Name: Bellavista Boutique Hotel
Address: Piazza Bonacossa, 2, Brunate, 22034, IT

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2026

Steven

Great views high above lake como

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2026

Julio

Clean room and friendly staff

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2026

Michal

Very nicely allocated hotel
Beautiful morning and evening view on Como
Old fashion but well maintained hotel

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2026

Robert

A charming property. This is an old hotel with bathrooms which appear to have been added to the rooms. Our room overlooked the lake, it was so foggy, that most of the time, we couldn’t see Como or the lake.
Dinner was very good (make a reservation). Breakfast was more than sufficient - we had 15 minutes to eat breakfast as we had to leave to drive to Zurich to catch a train. Traffic in Como was insane. Also, several streets up to the hotel are only one car width wide (but two-way streets) so you must be very comfortable with driving on narrow streets and backing up on narrow streets to let other cars go by. I was very glad our rental car was small. We had a reserved parking spot (a must if you are driving) and it worked out well.
Staff were all great.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Feb 2026

Carmela

Everything was wonderful. Clean rooms, great staff, views are amazing. We would definitely come again.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 Dec 2025

Joseph

Prima en zeer vriendelijk

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

02 Dec 2025

Samuel

Yes, very much so

10/10

Exceptional

01 Dec 2025

Samuel

Excellent views, kind and helpful service.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Nov 2025

Harry

Staff were brilliant and the views are incredible

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Oct 2025

Poon Ching

The dinner is very good

8/10

Excellent

20 Sep 2025

Chris

Beautiful outlook, pleasant stay

We had a pleasant stay at this hotel which is in a lovely location overlooking the lake. The room itself was quite basic but clean, and while the bed was comfortable, the footboard made it feel a little small. The shower pressure could have been better. The highlight was definitely the view, and the staff were very friendly and welcoming.

One of the main reasons we booked, however, was because Hotels.com listed the property as having an electric car charger. On arrival, we discovered that it only offered standard outdoor plug sockets, not actual EV chargers. Since we were using a hire car, we only had a regular charging cable and not the slower charging option required. We believe this was an error on Hotels.com’s part rather than the hotel itself, but we also met another guest who had booked under the same impression.

The hotel’s location is also worth noting—it sits high up on the mountainside, with access via narrow, winding roads. This can make driving there quite tricky! Alternatively, the property is reachable by cable car, so it may be easier to park by the lake and bring luggage up that way (only approx a 5-10 min journey). If we were to visit again, that’s likely the approach we’d take.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Aug 2025

Cara

Charming

We just loved the charm of this place. Rustic, worldly- wonderful!! The restaurant was excellent, we loved staying here and would highly recommend!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Aug 2025

Marko

Our stay at the Bellavista Boutique Hotel in Brunate was memorable. The hotel offers absolutely breathtaking views that really set it apart from any hotel down in Como. The staff were exceptionally warm and attentive, always going the extra mile to make sure we felt welcome. The hotel has an old world charm and is a really unique place to stay. The drive up to Brunate is a bit challenging but arriving at the top is worth it!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2025

Lisa

A beautiful hotel that feels like stepping back in time. Easy access to funicular. And, delicious breakfast and amazing chocolate pie!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Mar 2025

SHANNON

Had a wonderful stay.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

16 Nov 2024

Rebecca

Charming hotel with a great view.

The hotel is set in a small village on the top of a hill overlooking Lake Como. The view is gorgeous, the restaurant was awesome and the staff are so lovely. I didn’t find the room particularly comfortable but we stayed in the least expensive room so perhaps the more expensive ones are a bit cozier. Our room was very basic and a bit run down but it’s an old building and has a lot of charm. Overall, it’s lovely but if you want luxury, I would recommend upgrading your room to a suite. Thanks to the hotel staff for the warm welcome!

10/10

Exceptional

11 Nov 2024

Mats

Bellavista is a wonderful place to stay if you are visiting Como. It is located high above the city with wonderful view. A tram going down to the shopping area of Como is located right next to the hotel.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

13 Oct 2024

Caroline

The Bellavista is wonderful, a beautiful building and location with fantastic views.
The staff were all lovely, really friendly and helpful, and the food in the restaurant was excellent.
We would definitely stay again

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Oct 2024

Juliet

It was so beautiful. Old world style but with everything you’d need.
The view is unbeatable and the location right next to the Funiculare station means you don’t have to worry about how to get up and down the enormous hill.
The staff are so friendly and helpful. It was a joy to stay. Wish we’d stayed longer.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Oct 2024

Samuel

Such a wonderful stay. Staff were really friendly, room was gorgeous, view was stunning. Felt clean but vintage and stylish. Food at the restaurant and at breakfast were lovely. If you're driving it might be easier to park in Como and get the furnacular up as it's literally right next to it and saves navigating up the hill.

