Your stay — B&B La Canarina
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The Property — B&B La Canarina
B&B La Canarina is a modest, family-run bed and breakfast a short walk from Como's lakefront. The vibe is low-key and residential: think fresh coffee in a small breakfast room, a tidy garden, and helpful, personal hosting rather than hotel polish. It suits independent travellers who prefer a quiet base in a neighbourhood setting over a room with a lake view.
Chronicles of Como
Como was founded as a Roman settlement in 196 BC and later became a key stop on the Via Regina trade route. Its medieval centre, with the majestic Cathedral (Duomo) begun in 1396, reflects centuries of wealth from silk manufacturing—an industry that still survives in the city. In the 19th century, Lake Como’s shoreline became a playground for European aristocrats, leaving a legacy of elegant villas. Today, Como balances its historic core with tourism, offering a compact mix of narrow lanes, café piazzas, and direct ferry access to the lake’s famous towns.
Best Time to Visit
Full Como guide →Best months
May, June, September: warm sunshine (20-25°C), long daylight hours, and the lake's famous gardens in full bloom. Crowds are present but still manageable outside August.
Peak / festival surge
August (Ferragosto) and the week around Easter. Italians flock to the lake for their holidays, pushing hotel prices to double the shoulder-season rates. Rooms in Como book out months in advance. The main event is the Palio del Baradello in late August, though most visitors come simply for vacation.
Budget shoulder season
April, October: enjoy blooming spring or mild autumn colours, prices 30-40% lower than August, and far fewer people on ferries and in the Duomo queue. Many lakeside restaurants stay open until mid-October.
Weather & packing
Even in June, Como can get cooler lake breezes in the evening, and afternoon thunderstorms are common. Pack a light waterproof jacket and a sweater—don’t rely solely on summer clothes.
Live City Briefing — Como
- Como’s funicular to Brunate remains closed for maintenance until late 2026 — check local updates for any partial reopening.
- The city’s historic centre has new pedestrian zones on Via Vittorio Emanuele and Piazza Volta, in effect from spring 2026, improving walkability but restricting car access.
- 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the birth of Alessandro Volta, founder of the city’s coin museum; expect special exhibitions and events in Como’s civic museums through the year.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to B&B La Canarina, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the first floor (ground floor in Italian) for a quieter experience. The small lift can be a bottleneck, and the first floor is closer to the side door, which has a step-free entry.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the third floor, as the lift may be more prone to congestion, and there's a higher likelihood of noise from the lift and other rooms.
Best views
Given the hotel's location on Via Rovelli, rooms on the first floor may have a view of the surrounding streets, but it's unlikely to be a particularly scenic view. For a more pleasant view, consider requesting a room with a window on the Via Rovelli side, but be aware that the street can be noisy.
Quietest floors
First floor (ground floor in Italian)
🔊 Noise notes
Via Rovelli can be a busy street, with potential noise from traffic, pedestrians, and nearby shops. The hotel's side door and entrance may also contribute to some background noise.
Insider tips
When parking, arrive early to secure one of the two on-site spots, or consider using the public pay car park 'Parcheggio Centro' nearby. Don't rely on the free WiFi; consider purchasing a portable WiFi hotspot or using your phone's data plan for a more reliable internet connection.
- 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 La Canarina
Free WiFi up to 30 Mbps with one device per room; no login password provided at check-in
Small lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections
No physical newspapers or digital newsstand
Check-in from 14:00; bag drop available from 12:00; late check-out until 12:00 for €15 (subject to availability)
Free of charge in a locked room; available from 10:00 to 20:00
Step-free entry at side door; lift fits standard wheelchair; upper-level rooms reachable via lift; no adapted bathroom
On-site free parking for 2 cars (first come, first served); public pay car park 'Parcheggio Centro' a 5-minute walk at €12 per 24h; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €1.50 per person per night
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; €50 incidental card hold upon 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 ATM withdrawals with your debit card for the best rate; avoid exchange bureaux at the station and tourist spots — they give poor rates and high fees.
