Your stay — Bed&Breakfast Storico Regina
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The Property — Bed&Breakfast Storico Regina
The Bed&Breakfast Storico Regina is a 15-room 4-star in the old town, five minutes' walk from the lake. Expect polished parquet floors, high frescoed ceilings, and an intimate, old-money feel. The USP is the generous breakfast spread served in a vaulted stone cellar. It suits couples or solo travellers who want a quiet, central base without lake-view prices.
Chronicles of Como
Como was a Roman settlement (Novum Comum) founded by Julius Caesar in 59 BC. Its medieval heart expanded around the Duomo (begun 1396, facade finished 1740s), a rare example of Gothic-early Renaissance fusion. Silk manufacturing boomed from the 15th century, and Como remains Europe's top silk producer. Today the city is a sophisticated lakeside resort, blending industrial heritage with elegant waterfront villas and a lively café culture.
Best Time to Visit
Full Como guide →Best months
May, June and September offer warm weather (20–26°C) and settled skies, with manageable crowds before the July–August peak.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are peak: hotels push to 2–3x off-peak rates, driven by the lake's summer festival season and Italian school holidays. The Palio del Baradello (late-August re-enactment) adds local buzz.
Budget shoulder season
Late April, early October: temperatures 14–20°C, rain possible but calmer streets, and room prices drop 30–40% vs August.
Weather & packing
Como's climate is humid with quick lake-generated showers even in summer. Pack a lightweight waterproof jacket and closed-toe walking shoes for rain.
Live City Briefing — Como
- The Como–Milano rail line (R17) has reduced Sunday service until late 2026 due to platform works at Milano Cadorna – check Trenord times.
- New cycle-sharing stations opened March 2026 along the lakefront, with bikes available from €2/hour (app: 'ComoBike').
- The 'Festa del Lago' food market runs in Piazza Cavour on the last weekend of June – expect crowds and great local cheeses.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Bed&Breakfast Storico Regina, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room at the back of the building, overlooking the inner courtyard. These rooms are noticeably quieter than front-facing ones. Floor-wise, the second floor (the floor the hotel occupies) is fine; rooms on the same floor avoid additional stair fatigue. If available, ask for a corner room where the split-facing windows may reduce street noise further.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid any room facing Via Cinque Giornate. It’s a narrow, busy street with morning traffic and pedestrian noise, especially on the lower levels. Also avoid rooms directly above the breakfast room on the ground floor — you’ll hear clatter and chairs scraping from 7am.
Best views
Front-facing rooms overlook Via Cinque Giornate and the historic street life — you'll see old buildings and the occasional church tower. Rear rooms look onto a leafy courtyard with residential windows; no lake view here. If you want a view, ask for a front room (and accept the noise trade-off).
Quietest floors
The hotel occupies the second floor, so all rooms are on that single floor. There’s no lift, so no elevator noise. The quietest rooms face the rear courtyard.
🔊 Noise notes
Street noise from Via Cinque Giornate is the main issue — light traffic, scooters, and pedestrians from around 7am to 11pm. The hotel has no lift, so you’ll hear footsteps on the stairs and muffled conversations from the breakfast room below in the morning. No bar or nightclub noise nearby.
Insider tips
1. There's no parking — use the Autosilo di Viale Cattaneo (€25/day, 5-min walk). Book a spot online in advance. 2. The 25 steps can be a chore with luggage; arrive fit or pack light. Breakfast is included and decent, but it's served in a tight ground-floor room — go early (8am) to avoid a queue.
- 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 — Bed&Breakfast Storico Regina
Free Wi-Fi in all rooms and common areas; typical speed 20 Mbps download; login via room number and surname
No lift; the property is on the second floor of a historic building, accessible only by stairs (about 25 steps)
Complimentary digital access to PressReader in the communal lounge. The building is a 19th-century townhouse with original frescoed ceilings in the breakfast room.
Check-in from 14:00 to 20:00; early bag drop allowed from 09:00 if room not ready. Late check-out until 12:30 for €30, subject to availability.
