Hotel Olivedo

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Scored 9.1
Rated superb

Excellent location!

9.8

About this property

This lakefront hotel is a 2-minute walk from the pier in Varenna. The historic 19th-century building features a terrace with panoramic views of Lake Como. Including free WiFi and air conditioning, guest rooms of Hotel Olivedo offer a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Some have a balcony with views of the lake. The lake-view restaurant serves traditional dishes from the Lombardy region. In summer, breakfast is served on the panoramic terrace. There is a lift, and WiFi is free throughout. Menaggio Golf Club is 7 km away, across the lake. Ferries travelling around Lake Como leave from Varenna’s pier. The Olivedo Hotel is 5 minutes' walk from Varenna-Esino Train Station.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Private parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Bar

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Situated in the best rated area in Varenna, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.8

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet

  • Private parking at the hotel

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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Tarek
Brazil Brazil
“We stayed at a spacious comfortable “Dependance” room, in an annex building to the hotel. Beautiful view to the lake. No need to climb stairs. Very good breakfast. Good restaurant just beside the hotel, where we had a nice dinner. Titi and his son...”
Wai
Singapore Singapore
“Location was extremely well located, the welcome staff/owner was very friendly and helpful.”
Brad
Australia Australia
“The included breakfast was beautiful and such a great spread of food. The location was so central and right across the road from the ferry terminal for Lake Como. The views of the lake were outstanding and the staff were so helpful.”
Rosa
Australia Australia
“excellent location, right next to the pier (wont be too noisy in room if you close all windows) only a few minutes walk to and from train station if without luggages, will take another 5-10mins if you have luggages to walk TO train station as its...”
Lesley
Australia Australia
“Location and view. Balcony. Old world charm. Friendly staff. Car park.”
Kayleigh
Australia Australia
“We loved how central it was location wise, easy 2min walk to the bus stop to get the train, opposite the ferry terminal but wasn’t disruptive. The lake view room was very spacious, furniture was authentic and not modern which we loved! Bed was...”
Suzette
New Zealand New Zealand
“Beautiful hotel, wonderful location, fantastic staff, great breakfast. Highly recommend.”
Jessica
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Wonderful host, amazing breakfast and lovely building right across for the ferry dock. Loved it!”
Shona
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“From the moment we went in the staff were very friendly and helpful despite us not being able to speak Italian. The lady who is usually on reception was very friendly. The room was great, view fantastic. Bed very comfortable. All very clean....”
Paul
Australia Australia
“Staff are excellent.(Family management team). Service staff are well trained friendly and attentive. Location is first class, being right on the ferry terminal and adjacent to the railway station.”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Locanda Cavallino
  • Cuisine
    Italian
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Hotel Olivedo takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Hotel Olivedo in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

License number: 097084-ALB-00005, IT097084A1YCFDRV5E