If I could give more than 5* I would!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Sep 2024

Michael

The view and the staff were amazing

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2024

Jason

Great hotel right next to grand canal, transportation and goldola service. 20 min walk to Piazza San Marco and 15 or so to Realto Bridge.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2024

Yanira

This hotel it was awesome! Great food. service and amenities! In love 🙏

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2024

Lawrence

The Bellavista is simply charming! Our stay could not have been more enjoyable! If you enjoy a serine and quiet experience, staying at the Bellavista in Brunate is the best choice in all of Lake Como. The Bellavista is family owned and operated, which extends a warm and welcoming experience! The view of Como from the hotel is spectacular too!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2024

mindi

The staff was extremely pleasant and helpful. Location above Lake Como with great views.
Breakfast lovely, lunch also delish.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

04 Apr 2024

Danielle

This property was gorgeous. The views are amazing. The staff was very nice. They have a restaurant overlooking Lake Como that is spectacular. Dinner, wine and breakfast were lovely.
They stayed in contact with me via messages and answered all questions.
I will absolutely return to this hotel my next trip to Brunate.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

24 Oct 2023

daniel

Exceeded all expectations, friendly warm welcome, helpful in every way. Magical room with breathtaking views of Lake Como, authentic room and surrounding. Room was traditional yet had all the modern necessities needed. Young children were equally in awe of the hotel. 2 minute walk from amazing funicular that takes you down to Como. Delicious breakfast served by helpful and friendly staff enjoyed with views of Lake Como.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

23 Oct 2023

Meital

Amazing location, on the top of the hill. Perfect view. Very adventurous to drive there... Friendly staff, helped with luggage. No elevator...no air-condition...
Great dinner & breakfast. Location is the best in the area.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

25 Sep 2023

John

Beautiful place on the hillside.

Hotel is beautiful inside and out with gorgeous views and good food. I didn't realize it's at the top of the funicular, so trips to and from Como are easiest using the funicular.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Aug 2023

Roberto

An incredible experience and property. Wonderful views beautifully restored building and rooms. Great restaurant and bar. Really a wonderful location and staff. The drive up is not for the faint of heart but we’ll worth it. 20 meters to the incline down to Como. My only complaint if you could call it that, is that it did not have A/C. But completely understandable given the age of the building. Was not expecting it but it did get very warm in August. Overall a great experience. Would absolutely recommend.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2023

Giuseppe

Awesome view

2/10

Poor

22 Jul 2023

TANER

❌❌❌WARNING 🚫❌🚫❌

WORST HOTEL IN THE WORLD

There are very rude employees in the hotel, there are 9 rooms in total, at least three people asked me which room I was in, there is no elevator in the hotel, the room is very dirty, the toilet is the worst hotel I've ever seen until I can't find a bathroom
DONT WASTE ANY PENNY THIS GARBAGE HOTEL

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2023

Ali

Amazing staff and hotel.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2023

Ian

Great room great view nice balcony junior suite
Friendly staff helpful
Fab views over como
Great dinner breakfast superb variety

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2023

Robin

Great location, great staff and great food!

The road up to the hotel is mostly one car wide and has to deal with two way traffic :-) We had reserved a parking space. The hotel doesn't have air conditioning, so in summer be prepared to sleep with the windows open and expect a few mosquito bites, there is also street noise, but that said, the room was large and comfortable. The staff are just wonderful, nothing was too much trouble. We ate at the restaurant and the food was exceptional. Would be happy to return.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2023

Cynthia

Beautiful!

Beautiful hotel, wonderful restaurant, kind and welcoming staff! Our room with a balcony overlooking Lake Como was perfect!

However, we didn't anticipate the lines for the funicular during the day. Many people take day trips to Brunate, so the wait for the funicular between 10 and 5 was between 30 minutes to an hour.

