Is LAKE COMO Worth the HYPE?!

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[@comolakevideomaking]

When you are living on Lake Como, sometimes you don’t even realize how lucky you are. Always in your everyday routine… But when you stop for a moment, taking some time for yourself, you always fall in love with this place. Our Earth is full of beautiful places that are waiting to be visited. Greetings from Lake Como🇮🇹

[@katebasss]

How’s the weather during February? 🙏

[@alexdefconiii6967]

​@@katebasss In generale fa ancora freddo .

[@ilariaarnaboldi5771]

I come from Como and just don’t understand why tourists only stay in those villages on the lake and forget to visit Como city center: it’s so beautiful and really worths a walk through its streets eating a good gelato!

[@danielazziptrips]

Lake Como looks so beautiful! Italy is one of those countries I just can't get enough of!

[@kathrynandtanner3773]

I've always wanted to go to Italy, it looks amazing!

[@danielazziptrips]

@@kathrynandtanner3773 every place I get the chance to visit in Italy is a dream! I am sure you guys are going to love it!

[@leonardodagrada4004]

Suggest you going to Florence, Rome or Venice

[@danielazziptrips]

@@leonardodagrada4004 Have been to Venice and Liguria and am honestly in love with the country. Florence and Rome are definitely on the list although I prefer to visit less crowded locations :D

[@plazmiq0]

i've travelled a reasonable amount across europe, Lake Como is without doubt the best place I've visited and certainly the best out of all the lakes (i've visited them all) - It's picturesque, charming, calm but also vibrant and atmospheric, diverse, I could go to Como every year for the rest of my life and never get bored!

[@artemio8]

Its okey but not that special

[@magalilegorreta6430]

Lake of Garda is even better and not to far from Bellagio.

[@keilapartee]

What is the best time to visit? Was thinking end of March but wondering if it will be too cold for me. Im used to 90F weather.

[@menacelurkingyet8345]

Okay, not been there, sure wish could, but likely never will get to go or any other place.

[@alexdefconiii6967]

​@@keilapartee Anche da Aprile , ma se vuoi più caldo allora da Maggio\Giugno --- Luglio\Agosto fa più caldo --- da Settembre la temperatura inizia a scendere ma si sta bene .

[@be_de]

That’s one of the very few nice places I’ve been to. So YES the hype is well deserved 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@theaverageguytraveller7253]

I usually travel Asia and Africa so I’m missing so many gems in Europe! Everywhere in Italy just seems insanely beautiful

[@MauryComoLake]

Indeed...

[@mohammedalojayan9834]

Asia and Africa is not expensive as 🇮🇹 italy and europe in general

[@mamadeebuildsahouse]

Cape Town area is just like Europe! South Africa is little Europe in Africa! Every time i See this beautiful places I think of my native country, South AFrica.

[@lilypanta4314]

@@mohammedalojayan9834 some asian countries are expensive than europe...bulgaria,romania,moldova,are not expensive,italy is not much too...depends which hotel you choose to go,paris is expensive also monaco...

[@MultiRozey]

Try Tokyo

[@scottman895]

I've heard nothing but great things about Lake Como. One of my good friends went there a few years ago and absolutely loved it. I feel that with any picturesque lake like Lake Como or even Lake Bled in Slovenia that a boat ride is a must!

[@henrietta5969]

Without watching: YES IT DOES!!! Just been there over the weekend 😭 Love you Lexie and can’t wait for your book!!!!

[@littlebigjohn69]

how can you judge something without watching it, dont get it. ive been there several times and saying one word gorgeous .

[@asbigastheplanet]

I’ve been to Lake Como once and it is so gorgeous. I went during off-season and it was amazing. Definitely worth it for the scenic views !

[@bobjones6649]

thats what I was thinking of doing..

