Your stay — Balcone Fiorito
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Hotel Facilities — Balcone Fiorito
free for all guests, 100 Mbps download speed, 2-device limit
serves all floors, historic wing has some stairs-only rooms
complimentary PressReader access, no physical papers, building has original 19th-century frescoes
14:00 - 24:00, early bag-drop available from 07:00, late check-out until 12:00 for €20
available 24/7 for €5 per bag per day
step-free access, wheelchair ramp at main entrance, no elevator in historic wing
on-site parking available for €15 per night, public car park 200m away for €25 per night, 2 EV charging points available
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €2 per person per night (€4 max)
Deposit & card hold: €50 advance deposit + €50 incidental card hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Chiesa dei Santi Pietro e Paolo (179 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Chiesetta Madonna delle Grazie (597 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Chiesetta degli Alpini (872 m · ~11 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di San Giusto (1.3 km · ~16 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Parco Karol Wojtyla — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
Museo Etnografico e Naturalistico Val Sanagra — 2.5 km · ~31 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Euronet — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
Antica Pharmacia Kulzer — 1.4 km · ~17 min walk
Le Petit Coin — 191 m · ~2 min walk
Mennagio Water Limousine — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
You can exchange currency at Banca Commerciale Italiana or UniCredit banks, but be aware that airport bureaux de change often have poor exchange rates. For better rates, use ATMs or exchange offices in town.
Credit and debit cards are widely accepted in Como, including at most restaurants, cafes, and shops. Contactless payments are also common, especially in larger establishments.
Tipping in Como is generally not expected but is appreciated for good service. 1-2 euros is sufficient for small purchases, while 5-10% is acceptable in restaurants and bars.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →You can find a typical coffee for around 1-2 euros at a local bar or cafe.
A panino (sandwich) or piadina (flatbread) can cost around 5-7 euros at a local eatery.
A pasta dish or risotto at a trattoria can cost around 10-15 euros for a main course.
The streets around the old town and along Via Vittorio Emanuele II have plenty of affordable food options, including pizza al taglio and street vendors.
There are several Carrefour and Lidl supermarkets in the area, offering a range of affordable groceries.
You can find affordable high-street shopping along Via Vittorio Emanuele II and in the surrounding streets.
The cheapest way to get around Como is by using the local bus network, with a single ticket costing 1.50 euros. A day pass can be purchased for 5 euros. From the airport, take bus 173 to the city center for around 2 euros.
Avoid eating at touristy restaurants and opt for local trattorias instead.Buy a rechargeable public transport card for frequent travel.Take a picnic to the nearby park or lake for a budget-friendly meal.
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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 Balcone Fiorito
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Euronet — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk — pharmacy · Antica Pharmacia Kulzer — 1.4 km · ~17 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
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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 time is check-in at Balcone Fiorito?
Check-in at Balcone Fiorito is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Balcone Fiorito have Wi-Fi?
free for all guests, 100 Mbps download speed, 2-device limit
Is there a city or tourist tax at Balcone Fiorito?
€2 per person per night (€4 max)
Where can I eat cheaply near Balcone Fiorito?
A panino (sandwich) or piadina (flatbread) can cost around 5-7 euros at a local eatery.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Balcone Fiorito?
The cheapest way to get around Como is by using the local bus network, with a single ticket costing 1.50 euros. A day pass can be purchased for 5 euros. From the airport, take bus 173 to the city center for around 2 euros.
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.