Hotels · Our pick on Lake Como

Villa d’Este

Name: Villa d’Este
Address: Via Regina 40, 22012 Cernobbio, Cernobbio, Lake Como, IT

Grand hotel·Cernobbio

Since 1873

The Cardinal’s Building of Villa d’Este across its gardens, beside a mosaic grotto, with the lake and mountains behind — Photo Credit
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Villa d’Este on the shore at Cernobbio from the air, with its gardens, landing stage and pool on the lake — Photo Credit
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A room at Villa d’Este with a draped canopy over the bed and tall windows onto the garden — Photo Credit
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A sitting room in one of Villa d’Este’s villas: blue velvet sofas, a striped rug and doors open onto a garden terrace — Photo Credit
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La Veranda at Villa d’Este: tables laid under a striped awning on a blue carpet, with the lake and a plane tree beyond — Photo Credit
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Villa d’Este and its park at Cernobbio from above, with the hotel’s pool on the lake — Photo Credit
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About Villa d’Este

Villa d’Este, at Via Regina 40, Cernobbio, was built as a noble residence in the 16th century; since 1873, in the hotel’s words, it has been “the stage for world-renowned events”. Its 151 rooms are in the Cardinal’s Building and the Queen’s Pavilion, with four villas in the park. La Veranda is in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide; the Grill, Il Platano and Bar Canova complete the house, with a spa, fitness and the Sporting Club.

Why it's on our list

151 rooms and 4 villas
La Veranda (MICHELIN Guide)
Spa and Sporting Club

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Villa d’Este before you go.

How far is it from the sights?

Distances from Villa d’Este 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

CernobbioBoat650 m8 min walk
TavernolaBoat1.7 km21 min walk
BlevioBoat1.8 km23 min walk

Key sights

Brunate funicular3.1 kmWalk 39 minCycle 13 minCar or taxi 11 min
Como Cathedral3.7 kmCycle 16 minCar or taxi 12 min
Villa del Balbianello16 kmCar or taxi 38 min
Villa Carlotta20 kmCar or taxi 44 min
Villa Melzi gardens20 kmCar or taxi 45 min
Villa Monastero24 kmCar or taxi 53 min
Malpensa Airport37 kmCar or taxi 78 min
Linate Airport47 kmCar or taxi 99 min

Main railway stations

Como Lago3.5 kmWalk 43 minCycle 15 minCar or taxi 12 min
Como San Giovanni4.0 kmCycle 17 minCar or taxi 13 min
Lecco24 kmCar or taxi 54 min
Varenna-Esino25 kmCar or taxi 55 min
Colico40 kmCar or taxi 85 min

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