[@reviveproject]

Whenever I travel and see vloggers I'm like gosh I am so happy I don't need to film everything, talk to a camera and do all this documentation work. Really it must be a though job and also hard to actually enjoy holidays like that after all. So thanks for doing this job and making it possible for us to experience it from the couch! Well done

[@andreas_adventures]

Really? Seems totally worth it to not have to have a boss and sit in an office all day and travel a bunch. I would not mind that small sacrifice.

[@jr5212]

@@andreas_adventures No, I agree with RP. I was a television producer and traveled to amazing places but it was absolutely exhausting and frustrating to be in a phenomenal place without really being able to enjoy it body and mind.

[@ricko2301]

​@@jr5212that's very different from what she's doing here.

[@northerndestination]

You can do Lake Como on a budget. We stayed in central Como for around 50 € per night in an AirBnB and just took the ferry from there to the other spots at the lake. The old town of Como is worth visiting as well.

[@tonydark6]

This is the kind of comment I was waiting for

[@alexdefconiii6967]

Vicino al lago di Como , oltre naturalmente alla Lombardia o il nord d'Italia , c'è anche la Svizzera . Con il treno si ha la possibilità di raggiungere Lugano , ma anche città come Lucerna o Basilea , molto belle .

[@MrDavidFitzgerald]

I go to lake Como a lot and the number 1 mistake that visitors make in my opinion is staying by the lake for their entire trip. The most beauty is found by walking up on the old mule trails up in the woods behind the towns. These walks are incredible. You hike through the forest that is much cooler than the lake in summer, running into small abandoned villages and sometimes wild boar in the distance (they run a mile as soon as they see you, don't worry). And you can end up at a restaurant in the mountains with an incredible view. Another tip I would say is to visit Bellagio briefly and then go find somewhere quieter. Varenna is a quieter alternative, but still quite busy. The smaller villages can be amazing. Rezzonico is gorgeous. Hardly any shops and only two restaurants, but it's gorgeous.

[@YogaBlissDance]

Yes folks are so afraid to go a bit off the beaten path...there are many beautiful villages on Lake Como.

[@alexdefconiii6967]

Vero , però occorre più tempo .

[@EYEmaginary]

Tip: go off-season! During summer holidays it’s way too crowded. After holidays the weather is still great and the quietness will give you more time to see the beauty of the places.

[@PuNicAdbo]

Means in late August or more in Mai?

[@EYEmaginary]

@@PuNicAdbo Beginning of September would be perfect!

[@PuNicAdbo]

@@EYEmaginary Thanks for letting me know.

[@IlBarat]

@@PuNicAdbo august is the most crowded month everywhere in Italy because it’s when Italians go to holidays… September in the weekends is also crowded because the weather is still good and people living near the lake ( and I include Milan as well) go there to escape from the city

[@mannysingh5995]

How about end of April

[@shimmyhinnah]

Going there tomorrow.i appreciate your advice about having “no expectations “ and to just freely live the moment and enjoy the blessing of spending time there. 💓

[@crazyliv]

We were just there in early October and it was perfect, the weather, not crowded, everything was just lovely. We found hotels and restaurants to not be super expensive so we were pleasantly surprised. We did not take a wooden boat tour but you can still see beautiful views from the ferry so unless you have a couple hundred you want to spend on the boat ride, you can easily skip that. Also the best things to do around places like Varenna is visit all the gardens of the villas, those are the most beautiful (and photographed) spots, if you just stay around the city you will feel disappointed.

[@natchayachaichanyut375]

Hi may I know the hotels‘ name as I plan to travel there on October this year? Thank you

[@natchayachaichanyut375]

Hi I am not sure why I can’t read your reply on my comment. 🥹

[@themadsofsandiego]

I’m going to lake como in October? What hotel did you stayed

[@crazyliv]

@@natchayachaichanyut375 B&B il bolentino. Nothing fancy but ran by a lovely old Italian couple! And very clean and close to both the train and ferry stations

[@crazyliv]

@@themadsofsandiego il bolentino in Varenna. It's a bed and breakfast ran by a super lovely old Italian couple. Very clean and good location, not expensive, breakfast included. They had a mini bar in the room with some free drinks and also a bottle of wine waiting for us.

