Varenna
Lake Como, Italy

Varenna

Type: historic town / lake

A charming historic town on the eastern shore of Lake Como, known for its narrow stone streets, colorful houses, and romantic lakeside promenade. Unlike the livelier Bellagio, Varenna maintains a quieter and more authentic atmosphere. It is one of the most beautiful places for walking, photography, and enjoying views of the lake and the surrounding mountains.

Tickets

Entry: Free

Varenna is a freely accessible village on the shores of Lake Como — walking through the streets, the harbor, and the waterfront is free of charge. Villa Monastero and Villa Cipressi within the village charge a separate entrance ticket.

⛰️ Heads up: Hilly approach — the uphill section may add about 25 percent to the walking time to the attraction.

Parking nearby

Molo Riva Grande

Open 24 hours garage/underground Outside ZTL 🚶 2 min to the attraction (147m)

Address: Porto Riva Grande, 23829, Varenna

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

Parcheggio Multipiano

Open 24 hours garage/underground Outside ZTL 🚶 2 min to the attraction (156m)

Address: Viale Giovanni Polvani, 1, Varenna

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

Phone: +39 0341 830455

Parcheggio Gratuito

garage/underground 🆓 Free Outside ZTL 🚶 7 min to the attraction (560m)

Address: Via per Vezio, Perledo

Parcheggio (lokacija 2)

garage/underground Outside ZTL 🚶 8 min to the attraction (599m)

Address: Perledo

Nearby restaurants

Price:
Il Cavatappi

Il Cavatappi

Closed today
⭐ 4.50 972 reviews 82m

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Address: Via XX Settembre, 10, Varenna

Phone: +39 0341 815349

Opening hours: see details
Monday: 12:00–15:30, 18:30–21:30 Tuesday: 12:00–15:30, 18:30–21:30 Wednesday: 12:00–15:30, 18:00–21:30 Thursday: 12:00–15:30, 18:30–21:30 Friday: 12:00–15:30, 18:30–21:30 Saturday: 12:00–15:30, 18:30–21:30 Sunday: Closed
La scarpetta

La scarpetta

Closed (opens at 12:00)
⭐ 4.70 527 reviews 92m

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Address: Via XX Settembre, 12, Varenna

Opening hours: see details
Monday: 12:00–16:00, 18:00–21:00 Tuesday: 12:00–16:00, 18:00–21:00 Wednesday: 12:00–16:00, 18:00–21:00 Thursday: 12:00–16:00, 18:00–20:30 Friday: 12:00–16:00, 18:00–21:00 Saturday: 12:00–16:00, 18:00–21:00 Sunday: 12:00–16:00, 18:00–21:00
ALMA - Bistrot

ALMA - Bistrot

Closed (opens at 11:00)
⭐ 4.00 929 reviews 99m

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Address: Contrada dell'Arco, 8, Varenna

Opening hours: 11:00–23:00

Ristorante VarennaMonamour

Ristorante VarennaMonamour

Closed (opens at 12:00)
⭐ 4.20 817 reviews 102m

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€€

Address: Contrada Scoscesa, 7, Varenna

Phone: +39 0341 324103

Opening hours: 12:00–22:00

Nilus Bar

Nilus Bar

Open 24 hours
⭐ 3.40 652 reviews 103m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 05.06.2026

bar €€

Address: Riva Garibaldi, 1, Varenna

Phone: +39 0341 815228

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

Varenna Caffè Bistrot

Varenna Caffè Bistrot

Closed (opens at 09:00)
⭐ 4.10 1522 reviews 108m

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kafić €€

Address: Contrada Scoscesa, 13, Varenna

Opening hours: see details
Monday: 09:00–01:00 Tuesday: 09:00–01:00 Wednesday: 09:00–01:00 Thursday: Closed Friday: 09:00–01:00 Saturday: 09:00–01:00 Sunday: 09:00–01:00
Al Prato Restaurant

Al Prato Restaurant

Closed (opens at 12:00)
⭐ 4.70 1592 reviews 126m

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€€

Address: Piazza del Prato, 6, Varenna

Phone: +39 348 712 4389

Opening hours: see details
Monday: 12:00–14:00, 19:00–21:00 Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: Closed Thursday: 12:00–14:00, 19:00–21:00 Friday: 12:00–14:00, 19:00–21:00 Saturday: 12:00–14:00, 19:00–21:00 Sunday: 12:00–14:00, 19:00–21:00
Osteria Quatro Pass

Osteria Quatro Pass

Closed (opens at 12:00)
⭐ 4.40 1221 reviews 150m

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€€€

Address: Via XX Settembre, 20, Varenna

Phone: +39 0341 815091

Opening hours: 12:00–15:00, 18:30–21:30

Bar La Cambusa

Bar La Cambusa

Closed (opens at 08:00)
⭐ 4.70 3518 reviews 464m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 05.06.2026

bar €€

Address: Piazza Martiri della Libertà, 5, Varenna

Opening hours: Mon-Fri: 08:30–21:30, Weekend: 08:00–21:30