But the hotel was worth the small inconvenience of the funicular (which does have a lovely view!).

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 May 2023

Eden

It was like coming home. We loved it.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Feb 2023

Janet

Nice hotel. Old but this is what gives it some charm. Easiest way to it was funicular. Had to queue for 90 minutes to get on it the Saturday we arrived. Pre-Book ticket and bypass the line.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Dec 2022

Jonghwa

kind staff and good location

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

11 Nov 2022

Batbayar

We stayed for our anniversary and this boutique hotel exceeded our expectations. Breakfast service and the setting was superb. Host Renato gave us very practical driving and sightseeing advice around Como.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

09 Nov 2022

Maria

The hotel is old, the bathrom is super small and terrible shower.Good breakfast and restaurant.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Oct 2022

Reece

My fiancé and I really loved this place. The staff were wonderful, and the area itself was perfect. The room was always clean with an amazing restaurant below serving magnificent food. When we come back to Como, we're staying here back at the Bellavista for a family friendly presence. Thank you to all the staff to make pur vacation so wonderful.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Sep 2022

Felisan

This place is beautiful from the restaurant to the rooms and the view! But most importantly the staff was amazing!! Definitely will stay there again when I go back. Highly recommend

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2022

Isaac

Great experience

It was a wonderful experience.
The view is amazing, the old style decor is precious, the road on the way up is so charming.
I would stay longer if I could!!!
The restaurant under is delicious too.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2022

Maja

We absolutely loved our stay here! It's up in the mountains and oversees the town of Como. The view is incredible and they did a great job of preserving the historic building. That being said, there is no AC, so if you are there in the summer when it's hot, expect to sleep with the windows open. I will say that if you are someone who has allergies to bugs including bees/wasps you will need to be very careful when in the area as they are rampant! The area is nice to walk around and there is also a funicular that will take you down to Como if you don't want to drive back down.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Aug 2020

Mark

Quaint, friendly authentic boutique bed and breakfast. Lovely views for a sunset dinner and delicious breakfast. Not an easy ride up the mountain on narrow, curvy roads.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Jan 2020

Matthias

Beautiful old, historic boutique hotel with great atmosphere and amazing views. Driving up by car can be a bit challenging so if you are not comfortable driving on very narrow roads with tight curves you should take the cable car. I'll bring you right to the hotel. Clean and great new bathroom. Great restaurant. Unique views of lake Como!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Aug 2019

PG

A real gem of a hotel perched high above Lake Como. Fantastic building and great service.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

My wife and I (from Auckland, New Zealand) stayed here for 2 nights. We arrived by Bus from Luzern, Switzerland which stopped at the main rail station in Como and walked to the cable car. Was easy to find.
The hotel was really great - we loved it. You take the cable car up to the top (which is part of the adventure) - you have a great view of Como and the lake.
Staff were helpful - the breakfast was excellent. We recommend this lovely / boutique hotel and we would certainly love to stay again.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

A beautiful setting with lovely food and comfortable if small rooms. Shame about the lack of relaxation space.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

11 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

Location was good. Food ok too.
Hated the drive up from Como as the roads are too narrow for two cars to pass in places. Rooms are small, bathrooms even smaller. Only some rooms have a view so be careful what you book.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Apr 2019

Andrew

Just the best hotel .

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Dec 2018

Robert

Worth the drive

The views are amazing and even though the road to the top was crazy it was worth it. The building is old but it is well maintained and the age is a big part of the charm. If possible I suggest leaving your car at the bottom of the hill and take the Funicular up. It's less then 6 euros roundtrip and will save you some aggravation on the drive. The staff was way beyond accommodating and the food in the restaurant was great,

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Nov 2018

Verified traveler

In the historical side. Cozy. Family atmosphere. The restaurant is nice. Little bit

6/10

Pleasant

18 Oct 2018

Verified traveler

Nice views for lunch/dinner. 2.50 cover charge. Intermediate level of driving required to get to the hotel. Not worth the time/effort to fight the traffic up slope and down slope. The dinner experience was so-so. The seasonal items were fresh. The dessert was very good. We had a pear dessert and a chestnut mousse.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2018

Verified traveler

Beautiful vistas fabulous views. .great location for romancing and quiet walks in an amazinf setting. Friendly village

10/10

Exceptional

18 Sep 2018

Tripmaker

In short, we had an excellent experience and in all ways. Authentic Italian hotel, great service and OUTSTANDING food. Stay here—and go out of your way to do so.

