Hotel comparison · Varenna
Casa Riva vs Hotel Olivedo
A side-by-side look at rooms, location, facilities and value — so you can book the right one with confidence.
★★★Casa Riva
★★★Hotel Olivedo
Star rating
★★★
★★★
City
Varenna
Varenna
Address
12, Contrada dei Cavalli, Varenna, 23829
Piazza Martiri, 14, 23829 Varenna LC, Italy
Check-in / out
15:00 / 11:00
15:00 / 11:00
Best rooms
Request a room on the second or third floor facing the courtyard (rear). These are above street level, reducing road noise, and catch afternoon light without the heat of a top floor.
Request a front-facing room on the third or fourth floor. These get lake views across the piazza and avoid the street-level bustle. Upper floors are quieter and the lift works up to the fourth floor.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the first floor facing Contrada dei Cavalli—directly above the narrow street, expect foot traffic and occasional scooter noise from late morning through early evening.
Avoid rooms on the first floor at the back of the building. They overlook the internal courtyard where staff and deliveries come and go, and there’s a service entrance near the lower staircase. Also skip ground-floor rooms facing the piazza – they catch bar chatter and footsteps until late.
Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi throughout, average 15 Mbps download; no login required—just select the network
Free WiFi throughout, standard speed (approx 15 Mbps download); no login required, just accept terms
Parking
No on-site parking; nearest public car park at Via XX Settembre (€12 per 24h, 5-min walk); no EV charging
No on-site parking; nearest public car park 'Parcheggio Lido di Varenna' 300m away, daily rate €12 (open 08:00–22:00); no EV charging on property
Best-value lunch nearby
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