--- title: "Lake Como" description: "Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for Lake Como." canonical: "https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/lake-como" locale: "en" --- # Lake Como Primary place hint: Lake Como ## Breadcrumbs [Europe](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/europe) > [Italy](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/italy) > [Lombardy](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/lombardy) > [Lake Como](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/lake-como) ## Hotel Guides - [Spectacular Hotel Views](https://spectacularhotelviews.com/en/rankings/lake-como) (spectacularhotelviews.com) Spectacular Hotel Views is the defintive guide to the world's best hotel views. It has over 600 destination rankings with hotels ranked by view quality, uniqueness, and breadth of availability across the property, has a searchable database of 2,500+ hotels with exceptional views and also allows you to browse by view type. Their Lake Como ranking provides a useful guide for finding hotels in Lake Como with the best hotel views. ## Travel Guides And Blogs - [ViaTravelers](https://viatravelers.com/destinations/lake-como/) (viatravelers.com) ViaTravelers is a travel media and planning site with structured destination guides and comparison-focused planning tools. Their Lake Como travel guide offers a well-rounded overview of scenery, towns, history, boat rides, historic villas, and Italian cuisine. - [Lonely Planet](https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/top-things-to-do-in-lake-como-italy) (lonelyplanet.com) Lonely Planet is a professionally edited travel publication and guide site with broad global destination coverage. Their Lake Como article is a strong ideas list, covering thirteen things to do across villas, lakeside gardens, swimming spots, and mountain-and-lake scenery. - [Wander Her Way](https://www.wanderherway.com/what-to-do-in-lake-como/) (wanderherway.com) Wander Her Way is a solo female travel and travel-business blog with practical planning and money-conscious guidance. Her Lake Como planning guide is practical for organizing a trip, focusing on what to do and the information travelers need before visiting. - [The Broke Backpacker](https://www.thebrokebackpacker.com/lake-como-itinerary/) (thebrokebackpacker.com) The Broke Backpacker is an adventure and budget-travel site focused on backpacking, low-cost travel, and independent trips. Their Lake Como itinerary is useful for route planning, with a positive emphasis on independent travel and lesser-known stops. - [Going Awesome Places](https://goingawesomeplaces.com/where-to-stay-in-lake-como/) (goingawesomeplaces.com) Going Awesome Places is an itinerary-focused travel site built around detailed guides and practical trip planning. This Lake Como guide is a practical starting point for choosing where to stay, with neighborhood guidance, accommodation ideas, and nearby things to do. - [Y Travel Blog](https://www.ytravelblog.com/things-to-do-at-lake-como-italy/) (ytravelblog.com) Y Travel Blog is a long-running travel blog covering destination guides, family travel, travel advice, and practical trip inspiration. Their Lake Como article gives a helpful shortlist of 11 things to do, with useful tips on attractions, timing, and activities. - [Hand Luggage Only](https://handluggageonly.co.uk/day-como-bellagio-lake-como-italy/) (handluggageonly.co.uk) Hand Luggage Only is a travel, food, photography, and home blog with visually driven destination guides and travel journal posts. Their Lake Como guide is a visually led look at things to do, especially useful for visitors interested in Como Town, Bellagio, and the funicular. - [A Luxury Travel Blog](https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2017/12/11/a-dozen-things-to-do-on-lake-como/) (aluxurytravelblog.com) A Luxury Travel Blog is a luxury-focused travel publication covering high-end destinations, hotels, dining, and experiences. This Lake Como article offers a polished list of a dozen things to do on and around the lake, well suited to luxury-minded trip inspiration. - [Wanderlust Chloe](https://www.wanderlustchloe.com/milan-to-lake-como/) (wanderlustchloe.com) Wanderlust Chloe is a UK travel blog focused on destination inspiration, food, hotels, and polished first-person guides. Her Milan to Lake Como guide is a practical comparison of train, bus, car, and day-trip options for planning the journey clearly. - [Never Ending Voyage](https://www.neverendingvoyage.com/varenna-restaurants-lake-como/) (neverendingvoyage.com) Never