2025 editionNo. 44

Villa d'Este

Name: Villa d'Este
Address: Via Regina, 40 22012 Cernobbio, Italy, Cernobbio, Lake Como, Italy

Cernobbio, Lake Como, Italy

In 2025, it remained a benchmark European resort for heritage, setting, and discreet old-world luxury.

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Villa d'Este is a historic lake resort in Cernobbio, Lake Como, defined by Lake Como aristocratic heritage, gardens, privacy, and enduring grand-tour prestige.

In 2025, it remained a benchmark European resort for heritage, setting, and discreet old-world luxury.

Current hotel profile Official website The 2025 list

Hotel information

The essentials.

Destination: Cernobbio, Lake Como, Italy
Property: Historic lake resort
Operator: Villa d'Este Hotels
Opened: 1873

AddressVia Regina, 40 22012 Cernobbio, ItalyOpen map ↗

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Edition factsThe record at a glance

Position: No. 44
Hotel type: Historic lake resort
Destination: Cernobbio, Lake Como
Country or region: Italy
Management in 2025: Villa d'Este Hotels
Opening year: 1873

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