Hotel Olivedo
Hotel Olivedo sits directly on Lake Como's waterfront in Varenna, offering immediate access to boat transportation for ceremony logistics and guest arrivals by water.
Hotel Olivedo is a hotel destination wedding venue in Varenna, Italy, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), 90 minutes. Best months: April, July, August, November.
About Hotel Olivedo
Hotel Olivedo sits directly on Lake Como's waterfront in Varenna, offering immediate access to boat transportation for ceremony logistics and guest arrivals by water.
The 4.1-star property provides 57 rooms across a historic building, meaning your wedding party can stay steps from celebration spaces without coordinating multiple properties.
Practical couples appreciate that the lakeside location eliminates venue rental fees at separate ceremony sites, you're working within one compact footprint.
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Beautiful hotel, lovely & welcoming. Nice room with a balcony overlooking lake Como and conveniently situated by the ferry stop for Bellagio. The views are fabulous. The breakfast was brilliant too.
Dawn Edwards · on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- MXP, 90 min by carAisle estimate
Venue highlights
- 57-room capacity allows 80-120 guests to lodge on-site, streamlining logistics
- Direct Lake Como waterfront access enables water-based guest arrivals and boat departures
- Historic palazzo architecture dating to the 19th century provides built-in backdrop photography
- Piazza Martiri location puts guests within 200 meters of Varenna's main restaurants and ferry terminals
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
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- 3:00 PMGuest arrivals at Hotel Olivedo; check-in and welcome drinks on waterfront terrace
- 10:00 AMPre-ceremony breakfast and preparation in guest suites
- 3:30 PMGuest seating for waterfront ceremony
- 4:00 PMCeremony begins on lakefront terrace
- 5:00 PMAperitivo cocktails and photographs
- 7:30 PMReception dinner in hotel dining room or garden space
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- MXP · about 1 h 30 by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Milan Malpensa Airport.
- Typical total
- €15,000-35,000Aisle estimate
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€15,000-35,000 for 60-100 guests including lodging for 2 nights
- Ceremony fee
- IncludedAisle estimate
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Included with reception minimum or €1,500-2,500
- Reception
- €80-140 a headAisle estimate
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€80-140 (food/beverage, regional variation)
- Room rate
- €120-280 a nightAisle estimate
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€120-280 (standard rooms), €250-450 (suites)
- Weather window
- July – August
The months the weather is kindest, with April and November mild too. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 0341 830115
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Estimates based on 2024 Lake Como region pricing. Group room rates typically offer 10-15% discount. Service charges and taxes (10%) apply separately.
Questions about the venue
Can we hold ceremonies at the hotel itself?+
Yes. Hotel Olivedo offers both indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces. Outdoor options utilize the waterfront terrace with direct lake views. Contact the hotel directly at http://www.olivedo.it/ for specific setup details and capacity configurations.
What's the guest capacity for receptions?+
The hotel accommodates 80-150 guests for seated dinners depending on space configuration. Smaller ceremonies (20-40 people) work well on the waterfront terrace.
How do guests arrive if traveling internationally?+
Milan Malpensa Airport (80km away, 90 minutes by car/train) is the primary entry point. Many couples arrange boat transfers from Como town (30km) or train arrivals at Varenna station directly adjacent to the hotel.
What's included in room rates for wedding guests?+
Standard hotel amenities apply. Couples typically negotiate group room rates and may secure complimentary suites for the wedding party. Confirm package details directly with the venue.
Could this be your venue?
Ask about your plans, pricing and availability. You do not need a fixed date yet.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.