Travel

Flight

Milan Malpensa

We recommend flying direct into Milan Malpensa (MXP). There are direct Delta flights from Boston to Milan on Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Sunday each week. The direct flight is 7.5 hours. We recommend buying at least 3 months in advance and setting price alerts through Google Flights. Historically the prices are best between 8-3 months out. ** There are now direct flights between Boston & Milan with JetBlue! **

Travel Note

HOTELS & AIRBNBS

Stresa has many beautiful hotels on the lake! We will be staying at the historic Grand Hotel Des Iles Borromee. We are in the process of getting a discount code. There are two other hotels recommended that are very close by. There are also many affordable AirBnB options in Stresa, if you would prefer to go that route! Last year, David and I split our time between an AirBnB and the Grand Hotel.

Hotel

Grand Hotel Des Iles Borromee

This is where we will be staying! The Grand Hotel Borromees is a 5 star historic hotel opened in 1863. The hotel has a beautiful luxury spa, air conditioning, free parking and a world class swimming pool. Our code is active until 12/31, for the dates 6/22-6/27. Room Rates (includes breakfast): - Double lake garden view: €315.00 - Double lake view: €445.00

Discount Code - BOLO2026

Hotel

Regina Palace Hotel

The Regina Palace is another beautiful hotel, right near The Grand Hotel Borromees. We have a room block here between 6/23-6/27. Room Rates (includes breakfast): - Double room standard: €280.00 - Double room lake view: €350.00 - Double room for single use standard: €250.00 - Junior Suite lake view (single or double occupancy): €430

Discount Code - haileedavid

Hotel

Hotel La Palma

We are unable to provide a discount code.

Hotel

AIRBNB

There are many affordable Airbnb's in Stresa! Be sure to look at the map, as some may be up the mountain a bit! I put together a list of Airbnb's here!

Travel Note

Private Transfer from MXP to Stresa

If you’re interested in hiring a private transfer to Stresa, reach out to: Daniele Mussa Private Taxi Stresa mussadaniele82@gmail.com +39 329 980 7634 (via WhatsApp)

Train

Italo (Highspeed Train)

We recommend using Italo between any major cities, such as Florence > Milan, Rome > Milan.

Train

Trenord (Regional Train)

To get to and from Milano Centrale, you will have to use the regional train and make a connection.

Rental Car

Europcar Milan Malpensa Airport

We have rented from both National and Europcar. Automatic cars are typically more expensive. You will need an International Drivers Permit (a piece of paper from AAA, which takes 10 minutes to get). The mountain side roads can get tight, but we rented a wagon and had no issues!

Travel Note

Need Help?

Reach out to Hailee and she will be happy to help with logistics, etc.