10/10

Exceptional

18 Sep 2018

Catherine

Amazing views!

An amazing property. Perched on the side of a mountain overlooking Lake Como. Easy access to the city via a funicular train. Beautiful views, wonderful staff, great food.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Aug 2018

Verified traveler

Great views on the Lake. The breakfast is terrific.
Loved the old style room, I would return.
The only minor thing is the difficulty of the drive up to Brunate and the difficulty of parking on premises

10/10

Exceptional

04 Aug 2018

Verified traveler

Room with a view

Bellavista was a real treat. Our room had a balcony with views over Lake Como that were amazing. The restaurant was convenient as well, for a quick bite. Clean space, helpful staff, the only thing I would change would be to add AC. It can get pretty hot in Como in the summer and AC would have helped.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2018

Jean

Brunate charm

This guest house/hotel is in an amazing location. Staying on top of the moutain, with fantastic views of Como, was an unforgettable experience. The hotel has been restored and will make you feel like you are in old time Italy. The little town is cute, and the close location of the funiclaire makes getting to Como so easy - 10 minutes.

The beds could be better.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Oct 2017

Verified traveler

Wonderful restaurant. Nicely appointed rooms. Quite tiny, but not by European standards. Very close to the tram. The drive to the hotel involved very narrow streets with tight switchbacks - a bit tricky to navigate them. Lovely views of Como. A lovely spot overall!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Sep 2017

Eva

Amazing views and food!

Hotel Bellavista is a wonderfully located hotel - the views of Lake Como from our room (which we paid a bit more for than for a room without a view) were amazing but even if you stay on the other side, you can get the view from at breakfast or any other meal if you choose to have one in the restaurant. The room itself was spacious, clean and charming as was the hotel itself.
Breakfast was lavish and catered for all, the staff were friendly and professional. We ate in the restaurant on both evenings we stayed there and enjoyed delicious food on both occasions.
The hotel is located conveniently near to the funicular to get to Como town which made for a very fun trip down and up the mountain!

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2017

Christopher

Great hotel with a gorgeous view.

The service was very personable and they made us feel at home. Try their venison and the turkey, they were perfect!! I highly recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Como!!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

27 Apr 2017

Howard

Disappointed

We were very disappointed with this hotel even though it was in an ideal location for visiting Lake Como, the views were fantastic and the funicular made it easy to access the town. We felt like second class citizens it felt that unless you were eating at the restaurant, even guest had to book for lunch and dinner, the management and staff were not interested in you. We even had medication taken from the fridge by the managers wife and taken home with her,it took hours to get it back. needless to say we will not be staying at the Bellavista again

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jan 2017

Massimo

Breathtaking view hotel

Landmark type building surrounded by lots of history - top notch customer service by owners, restaurant onsite is a must, no elevator is only downside

10/10

Exceptional

27 Oct 2016

Verified traveler

lovely place, good location, good service

Beautiful hotel and area, excellent service. Our room, which was room #4, with views of the church and garden, may have been the smallest room in the hotel and was smaller than we expected - almost too small for two people to function comfortably. But it was very clean and pretty. We were there off season and not many restaurants were open in Brunate, but the Bella Vista hotel restaurant was excellent.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Oct 2016

John

great overview of the lake

Location was further away from Como then I thought. Great that there is a great restaurant included in the hotel.

8/10

Excellent

22 Sep 2016

David

Very boutique - very nice

From arrival to departure I couldn't have had more help, attention and friendliness from the staff - they were brilliant. Nothing too much trouble. The hotel itself was a really quaint renovated Italian House - only 8 rooms - but organised with care and beautifully decorated in a slightly random, charming way. This is not a modern hotel in a historic skin - it has much of it's original charm. The views from the balcony and dining room are truly stunning down over Lake Como. There is a funicular rail link 100 yards from the hotel that takes you right down into Como. The restaurant is great, although the food is not the best, but actually excellent value for money. Loved my stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2016

Carla

Super charming hotel in beautiful location

This charming hotel is located up above Lake Como in a small village called Brunate. You can take the funiculare up to Brunate from Como for 5 euro roundtrip; it's a 7 minute ride each way. The hotel is steps from the funiculare and is situated in an area with absolutely beautiful views. They have a restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating ideal for a romantic meal or simply casually hanging out. The breakfast served each morning is wonderful too.

