Tastemakers of understated alpine ease.
Established in 2018, BB Sul Lago is a modern guesthouse nestled in the picturesque village of Porlezza, framed by the stunning Como Prealps and lapped by the quiet waters of Lago di Lugano. Our retreat offers a sublime blend of comfort and convenience.
Each of our air-conditioned rooms is designed with simplicity in mind — a private balcony with side lake views, a flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, a dedicated desk, a mini-fridge, and a private bathroom. We work to ensure everything about your stay is true perfection.
We help guests arrange airport and train transfers with trusted local transport partners upon request—the journey still ends as soon as you arrive, while the ride itself is organised with nearby specialists.
Clean lines and lashings of white underscore the rich tones of nature's palette — the cobalt of the lake, the slate of the prealps, the warm timber of village shutters at dusk.
An airy refuge where guests rediscover the forgotten rhythms of long, drawn-out days and easy, lingering evenings on the water.
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Air-conditioned, light-filled, and oriented to the side lake — every room is a quiet conversation between alpine restraint and Italian softness.
Our signature rooms offer a modern sanctuary in the heart of a picturesque lakeside village. Designed with a clean, contemporary aesthetic, these spaces serve as your private lens to the landscape—where the stillness of the water meets the rugged beauty of the mountains. Step onto your balcony and take in a view that captures the very best of both worlds.
BB Sul Lago doesn't operate a restaurant of its own — and that is, quite intentionally, part of the design. The village around us hides a constellation of trattorie, wine bars, and lake-front terraces, each a short walk along the lungolago. We have curated the ones our guests return to most.
A morning in cobalt and glass
Step off the lungolago and onto the water. Lago di Lugano is famously quiet—a sliver of mountain-mirror between Switzerland and Italy. Boat outings, paddle experiences and picnics by the shore are organised together with trusted local partner companies nearby; tell us what you would like and we’ll connect you.
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The Church of San Vittore
A short walk from the guesthouse, the parish church of San Vittore stands as one of the oldest landmarks in Porlezza — a quiet centre of village life and an unhurried place to begin or end an afternoon's wandering. Frescoes, soft acoustics, and a colonnaded front that catches afternoon sun.
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Lugano · Menaggio · Como
Lugano sits twelve kilometres west, Menaggio about ten east on Lake Como, with Lake Piano in the valleys between—easy day-trip terrain across two countries and the Lake Lugano, Lake Piano and Lake Como (Menaggio) triangle. Ceresio5Valli is a regional visitor guide curated for locals and guests: searchable places to go, landmarks and itineraries across those three lakes. For bespoke tips you can still contact us anytime.
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BB Sul Lago sits on the Italian eastern tip of Lake Lugano, in the village of Porlezza — close enough to Switzerland to walk a border, far enough from anywhere to forget the day. The Como Prealps rise behind the lake; the lake itself runs west into Lugano and Ticino.
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Explore the rhythm of the lake through three interactive layers. Whether you are seeking essential services, memorable dining and sights, or the quietest paths for a stroll, BB Sul Lago remains the heart of your journey.
Book directly with us for the most personalised guest experience, the best available rate, and the small surprises we save for guests who arrive at our door first.
Why book direct: early check-in when possible · curated arrival amenities · airport & train transfers (via local partners) · on-lake activities via local operators · personal recommendations from a host who lives here.
Foresteria BB Sul Lago · Lungolago Giacomo Matteotti 19A · 22018 Porlezza