Cadenabbia

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

B&B Hotel Como City Center

B&B Hotel Como City Center

3 out of 5
Viale Innocenzo XI, 15, Como, CO
The price is RM596 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
RM596
RM695 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Como. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (853 reviews)
"The bed was comfortable. Check in was easy. The room was quite warm and I was told not to touch the thermostat or it could go off completely. I’m not sure why, but there were shavings either from drilling a hole, or from paint on the floor by a door. This is a budget hotel, and for the price it fit ..."

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2025

B&B Hotel Como City Center
Palace Hotel

Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
Lungo Lario Trieste, 16, Como, CO
The price is RM1,459 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
RM1,459
RM1,654 total
21 Aug - 22 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! (1,008 reviews)
"Great location and nice view. Beautiful breakfast room."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Palace Hotel
Villa Sassa

Villa Sassa

4 out of 5
Via Tesserete 10, Lugano, TI
The price is RM1,156 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
RM1,156
RM1,250 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Lugano. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (872 reviews)
"For me, the biggest reason why you come to Villa Sassa is the majestic view or the surrounding areas. It's a scene out of a movie. Beautiful with a lake view. The only thing that could be better is having more kid friendly food options and a major paint job of the buildings, as it looks outdated ..."

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

Villa Sassa
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.
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! (240 reviews)
"Excellent room, great air conditioning. Please follow Juliet’s instructions regarding driving and parking. The hotel is in a pedestrian quarter and you need to have your vehicle license registered before entering. The host does that for you but you have to contact her in advance."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 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! (253 reviews)
"Lenno is really nice"

Reviewed on 18 Jun 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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (24 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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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

A beautiful stunning place.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

try and stay in bellagio more happening and ferry connections are better. there is a lot to do villas to see we had limited time. oh get a car the taxi from mxp was 190euros each way

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Very safe and scenic location.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Hiring a boat is a must and to work out the ferry and train times early on is worth noting

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Cadenabbia is a great base from which to visit the Villas.