Free luggage storage at the reception desk during check-in/out hours
Not wheelchair-accessible; main entrance has a single step, then staircase to reception; no step-free alternative. Ground-floor breakfast room is accessible via a low step.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park: Autosilo di Viale Cattaneo (5-min walk), €25 per 24 hours. No EV charging on premises.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €4.50 per person per night, payable at check-in; children under 14 exempt
Deposit & card hold: Credit card pre-authorisation of one night's stay at booking; €50 incidental hold on a credit 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 for the best rate; avoid airport and tourist bureau exchange desks which charge poor rates and high fees.
Cards are widely accepted in shops, restaurants, and hotels; contactless and mobile pay are common. Keep some cash for small purchases and market stalls.
Tipping is not expected but appreciated. Round up the bill in restaurants (5-10% for good service), leave small change for taxis, and tip hotel staff a couple of euros for service.
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 takeaway: about €5-€8.
Pasta or pizza in a trattoria: a main course for €10-€15.
Look for pizzerias and bakeries selling pizza by the slice, focaccia, or arancini near the train station and along main pedestrian streets.
Supermarkets like Conad, Coop, and Lidl are common for affordable groceries.
High-street chains (Zara, H&M, OVS) along Via Vittorio Emanuele II; markets for cheaper basics.
A single bus ticket costs €1.40, day pass €5.60; from Milan airports, take the train to Como Borghi/Como Lago or a coach to the main bus station for around €10-€15.
Eat at bars or takeaway places for cheap meals; buy a 24-hour bus pass if moving around the lake; avoid eating on the lakeside promenade where prices are higher.
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 Bed&Breakfast Storico Regina
🕒 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.
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 Bed&Breakfast Storico Regina?
Request a room at the back of the building, overlooking the inner courtyard. These rooms are noticeably quieter than front-facing ones. Floor-wise, the second floor (the floor the hotel occupies) is fine; rooms on the same floor avoid additional stair fatigue. If available, ask for a corner room where the split-facing windows may reduce street noise further.
Which rooms should I avoid at Bed&Breakfast Storico Regina?
Avoid any room facing Via Cinque Giornate. It’s a narrow, busy street with morning traffic and pedestrian noise, especially on the lower levels. Also avoid rooms directly above the breakfast room on the ground floor — you’ll hear clatter and chairs scraping from 7am.
Is Bed&Breakfast Storico Regina noisy?
Street noise from Via Cinque Giornate is the main issue — light traffic, scooters, and pedestrians from around 7am to 11pm. The hotel has no lift, so you’ll hear footsteps on the stairs and muffled conversations from the breakfast room below in the morning. No bar or nightclub noise nearby.
Which rooms have the best views at Bed&Breakfast Storico Regina?
Front-facing rooms overlook Via Cinque Giornate and the historic street life — you'll see old buildings and the occasional church tower. Rear rooms look onto a leafy courtyard with residential windows; no lake view here. If you want a view, ask for a front room (and accept the noise trade-off).
What are insider tips for staying at Bed&Breakfast Storico Regina?
1. There's no parking — use the Autosilo di Viale Cattaneo (€25/day, 5-min walk). Book a spot online in advance. 2. The 25 steps can be a chore with luggage; arrive fit or pack light. Breakfast is included and decent, but it's served in a tight ground-floor room — go early (8am) to avoid a queue.
What time is check-in at Bed&Breakfast Storico Regina?
Check-in at Bed&Breakfast Storico Regina is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Bed&Breakfast Storico Regina have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi in all rooms and common areas; typical speed 20 Mbps download; login via room number and surname
Is there a city or tourist tax at Bed&Breakfast Storico Regina?
€4.50 per person per night, payable at check-in; children under 14 exempt
Where can I eat cheaply near Bed&Breakfast Storico Regina?
Pizza al taglio (by the slice) or a panino from a takeaway: about €5-€8.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Bed&Breakfast Storico Regina?
A single bus ticket costs €1.40, day pass €5.60; from Milan airports, take the train to Como Borghi/Como Lago or a coach to the main bus station for around €10-€15.
When is the best time to visit Como?
May, June and September offer warm weather (20–26°C) and settled skies, with manageable crowds before the July–August peak.
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.