori

Hotel Marco's, overlooking the lake

The terrace of DBH Duomo Boutique Hotel

Bellagio on the lake with mountains behind

The dining room at Latteria San Fedele

Afternoon stroll down an old-town street

Fish tartare with radish at Comi 107

An Italian villa on the lakeshore at Varenna

Zucchine alla scapece at Ciàpa Fiaa

A courtyard of Villa del Balbianello seen through an archway

A Deluxe room with balcony at Hilton Lake Como

Citrus-marinated salmon at Ciàpa Fiaa

A Junior Suite bathroom at Palace Hotel Como

A ferry on the lake at Menaggio below a misty hillside

A Superior room bathroom at Posta Design Hotel

A sunny crossroads in the city

A lake-view double room at Hotel Marco's

A pink facade and its flower-filled balcony

Spritz on the terrace of Bottega Comacini

Dining room with fireplace at Comi 107

A Deluxe room at Albergo Terminus

Walking past the Broletto towards the cathedral

A balcony table above the lake at Hotel Villa Flori

Como and the Alps from the hill of Brunate

The Duplex Grand Suite at DBH Duomo Boutique Hotel

The entrance to Latteria San Fedele in the old town

Inside the church of Sant'Andrea, Brunate

A crisp-fried dish at Comi 107

Twirling fresh pasta at Latteria San Fedele

A brunch plate at Ciàpa Fiaa

Breakfast on a balcony over the lake at Hotel Villa Flori

A guest room with lake view at Hilton Lake Como

The Romanesque apse of San Fedele

A lake-view room at Palace Hotel Como

Looking up from the old town to the hills

A Superior room at Posta Design Hotel

Garden tables at the foot of a stairway

The waterfront from a lake-view room at Hotel Marco's

A lake ferry setting off from Como

The arcaded terrace of Bottega Comacini

A sculpture among the flower beds

A Deluxe room at Albergo Terminus

Panorama Suite at DBH Duomo Boutique Hotel

A Junior Suite at Hotel Villa Flori

A plated dish at Feel Como

The Junior Suite Panorama at DBH Duomo Boutique Hotel

Cooking on the stove at Latteria San Fedele

A cello, a bicycle and Il Sorso wine bar on Piazza Volta

A layered dessert in a wine glass at Comi 107

The cathedral dome in soft evening light

Tartare with toasted bread at Ciàpa Fiaa

A shaded promenade along the lake

A split-level suite at Hilton Lake Como

Under the stone vaults at Feel Como

A Suite at Palace Hotel Como

Two vintage cars outside a yellow house

A Deluxe room at Posta Design Hotel

The cathedral's east end lit up at night

A triple room at Hotel Marco's

Turbot at Kitchen

Guests on the terrace of Bottega Comacini

The ancient door of San Fedele

The terrace of Bar delle Terme at Albergo Terminus

Junior Suite terrace at Albergo Terminus

A Junior Suite with lake-view balcony at Hotel Villa Flori

The bathroom of the Business Suite at DBH Duomo Boutique Hotel

Aperitivo outdoors, with an uninvited guest

Plating vegetables at Latteria San Fedele

Passers-by on an old-town street

Octopus and fish at Comi 107

Outdoor terrace at Kitchen

A table under the 'Life is Beautiful' print at Ciàpa Fiaa

A 1909 facade and palm leaves at the Brunate funicular

The terrace of the Presidential Rooftop Suite at Hilton Lake Como

Homemade desserts at Ciàpa Fiaa

The sitting area of a Suite at Palace Hotel Como

The bar at Bottega Comacini

A Deluxe room at Posta Design Hotel

A bell tower above an old-town street

The lake from a room at Hotel Marco's

Outdoor tables at Comi 107 in Borgo Vico

The Bar delle Terme sign in the garden of Albergo Terminus

Ristorante Raimondi at Hotel Villa Flori

A seasonal plate at Feel Como

An Executive double room at DBH Duomo Boutique Hotel

A board of cured meats and cheese at Ciàpa Fiaa

Wine poured at the table at Latteria San Fedele

Saffron risotto with meat at Comi 107

Tables beneath a woven wall hanging at Ciàpa Fiaa

The Superior Rooftop Suite terrace at Hilton Lake Como

