Your stay — B&B Da Melissa
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The Property — B&B Da Melissa
A compact, family-run B&B above a quiet residential street, a 10-minute walk from Como San Giovanni station. The vibe is homely and unfussy: parquet floors, simple white bed linen, a rooftop terrace with lake glimpses. It suits independent travellers who prefer a proper local base over a polished hotel lobby—you check in at a small reception, grab a key, and disappear into town.
Chronicles of Como
Como sits at the southern tip of its lake, originally a Roman settlement called Novum Comum. The medieval walled core centres on Piazza Duomo, with a marble cathedral begun in 1396 that blends Gothic and Renaissance styles. Silk production flourished here from the 15th century, and the city remains Italy’s silk capital. Today, Como mixes quiet residential life with day-trippers drawn to the lake, funicular to Brunate, and historic villas along the shore.
Best Time to Visit
Full Como guide →Best months
May–June and September. Late spring and early autumn give warm, settled weather—20–25°C—without July–August crush. Lake swimming is possible, and the gardens of Villa Olmo are in bloom.
Peak / festival surge
July–August. School holidays across Europe flood the lakefront, especially mid-August (Ferragosto). Hotel prices can double; book Da Melissa well ahead. The Palio del Baradello (late June) adds local buzz but not huge crowds.
Budget shoulder season
March–April and October–November. Temperatures hover 10–18°C, hotels drop 30–40% from peak. You get quieter lakeside walks and cheaper rooms, though some ferries run reduced schedules.
Weather & packing
Summer afternoons often bring a sudden thunderstorm, especially June–August. Pack a lightweight rain jacket or umbrella, plus comfortable walking shoes for cobbled slopes.
Live City Briefing — Como
- The funicular to Brunate is running a reduced service from early June 2026 due to maintenance on the lower station; expect 30-minute waits at weekends.
- A new pedestrianised zone on Via Rusconi (from Piazza Cavour to the cathedral) came into force in May 2026, making the central shopping street car-free.
- Lake ferry timetables expanded for summer 2026 with extra early-morning and late-evening services to Bellagio and Varenna, timed for day-trippers.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to B&B Da Melissa, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the first floor at the rear of the building (away from Via Borgo Vico). These are marginally quieter and require fewer stairs.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid second-floor rooms facing Via Borgo Vico — maximum street noise from traffic on a main Como road, plus you haul luggage up two flights with no lift.
Best views
No noteworthy view available. Via Borgo Vico is a busy city street, not a lakefront. Best outlook is from a rear room onto the internal courtyard (quieter, no vista).
Quietest floors
First floor is the quietest floor at this hotel. Second floor is quieter than street level but noisier than first due to more stairs and potential footfall from upper rooms.
🔊 Noise notes
Street noise from Via Borgo Vico is the main issue — cars, scooters, and occasional buses. No nightclub or bar nearby, but the street stays active until about 22:00. No lift means hall noise from stairs carries.
Insider tips
1) Park at Park & Ride Via Carloni for €12/night — it's cheaper and safer than street parking (€1.50/hour, finicky 08-20 rules). 2) Request a first-floor room at booking to save stair effort, especially with luggage.
- 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 — B&B Da Melissa
Free Wi-Fi throughout; adequate speed for browsing and email, may struggle with HD streaming; no login required
No lift; rooms on first and second floors accessible only via stairs
Complimentary digital newspaper access via PressReader; no physical newspapers
Check-in from 14:00 to 20:00 (weekend until 21:00). Luggage drop-off from 10:00. Late check-out €30 until 14:00, subject to availability
Free luggage storage before check-in and after check-out
No step-free access; entrance has a single step, and all rooms are upstairs. Not suitable for wheelchair users
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park: Park & Ride Via Carloni (€12 overnight). Street parking limited and paid (€1.50/hour, 08:00-20:00). No EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €2.50 per person per night, waived for children under 10
Deposit & card hold: Full stay prepayment required at booking; €50 incidental card hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Chiesa di S. Salvatore (466 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Santuario della Madonna della Neve (571 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di San Silvestro (845 m · ~11 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di San Sebastiano (847 m · ~11 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Parco Villa Camilla — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 350 m · ~4 min walk
Farmacia Piazza — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
Cleofe Market — 288 m · ~4 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Avoid airport and hotel bureaux; use ATMs (bancomat) in town for the best rates.
