“What a view!”

Hotel Vista Lago is a small and charming hotel with a magnificent view of Lake Como and the surrounding area. After what seems like an endless number of switchbacks going up the hill, you arrive at the top of the world. The service at the family run hotel was personal and friendly, and they were helpful with history of the area as well as things to see and do. A great breakfast was included in the price. We had lake side rooms with balconies (highly recommended) and could not have been happier. I would definitely stay here again if the opportunity presents itself.

“Friendly owners and staff, homely hotel”

I had to phone the hotel in advance of our visit and discovered that the wife of one of the two owners was English. She was helpful and friendly. We met and chatted to her husband during our stay and he was also extremely nice and his English very good. The reason for my call was a misunderstanding about the accommodation available in the apartment. Expedia's site referred to just one bed. In fact, the apartment can accommodate four (one double bed and a double sofabed in separate rooms). It is spacious and has excellent views across Como and the lake. Due to our misunderstanding we booked an additional double room, smallish but comfortable, with a partially obscured view of the lake. Others have described difficulties in finding the hotel but we had no problem. The approach road was somewhat hair-raising - very steep and with sharp bends - but then, I don't exactly have nerves of steel. With so little available space, parking a car is a nightmare. We opted to pay to park ours in the hotel's private space, which turned out to be next to the funicular. The funicular itself was excellent and takes you right down to the lakeside where there are lots of good restaurants and enjoyable walks. Breakfast at the hotel was simple but plentiful and the coffee (prepared properly on request) excellent. Unfortunately, we had no opportunity to sample the evening food as the chef had an accident on the day we arrived. She was very cheerful about it and we hope she is now fully recovered.

“Wonderful view!”

Gorgeous view. Plenty of sattelite channels for the t.v. Little bar/relaxation area downstairs. Much nicer to take the funicular/trolley to stay, than in the town center. Completely relaxing feeling when you enjoy the view. Make sure to try to book for a view.

“Amazing Views”

This was such a great find! Great views over Como, parts of the lake, a great mountain range, the Funicolare within a one minute stroll and all for a good price.

“stunning views”

nice clean old fashioned hotel in small village above como next to fenicular railway station and church ,access via very steep and narrow road or fenicular which runs til 12pm in summer . we arrived at linate airport in the evening ,so trains to como were infrequent , the hotel had kindly arranged transport for us direct to hotel so this was fantastic .trains run every 2 hours or so during daytime so this wouldn't be a problem. The view of the lake from our room's balcony was stunning ,do take the local bus from brunate station to the light house and then to car park in woods were bus turns round for even more stunning views and a snack in one of the local cafes,wonderful place would recomend it to anyone ,do bear in mind the hilly terrain ,you need to be fairly fit to makethe most of it on foot .

“Nice, friendly staff and amazing views.”

Not the top shelf but realy good value for money. Room was clean, with new furnitures and impressive large balcony. Staff very helpful and friendly. Continental breakfast with selection of fresh cheeses and local ham. We've had front room with an amazing views of Como Lake and the Alps. Brunate is a small quiet town with very useful funicular trains going to Como City all day long. Short walk from "lighthouse" and good spot to start hicking up mountains towards Mount Boletto (1.5h). We would love to visit again and we will.

“Best view ever”

The hotel was lovely - and the view from our third floor lake facing balcony was excellent - would stay here again just for that . Was nice staying out of Como and the fenicular ride made the whole holiday experience more interesting. Room was small and basic but perfectly clean and comfortable.

“Perfect Setting and Christine was a perfect host.”

My husband and I booked Vista Lago as we were attending a wedding in Como - we thought were would be really far out but Brunate turned out to be the perfect location. Just a furnicular ride up the hill/mountain took 7 mins and they run regularly. Brunate has amazing views and the hotel is lovely, clean and welcoming. Christine was very helpful and welcoming.

“Hotel more like a B&B”

Did not expect too much and did not receive too much. OK for the cost.

“Beautiful Hotel, excellent view”

Hotel was beautiful and well maintained. We went on a lake cruise during our stay and ate a exclusive restaurant down the lake. Excellent service from the desk clerk went out of his way to assist us in working with a local cab company to bring us back since the cruise boat ended earlier that evening. The hotel is high in the mountains allowing an gorgeous view of the lake, Como and outlaying areas, but easily accessible by the cable car to Como.