Baveno

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Church of Saints Gervase and Protaso featuring heritage elements and art
Baveno featuring a small town or village and a bay or harbor
Relax and rejuvenate at this lakeside resort’s grand villas and healing thermal springs, wedged between rugged pink-granite mountains and the shining shores of Lake Maggiore.

Baveno is an enchanting town on the western shores of Lake Maggiore. From the early Roman merchants who traded in the 1st-century B.C. settlement to the 19th-century nobles who established their summertime retreats by the shore, Baveno has a long history of hospitality. Explore this pretty town to glimpse its architectural treasures and Eden-like islands.

Get acquainted with Baveno’s elite heritage when you wander the town’s superb lakefront promenade. On the eastern side of the promenade you’ll see the façades of stately waterfront villas topped with vivid terracotta tile roofs. Explore the rambling old-town streets, which twist and turn to reveal pretty parks and grand villas. Check out the castle-like turret of Villa Henfrey-Branca, stroll around the grounds of Villa Fedora and note the Moorish embellishments in the design of Villa Barberis. The 19th-century Villa Durazzo is a mansion also known as the Lido Palace Hotel, which welcomed Sir Winston Churchill on his honeymoon in 1908.

Take a trip through time when you see the enduring 16th-century decorations on Villa Brandolini D’Adda and the frescoes within the Romanesque Church of Saints Gervase and Protaso.

On the western side of the promenade, take in expansive views of Lake Maggiore and the Borromean Islands. Get a closer look at these offshore jewels by jumping aboard one of the ferries departing from Baveno Harbor. Isola Madre is renowned for its perfectly manicured botanical gardens, while Isola Bella is encompassed by an exquisite Italianate palace and garden. On Isola Superiore, you’ll find restaurants serving up lake-caught seafood.

Look back toward the pink-granite foothills of Mount Camoscio, which rises behind the town. The top of the mountain is the source of the curative Fonti di Baveno, the spring that feeds thermal baths throughout the region.

Baveno is easily accessible via the regional train line that delivers visitors to the heart of the old town. Alternatively, reach the resort from Milan in less than 90 minutes via the major highway that runs northwest from the city. Stay the night in Baveno’s stunning waterfront villas. Visit Baveno to experience the resort’s remarkable lake views, offshore islands and healing waters.

Hotel Splendid

Hotel Splendid

4 out of 5
Strada Nazionale Sempione Nord 12, Baveno, VB
The price is NT$4,863 per night from Aug 20 to Aug 21
NT$4,863
NT$5,558 total
Aug 20 - Aug 21
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Baveno. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a private beach. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (244 reviews)
"Really enjoyed this hotel. Have a nice bar that you can also access from outside. Beautiful beach and pool area. It is about a 12 minute walk to the ferry. And sometimes it can be slightly noisy. My neighbor kept me up fighting with her boyfriend. Finally called down to the desk and they had it resolved ..."

Reviewed on 2025/8/5

Hotel Splendid
Hotel Simplon

Hotel Simplon

4 out of 5
Corso Garibaldi, 52, Baveno, VB
The price is NT$3,979 per night from Aug 19 to Aug 20
NT$3,979
NT$4,585 total
Aug 19 - Aug 20
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star golf hotel in Baveno. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Villa Fedora and Baveno Ferry Terminal ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (223 reviews)
Brief review
"Lovely reception staff, central location and excellent facilities"

Reviewed on 2025/7/26

Hotel Simplon
Grand Hotel Dino

Grand Hotel Dino

4 out of 5
Via Garibaldi, 20, Baveno, VB
The price is NT$6,000 per night from Aug 18 to Aug 19
NT$6,000
NT$6,809 total
Aug 18 - Aug 19
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star golf hotel in Baveno. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Baveno Ferry Terminal and Church of ...
9/10 Wonderful! (398 reviews)
"It’s a beautiful hotel, however the dining experience was unpleasant. The service was slow and the food options and portions were very disappointing."

Reviewed on 2025/8/5

Grand Hotel Dino
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Carl & Do

Carl & Do

Via Carlo Zacchera, 2, Strada Nazionale Sempione Nord 13/1, Baveno, VB
Book a stay at this beach apartment in Baveno. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a garden. Popular attractions Villa Fedora and Baveno Ferry Terminal ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (48 reviews)
"Great place to stay with family."

Reviewed on 2024/7/9

Carl & Do
Domvs Glamp

Domvs Glamp

4 out of 5
Via dei Pascoli 27/e, Baveno, VB
Stay at this 4-star spa campground in Baveno. Enjoy free WiFi and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Adventure Park and Villa Fedora are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
"Bästa boendet hade gärna stannat längre"

Reviewed on 2025/7/15

Domvs Glamp
Lago Maggiore Bay

Lago Maggiore Bay

Str. Nazionale del Sempione, 26, Baveno, VB
Stay at this residence in Baveno. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Villa Fedora and Adventure Park are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (31 reviews)
"Very nice location"

Reviewed on 2024/10/8

Lago Maggiore Bay
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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