Cards widely accepted in shops and restaurants; contactless and mobile pay common. Some small bars and markets are cash-only.
Not expected but appreciated for good service; round up the bill or leave 5–10% in restaurants. Taxis and hotel staff: round up or leave a couple of euros.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Espresso at a bar counter: about €1.20–€1.50. Cappuccino sitting down: €2–€3.
Pizza al taglio (by the slice) or a panino: €5–€8. A set lunch menu: around €12–€15.
Pizza or pasta main: €10–€15. A glass of house wine: €4–€6.
Pizza slices, focaccia, and arancini from bakeries and takeaway spots near the train station and lakefront.
Conad, Esselunga, and Lidl are common for budget groceries.
High-street chains (e.g., H&M, Zara) on Via Vittorio Emanuele II; market stalls at Mercato di Como on Saturdays.
Walk or use the urban bus network (€1.30 single, €3.60 day pass). From Milan airports: train to Como S.Giovanni station (€5–€13) is cheapest, or a bus shuttle for around €10–€15.
1. Buy water and snacks at supermarkets rather than tourist kiosks. 2. Eat where locals do: bars with a lunch menu or pizzerias away from the main piazza. 3. Get the Como Pass for combined lake ferry and local bus discounts if staying a few days.
Good to know — Como
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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 B&B Da Melissa
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 350 m · ~4 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia Piazza — 1.5 km · ~19 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.
About Como
Wikipedia ↗
Como (Italian: [ˈkɔːmo] , locally [ˈkoːmo] ; Comasco: Còmm [ˈkɔm], Cómm [ˈkom] or Cùmm [ˈkum]; Latin: Novum Comum) is a city and comune (municipality) in Lombardy, Italy. It is the administrative capital of the Province of Como. Its prime location on the southwestern branch of Lake Como and its pro...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at B&B Da Melissa?
Request a room on the first floor at the rear of the building (away from Via Borgo Vico). These are marginally quieter and require fewer stairs.
Which rooms should I avoid at B&B Da Melissa?
Avoid second-floor rooms facing Via Borgo Vico — maximum street noise from traffic on a main Como road, plus you haul luggage up two flights with no lift.
Is B&B Da Melissa noisy?
Street noise from Via Borgo Vico is the main issue — cars, scooters, and occasional buses. No nightclub or bar nearby, but the street stays active until about 22:00. No lift means hall noise from stairs carries.
Which rooms have the best views at B&B Da Melissa?
No noteworthy view available. Via Borgo Vico is a busy city street, not a lakefront. Best outlook is from a rear room onto the internal courtyard (quieter, no vista).
What are insider tips for staying at B&B Da Melissa?
1) Park at Park & Ride Via Carloni for €12/night — it's cheaper and safer than street parking (€1.50/hour, finicky 08-20 rules). 2) Request a first-floor room at booking to save stair effort, especially with luggage.
What time is check-in at B&B Da Melissa?
Check-in at B&B Da Melissa is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does B&B Da Melissa have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout; adequate speed for browsing and email, may struggle with HD streaming; no login required
Is there a city or tourist tax at B&B Da Melissa?
€2.50 per person per night, waived for children under 10
Where can I eat cheaply near B&B Da Melissa?
Pizza al taglio (by the slice) or a panino: €5–€8. A set lunch menu: around €12–€15.
What is the cheapest way to get around from B&B Da Melissa?
Walk or use the urban bus network (€1.30 single, €3.60 day pass). From Milan airports: train to Como S.Giovanni station (€5–€13) is cheapest, or a bus shuttle for around €10–€15.
When is the best time to visit Como?
May–June and September. Late spring and early autumn give warm, settled weather—20–25°C—without July–August crush. Lake swimming is possible, and the gardens of Villa Olmo are in bloom.
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.