Ending Voyage is a travel blog focused on in-depth independent guides, slow travel, and practical planning. Their Varenna restaurant guide is especially helpful for Lake Como food planning, covering vegetarian-friendly options alongside breakfast, gelato, and aperitivo stops. - [The Planet D](https://theplanetd.com/best-things-to-do-in-lake-como/) (theplanetd.com) The Planet D is an adventure-travel blog focused on destination guides, itineraries, travel tips, photography, and personal adventure stories. Their Lake Como article provides a well-rounded list of 16 things to do, from villas and lake cruises to towns and scenic mountain surroundings. - [Dreams in Heels](https://dreamsinheels.com/best-lake-como-itinerary-5-days/) (dreamsinheels.com) Dreams in Heels is a solo female travel and lifestyle blog with practical travel posts and identity-led storytelling. Her five-day Lake Como itinerary is a thoughtful planning guide for combining landscapes, historic towns, villas, and practical trip tips. - [Girl About The Globe](https://www.girlabouttheglobe.com/solo-travel-to-lake-como/) (girlabouttheglobe.com) Girl About The Globe is a social-impact travel blog focused on conscious solo female travel and practical solo trip planning. Their Lake Como solo travel guide is a helpful fit for independent visitors, with things to do and activities framed around solo travel needs. - [Earth Trekkers](https://www.earthtrekkers.com/best-things-to-do-in-bellagio-lake-como/) (earthtrekkers.com) Earth Trekkers is a family adventure travel site known for structured destination guides, itineraries, maps, photos, and route planning. Their Bellagio guide is a strong planning resource for Lake Como, combining colorful streets, boat tours, a map, video, and visit tips. - [Dan Flying Solo](https://www.danflyingsolo.com/weekend-itinerary-lake-como-things-to-do/) (danflyingsolo.com) Dan Flying Solo is a travel blog and photography site centered on destination guides, personal stories, travel essays, and visual inspiration. His weekend Lake Como itinerary gives a concise route through villages, the main city, mountain views, and worthwhile things to do. ## Travel Videos - [World Wild Hearts](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kSQmOyIzHc) (youtube.com) World Wild Hearts is a YouTube travel channel by Zac and Ine, creating destination videos and travel guides since 2021. This Lake Como guide video gives a well-rounded list of twelve things to do, with travel tips, activity links, villas, trails, boat options, and nearby excursions. - [Rick Steves' Europe](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvMw-CrmWto) (youtube.com) Rick Steves' Europe is a YouTube travel channel about European destinations, hosted by travel author and broadcaster Rick Steves. This Lake Como travel guide video provides a clear introduction to Bellagio and Varenna, highlighting ferries, villas, a waterside promenade, narrow lanes, and mountain scenery. - [Suitcase Monkey](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pmfuvDUFcs) (youtube.com) Suitcase Monkey is a YouTube travel channel focused on destination-led travel vlogs, guides, and practical trip tips. This Lake Como itinerary video is helpful for planning three days from a Bellagio base, with Varenna, Menaggio, villas, a castle, a hike, ferry tips, and accommodation notes. - [AlexTravels](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uld3tZQERE) (youtube.com) AlexTravels is a YouTube travel channel by Alex, focused on cinematic travel vlogs, Europe guides, and city travel tips. This Lake Como guide video shares useful pre-trip advice and activity ideas, including Bellagio, ferry and driving tips, Varenna, Menaggio, Villa del Balbianello, Castello di Vezio, Brunate, swimming spots, and Milan. - [Creative Travel Guide](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4AcSs3FXQdo) (youtube.com) Creative Travel Guide is a YouTube travel channel from a British couple sharing travel vlogs, advice, hotel tours, and travel hacks. This Lake Como advice video is a practical primer on when to go, why to visit, what to do, transport, getting around, prices, and budget tips. - [denniscallan](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VpEESzxPvk0) (youtube.com) denniscallan is a YouTube travel channel featuring videos by Dennis Callan about Europe, the Americas, Asia, and other regions. This Varenna travel video gives a thoughtful Lake Como tour through the waterfront, Piazza San Giorgio, Villa Monastero, Castello di Vezio, town history, scenic views, and nearby Bellano Ravine.