A solid Italian family hotel and where we usually stay. Rooms start at €100 for 2 people, with breakfast included. Get a room with lake view so you can wave to George and Amal Clooney on the opposite shore! 

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✓ Good to know: The rooms called "Superiore" have been renovated and are worth the upgrade.

This is the fancier option – a converted villa with large rooms and suites, a pool with beautiful views and its own little private "Lido" with sun chairs and bar service. Rooms start at €200. 

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✓ Good to know: The ground floor rooms are spacious and have a private outdoor terrace, but no views. 

This is probably one of the happiest and cosiest beach clubs in the world. Staff as well as guests are freindly and relaxed, prices are cheap, the music cool and the food simple but great. Google Maps.

This is Domus Plinii's restaurant that opened in 2022. The food may not be the cheapest, but it's truly excellent. Service and environment is top notch and they also have a very cool cocktail bar. Google Maps.

This is Hotel Vapore's own restaurant where you also get your breakfast. Solid traditional, Italian mountain food, good wine and of course a stunning view. Google Maps.

✓ Good to know: For flights, you can use Milano or Bergamo, both are similar distance. For a car, we tried several different rental companies and have been happiest with SicilyByCar here. Get a small car so you can maneuver around the small alleys and villages.

✓ Good to know: Lake Como is criss-crossed by public ferries that bring you reliably and cheaply along the shores. There is a stop at Faggeto Lario with limited departures. For more frequent traffic, drive 3km south to Torno. See the schedules here.

✓ Good to know: there are plenty of stunning towns and villages around Lake Como, with nice restaurants. We can for example recommend Trattoria Baita in the hills above Belvedere (link) and Antica Molina in Faggeto Lario village (link).