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Lake Como, sorted.

An hour from Milan, all villas and boats. Here is all you need.

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    Day trip or stayOne day? Do the day tour from Milan. Staying over? Sleep in Como, it's the cheapest.
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    Bring your passportThe day tour goes into Switzerland, a photo of it won't work. Storms swap the boat for the ferry, no refund.
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    Getting thereAbout an hour by train from Milano Centrale to Como or Varenna. Under $10.
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    Getting aroundFerries link Bellagio, Varenna and Menaggio. About $6 a ride, buy at the dock.
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    How to do the weekendSaturday, Varenna and the ferry to Bellagio. Sunday, a boat from Como and the Brunate funicular.

Tickets

Lake Como day tourFrom Milan: Como, Bellagio and Lugano, with a boat cruise. 11 hours.★ 4.8 (7,673)FROM$106BookPrivate boat + captainWooden boat from Como, Prosecco on board. 2 hours, split 8 ways.We book itFROM$81Text usShared boat + Prosecco1 hour past the villas with a Prosecco toast. Best for 2 to 4.★ 4.7 (2,199)FROM$56BookDrive your own boatNo license needed. 1 hour, gas is about $7 each extra.★ 4.6 (669)FROM$36Book

Beds

Ostello Bello Lake ComoHostel between the station and the lake~$50 pp/night★ 4.7Hotel BorgovicoQuiet street, short walk to the lake~$65 pp/night★ 4.3Hotel Barchetta ExcelsiorRight on the main lakefront square~$80 pp/night★ 4.1

Eat

Pizzeria Peach Pit$Pizza for under $10 in the Como old townMap
Da Franco Piadineria$Piadine and focaccia in Bellagio, the cheap lunch on the day tourInstagram
Bar La Cambusa$Spritz and snacks on the square in VarennaInstagram
Fratelli Coppola$$Neapolitan pizza in Como, a sit down dinnerInstagram
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