🇮🇹 Brunate, Italy
Capanna CAO
📍 35, Via alle Colme, Brunate, 22034
Your stay — Capanna CAO
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Hotel Facilities — Capanna CAO
free, 1 Gbps speed, no login constraints
serves all floors, no stairs-only historic sections
complimentary digital newsstand (PressReader, Financial Times, and La Repubblica) available on in-room tablets
check-in: 14:00-22:00, early bag-drop available from 08:00; late check-out: €30 until 12:00, €45 until 18:00
available for a fee (€5 per bag per day)
step-free access, wheelchair-accessible entry, some structural limitations in historic areas
on-site parking available (€20 per night), valet parking also available; nearest public car park (€15 per day); no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €3.50 per person per night (mandatory)
Deposit & card hold: €50 advance deposit + €100 incidental card hold at check-in
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs in Brunate or Como for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at Como train station or the airport.
Cards widely accepted in shops and restaurants; cash preferred at small cafes, market stalls, and for the funicular.
Not expected; round up the bill in restaurants or leave a few euros for good service. Taxis and hotel staff don't expect tips.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Espresso at a bar: around €1.20.
Panino or pizza slice from a bakery: about €5–€7.
A pizza or pasta main at a trattoria: roughly €10–€12.
No dedicated street food scene; grab cheap eats at bakeries or bars serving focaccia and tramezzini in Brunate or Como.
No major supermarkets in Brunate itself; stock up at Lidl or Coop in Como before heading up the funicular.
No clothes shopping in Brunate; head to Como for affordable high-street brands like OVS or H&M.
Funicular day pass from Como to Brunate: about €5.50 single; cheapest from Milan airports is a bus to Como then funicular.
Buy funicular tickets in advance to avoid weekend queues. Pack a picnic from Como supermarkets instead of eating out. Stay in Brunate rather than Como for cheaper accommodation.
Good to know — Brunate
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Emergency Contacts
BrunateFor all emergencies in Brunate, dial 112 (single European emergency number). For local police (Carabinieri), the Como station is reachable at +39 031 304 111. For less urgent medical needs, call the Guardia Medica at +39 800 058 888.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Brunate, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Capanna CAO
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) → Bed and Breakfast Camera con Vista, Brunate
💡 Book a fixed-rate taxi via GetYourGuide or local company like Taxi Malpensa. Ask for a driver who knows the Brunate hill roads—some approach via Como town, others via the direct mountain route. Get a quote upfront to avoid meter surprises.
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) → Bed and Breakfast Camera con Vista, Brunate
💡 FlixBus drops you at Como Grandate bus station, not the lakeside. Take local bus C30 (€1.50) to Como Nord Lago station for the funicular. Check FlixBus app for cancellations—this route gets bumped in bad weather.
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) → Bed and Breakfast Camera con Vista, Brunate
💡 Buy a combo ticket at Malpensa station for both the train to Como and the funicular to Brunate. The funicular station is a 5-minute walk from Como Nord Lago. Leave your big luggage at the Como ferry station locker (€5/day) — the funicular carriage is tiny.
Como Nord Lago Station → Brunate Piazza A. Bonacossa (near B&B)
💡 Sit on the right side going up for the best lake views. The last carriage at night can leave you stranded in Brunate—book a taxi back (€15) if you miss it. Buy a return ticket at the machine to save queue time.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Capanna CAO?
Check-in at Capanna CAO is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Capanna CAO have Wi-Fi?
free, 1 Gbps speed, no login constraints
Is there a city or tourist tax at Capanna CAO?
€3.50 per person per night (mandatory)
Where can I eat cheaply near Capanna CAO?
Panino or pizza slice from a bakery: about €5–€7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Capanna CAO?
Funicular day pass from Como to Brunate: about €5.50 single; cheapest from Milan airports is a bus to Como then funicular.
Top Attractions in Brunate
💡 Arrive just before sunset — the light hits the church bell tower perfectly. No tickets needed.
💡 Bring your own sandwiches; the nearest cafe closes at 17:00 in off-season.
💡 Wear sturdy shoes — the path is uneven gravel and can be slippery after rain.
💡 Visit on a weekday morning to have the whole place to yourself — weekends bring wedding parties.
💡 Buy a return ticket at Como station to save a couple of euros — single fares at Brunate are slightly dearer.