This was the cheapest place we stayed in during our trip around Italy and for the price, it was an excellent stay! The location is excellent – right in the middle of town. The room we had was large with two single beds (just as expected). It also had two large windows, one overlooking the square. The shared bathroom was... More

My friend and I discussed whether I should post a review of this gem, wanting to keep it our little secret! One of the best places we stayed on our trip. Villa Elena is literally in the middle of Varenna, the owner an adorable elderly woman called Seta. We had reserved a room with a shared bathroom, but she gave... More

We confirmed a reservation for a double room with private bathroom at villa Elena for 2 nights in early August. We were very excited about it based on the reviews here and also the price! Was it too good to be true? Yes it was. our experience was terrible: We spoke over the phone with the owner herself the day... More

This is a great value place to stay in Varenna. The most economical place my wife and I found in three weeks of traveling Italy. It was clean, cozy, and had a great location. If your looking for a four star hotel type of place, this is not for you. It feels as if your staying in your grandmothers house.... More

I stayed here with my family for three nights during a trip to Varenna as I was getting married at Villa Cipressi. We arrived in Varenna quite late at night and Miss Seta stayed up to wait for us. She is a lovely older lady and whilst she doesn't speak much English always wants to help. The Villa is quite... More

First, you probably won't find a better hotel in Varenna at this price - believe me, we looked because my friend had to assist in lodging 25 of her wedding guests in town. The entire hotel is four very charming rooms - the larger one at the end has a huge balcony overlooking Lake Como and an ensuite bathroom. The... More

We got in later in the evening so we didn't get the room with the view. Signora was a very sweet lady who understood English pretty well. Our first night we stayed in a room where the wood-floor is in need of finishing. The next day we moved to a better room. There was a shared bathroom at the end... More

This is a great place to stay if you are on a budget. You can't beat the location - Varenna is absolutely charming and the view of Lake Como is breathtaking. The rooms are sparse but clean.

The huge bedroom, bathroom, balcony, beautiful lake view, gorgeous antique furniture, blossoming plants at every corner and tranquil atmosphere make this a wonderful (and amazingly cheap) get away. Yet this is nothing to the warming welcome you recieve from the dear lady who runs this villa. Without the modern disturbances such as TV etc. you really can relax and soak... More