The rooms are so cute and the small details are wonderful. Live greenery, beautiful bed frame, mirrored walls, lovely bathroom, windows that easily open for fresh air. The town itself is quiet and I enjoyed watching the small amount of people that were walking around. You can walk in either direction and find a handful of cute restaurants and shops. You can drive up to Brunate, but it's super windy and curvy and probably pretty confusing. The funiculare is your best bet for getting up and down, so maybe not recommended if you have a car with you (although they do have free parking). They also provided transportation to the Milan Airport.

It is an absolutely wonderful location if you're wanting to explore Como during the day and come back to a peaceful and beautiful home at night.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2016

trevor & lesley

Full of character with stunning views

Full of character with stunning views and absolute excellent restaurant. Only downside was the drive up to Brunate. Not for the faint hearted but I certainly would not let that prevent me from going back there.

8/10

Excellent

03 May 2016

Samantha

Very quirky hotel overlooking Lake Como

Sign posts could be a little better, especially considering the roads you have to take to get there are so tight and with very sharp cornering ! Lovely quirky hotel. Using the private spa was lovely. Very welcoming lady when we arrived, but sadly the waiter for dinner, breakfast and checkout was decidedly offhand. The restaurant was okay, but I'd be inclined to eat elsewhere if we went back. Very nice continental breakfast.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2016

Verified traveler

This hotel was fabulous. We had a car and it was definitely tricky to get to but well worth the effort. The building itself is a great old structure. The room was small but it was lovely. It was decorated so nicely with antique furniture. The location was right beside the funicular to take you down to Como. Unfortunately for us it was down for maintenance when we were there. But there was bus transportation. The staff were so friendly and accommodating. And there was a great buffet breakfast provided. We will definitely be back to this hotel.

8/10

Excellent

15 Oct 2015

John

Satisfied

Satisfied overall. Personally I loved the location of this hotel.
(If you don't have a car, you should take funicular cable car from Como ( round trip costs 5.5 euro) to get there.)

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Oct 2015

William

It really is a Beautiful View!

The winding narrow mountain road leading to Bella Vista is not for the timid driver. A little difficult to locate but a helpful town resident led us to it. We didn't know the Funicular (train up the mountain from Lake Como) is steps away from the entrance of the beautiful Bella Vista (it does have a beautiful view). We recommend taking this down to the Lake. If you want old world charm, fantastic views of the Lake, warm hospitality, comfort and great memories, come here. I only wish we stayed more than one night.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2015

Janine

Highly recommend

Beautiful place and excellent food!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Aug 2015

Bonolo

Best view of Lake Como

The wiew from the hotel is the best, the room was beautiful & comfy and the service was really efficient especially one of the Hotel Staff called Monica. She took care of us from the minute we came into the hotel. Thank you for a lovely staying.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2015

Robin

Beautiful

Beautiful hotel. Located in a small town overlooking lake Como, about a 15 min drive up the mountain. Wonderful views. Beautifully restored historic home. Very clean and comfortable with modern amenities.

Family

8/10

Excellent

14 Aug 2015

Michelle

High up overlooking lake Como

Once negotiated hairpin bends to reach hotel we were made very welcome, good wholesome home cooked food on offer but not a wide range, good selection wines. Room very quaint and functional, close to funicular to get to Como

Family

4/10

Poor

12 Jul 2015

Verified traveler

Mosquitoes and bugs

We arrived and they thought we didn't understand them because they presumed we were Chinese and made unnecessary comments. I spoke Spanish and very similar to their language . It was hot .No fan and had to carry luggages all the way to third floor. Breakfast included but eat only one bread. No more. I don't eat cold cuts and my husband asked nicely if there was anymore bread coz it is the only thing we ate . The lady answered rudely it takes 30 mins to bake it. I told her she can talk nicely. They can tell us we can pay for it. What is breakfast ? ?? Everywhere at night bring bugs spray. Insect bites hurts.I got a few.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2015

