Verbania

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Verbania featuring a small town or village, a lake or waterhole and mountains
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Verbania featuring boating, mountains and a river or creek
Verbania

Holiday in a lakeside town in northern Italy that enthrals with its scenic majesty, beautiful churches and cultural and horticultural treasures.

Gorgeous vistas, sumptuous gardens, ancient buildings and clear blue waters make Verbania a seductive place to relax. This northern Italian town lies on the western shores of Lake Maggiore, an area that is surrounded by the snow-capped peaks of the Swiss Alps. Tour island gardens, enjoy long lakeside walks and discover the town's artistic heritage in its museums and churches.

Many visitors come to Verbania to be dazzled by its horticultural splendour. See this at Villa Taranto Botanical Garden. Devote several hours to exploring its flower-filled acres, walking among a scenic landscape of terraced gardens, waterfalls and rare botanical treasures. For more delights in nature take a short boat trip out to the lake's Borromean Islands, which are noted for their gardens. These include the Isola Bella Botanical Garden, which covers most of the small island it sits on, and the botanical gardens of Isola Madre.

In addition to its natural charms, Verbania's cultural jewels and historical buildings are not to be missed. Go to the hillside Oratory of San Remigio, which dates back to the 11th and 12th centuries and browse the centuries-old religious frescoes of the Madonna di Campagna Church. Inside the Church of St. Stephen, find a Roman marble tablet from the beginning of the 1st century.

There are more artistic masterpieces on display at the Paesaggio Museum. View frescoes and paintings that are hundreds of years old and include interpretations of Lake Maggiore and its surroundings. The museum also houses Roman artefacts and religious devotional paintings from the 16th century to the 20th century. Continue your cultural journey with a visit to Villa Giulia. This 19th-century former home hosts temporary art exhibitions and concerts and has a beautiful lakeside garden that is now a public park.

To get to Verbania fly into Milan–Malpensa Airport in Milan, approximately 44 miles (70 kilometres) away. This is the closest international airport. Complete your journey by public transportation or rental car to unwind amid the garden delights and cultural riches of this serene lakeside town.

Hotel Belvedere San Gottardo by LVG Hotel Collection

Hotel Belvedere San Gottardo by LVG Hotel Collection

4 out of 5
Via delle Magnolie 6, Verbania, VB
The price is RM351 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
RM351
RM459 total
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Verbania. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Pallanza Ferry Terminal and Paesaggio Museum ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (258 reviews)
"Excellent on all points. We are definitely coming back"

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2025

Hotel Belvedere San Gottardo by LVG Hotel Collection
Grand Hotel Majestic

Grand Hotel Majestic

4 out of 5
Via Vittorio Veneto 32, Verbania, VB
The price is RM1,375 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
RM1,375
RM1,537 total
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Verbania. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Villa Rusconi-Clerici and Villa Giulia ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (223 reviews)
"Older property well maintained . Shower in bathtub spilled water all over the bathroom . Poor design"

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

Grand Hotel Majestic
Dolce by Wyndham Milan Malpensa

Dolce by Wyndham Milan Malpensa

4 out of 5
Via G. Mazzini, 63, Somma Lombardo, VA
The price is RM448 per night from 23 Oct to 24 Oct
RM448
RM503 total
23 Oct - 24 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Somma Lombardo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,019 reviews)
"Amazing staff and room comfort"

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

Dolce by Wyndham Milan Malpensa
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.
Verbania - Luxury Italy Apartments

Verbania - Luxury Italy Apartments

Vicolo Jacchini, 6, Verbania, VB
Stay at this aparthotel in Verbania. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (39 reviews)
No communication, no directions, no parking
"Terrible communication with owner. She claims to speak English, but doesn't answer your question/request because she doesn't understand you. NO PARKING possible at all! You have to walk over a very very long distance with all your suitcases. Parking is a nightmare, because there are not enough parking ..."

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2024

Verbania - Luxury Italy Apartments
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
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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Verbania is a good base to explore Lago Maggiore while it isn't as busy as Stresa.

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Verbania was a pleasant experience although not the best town around lake maggiore, Stresa to the south and Locarno to the north are very pretty, The roads leading to Locarno can be tricky to drive, Over all a nice part of Italy.