After traveling Italy for 3 weeks, this was our last stop. After making the trek to our beautiful room, a taxi ride, short hike to front desk, two funiculars (outside elevators) up the hillside, (not for faint of heart), & one inside elevator, we opened the drapes to see the most spectacular view imaginable of Lake Como and the Alps.... more

Overall, we enjoyed our stay in at the Eremo Gaudio. It was definitely not up to our typical standards. I think three star is a stretch for the rooms and hotel itself, however the views are incredible. We bought a bottle of wine and sat out on the small balcony enjoying the wine and view. Really fantastic. Back to the... more

Oh boy, is this hotel high up! The views are amazing and it's definitely a one of a kind experience. But if you're afraid of heights, or claustrophobic, for that matter, this isn't the hotel for you. This hotel is on top of a mountain. You drive up this narrow two way windy road to get to the front desk.... more

I loved this little hotel...my room was on the lower level but this was quite high up the hill and had a wonderful vista of the lake spreading out in front of you....the staff are very friendly and very helpful..the room was immaculate and very modern (#18)..had a king size bed and I think a pull down bed on one... more

I have just completed my third stay at the Eremo Gaudio Hotel in Varenna. Why do I keep going back? Location, location, location. The hotel is perched high above the town and has a commanding view of the widest part of Lake Como. All the rooms I have ever had in this hotel have amazing views of the lake and... more

There has been a lot of mention about the hotel’s incredible views, unique funicular and simply furnished rooms which we can say was our experience also. We stayed in the Tremezzo room. This sits underneath their other more expensive suite, both separate from other rooms. We had a fold away bed in the sitting area, and I think this would... more

My Girlfriend and I took a week to travel around a small part of Italy finishing it off at Lake Como and this hotel for two nights. It was by far the best hotel of the trip and a lovely way to finish it off. We will be going back to this hotel in the near future and hopefully get... more

Incredible view, and spacious, clean room. We stayed two nights but unfortunately spent little time on our terrace, which was on the same level as the main building's restaurant and check-in area. However, we enjoyed the view from everywhere else as well, including a run to the upper level building. We're glad we didn't stay there, because it was another... more

I can only repeat what others have already said- great hotel with incredible views over Lake Como. The rooms were simple but perfectly adequate with a great bathroom. We had a huge balcony which was perfect for watching the sun set over the lake with a bottle of wine. The location is a little bit away from the center of... more