Crotto di Gittana

A small guesthouse with four rooms on the hillside above Varenna, with views over central Lake Como and an on-site pizza kitchen.

Why people love it

• View. Guests describe stunning views of the lake and mountains from the bedroom windows, by day and by night.
• Quiet. Several guests describe a very quiet, private place where they felt alone.
• Breakfast. Guests describe a varied buffet and breakfast on the terrace.
• Hosts. Valentina is praised for warm hospitality and flexibility. One guest arriving by public transport was accommodated.
• Honesty bar and pizza. A 2024 guest liked the honesty bar, and another praised the owner's pizza.

The worst thing guests say

The road is the most repeated problem. Guests from 2022 to 2025 describe the access road as winding, narrow and hard for large cars, and a May 2025 guest called it terrible. A 2023 guest said the owners sent them away after a day's drive, claiming no room was available when only one room was occupied. You need a car, as nothing is reachable on foot.

Insider tips

• Bring a small car, as the road is narrow and winding.
• There is no concierge, so plan your logistics ahead.
• Contact the hotel if you will arrive late by public transport.
• Parking is on site.

How we rated this: Google rating 4.6 from 50 reviews. We read the newest and the lowest-rated guest reviews (18 recent guest reviews with text) and set aside reviews from restaurant or bar visitors who did not stay. Repeat-guest rate not shown: not enough recent guest reviews yet. Address: Str. del Verde, 8, 23828 Perledo LC.