Visa and Mastercard widely accepted in shops, restaurants, and hotels; American Express less common. Contactless and Apple Pay/Google Pay work in most places for small amounts.
Not expected but appreciated: round up the bill in restaurants (5-10% if service was good), leave a euro or two for hotel cleaners, and round up taxi fares to the nearest euro.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A standing espresso at a bar is about €1.00–€1.20; sitting down with table service can cost €2.50–€3.00.
A pizza slice or panzerotto from a takeaway is €4–€6; a sit-down pizza or pasta lunch in a trattoria is €10–€14.
A main course in a modest restaurant costs €12–€18; a glass of house wine adds €4–€6.
The old town has several bakeries and focaccerie selling pizza by the slice, panzerotti, and arancini for €3–€5; grab and eat on a bench by the lake.
Supermarkets like Coop, Carrefour Express, and Despar are common; the old town has a small market (Mercato Coperto) for fresh produce, cheese, and bread.
Main street Corso Vittorio Emanuele II has mid-range Italian chains (OVS, Coin) and some independent boutiques; for cheap basics, head to the Standa or the outlet at Centro Commerciale Fuori Porta.
A single bus ticket (€1.50) is valid for 75 minutes; the best value is a 24-hour pass (€5.00) covering all buses and the funicular. From Milan Malpensa airport, take the Malpensa Express train to Saronno then change to the regional train to Como (total ~€15–€20) — faster and cheaper than the direct bus.
1) Buy coffee and pastries at the counter, not a table — you'll save €1–€2 each time. 2) Get a 24-hour bus pass if you plan to use the funicular up to Brunate, as it's included. 3) Avoid eating on the lakefront promenade; walk 2–3 blocks inland for better-value trattorias.
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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 La Canarina
🕒 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 B&B La Canarina?
Request a room on the first floor (ground floor in Italian) for a quieter experience. The small lift can be a bottleneck, and the first floor is closer to the side door, which has a step-free entry.
Which rooms should I avoid at B&B La Canarina?
Avoid rooms on the third floor, as the lift may be more prone to congestion, and there's a higher likelihood of noise from the lift and other rooms.
Is B&B La Canarina noisy?
Via Rovelli can be a busy street, with potential noise from traffic, pedestrians, and nearby shops. The hotel's side door and entrance may also contribute to some background noise.
Which rooms have the best views at B&B La Canarina?
Given the hotel's location on Via Rovelli, rooms on the first floor may have a view of the surrounding streets, but it's unlikely to be a particularly scenic view. For a more pleasant view, consider requesting a room with a window on the Via Rovelli side, but be aware that the street can be noisy.
What are insider tips for staying at B&B La Canarina?
When parking, arrive early to secure one of the two on-site spots, or consider using the public pay car park 'Parcheggio Centro' nearby. Don't rely on the free WiFi; consider purchasing a portable WiFi hotspot or using your phone's data plan for a more reliable internet connection.
What time is check-in at B&B La Canarina?
Check-in at B&B La Canarina is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does B&B La Canarina have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi up to 30 Mbps with one device per room; no login password provided at check-in
Is there a city or tourist tax at B&B La Canarina?
€1.50 per person per night
Where can I eat cheaply near B&B La Canarina?
A pizza slice or panzerotto from a takeaway is €4–€6; a sit-down pizza or pasta lunch in a trattoria is €10–€14.
What is the cheapest way to get around from B&B La Canarina?
A single bus ticket (€1.50) is valid for 75 minutes; the best value is a 24-hour pass (€5.00) covering all buses and the funicular. From Milan Malpensa airport, take the Malpensa Express train to Saronno then change to the regional train to Como (total ~€15–€20) — faster and cheaper than the direct bus.
When is the best time to visit Como?
May, June, September: warm sunshine (20-25°C), long daylight hours, and the lake's famous gardens in full bloom. Crowds are present but still manageable outside August.
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.