Holiday in Bellagio
City in Italy — tips, highlights & best time to visit 🇮🇹
Country
Italy
Type
City
Best time to travel
April to October (gardens and lake), May (blooming season), September (golden autumn by the lake)
Budget/day
110-180 EUR: lakeside hotel, villa visit, ferry excursions, restaurant
Getting there from Germany
Car from Milan 1.5 h | Train to Varenna + ferry to Bellagio | Flight to Milan Malpensa (80 km)
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What makes Bellagio special as a destination?
Bellagio is located at the tip of the peninsula where the two arms of Lake Como meet and is considered one of the most beautiful places in Italy. The "Pearl of Lake Como" enchants with its winding stone streets, magnificent villas with gardens, and a lakeside promenade that made George Clooney a neighbor. The gardens of Villa Melzi and Villa Serbelloni are botanical masterpieces, and ferries connect Bellagio with Varenna, Menaggio, and Como.
What are the top highlights in Bellagio?
The top highlights in Bellagio include Villa Melzi Gardens, Villa Serbelloni Gardens, Punta Spartivento, Ferry Connections.
The places you absolutely must not miss.
Villa Melzi Gardens
Neoclassical villa with a botanical garden on the lakeshore — azaleas, rhododendrons, and sculptures.
Villa Serbelloni Gardens
Terraced gardens on the hill above Bellagio — guided tours with panoramic views of both lake arms.
Punta Spartivento
The very tip of the peninsula — here the lake splits, double panorama of both arms.
Ferry Connections
Car ferries and fast boats to all places on the lake — Bellagio is the hub of Lake Como.
Hotels in Bellagio
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Berge & Meer – 170 Tage Cookie
When is the best time to visit Bellagio?
The best time to visit Bellagio is April to October (gardens and lake), May (blooming season), September (golden autumn by the lake). Warm, 25-30°C, pleasant lake breeze and mountain location In winter: Cool, 3-8°C, quiet winter time by the lake
Recommended travel time
April to October (gardens and lake), May (blooming season), September (golden autumn by the lake)
Summer
Warm, 25-30°C, pleasant lake breeze and mountain location
Winter
Cool, 3-8°C, quiet winter time by the lake
How much does a holiday in Bellagio cost?
Budget travellers: 55-85 EUR: B and B, lakeside promenade free, ferry from 5 EUR/day, mid-range: 110-180 EUR: lakeside hotel, villa visit, ferry excursions, restaurant/day, luxury: 400+ EUR: Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni, private boat, gourmet menu/day.
Average costs per person per day
Budget
55-85 EUR: B and B, lakeside promenade free, ferry from 5 EUR
Hostel, Street food, Public transport
Mid-range
110-180 EUR: lakeside hotel, villa visit, ferry excursions, restaurant
Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions
Luxury
400+ EUR: Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni, private boat, gourmet menu
Boutique hotel, Fine dining
How do I get from Germany to Bellagio?
Car from Milan 1.5 h | Train to Varenna + ferry to Bellagio | Flight to Milan Malpensa (80 km)
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Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.
Visit the Villa Melzi Gardens in May — the azalea bloom is spectacular.
Take the ferry to Varenna — the most picturesque place on the east side of the lake.
Buy silk in the stone streets of the old town — Bellagio is famous for its silk products.
Experience the sunset at Punta Spartivento — the best viewpoint on the entire Lake Como.
What should you eat in Bellagio?
Typical specialities in Bellagio: Risotto con pesce persico — Risotto with perch fillet from Lake Como, Missoltini — dried and grilled agone fish, a Lake Como delicacy, Polenta con formaggi — creamy polenta with local mountain cheese, Gelato by the lake — Italian ice cream on the lakeside promenade with a view of the Alps.
These specialties you must try!
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