Alan

Idyllic week in June

We stayed at Bellavista for a week in June. It is a small family run hotel situated in a superb hillside location overlooking Como town and of course the lake. Brunate is a small village with few amenities as such but access to Como town,the rail, road and lake transport facilities is easy via the nearby funicular railway.The hotel location is also excellent for access to numerous mountain walks and trails. We were allocated the 'junior suite' which appeared to be the best room with balcony and superb views and would recommend this choice if available. We were glad we hadn't hired a car as local roads are interesting to say the least and parking around the lakeside main attractions appeared limited. We arranged transport to and from Malpensa airport with Renato, the hotel manager and this from our perspective was certainly the right choice. We loved our stay which was certainly enhanced by the friendly and helpful hotel staff and hope to return in the future.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

06 Jul 2015

Stephen

No Air Con

The hotel is in a excellent position with a great view of the lake and close to the funicular railway to Como. The drive to the hotel is along narrow lanes with limited passing points in places. The hotel room was clean, with a good shower. However the big problem for us was the lack of air con, which resulted in a disturbed night's sleep. So overall we would not re-visit.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Jun 2015

Roswitha

Como mountain treasure hotel

This is a little gem of a hotel right at the top of where the cable car ends. It is a bit difficult getting out of the cable car and continuing the steps to the exit door at the top bt then you only need to cross a small square, pass alice's cafe and there you are. The views when having breakfast were to die for, right across to snow covered Alps. I loved the large room size and the tradtional furniture and decor. The bathroom is perfectly modern and kept very clean. would stay here again if i come back to the Como area, and I fould it easy to go on the cable car down to the Como town centre and even catch the train into Milan.

8/10

Excellent

27 May 2015

Verified traveler

Name says it all.

Loved the view. Lots of stairs - don't bring too much luggage.

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2015

jorge

nice hotel with spectacular view

excellent view of lake como and citi, excellent food, near to the brunate funicular.

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2015

Al

Sits high on the hillside overlooking Lake Como..outstanding views of the the lake and long rang mountain views can even see Mt Blanc while enjoying a glass of you favorite beverage on the patio..Top notch staff friendly.All the rooms were nice but if I had a choice I would request one that has windows facing the lake but if they booked don't sweat it as all the rooms are fine..
Parking at times can be a little tight but the staff/owners will go out of their to help you..

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2015

Verified traveler

Small hotel with great views & excellent food

Nice hotel in traditional style with great view. Because the owners try to preserve the style of the hotel you have beautiful old ceiling decorations, but you also have walls and doors aren't very well sound-isolating. The restaurant is excellent.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2015

Verified traveler

Excellent location and hotel. Staff we very good.

8/10

Excellent

23 Jan 2015

Verified traveler

out of season

It was out of season but the staff was attentive and gracious.
Location was terrific. Right next to the funicular. Wonderful views.
Bathroom was really nice with great shower. Room was a little small but what can you expect for an older building. Never the less the bed was comfortable and the bedding of nice quality.

10/10

Exceptional

15 Dec 2014

Jordan

amazing

amazing hotel, amazing staff, highly reccomend

Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Oct 2014

Lou

Excellent hotel with wonderful views.

Thoroughly enjoyed staying in the comune of Brunate with views of the Swiss alps and Lago di ComoChiara staff member especially helpful and always provided any information requested from train timetables, taxis places to see etc. Breakfast was more than adequate and room was comfortable and cleaned to a very high standard. We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday \"up the hill\"

10/10

Exceptional

15 Aug 2014

Sal & Lisa

Charming and lovely stay

My husband and I stayed for four nights at this hotel. We have traveled throughout Italy in the past, and this was such a charming treat! The staff was endearing and welcoming in a genuine way, and the property was just lovely. The bathroom was modernized, and there was wi-fi available, but the room reflected a days-gone-by quality of life that we were seeking on our break! There was a beautiful balcony overlooking the mountainside and Lake Como, surrounded by window boxes of cascading geraniums and visiting hummingbirds. The hotel was a perfect location from which to wander throughout the village of Brunate, as well, with the funicular to Como just steps away. The restaurant was delightful, and clearly, was enjoyed by both locals and visitors alike. We would return to this hotel in a heartbeat!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2014

Colin

Wow - what a fabulous view!

