Menaggio

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Menaggio

Menaggio Part of Lake Como’s Golden Triangle, this stylish town has historic architecture and picturesque squares, jaw-dropping scenery, watersports and outdoor adventures.

Discover centuries-old landmarks and lively piazzas, golf, watersports and walking trails at Menaggio. This pretty lakeside town is surrounded by breathtaking mountain scenery and is popular with everyone from families and honeymooners to day trippers and nature lovers.

Menaggio sits on the central western shores of Italy’s magnificent Lake Como.

At the heart of Menaggio’s cobbled historic centre is the animated Piazza Garibaldi. Find bars, cafés and traditional trattorias, many with outdoor patios and lake views. Stroll along Via Calvi and peek inside the boutiques, fashion stores and souvenir shops. Follow the winding alleyways that lead to historic monuments such as the ruins of a 16th-century fortress. Study beautiful frescos at the Chiesa di Santa Marta (Church of Santa Marta) and Chiesa di Santo Stefano (Church of Santo Stephano).

Enjoy a stroll along the tree-lined waterfront promenade. Sit on a bench and gaze across the lake to the towns of Bellagio and Varenna. On a warm summer day you might want to take a refreshing swim in Lido di Menaggio, an open-air pool. Rent a boat at the harbour and take a self-guided tour of the lake. Alternatively, try your hand at waterskiing and wakeboarding.

Go to the tourist office on Piazza Garibaldi to collect information about walking and mountain biking trails in nearby Monte Grona. Visit Parco Val Sanagra, a protected reserve home to colourful flora, wildlife and ancient rural settlements.

If you are into golf, play a round at the Menaggio and Cadenabbia Golf Club or have some family-friendly fun at the waterfront miniature golf course.

Menaggio is about a 45-minute drive from both the lakeside town of Como and Lugano in Switzerland. It is easily accessible by buses, boats and ferries from other destinations on the lake. Get around on foot and bike or ride the summer tourist train, which travels between Menaggio and Lenno. The town is ideal for daytrips, but if you want to stay for longer, there is a range of accommodation, from campsites to luxury hotel resorts.

Besides its many attractions Menaggio is a gateway to the stunning Lake Piano and Lake Lugano on the Italian-Swiss border.

Grand Hotel Victoria Concept & Spa, by R Collection Hotels

Grand Hotel Victoria Concept & Spa, by R Collection Hotels

5 out of 5
Via B. Castelli, 9, Menaggio, CO
The price is RM3,081 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
RM3,081
RM3,389 total
21 Oct - 22 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Menaggio. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free valet parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (87 reviews)
"One of the best customer experiences we have ever had. Staff was amazing taking care of every need and helping with anything. Absolutely amazing top to bottom."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Grand Hotel Victoria Concept & Spa, by R Collection Hotels
Grand Hotel Menaggio

Grand Hotel Menaggio

4 out of 5
Via IV Novembre 77, Menaggio, CO
The price is RM1,345 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
RM1,345
RM1,479 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star golf hotel in Menaggio. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (747 reviews)
"The rooms are dated but very clean, AC is good. Hotel property well maintained and nice atmosphere. Hotel is amazing with gorgeous Water front views and beautiful seating along the water front and nice pool. The downtown of MENAGGIO is a 3 minute walk , the.entire town is on the beautiful water front ..."

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

Grand Hotel Menaggio
Hotel Cruise

Hotel Cruise

4 out of 5
Via Carducci, 3, Montano Lucino, CO
The price is RM411 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
RM411
RM452 total
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star golf hotel in Montano Lucino. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
"Clean room, great location"

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Hotel Cruise
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! (258 reviews)
"The location was absolutely perfect! The room could defintely use some updating - especially the electrical plugs. However, any issues that we had were small, pretty cosmetic and the staff were warm and welcoming. The location again made all the issues small."

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

Residence Diaz
GuestHouse Lugano University

GuestHouse Lugano University

2 out of 5
23 Via Madonnetta, Lugano, TI
Stay at this aparthotel in Lugano. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Lake Lugano and BSí are located nearby.
7.4/10 Good! (20 reviews)
"Great location and good price!"

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

GuestHouse Lugano University
VISIONAPARTMENTS Lugano

VISIONAPARTMENTS Lugano

3 out of 5
17A Viale Carlo Cattaneo, Lugano, TI
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Lugano. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Lake Lugano and Parco Ciani are ...
7.8/10 Good! (23 reviews)
"One of the cleanest places we’ve stayed. A very nice little apartment"

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

VISIONAPARTMENTS Lugano
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Reviews of Menaggio

4.5
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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4 - Good 36%
3 - Okay
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4/5 - Good

Nicola

We visited Lenno, Varenna & Bellagio & whilst they’re all beautiful towns I’m glad we stayed in Menaggio as it has a such a lovely charm. It’s so easy to catch a boat across to any of the other towns to explore.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Plenty of dining options but most close early circa 21:30

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Beautiful town with great facilities. Other than hotel restaurants dining out is limited to touristy pizza and pasta venues, the best of which is Lugano, not the prettiest from outside but definitely the best pizza (woodfired) and cheapest.

5/5 - Excellent

TiMbleecker

Stayed in Menaggio nine times now, and hope to return again and stay at Garni Corona. A lovely place in a lovely country.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Such a restful place. Ferry boats and buses to take us where we chose to go if not within walking distance.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

In future id not have half board but eat dinner elsewhere. Waiting staff were pretty grumpy