Villas in Varenna
Varenna is a fishing village on Lake Como with its own railway station, a botanical garden and a lakefront walk. Homes are mostly small, sleeping around four, so larger groups have little choice. Few have air conditioning.
- Villas
- 21
- From, per week
- £414
About Varenna
Varenna is a fishing village on Lake Como, about 20 km north-west of Lecco, and most visitors start with a walk along the lakefront. The homes are around the village, and most are for two to four people, though a few sleep far more. Some have a private pool, many have a garden, and few have air conditioning. Villa Monastero, a former convent turned patrician residence, lies halfway between the village and Fiumelatte, with a botanical garden and a museum house. The Walk of Lovers is a scenic path with views, and Bellagio sits on the other side of the lake. For the evening there is a cluster of cafés, clubs and restaurants. Check opening times before an off-season visit.
Is Varenna right for you?
- Best for
- Couples and small families wanting a lakeside village with a station.
- Not for you if
- You need a big house for a large group or air conditioning in July.
Near Varenna
Villa Monastero
Former convent turned residence with a museum house and a botanical garden, halfway between Varenna and Fiumelatte.
Castello di Vezio
Castle listed among Varenna's main sights, alongside Villa Monastero and a small museum about the Lariosaurus, a fossil sea reptile.
Esino Lario
Neighbouring municipality that lends its name to Varenna's railway station, Varenna-Esino-Perledo.
Lecco
Town about 20 km south-east, at the end of the Tirano to Lecco railway that stops at Varenna.
Getting to Varenna
Milan Bergamo airport is about 1 hour 11 minutes away by road, with no direct train, and the bus and train via Milano Centrale takes around 2 hours 35 minutes. Varenna-Esino-Perledo station is on the Tirano to Lecco line, so the village works without a car, though a car helps for the hills.
When to go to Varenna
Varenna is a village of cafés and a lakefront walk. The botanical garden at Villa Monastero is an outdoor visit, so check its opening hours before a cooler-month trip, and do the same for Castello di Vezio. Few homes have air conditioning, which matters in midsummer, while many have a garden for warm evenings. Outside the main season, check ahead that restaurants are open.
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Nel Castagneto
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La Finestra su Bellagio
Varenna, Lake Como, Italy
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Varenna villa holidays: questions answered
Is Varenna good without a car?
Yes, mostly. The village has its own station, Varenna-Esino-Perledo, on the Tirano to Lecco line, and a lakefront you can walk. A car is mainly useful for homes away from the centre and for trips beyond the village.
Which airport should I use for Varenna?
Milan Bergamo is about 1 hour 11 minutes by road from Varenna. There is no direct train, so by public transport you go via Milano Centrale, which takes around 2 hours 35 minutes in total.
What is there to see in Varenna?
Villa Monastero, with its botanical garden and museum house, and Castello di Vezio are the main sights. There is also the Walk of Lovers, the churches of San Giorgio and San Giovanni Battista, and a small Lariosaurus museum.
Do Varenna holiday homes have air conditioning?
Few do. Most homes here have no air conditioning, so check the listing before booking midsummer. Many do have a garden, and some have a private pool or a fireplace.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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