The breakfast room at Palace Hotel Como

A Junior Suite at Posta Design Hotel

The lakeside dining terrace at Hotel Marco's

A dish at Bar delle Terme, Albergo Terminus

Ristorante Raimondi at Hotel Villa Flori in the festive season

The breakfast buffet at DBH Duomo Boutique Hotel

Pasta in the pan at Latteria San Fedele

A terrine with beetroot and toasted brioche at Comi 107

A guest bathroom at Hilton Lake Como

The Plinius dining room at Palace Hotel Como

A Junior Suite at Posta Design Hotel

Tables on the dining terrace of Hotel Marco's

Breakfast at Bar delle Terme, Albergo Terminus

A dish at Ristorante Raimondi, Hotel Villa Flori

Presenting a rib of beef at Latteria San Fedele

The bar at Hilton Lake Como

The Gloria dining room at Palace Hotel Como

The bistrot at Posta Design Hotel

Cocktails at Bar delle Terme, Albergo Terminus

Breakfast on a balcony over the lake at Hotel Villa Flori

The arched entrance and courtyard tables of Latteria San Fedele

The courtyard terrace at Hilton Lake Como

Lunch for two at the restaurant of Palace Hotel Como

A cocktail at the Lounge Bar of Hotel Villa Flori

The lobby lounge at Hilton Lake Como

Tagliatelle at the restaurant of Palace Hotel Como

The Lounge Bar of Hotel Villa Flori

The indoor pool of the spa at Hilton Lake Como

Rustic dining room with set table and wine glasses at Crotto del Sergente

Dining room with set tables and abstract painting at Er Più

Vaulted dining room with white-clothed tables and terrace at Hosteria del Platano

Restaurant table by the window with wine shelves at La Cava dei Sapori

Dining room with large windows and wooden tables at La Polenteria

Truffle tagliatelle on a printed placemat at La Scarpetta

Plate of appetizers with shrimp, caviar tartlet and vegetables at Osteria Cantinafrasca

Wooden dining room with set tables and fireplace at Polentoteca Chalet Gabriele

Terrace tables with umbrellas overlooking the lake at Ristorante Canottieri Lario

Green pasta on a colourful plate with red wine at Ristorante Crìanza

Lakefront terrace of the restaurant at sunset at Sottovento Lierna

Rustic dining room with stone fireplace at Trattoria Baita Belvedere

Private boat cruising Lake Como at dusk with town lights behind – B&S Boat Service

Panorama of the Bellagio promontory and Lake Como – Bellagio Boat Tour

Classic wooden Riva-style boat with two guests near Bellagio – Cadenazzi Classic Boat Tours

Grand lakeside hotel on the shore of Lake Como seen from the water – Como On Boat

Woman looking out from a sailing yacht – Fauno Sailing

Motorboat speeding along a rocky Lake Como shore – Lake Como Boat

Guests on a classic boat passing a lakeside villa with cypresses – Lake Como Experiences

Water taxi passing Villa del Balbianello – Taxi Boat Varenna

Couple relaxing on the bow of a wooden boat – Vintage Wooden Boat

Seaplane taking off from Lake Como in front of a lakeside villa – Aero Club Como

Tandem paragliding flight above the lake – CAMFLY Parapendio Como

Fresh spinach ravioli on a floured pasta board – Cooking Class Lake Como – La casa di De

Wine bar interior with wine bottle racks and wooden tables – Enoteca Cava Turacciolo

Kayaks racked under the trees at the club – Circolo Vela Cernobbio

Guests rolling pasta dough at a cooking class – Mani in Pasta Lake Como

Smiling group with aprons and a tray of fresh pasta – PastaClass.it Como Cooking Class

Villa d'Este facade seen from the gardens

Classic room with floral wallpaper at Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni

Bedroom with balcony and view over Lake Como at Hotel Barchetta Excelsior

Couple in the infinity pool looking over the lake at Filario Hotel & Residences

Where to eat, stay and walk, with practical tips for your visit.

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