Your stay — B&B Villa Mirella
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The Property — B&B Villa Mirella
Villa Mirella is a modest family-run B&B in a quiet residential street a ten-minute walk from Como’s lakefront. The lobby is small and tiled, with a worn sofa and a noticeboard of local bus timetables — nothing glossy, but the owner usually offers a welcome limoncello and a hand-drawn map of the town. It suits independent travellers who want a clean, no-frills base and prefer to spend money on gelato and boat tickets rather than hotel aesthetics. Rooms are simple but spotless, with sturdy wooden furniture and good shutters for the July heat.
Chronicles of Como
Como has been a crossroads since Roman times, when it was a fortified garrison town and the birthplace of the naturalist Pliny the Elder. Its medieval centre grew around the Duomo, a late-Gothic masterpiece begun in 1396 that still dominates the main square. During the 19th century Como became a silk-weaving powerhouse, and the industry’s legacy survives in small workshops and the Museo della Seta. Today it balances its industrial past with a role as the lake’s most practical transport hub — the train from Milan drops you right by the water, and ferries connect to Bellagio, Varenna and beyond.
Best Time to Visit
Full Como guide →Best months
May, June, September — warm enough for swimming and terrace dining, but with thinner crowds than July and August. The lake water is pleasant by late May, and the surrounding hills are green before the summer browning sets in.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are absolute peak, driven by European school holidays and the Festa di San Giovanni (24 June) which kicks off a month of lake-focused festivities. Hotel prices in Como can double or triple, and Villa Mirella itself often sells out four months ahead. The Saturday-night minimum-stay rule is common.
Budget shoulder season
October and early November offer the best discounts — often 40–50% below summer rates. Days are cooler (12–18°C) but frequently sunny, the chestnut vendors are out, and you can visit the lake’s villas without queuing. Pack a waterproof jacket and sturdy shoes for damp paths.
Weather & packing
Lake Como in summer often traps a warm, humid haze that feels heavier than the thermometer suggests, then clears abruptly in the late afternoon. Pack a lightweight rain shell even if the forecast is clear, and bring a thin windbreaker for boat decks — the lake breeze can be fierce even at 30°C.
Live City Briefing — Como
- As of spring 2026, the Funicolare Como-Brunate is undergoing weekday maintenance until September, with reduced service and temporary replacement buses. Check the ASF website for daily schedules if you plan to go up to the village.
- A new pedestrian zone along Lungo Lario Trento and Trieste was expanded in May 2026, blocking cars from the lakefront promenade between Piazza Cavour and the Volta Temple. Taxis and hotel drop-offs now need to use Via Borgovico — give yourself an extra five minutes.
- The summer boat timetable from 15 June 2026 adds a direct afternoon hydrofoil from Como to Varenna, skipping Bellagio. Useful if you want to reach the Valtellina wine region quicker, but check it doesn't replace the slower full-lake service you might prefer for scenery.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to B&B Villa Mirella, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the first or second floor at the rear of the building (away from the street). Upper floors tend to be quieter and may have a glimpse of the lake or hills, though the hotel is three-star so views are modest.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid any ground-floor rooms facing the street. Como's narrow streets mean delivery vans and early morning traffic noise carry directly into low-level front rooms. Also skip rooms directly above the breakfast area if there's a service entrance nearby.
Best views
Como's historic centre means views are mostly of neighbouring buildings. A room on a higher floor (if possible) may offer a partial view of the lake or the city rooftops, but don't expect a panorama from a three-star B&B. The best view is from the breakfast room if it has a window onto the street.
Quietest floors
First and second floors (if the building has more than two), especially rooms facing the internal courtyard or side lane rather than the main road.
🔊 Noise notes
Como is compact and pedestrian-heavy. Expect church bells, restaurant bustle, and occasional scooter traffic on adjacent streets. The B&B's front door faces a narrow street; early morning deliveries to nearby shops are common. The lift, if present, can be noisy when passing guest floors.
Insider tips
1. If arriving by car, confirm parking in advance – Como's ZTL (limited traffic zone) means you cannot drive through the centre without a permit. Public parking garages are a short walk. 2. Request a room on the first floor with a window overlooking the courtyard – it's the quietest option and gives you a sense of the local life without the traffic noise.
