Barchetta Excelsior

The Barchetta Excelsior has secured a winning spot on Piazza Cavour, right at the heart of Como. The hotel faces the lake, which means sweeping views over the water from almost every angle. In addition to being well-placed for sightseeing around Lake Como, the hotel is within a five-minute walk of the train station, which provides connections to Milan and its airport. 

Heading out and about? The Duomo and plenty of museums are just a hop, skip, and a jump from the hotel’s doorstep, as well as a string of designer shops and boutiques. If you want to see Como from above, visit Brunate – a hilltop town of Art Nouveau villas with sweeping views over the lake. The funicular station is less than a 10-minute stroll away.