This hotel in Brunate is perched high on the cliff overlooking Lake Como. Our room had a fabulous view over the lake and city. The hotel is about 2400 feet above Como with a hair-raising drive through narrow winding roads up to Brunate. There is a funicular beside the hotel which, unfortunately, was not operating during our stay. However, there is a bus that runs to Como every 30 minutes. It is expected that the funicular will be back in operation within the next 3-4 weeks. The restaurant is great - not many choices, but the food was excellent. Breakfasts also were very good. The rooms are really well decorated with the use of glass, mirrors and painted frieze work. We really liked this hotel.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2014

Paul

Great View

Very impressive Hotel with great view. We had a view overlooking lake Como from our room and also for Breakfast and Dinner. The Hotel was very nice with the staff friendly and helpful. You need to be able to walk up some stairs to your room and also catch the funicular if you want to visit Como 5.30 Euro return. The Hotel room was modern and clean.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jan 2014

Cagri

Nice Cozy Hotel with Very Nice Staff

We had 1 night in this hotel. Hotel has very nice Como Lake view. Cozy and clean hotel. Hotel owner and his family run the business. They were so friendly and very accommodating. They were performing live music by themself that night. When we decide to sleep they stopped playing to not to bother us. They were so kind. The funicular to Como is located just a few steps from the hotel. So you can just take the funicular and arrive to the lakein few minutes. It was fun. Please go and stay if you like small nice hotels. BRAVO...

10/10

Exceptional

24 Dec 2013

Alessandro

If it's not paradise, it has the same zip code

As the other reviews show, it would be very hard to give this hotel less than five stars. The location is wonderful, the view is breathtaking, the building itself has been recently and tastefully renovated, the owner and staff are charming, friendly and helpful. And the food is excellent, as well (the hotel has an in-house restaurant and bar)! We found this place by chance, but we keep coming back. It is near the top of a mountain overlooking the Lake of Como, about 20 minutes drive from the centre of Como. However, there is also a cable car to the city that takes seven minutes and runs frequently. The Como side of the cable car is practically next door to the train station, so it's a breeze to take the train to Milan (in fact, the cable car schedule is synchronized with train arrivals and departures, so there's never long to wait). In fact, it is perfectly feasible to stay at the Bellavista without a car. Believe me, it's such a nice place that you won't really want to go anywhere! You'll certainly feel as if you're staying with old friends.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Nov 2013

Susan Lindt

Loved this hotel!

Beautiful rooms in a quiet little town above all the \"action\" in Como. Conveniently located right next to the incline down (or up) to Como. Good breakfast and they welcomed our little dog without an extra charge. Free parking almost right outside the lobby door. Probably the most beautiful room we've had after more than a year traveling all over Italy. They even had free SKYTV in English (and not just BBC and CNN!!!!! Actual movies!!!! - First Italian hotel where we've had this treat). Balcony had a great view of Lake Como. Only complaint was the bathroom sink was really poorly designed, seemed to have no hot water, and only worked on a sensor. When the water finally came on, it splashed all over your clothes. We just used the handheld shower instead. This is a charming historic hotel in a lovely town and the staff was great. Breakfast was good too. Absolutely recommend!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Oct 2013

Scott

Gorgeous views and outstanding food!

The hotel is located adjacent to the fununcular stop at the top of the hill (more like a mountain) above Como. The area is quiet and mostly residential but beautiful and peaceful. If you don't have a car and require the fununcular to reach the hotel just be advised that the last ride up is at 10:30pm. But the view is amazing along the way up as well as from the hotel dining area. Our room was small but clean and charming. It didn't have a good view from our window but many other rooms facing to lake certainly did. The wireless internet ran great and there was a TV in our room. The breakfast here is excellent and the restaurant is simply amazing (make reservations - it's small and can fill up).

10/10

Exceptional

19 Sep 2013

Verified traveler

Very nice and cozy place.

We were pleasantly surprised with the hotel, the food was great, the staff was very accommodating, and it was a great view.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Sep 2013

Martha

Room with a View

We LOVED our stay at Bellavista. I can't say enough good things about it. We arranged transfers thru the hotel. We were met in Milan by a nice young man who took us directly to the hotel. It is a charming old hotel. Our room was spotless & linens were lovely. The view is beautiful. The best thing about the hotel is Clementina and her staff. They were so very helpful. We met her entire family & felt so welcome. The breakfast was very good & varied. We also ate a delicious lunch there. Such a pleasant setting and so convenient to the funicular that runs every few minutes down to Lake Como. We will definitely stay here again when we return to Italy.