🇮🇹 Como, Italy
73 Boutique Hotel
📍 73, Via Vittorio Emanuele Secondo, Como
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Your stay — 73 Boutique Hotel
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The Property — 73 Boutique Hotel
The 73 Boutique Hotel is a compact 3-star property in central Como, with a pared-back, contemporary look—think white walls, dark wood, and pops of deep blue in the lobby. It’s more functional than fashionable, suited to travellers who want a clean, reasonably priced base within walking distance of the lake and train station. The lounge feels like a stylish but unpretentious waiting room: calm, efficient, and slightly corporate. It works best for couples or solo visitors prioritising location over luxury.
Chronicles of Como
Como began as a Roman settlement – the name comes from Comum – and grew into a strategic trading hub under the Lombards and the Duchy of Milan in the Middle Ages. The city’s defining architectural moment came in the 15th century with the completion of the Gothic-Renaissance Duomo, one of the most ambitious cathedral projects in northern Italy. In the 19th century, Como became a favourite retreat for European aristocracy, who built villas and gardens along the lake shore. Today, the city is best known for silk production – its mills have supplied fabric for everyone from Napoleon to Armani – and as a gateway to the Alpine lakeside resorts that still draw crowds for their dramatic scenery and belle époque charm.
Best Time to Visit
Full Como guide →Best months
May, June and September – warm enough for lake swims and boat trips, with more reliable sunshine than April or October. Crowds are present but not overwhelming, especially if you visit midweek.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are the busiest, fuelled by European school holidays. Hotel prices double or triple, and the lakeside promenade gets packed. The main event is the Festa di San Giovanni in late June, with fireworks over the lake, but most visitors come simply for the summer sun.
Budget shoulder season
April, early May, and October offer the best deals: room rates drop 30-50% versus July. Weather is cooler but often clear, and the crowds thin out noticeably after September.
Weather & packing
July is hot and humid, with frequent afternoon thunderclaps. Pack a light rain jacket despite the heat, and always carry a reusable water bottle – public water fountains are widespread but can be hard to spot in the old town.
Live City Briefing — Como
- In 2025, Como began a long-term redesign of Piazza Cavour; expect temporary fencing and detours around the central lakefront until late 2026.
- The Funicolare to Brunate now runs a summer timetable until midnight – last ascent at 11 p.m. – and tickets must be bought via an app or at the station kiosk (no cash on board).
- Several lakeside villas, including Villa Olmo, have introduced timed-entry tickets for summer 2026; book online to avoid sold-out days.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to 73 Boutique Hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor facing the inner courtyard. These floors sit above street-level bustle and the courtyard side is quieter than the front.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor at the front (street side) – they pick up the most foot traffic and vehicle noise from Via Vittorio Emanuele Secondo, a central Como street with buses and scooters until late evening. Also skip rooms directly beside or above the lift shaft on any floor – the mechanism clanks audibly.
Best views
Ask for a room at the front (street side) if you want a classic Como view of palace facades and pavement life – but you’ll trade quiet for that. Courtyard rooms have no real view, just other walls and maybe a neighbour’s washing line.
Quietest floors
2nd and 3rd floors – these are high enough to escape ground-level noise but don’t require many stairs if the lift is small or slow (common in historic buildings).
🔊 Noise notes
Via Vittorio Emanuele Secondo is a secondary thoroughfare, so expect scooter buzz, delivery vans, and bar chatter from about 7am–11pm. The lift motor hums sporadically. Courtyard rooms can hear muffled kitchen or laundry sounds from ground floor.
Insider tips
1) If you’re driving, park at the Autosilo Sant’Agostino (2-min walk) – the hotel has no dedicated parking. 2) Check in via the street-level entrance (no porter; bell for receptionist). Request a top-floor room only if you use stairs – the lift stops at 3rd floor, then one more flight on foot.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — 73 Boutique Hotel
Free unlimited Wi-Fi; speed ~25 Mbps download. No login – just connect to '73Boutique'. One device per room.
A small lift serves all three floors; stairs to the basement breakfast room only.
No daily newspaper delivery; digital news via free PressReader code at reception. The building is a converted 19th-century townhouse – the original staircase and ironwork remain.
Check-in 14:00–22:00. Early bag-drop from 10:00. Late check-out subject to availability; €30 until 13:00, full night after.
Free storage behind the front desk for same-day arrivals/departures; no lockers.
