Destination
Milan & Lake Como, Italy
Italy's fashion and design capital pairs with the villa-lined shores of Lake Como an hour north by train.
Trips to Milan & Lake Como from every city
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When to go
| Month | Season |
|---|---|
| January | avoid |
| February | avoid |
| March | fine |
| April | best |
| May | best |
| June | best |
| July | fine |
| August | fine |
| September | best |
| October | best |
| November | fine |
| December | avoid |
- February, September: Milan Fashion Week fills hotels in late February and late September
- April: Salone del Mobile design week in April makes rooms scarce
December, January, February: Most Lake Como hotels, villas and ferry routes close for the winter
Where to stay in Milan & Lake Como
- Brera: Milan's prettiest quarter, with galleries and aperitivo bars.
- Duomo / Quadrilatero della Moda: The cathedral, the Galleria and the designer flagships.
- Navigli: Canal-side nightlife and weekend antique markets.
- Bellagio (Lake Como): The lake's showpiece village at the fork of the three branches.
- Varenna / Menaggio (Lake Como): Quieter lakeside villages with ferry links to Bellagio.
What to do in Milan & Lake Como
- See Leonardo's Last Supper (book weeks ahead)
- Walk the Duomo rooftop terraces
- Shop the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
- Ferry-hop between Bellagio, Varenna and Menaggio
- Tour the gardens of Villa Carlotta and Villa del Balbianello
- Opera night at La Scala
Good to know
| Airports | Milan Malpensa (MXP), Milan Linate (LIN), Milan Bergamo (Orio al Serio) (BGY) |
|---|---|
| Passport for US citizens | yes |
| Price level | upscale |
| Time zone | Europe/Rome |
| Kind of trip | city, shopping, lake-mountain, romantic, food |
Questions about Milan & Lake Como
When is the best time to visit Milan & Lake Como?
April, May, June, September and October. December, January, February: Most Lake Como hotels, villas and ferry routes close for the winter
Do US citizens need a passport for Milan & Lake Como?
Yes. Milan & Lake Como is in Italy; bring a valid passport.
How expensive is Milan & Lake Como on the ground?
Milan & Lake Como is upscale by US standards: plan about $130 per person per day for food, getting around and tickets.