[@mitch5077]

That was beautiful! Thank You Lexi for sharing with us🥰🙏😎

[@MrLP5604]

Great video, your editing is definitly getting much better keep up the great work!

[@seandesmond5560]

Great video wonderful Lexie!!! 💖Lake Como looks beautiful!!!

[@reelhappytravellers2691]

Beautiful pearl in the world . What a great video, stay happy forever

[@CamiiGianna]

Ciao! I am from Lake Como and I agree with the fact that you defenitely should not take a car here because there are not so many parking spots and in summer there is too much traffic. You can use bus, water public transports or walk! ;) In Varenna I reccomend the Castello di Vezio which is a wonderful castel from where you can admire the first part of the two branches of Lake Como. It's the place where you can see the most wonderful view on Lake Como! And if you want to enjoy it completely, you have yo go off season (april/may and october). It's not too crowded and the colors are wonderful! NIce video!!

[@youtubeyoutube936]

Camilla I recommend not going past Menaggio, or Dervio and not going into the mountains. Let’s keep those parts to ourselves!!

[@ralucahutanu]

Ciao! How is the weather in Como in September and October? I would love to go but I read there's a good chance of rain. Grazie mille!

[@luvthevegas]

What if your hotel has included parking and you're going in Sept? Would a car still be a bad idea?

[@RoalZanazzi]

There are definitely budget friendly alternatives, even hostels, B&Bs and such. Also I reckon you had a relatively short time, but Lake Como and the surroundings, up to the Alps (1-2 hours by car) are much more than those few places. And every other place around here is stunning and beautiful like Varenna, Bellagio, Menaggio (which are surely among the most tourist's known locations). Glad you enjoyed your trip to Lake Como. I have the luck to live near it and... well, it's plain wonderful.

[@erinvz3270]

You can definitely do Lake Como on a bit more of a budget. We just stayed in Bellagio with a primo view of the lake and mountains, with two balconies for $250 US dollars thru Airbnb.

[@scottj1062]

Name of the air b&b??

[@norafl2821]

I just came back from lake Como, it was gloomy one of the days but still beautiful. I stayed right around the corner where she is walking towards the Ferry, had lake view, could see the Ferry leaving n arriving, and I paid $600 for 3 days. A small apartment. She passed the building behind her when she said, "I hope I don't miss this ferry"

[@celineklein]

Thanks for the insights! looks gorgeous

[@littlebigjohn69]

im a spaniard and italy and japan are my favourite places in the world, and been to most of the civilized part of the world because of my job. im a history and art freak, and italy has more unesco sights like 55 compare to china 50 by the way i also like but italy is a living museum art form. great art is not cheap and i hope tourist appreciate this and one who doesnt stay away you ruin the beauty .

[@MatteaandChris]

Hope to visit one day. It looks gorgeous. Thank you for inspiring us to start our KZbin channel!

[@vittorioredenti4973]

As a local, I really suggest you to come here between April and mid June or during September/October. You’ll have a pleasant weather (still warm but not humid) and no big crowds.

[@ralucahutanu]

Ciao Vittorio! What about the rain? Does it rain often in September? Grazie mille!

[@vittorioredenti4973]

@@ralucahutanu it really depends year by year, you gotta be lucky. If you find sun in September, it’s going to be better than summer itself!

[@ralucahutanu]

@@vittorioredenti4973 sounds like the lottery 😀 Grazie per la rapida risposta! Raluca

[@vittorioredenti4973]

@@ralucahutanu you are more than welcome. See you here by the lake

[@jamescars1794]

Thank you for the vlog I really want to go there next summer! Best volg ever

[@enriqueali]

€390 for a 3-hour boat rental?! Wow! I know these tourist hot spots can be pricey. But that takes price-gouging to new extremes

[@leroybrown2968]

Haha, try renting one down in Provincetown.

