Hotels in Lake Como, Italy

Lake Como sits in northern Italy's Lombardy region, with a mild alpine climate that makes summer highs around 80°F (27°C) perfect for boat cruises on the lake's deep blue waters, and winter temps averaging 40°F (4°C) ideal for hiking the wooded slopes of the surrounding foothills. This lake is famous for its dramatic scenery, like the view of snow-capped peaks reflected in the water from the town of Bellagio, and for historic villas such as Villa del Balbianello, where you can tour gardens and frescoed rooms. In summer, you can swim at Lido di Como or take a ferry to Varenna, while winter brings cheap hotel rates and fewer tourists exploring the lakeside promenades. Spring and fall offer perfect weather for biking the 50-mile perimeter road.