Bellagio
A 15-minute (1km) walk from Bellagio along cobbled lanes leads to sheltered Pescallo, a tiny port. Pescallo's quiet hotel is right on the water (and the…
Must-see hotels in The Italian Lakes
Bergamo
Located on the corner of Piazza St Pancrazio, the Agnello d'Oro has 20 retro rooms and a heart-warming restaurant hung with copper pots. The building…
Stresa
A classic small-town Italian hotel where you’ll be greeted like a prodigal family member, given the best local tips and made to feel like it’s your own…
Stresa
Adjoining a cafe, the old-fashioned Elena is a no-frills family-run classic that you can rely on for the basics: comfortable rooms, simple furnishings and…
Sirmione
Blue-and-white-striped umbrellas line the lakeside deck at this stylish, family-run hotel. The quietly elegant, light-filled rooms, some with balconies…
Bellagio
With their blond-wood beams and sleek lines, these stylish apartments make it easy to imagine living in Bellagio full time. Especially as you're just a…
Mantua
Expect a warm welcome, ultra-cool decor and boutique rooms full of soft greys, crisp lines and occasional splashes of orange. Creative touches can be…
Lake Garda & Around
Elegant, charming rustic-swish accommodation, beside a nature reserve in the middle of the Po river plain, 35km west of Mantova. There are bicycles for…
Lake Garda
With direct access to the beach and an olive garden equipped with swings, Al Molino is a rare budget find. Valentina Manzana and her family have been…
Lake Como West Bank
An appealing budget-friendly spot a short (but uphill) walk south of the centre of Menaggio, this four-storey place has simply furnished rooms with wood…
Como
A short stroll west of the centre, this popular hostel has earned high marks for its friendly service, well-maintained rooms and appealing lounge areas…
Lake Maggiore
In a stout orange building set amid greenery and just back from a modest sandy beach just north of central Angera, this hotel is an excellent deal. Rooms…
Desenzano del Garda
Just south of the harbour, the Secret Garden is a B&B with a definite boutique feel. The six double rooms in Mediterranean colours feature vast beds,…
Cremona
Cost-conscious musicians love this central, fairly luxurious hostel where cheerful, modern bedrooms and four-bed dorms are pristine and thoughtfully…
Lake Garda West Bank
In the idyllic village of Gaino in the hills above Lake Garda you'll find Agriturismo Scuderia Castello, where you can spend the night overlooking the…
Bergamo
Bergamo's state-of-the-art HI hostel is about 4km north of the train station. Its 27 rooms offer views over Bergamo's old town centre. Take bus 6 from…
Lake Maggiore & Around
A 15-minute walk from the historic centre, BelSorriso has spotless, cheerfully decorated rooms with high-quality mattresses and decent in-room amenities …
Lake Garda
For those looking for a comfortable country inn away from the lake try Locanda San Verolo, located in San Verolo in the hills above Garda. Rooms are…
Lake Garda West Bank
This classic, green-shuttered villa just above Gargnago offers large, light-filled rooms with cool terrazzo floors and views over the lake. Furnishings…
Como
The setting is an attractive one (on the edge of a pedestrianised square); the atmosphere is all friendliness; and the rooms – if nothing fancy – are as…
Bergamo
Bergamo's best penny-pincher has an excellent location in the lower town, plus friendly staff, pleasant rooms and plenty of extras – bar area, laundry,…
Verbania
Ask for a room at the front of this bijou waterfront address and your window will be filled with a glittering lake backed by the mountains rearing up…
The Italian Lakes
This sunny, two-bedroom apartment in Nico and Stef's hilltop villa is the perfect base for exploring Oltrepò Pavese wine country. Enjoy their great…
Central Lombardy
In a converted farmhouse 1km south of the centre, this cosy B&B has three cheerfully painted rooms with flower stencils on the walls, cast-iron bed frames…
Lake Como & Around
For the full spa experience, stay on-site at this beautiful historic hotel. Rooms are gently old-fashioned but refreshingly rustic, too. Room rates…
Lake Maggiore West Bank
A first-rate, family-friendly camping and caravan park with sites overlooking the lake. There's a restaurant and shop on site, a private beach for sunny…
Lake Maggiore West Bank
This four-star place sits at the southern end of the waterfront, with excellent views from many rooms. The rooms have a mock-antique style with heraldic…
Lake Como
An affordably priced option on the main road in Olivedo, the family-run Montecodeno has simple, clean-swept rooms and furnishings in need of an update. It…
Lake Garda West Bank
This luxury, four-star campground has a private beach, lagoon pool, Jacuzzi, children's club, boat centre, tennis courts, restaurant, bar and pizzeria…
Lake Garda
Four crisply maintained apartments equipped with everything you need in a home away from home. All four sleep four with extra beds just €10 each. Each is…
Sirmione
This quietly elegant hotel in Sirmione’s old quarter offers small but well-configured rooms and much larger set-you-up-for-the-day breakfasts from a hot…
Bergamo
This small outfit across from the train station can book affordable accommodation in small B&Bs. You can also hire bicycles and get tips on Bergamo here.
Lake Garda West Bank
This basic, centrally located guesthouse is a budget traveller favourite thanks to its welcoming owner, day-launching breakfasts and helpful staff.
Lake Garda
Sandwiched in among the lanes at the north end of the old town, this simple guesthouse offers modern clean rooms in a tall town house.
Central Lombardy
On the main street through town, Cà Bigio has comfortable if simply furnished rooms. The best have views over the river.
Milan
Time travel back to Europe circa 1970 and you'll quickly get the measure of this hotel. Unchanged for decades, it is an exercise in heritage travel:…
Cremona
Despite being embedded in the heart of the old town, this is a sleek modern affair, with sparsely furnished rooms, smart bathrooms, music-themed prints…
Milan
Bamboo parquet floors and Vietnamese furnishings set the tone in this 1903 residence-turned-B&B with four romantic rooms. Tropical tones inform the decor,…
Mantua
Budget nomads should head to this elegant townhouse, set in the heart of historic Mantua. Cleverly lit bedrooms combine soft tones with subtle furnishings…
Milan
This large, well-serviced hotel near Porta Venezia offers a huge variety of comfortable, modern rooms and efficient, friendly service. Given its…