[@matthewstraffin1444]

There are cheaper options on the lake. She went out of her way for extravagance. Live like a local and it’s not that expensive.

[@angelapan66]

It’s not actually that expensive. You can get 3 hrs for half of that price. There is even 1 hour options. So people who want to spend $70 can still go out. If you have a group of 3 people. That’s like $20+ something per person.

[@alisonstuart10]

@@angelapan66 any recommendations as to what company to use?!

[@pradipsarkar6968]

Yeah 390, I am expecting to be the new owner of the boat.

[@neekhilprasad4717]

I was in Lake Como last year in October! IT IS BEAUTIFUL ❤️❤️✨

[@ChrisandKen]

Really nice video and such a beautiful place! Well done

[@michelezucchi964]

Amazing trip report! You make me feel lucky to live in Como Lake area (Mandello del Lario). Nice that you appreciated your time here. Ciao... ah, by the way, yes, there are a lot of budget solutions for those interested to visit Como Lake ;-)

[@shaunoliverii8961]

When will you travel to Asia again? This video is magnificent, and I am excited to see the next one!😁👍❤

[@itkojecockot]

every part of Italy has its magic...... architecture, culture, art, food, nature...... one of the very few countries in the world, where you can enjoy the full spectrum of life...... if I'm able to generate enough money, I'm planning to spend my retirement in sicily...... a tiny beach-house with a beautiful nature right behind you would be a dream come true

[@jackanderson5773]

We love Lake Como. Have holidayed there twice, both times using beautiful, quiet Pescallo as our base. I’m keen to return but my wife isn’t sure she’s up to the 36 hour hike from Australia. Thanks for your bright and breezy video.

[@cosmedelustrac5842]

I have been to this lake and I absolutely love it (I swear that it is not only because we share the same name or because I am currently reading a very good book mentionning this lake).

[@krishnansrinivasan830]

Awesome & The last piece of advice as really helpful :)

[@kathrynandtanner3773]

It looks sooo beautiful!!

[@robertotumini395]

I'm proud you enjoy my lake, I live in Como downtown :)

[@eclecticemissary]

Looks pretty sweet! Can't wait to go back to Italy 😆

[@Yumyfood1]

Italy in my program for visit next year I’m excited 😜

[@cuneyt1992]

in my life i have been to two places that are hyped like crazy. one of them is cappadocia in turkey and the other one is como in italy and both of them are even better than their hype

[@DueInCammino]

Really nice video! As already said, September could be a perfect month for visiting, way less crowded and gentler weather. If you're into kayaking and looking for an economy/dynamic vacation you can rent a kayak (or bring your own) and make a round trip of the whole lake, sleeping in one of the many camping sites on the shores. They come in every kind, from plain old campings to glamping luxury sites.

[@sahiljain748]

Hi, I’m traveling next month, do you know have any recommendation for a kayak rental or camping spot?

[@DueInCammino]

@@sahiljain748 not really, since i have my own kayak. Largest (and better organized) camping sites are in Domaso (NW shore of the lake) Colico (NE shore) and Piona (E shore, just 7/8 km south from Colico)

[@eriagali2252]

I've been there yesterday, it's totally breathtaking 😍, during day and night.Tip: better go out season and stay in Lecco town for less than 50 euros/night in small apartment @ I Bravi.

[@Lazionederland]

I’ve just visited lake Como, Bellagio. It was the most beautiful thing I’ve seen in my life

[@walibinhaque4806]

waiting for your book to come out can not wait pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[@riccardomarinoni6733]

I live in Como, i'm Happy to see so much tourist this year

[@LisaLaurenVlog]

I love your videos and travel experiences

[@jimmyalwat8486]

I'm astonished that water was warm !,usually waterfalls water is below freezing

[@Avocadoooooooo]

❤what a beautiful video. Thank you !