Two steps at main entrance (small portable ramp available). Lift fits a standard wheelchair. No adapted bathrooms or grab rails. Ground floor has no guest rooms.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park: Autosilo Piazza Mazzini (5 min walk) – €25/24h, no reservation. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €2.00 per person per night (up to 14 nights); paid cash or card at check-out.
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment via credit card at booking; €50 incidental hold on card at check-in.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Chiesa della Beata Vergine di Loreto (403 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa Cristiana evangelica "Emmanuel" (403 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa dei Santi Eusebio e Carlo (498 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Basilica di San Giorgio (655 m · ~8 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Parco Antonio Sant'Elia — 89 m · ~1 min walk
Tempio Voltiano — 316 m · ~4 min walk
Teatro Sociale — 943 m · ~12 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 172 m · ~2 min walk
Farmacia Popolare — 367 m · ~5 min walk
Carrefour Express — 659 m · ~8 min walk
Como San Giovanni — 596 m · ~7 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs (Bancomat) for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at Como San Giovanni station or tourist spots near the lake.
Visa/Mastercard widely accepted in shops and restaurants, but carry some cash for smaller bars, market stalls, and the funicular; contactless is common.
Not expected—round up the bill or leave €1–2 for good service in restaurants; taxis and hotel staff do not expect tips.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Espresso at a bar counter – around €1.10–1.30.
Pizza al taglio (by the slice) or a panino from a bakery – €5–8.
Pasta or pizza in a trattoria – €12–18 for a main course.
Try the area around Piazza Cavour and the old town for panzerotti, focaccia, or gelato stalls.
Conad, Carrefour Express, and MD are common for affordable groceries.
Via Vittorio Emanuele itself has mid-range chains; for cheaper high-street brands walk to Corso Volta.
Buy a day pass for €3 for unlimited city buses; from Milan airports take the train (Malpensa Express or bus to Milan Centrale then regional train to Como).
Eat lunch specials (pranzo di lavoro) instead of dinner menus; fill a water bottle at public fountains (safe to drink); buy a 10-ticket bus pass if staying more than a few days.
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Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Como, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at 73 Boutique Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 172 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia Popolare — 367 m · ~5 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Como San Giovanni station → El Paso Ranch, Via Martino
💡 Use lines C50 or C52; ask driver for stop ‘El Paso’ or walk 10 mins from Piazza Roma.
Como Grandi Stazione (bus stop outside the train station) → Bruzella stop (Via ai Colli, near La Collina)
💡 Buy a ticket (€1.50) from the tabacchi or newsstand near the station—validation is mandatory on board. The bus is steep and winding, so grab a seat. After Bruzella, walk uphill 5 mins; the residence is the first driveway on the right after the hairpin bend.
Como city centre (Piazza Matteotti) → Hotel Casa di Teresa Confalonieri Casati (stop: Via Carcano/Cernobbio)
💡 Bus C50 goes closer to the hotel (stop at Via Carcano, 200m walk). C40 stops at Piazza Roma — a 10-minute walk uphill. Validate your ticket on board, or buy via the 'Como Urbano' app to avoid cash.
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) → Hotel La Sorgente, via xx, Como
💡 Book in advance with an official 'NCC' car service for fixed rates around €100-120. Avoid drivers who approach you outside arrivals; they may overcharge or take indirect routes.
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), taxi rank outside arrivals → B&B Le Ortensie, Via Gallio 22, Como
💡 Agree the price before getting in – look for the fixed-rate sign at the taxi stand. For a group of 3–4, it's not much more than the bus. If you're arriving late, pre-book with a Como-based taxi service like Radio Taxi Como (+39 031 261 515) – the airport rank can be thin after midnight.
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) → Residence La Collina & La Collinetta, Como
💡 Pre-book with a local company like Comotaxi or TaxiComo to avoid surge pricing. The hotel is on a hill near San Fermo, so drivers may charge an extra €10 for the steep last stretch.
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) → Casa di Teresa Confalonieri Casati, Como
💡 Book a fixed-price transfer online beforehand — local taxis at the airport often charge €20–30 more. The hotel can arrange a driver for a similar rate.
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), Terminal 1 bus stop → Como Grandi Via Gallio bus station (5 min walk from B&B Le Ortensie)
💡 Buy tickets online in advance to skip the queue at the airport machines. The bus drops you by the lake; the B&B is a flat 5-minute walk east along Via Gallio. No shuttle runs after 10.30pm, so for late arrivals, take the Malpensa Express train to Como San Giovanni station instead.
