Where Was Murder Mystery Filmed??

I’ve always been a sucker for murder mysteries ~ & even though the new Netflix flick “Murder Mystery” is more comedy than mystery, it had me at hellooo with all its gorgeous European filming locations, & I wanted to know: “Where Was Murder Mystery Filmed?”  Netflix must have a lot riding on this movie, because I’m currently in Mexico City writing this, & I’ve seen ads for it ALL over the city!  And though it appears that much of the movie was shot in France, the majority of it was actually filmed in Italy.  We’ll get into specific locations below…

Where Was Murder Mystery Filmed in Europe? Girl Who Travels the World

Photo courtesy of Netflix.

Map of “Murder Mystery” Filming Locations

Villa Erba, Lake Como

Monaco

Santa Margherita Ligure

Hotel Principe di Savoia, Milan

Where Was Murder Mystery Filmed?

When Jennifer Aniston & Adam Sandler first board the yacht, there’s a gorgeous town shown in panorama behind them ~ & at first glance, my guess was they were filming in Monaco.  But I was incorrect: it’s actually a small town on the Italian Riviera called Santa Margherita Ligure, near Portofino.  You can find Santa Margherita Ligure on the map above; it’s about an hour south of Genoa, & an hour north of the famous Cinque Terre.

Where Was Murder Mystery Filmed in Europe? Girl Who Travels the World

The gorgeous coastal town behind them on the yacht is called Santa Margherita Ligure, on the Italian Riviera.

Where Was Murder Mystery Filmed in Europe? Girl Who Travels the World

If you want to visit Santa Margherita Ligure, stay at the perfectly situated Imperial Palace Hotel.

Where Was Murder Mystery Filmed?

Next up, the “Murder Mystery” gang moved on to Monaco for the Grand Prix, & again, I assumed they filmed at the glamorous Hotel Fairmont in Monaco (which I visited many years ago, & recall as being the height of luxury).  Apparently though, they didn’t actually film here ~ instead, they filmed in Milan at the Hotel Principe di Savoia…a favorite of George Clooney’s, along with many other A-listers.

Where Was Murder Mystery Filmed in Europe? Girl Who Travels the World

Gorgeous, elegant rooms await…

Where Was Murder Mystery Filmed in Europe? Girl Who Travels the World

Do those balconies look familiar..?? Remember when Jennifer Aniston & Adam Sandler had to get from one room to another, via the balcony..

Where Was Murder Mystery Filmed in Europe? Girl Who Travels the World

The palatial swimming pool at the Hotel Principe di Savoia.

Where Was Murder Mystery Filmed at Lake Como?

Finally, we come to the last important filming location in “Murder Mystery,” & another haunt of George Clooney: Lake Como.  Here, they filmed at the 19th-century manor, Villa Erba ~ which unfortunately is not available to stay in as a hotel (though you can rent it out for your wedding or private event).  If you want to stay in a luxurious villa at Lake Como though, you have many options: including the famous Villa Lario, with its suites overlooking the lake, or the charming boutique hotel, Villa Vittoria.

Where Was Murder Mystery Filmed in Europe? Girl Who Travels the World

The final scenes of “Murder Mystery” were filmed at Villa Erba at Lake Como, which is only available for private events (not as a hotel).

Where Was Murder Mystery Filmed? Girl Who Travels the World, Villa Erba

You can’t stay at Villa Erba (pictured), but you CAN stay at the Lake Como villas below…

Where Was Murder Mystery Filmed in Europe? Girl Who Travels the World

Villa Lario.

Where Was Murder Mystery Filmed in Europe? Girl Who Travels the World

The magical garden at Villa Vittoria.

Where Was Murder Mystery Filmed?

I hope this has solved the mystery of where “Murder Mystery” was filmed….& if you’re in the mood for more films shot in Italy, check out some of the classics below!

Viva Italia!

xoxo Noelia

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