[@maxkmalms1970]

I just bought a house in the northern part of the like, and it’s way cheaper than the central part ! Lots of campings and budget b’n b’s. And only a handful of km’s away from the tourist attractions

[@sahiljain748]

Hi, I’d be traveling next month here and would be super happy if I could hear your recommendations on camping and staying on a budget. I’m hoping to find off the beaten path experiences (on a budget)!

[@maxkmalms1970]

@@sahiljain748 Hi @Sahil Jain as I told you you have to take an accomodation on the north western part of the Lake in the towns of Dongo, Gravedona and Gera Lario, where you can find campings and either travel by rental car, public buses or public boats. From there you are just a stone throw away from th tourist attractions but you spend half of the money for the accomodations.

[@pistonburner6448]

I like driving to Lake Como and at lake Como because usually hotel parking has been free (not everywhere), other parking is cheap, and in the heat it's comfortable to drive from one place to another. Just waking and taking the boat can take a lot of time and can be exhausting when doing that all day every day. Driving can get you places more efficiently = you see more in the same time. It's also easy to drive higher up in the cooler air off the tourist areas and snag a hotel room for a lower price. And it's always possible to simply leave your car parked. For sure a car is not necessary when doing certain kinds of sight seeing and if traveling from afar without your own car. Varenna is my favourite place to stay too (when I'm not splurging for a Grand Hotel by the water...), I find it to be the best balance between calm and things to see. So pretty and ideally located off the worst hustle and bustle. You do have to take the boat or drive (usually best to take the boat even when going by car)from there to the other areas of the lake though: not much to do or see in the area surrounding Varenna itself.

[@alanlewis2411]

Unless you go off season my advice would be to stay at Como and make day trips to the very Scenic villages along the lake there are loads of ferries. Staying at one of the small villages along the lake is a nightmare with all the restaurants almost impossible to get into.

[@MPDLR]

She doesn't wag her finger and sway her head with the typical whazzup dawg speech method. Helps enhance a marvelous review.

[@massimilianotrezzi7214]

I m from lake of Como. I agree a lot your video. Thank s for visit my beautiful Land.ciao

[@princejibrin3645]

I will definitely visit there and have that experience. Thank you 👍🏾

[@hiswords1715]

Jesus loves you so much!

[@seanherd-hoare2251]

LOVE your video! Any hassles with the drone? Going next weekend and hoping to take mine

[@caddyadventures8057]

The set for James Bond “Casino Royale” is Villa Balbianello near Lenno. I am glad to have had more time for visiting Lake Como last year using the ferries and public transportation (bus). This film appears to me in a breathless escape mode.

[@user-fp2hf8vf7y]

Good vid thanks foor the info. 390 Euro is very expensive for that boat ride but great to see you enjoyed it ! Very good point you make about not comparing - having little expectations. Good point - you don't hear very much of that in these types of vids people make.

[@thisismyoga]

This is my home town and I'm happy you enjoyed it! Just a little tip, rent a car if you want to really explore around Como!

[@SteTaglia]

Next time go also for some hiking on the mountains over Como Lake! :)

[@mindfularty]

So glad KZbin recommended this video. Traveling to Lake Como for my birthday in few days. This video was definitely needed 🥰🤍

[@TheJansenJournal]

Lexxie hope to meet you soon! You should visit the south of the Netherlands!

[@user-ec3fj3tu6m]

I’ll come back here and tell u about my experience there ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@BanshanMarwein]

Totally stunning and really beautiful 😍

[@rindahlestari5103]

Lexie, I LOVE your jumpsuit outfit in this video!! Can you share the brand? It’s super cuuuute!!

[@Erik-uj9zt]

Thank you 😍😍, I'm Erik, speaking from Lake Como 😊

[@vancitye]

Great scenes and incredible enthusiasm what a beautiful place ❤. ☝🏽however, did any else notice the chemistry in the elevator "background" at 5:53 into this clip? I saw at least 5 times where home girl was batting those long eyelashes at Mr. Limitless 🤫.

