Hotels · Our pick on Lake Como
Il Sereno
Patricia Urquiola
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About Il Sereno
Il Sereno, at Via Torrazza 10, Torno, on the eastern shore, was designed by Patricia Urquiola. Its restaurant Al Lago, under chef Raffaele Lenzi, holds One MICHELIN Star in the 2026 guide; Osteria al Lago serves lunch. Sereno Hotels also manages the Villa Pliniana nearby.
Why it's on our list
- Patricia Urquiola
- Al Lago (One Star 2026)
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Il Sereno before you go.
How far is it from the sights?
Distances from Il Sereno are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 14 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest stations and ferry stops
- TornoBoat400 m5 min walk
- Carate UrioBoat1.2 km15 min walk
- MoltrasioBoat1.2 km15 min walk
Key sights
- Brunate funicular4.8 kmCycle 21 minCar or taxi 15 min
- Como Cathedral5.8 kmCycle 25 minCar or taxi 17 min
- Villa del Balbianello14 kmCar or taxi 32 min
- Villa Carlotta17 kmCar or taxi 38 min
- Villa Melzi gardens17 kmCar or taxi 39 min
- Villa Monastero21 kmCar or taxi 47 min
- Malpensa Airport40 kmCar or taxi 85 min
- Linate Airport48 kmCar or taxi 101 min
Main railway stations
- Como Lago5.6 kmCycle 24 minCar or taxi 16 min
- Como San Giovanni6.5 kmCycle 28 minCar or taxi 18 min
- Lecco21 kmCar or taxi 48 min
- Varenna-Esino22 kmCar or taxi 48 min
- Colico37 kmCar or taxi 79 min
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