Villa Monastero
Lake Como, Italy

Villa Monastero

Type: villa / gardens

A historic villa created by converting a former 12th-century Cistercian monastery, situated right on the lake shore in Varenna. It is renowned for its magnificent botanical gardens stretching over two kilometers along the shore, offering spectacular views of Lake Como. Today it is one of the most visited villas on the lake.

Tickets

Entry: Tickets from ~10.00 EUR
Indicative price — confirm the exact amount before booking.
Tickets can also be purchased on-site.

Ticket includes entry to the gardens and the villa. Online purchase in advance is recommended, especially on weekends. Season runs from March to November.

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

Parking nearby

Parcheggio Multipiano

Open 24 hours garage/underground Outside ZTL 🚶 1 min to the attraction (38m)

Address: Viale Giovanni Polvani, 1, Varenna

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

Phone: +39 0341 830455

Molo Riva Grande

Open 24 hours garage/underground Outside ZTL 🚶 4 min to the attraction (294m)

Address: Porto Riva Grande, 23829, Varenna

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

Parcheggio Gratuito

garage/underground 🆓 Free Outside ZTL 🚶 6 min to the attraction (446m)

Address: Via per Vezio, Perledo

Parcheggio (lokacija 2)

garage/underground Outside ZTL 🚶 6 min to the attraction (478m)

Address: Perledo

Nearby restaurants

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Il Cavatappi

Il Cavatappi

Closed today
⭐ 4.50 972 reviews 230m

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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 236m

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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
Ristorante VarennaMonamour

Ristorante VarennaMonamour

Closed (opens at 12:00)
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€€

Address: Contrada Scoscesa, 7, Varenna

Phone: +39 0341 324103

Opening hours: 12:00–22:00

ALMA - Bistrot

ALMA - Bistrot

Closed (opens at 11:00)
⭐ 4.00 929 reviews 251m

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Address: Contrada dell'Arco, 8, Varenna

Opening hours: 11:00–23:00

Varenna Caffè Bistrot

Varenna Caffè Bistrot

Closed (opens at 09:00)
⭐ 4.10 1522 reviews 259m

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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
Nilus Bar

Nilus Bar

Open 24 hours
⭐ 3.40 652 reviews 261m

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bar €€

Address: Riva Garibaldi, 1, Varenna

Phone: +39 0341 815228

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

Al Prato Restaurant

Al Prato Restaurant

Closed (opens at 12:00)
⭐ 4.70 1592 reviews 278m

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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 281m

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

€€€

Address: Via XX Settembre, 20, Varenna

Phone: +39 0341 815091

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