- 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 Villa Mirella
Free WiFi throughout; speed approx 50 Mbps; no login portal, just a simple network password
Small lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only historic sections
Complimentary digital access to PressReader via local provider; no printed newspapers
Check-in from 14:00 to 20:00; early bag drop allowed after 10:00; late check-out until 12:00 for €25, subject to availability
Free luggage storage available at reception on day of arrival and departure
Step-free access at main entrance via portable ramp; lift fits standard wheelchair; no adapted bathrooms
Reserved on-site parking available at €20 per night (4 spaces, book ahead); public car park Autosilo Via Ariosto costs €18 per day; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €2.00 per person per night, up to 14 nights
Deposit & card hold: Full stay amount charged on booking; €100 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Chiesa di San Bernardo (169 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa dei Santi Ambrogio e Antonio Abate (1.7 km · ~21 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di San Bartolomeo (1.9 km · ~23 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Parco villa comunale — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
BPER Banca — 1.5 km · ~18 min walk
Farmacia Sant’Agata — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
Portichetto-Luisago — 2.6 km · ~32 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs (Bancomat) for best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at Como San Giovanni station or tourist spots as they charge poor rates and fees.
Widely accepted in shops, restaurants and hotels; contactless and mobile pay (Apple/Google Pay) are common for small amounts too.
Not expected. Round up the bill in restaurants (5-10% if service was great), no tipping for taxis or hotel staff unless exceptional.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Espresso at a bar counter: €1–€1.20.
Pizza al taglio (pizza by the slice) or a panino from a rosticceria: €5–€8.
Pizza or pasta in a trattoria: €10–€15 for a main course.
Old town lanes near Piazza Cavour and Via Vittorio Emanuele have takeaway pizzerias and focaccia joints.
Conad, Carrefour Express and MD are the main budget chains in Como town.
Via Vittorio Emanuele and Corso Unità d'Italia have mid-range high-street brands like OVS and H&M.
Single bus ticket €1.30 (90 min) or day pass €3.50 (ARF bus network). From Milan airports: cheapest is the train from Milan Centrale to Como San Giovanni (€4.80).
Eat and drink standing at the bar to avoid table service charges. Avoid restaurants with English menus or touts near the lakefront. Fill a water bottle at public fountains (free).
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 Villa Mirella
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · BPER Banca — 1.5 km · ~18 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia Sant’Agata — 1.6 km · ~20 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 Villa Mirella?
Request a room on the first or second floor at the rear of the building (away from the street). Upper floors tend to be quieter and may have a glimpse of the lake or hills, though the hotel is three-star so views are modest.
Which rooms should I avoid at B&B Villa Mirella?
Avoid any ground-floor rooms facing the street. Como's narrow streets mean delivery vans and early morning traffic noise carry directly into low-level front rooms. Also skip rooms directly above the breakfast area if there's a service entrance nearby.
Is B&B Villa Mirella noisy?
Como is compact and pedestrian-heavy. Expect church bells, restaurant bustle, and occasional scooter traffic on adjacent streets. The B&B's front door faces a narrow street; early morning deliveries to nearby shops are common. The lift, if present, can be noisy when passing guest floors.
Which rooms have the best views at B&B Villa Mirella?
Como's historic centre means views are mostly of neighbouring buildings. A room on a higher floor (if possible) may offer a partial view of the lake or the city rooftops, but don't expect a panorama from a three-star B&B. The best view is from the breakfast room if it has a window onto the street.
What are insider tips for staying at B&B Villa Mirella?
1. If arriving by car, confirm parking in advance – Como's ZTL (limited traffic zone) means you cannot drive through the centre without a permit. Public parking garages are a short walk. 2. Request a room on the first floor with a window overlooking the courtyard – it's the quietest option and gives you a sense of the local life without the traffic noise.
What time is check-in at B&B Villa Mirella?
Check-in at B&B Villa Mirella is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does B&B Villa Mirella have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout; speed approx 50 Mbps; no login portal, just a simple network password
Is there a city or tourist tax at B&B Villa Mirella?
€2.00 per person per night, up to 14 nights
Where can I eat cheaply near B&B Villa Mirella?
Pizza al taglio (pizza by the slice) or a panino from a rosticceria: €5–€8.
What is the cheapest way to get around from B&B Villa Mirella?
Single bus ticket €1.30 (90 min) or day pass €3.50 (ARF bus network). From Milan airports: cheapest is the train from Milan Centrale to Como San Giovanni (€4.80).
When is the best time to visit Como?
May, June, September — warm enough for swimming and terrace dining, but with thinner crowds than July and August. The lake water is pleasant by late May, and the surrounding hills are green before the summer browning sets in.
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.