Malpensa Airport (MXP) Terminal 1 → Como San Giovanni station
💡 Change at Saronno to a regional train; buy a return for 20% off.
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), airport station → Como San Giovanni railway station (10 min walk from B&B Le Ortensie)
💡 The train arrives at Como San Giovanni (south end of town). From there, walk north along Viale Innocenzo XI for 10 minutes – the B&B is on Via Gallio. Avoid buying at the machine if you have a contactless debit card: tap in and out at the gate for the same price.
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), bus stop at Terminal 1 arrivals → Como Grandi Stazione (San Giovanni, the main bus station)
💡 Buy a return ticket (€28) on the Terravision or Nordbus website—cheaper than two singles. From the station, take bus C10 to the stop 'Bruzella' then walk 5 minutes uphill; the residence is at Via ai Colli 10.
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) → Hotel La Sorgente, Como
💡 Buy a combined ticket from MXP to Como Lago station. At Milano Centrale change platforms but stay in the same direction. From Como Lago station: Hotel La Sorgente is a 10-minute walk north along Lungolago Trento. Cheaper than taxi, but takes longer.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at 73 Boutique Hotel?
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor facing the inner courtyard. These floors sit above street-level bustle and the courtyard side is quieter than the front.
Which rooms should I avoid at 73 Boutique Hotel?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor at the front (street side) – they pick up the most foot traffic and vehicle noise from Via Vittorio Emanuele Secondo, a central Como street with buses and scooters until late evening. Also skip rooms directly beside or above the lift shaft on any floor – the mechanism clanks audibly.
Is 73 Boutique Hotel noisy?
Via Vittorio Emanuele Secondo is a secondary thoroughfare, so expect scooter buzz, delivery vans, and bar chatter from about 7am–11pm. The lift motor hums sporadically. Courtyard rooms can hear muffled kitchen or laundry sounds from ground floor.
Which rooms have the best views at 73 Boutique Hotel?
Ask for a room at the front (street side) if you want a classic Como view of palace facades and pavement life – but you’ll trade quiet for that. Courtyard rooms have no real view, just other walls and maybe a neighbour’s washing line.
What are insider tips for staying at 73 Boutique Hotel?
1) If you’re driving, park at the Autosilo Sant’Agostino (2-min walk) – the hotel has no dedicated parking. 2) Check in via the street-level entrance (no porter; bell for receptionist). Request a top-floor room only if you use stairs – the lift stops at 3rd floor, then one more flight on foot.
What time is check-in at 73 Boutique Hotel?
Check-in at 73 Boutique Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does 73 Boutique Hotel have Wi-Fi?
Free unlimited Wi-Fi; speed ~25 Mbps download. No login – just connect to '73Boutique'. One device per room.
Is there a city or tourist tax at 73 Boutique Hotel?
€2.00 per person per night (up to 14 nights); paid cash or card at check-out.
Where can I eat cheaply near 73 Boutique Hotel?
Pizza al taglio (by the slice) or a panino from a bakery – €5–8.
What is the cheapest way to get around from 73 Boutique Hotel?
Buy a day pass for €3 for unlimited city buses; from Milan airports take the train (Malpensa Express or bus to Milan Centrale then regional train to Como).
When is the best time to visit Como?
May, June and September – warm enough for lake swims and boat trips, with more reliable sunshine than April or October. Crowds are present but not overwhelming, especially if you visit midweek.
Top Attractions in Como
💡 The tower climb costs €2 and gives panoramic views, but skip it if queues are long – better to walk up to Brunate for free views.
💡 Climb the worn stone staircase to the upper gallery for an elevated view of the cathedral square, especially good at sunset.
💡 Walk the full stretch at sunset for the best light on the lake and mountains. Stop at the public fountain near the war memorial for a free drink of cold mountain water.
💡 Look for the 13th-century fresco of St. Christopher on the left wall. Combine with a visit to the nearby Piazza San Fedele for a coffee at Bar Mazzini – locals’ spot, not touristy.
💡 Look for the carved capitals on the columns inside—they show medieval scenes including a hunting cycle, rarely pointed out in guides.
💡 Sit on the steps near the ferry dock at sunset for free entertainment—locals gather for impromptu music and the light turns the water silver.
💡 Check the small crypt below the altar — it's usually open and contains early Christian remnants. Combine with a walk through the adjacent old fish market square.
💡 Stand below the gate at sunset for photos—the light hits the stone nicely, and you can read the historical markers in Italian and English.