[@PravinPatel-zc8xb]

Such a beautiful place.

[@timurabdurashidov5037]

great video! when would you say is the best time to rent a boat in July (early in the morning, noon or late in the evening)? also would you recommend 2h or 3h? thanks!

[@WanderlustWithT]

770€ for a single night is absurdly overpriced, wtf!

[@alexandr8041]

It's Amazing!

[@brandonjackson6696]

I love Lake Como, but last time I visited it they were doing construction 🚧 around it which made it look super ugly 😭😭😭😭 but the other times I visited it I fell in love with the beauty of Como

[@firstactionhero]

If you look on air bnb 2 months in advance, you can get a great place on the water with a "360" patio for 350USD a night

[@RitaKaminski]

1:36 that girl is in awe of you HAHA

[@mariateresacefaratti8301]

You could have gone to villa Melzi o villa Serbelloni in Bellagio, not just wandering the village but you do you😅

[@giannigimondi1234]

Brava, even the northern part is beautiful but less known.

[@silverporsche1959]

Thanks, we are planning on going there in April 2023. Our only issue is that we will be driving from Chamonix. Maybe we should drop off the car in Milan prior?

[@walkingthroughlife]

I love Lake Como!

[@Selimabcde]

Dear Lexie, do you know yatches work on Sunday and restaurants open on Sunday? Thank you.

[@maiabed4352]

Hello beautiful video what kind of camera are you using

[@diposcmatio9844]

If you can spend more than a week end, i raccomand some trekking in the mountains around. You will see the lake, Monte Rosa, Cervino, all the swiss mountanis and Milano skiline.

[@alexdefconiii6967]

Loro ci andranno in elicottero .

[@uhohotdog3483]

Great Content 👍

[@guialinari338]

Magic lake como!!

[@Kwint.]

Missed youu

[@zjgvergara]

I’d like to go there again. Save money tip, take the C-30 from Como to Bellagio

[@n5378w]

Worth the hype? Absolutely. I was there in July 2023. Stayed at the Filario Hotel. Wonderful hotel, excellent service.

[@randyfarnsworth7825]

Nice Video!

[@joncroy1]

Are the boat experiences priced per person? Thank you!

[@nikolaszikakis1046]

770€ and €1150 per night? €390 3 hour boat ride? 😮

[@gaiamorgosi7181]

Yeah, as an Italian I can say that Como is not cheap at all, but it's really beautiful and romantic, whether it is sunny or rainy so I think that it deserves all the attention.

[@TheShauNanigans]

I would like to see a traveler go and find an Air B and B or cheap hotel or hostel and see how I could actually afford to go to this place. I can't relate to travelers who only stay in nice places or do the expensive attractions. Her disclaimer at the end doesn't do enough to make this relatable.

[@filipporubino4163]

Go to Lake Maggiore if you want something less expensive but still beautiful.

[@anastasiamoss7818]

I've found an airbnb 73€ per night...

[@sgafa411]

Tourists love being robbed!

[@subifyonline2831]

Como is one love ❤️❤️❤️

[@LoneWolf-tk9em]

Europe has the most beautiful & clean places among other continents

[@livingwithvandana138]

Hello laxie I am a Bigg fan of yours I am always waiting your video and I want to also travel the world one day... Lots of love from india

[@joyceglasgow2356]

We’re you comped for your luxury hotels, private boat trips etc, because you were doing travel coverage on your KZbin channel?

[@p.kem4018]

Glowing 🌟

[@keshavdaga2528]

Do u need to book the ferry prior to travel??

[@janjbowman]

It’s beautiful .

[@yorukkizigeziyor]

Beautiful Place 👍😍

[@jacopobaso9592]

I have done 5 years there. All my secondary school years. My hometown is 15 min away.

[@mutahir1568]

It is really nice