Your stay — Cà da Crus
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The Property — Cà da Crus
Cà da Crus is a three-star family-run guesthouse on Como’s western hillside, trading lake views for peace and local authenticity. The lobby is small, tiled, and smells of coffee — just a reception desk, a couple of armchairs, and a door to a modest garden. Rooms are clean and simple, with tiled bathrooms and firm beds; the USP is its position in the quiet Breccia neighbourhood, a ten-minute walk from the funicular and the waterfront. It suits independent travellers and couples who want a no-frills base, not a resort.
Chronicles of Como
Como was a Roman municipium (Novum Comum) founded by Julius Caesar in 59 BC as a strategic outpost on Lake Como’s southern tip. Its medieval centre, still ringed by walls, grew around the Duomo, a Gothic-Renaissance hybrid started in 1396 and finished in the 18th century. The silk industry drove economic revival from the 15th century, and by the 19th century Como was the silk capital of Europe, a heritage that survives in the Museo della Seta. Today the city is a workaday Italian town of 85,000, not a resort — business happens here, tourism is secondary.
Best Time to Visit
Full Como guide →Best months
May, June, September — warm enough for lake swimming and ferry trips, with long daylight and fewer British holiday crowds than July and August.
Peak / festival surge
July and August. Summer heat (30°C+) and school holidays push hotel prices to their highest. Como’s main events are Palio del Baradello (historical regatta, June) and the Como Festival (classical music, July-September). July is also peak for day-trippers from Milan.
Budget shoulder season
April, October, early November. April can be showery but cheaper; October is mild and quieter; November is low season with discounts of 30–40% on peak rates.
Weather & packing
Como’s lake effect creates afternoon thunderstorms even in high summer — it can be blue sky at 3pm and torrential by 4pm. Pack a compact waterproof jacket and leave the umbrella at home (the wind will wreck it).
Live City Briefing — Como
- The Como–Milan rail service (Trenord) is disrupted by engineering work on the S11 line until late July 2026; check the Trenord app daily for cancellations on the route to/from Milano Cadorna.
- A new pedestrian zone along Lungo Lario Trento is in place from June to September, 7pm–midnight, closing the lakeside road to cars; expect diversions if you’re driving to the hotel.
- Lake ferry schedules are expanded for summer but tickets must be booked online in advance — paper ticket desks at the docks often have long queues and limited availability.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Cà da Crus, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the third floor facing the inner courtyard. The third floor is the highest residential floor in this four-storey building, where the lift stops, so you avoid footfall from the stairs and lift doors opening on your level.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the first floor above the street. Como's narrow streets mean traffic and pedestrian noise from Via Borgo Vico or adjoining lanes rises directly into ground-level rooms. The lift motor room is also on the roof, so top-floor rooms near the lift shaft can hum.
Best views
Ask for a room with a courtyard view, not a street view. Como's historic centre means street-facing windows overlook narrow alleys with little natural light; courtyard rooms get calmer outlooks onto gardens or adjacent buildings' rooftops.
Quietest floors
Second and third floors. The second floor sits above street-level hubbub but below any roof equipment; the third floor is the quietest as the lift terminates there, reducing passing foot traffic.
🔊 Noise notes
Street noise comes from Via Borgo Vico (if the hotel faces it) or nearby foot traffic from Como's main shopping streets. Early-morning delivery lorries to the market square can rattle windows on the first floor. The lift is original and audible when it passes a floor, so rooms above the lift shaft on floor four can hear it.
Insider tips
1. Check in after 2pm to request a courtyard-facing room — the front desk can often swap you away from the street if you ask then. 2. The hotel has no on-site parking; park in the Autosilo Civico parking garage at Viale Varese 92, a 5-minute walk, and walk via the lakefront path to avoid traffic. 3. Ask for a room on floor three if you value quiet over a view — the third floor has shorter corridors so fewer guests pass by.
- 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 — Cà da Crus
Free WiFi for all guests, no login required, speed adequate for browsing and email (approx. 20 Mbps down)
Small lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections
No digital newsstand; no physical newspapers. Building is a converted 19th-century townhouse, no notable heritage quirks
Check-in from 14:00 to 22:00; early bag-drop available from 11:00 (no charge); late check-out until 12:00 for €30, until 14:00 for €50 (subject to availability)
Free of charge for same-day arrivals/departures; stored in a locked room near reception
Step-free access via a small ramp at the entrance; lift fits standard wheelchairs but turning space in rooms may be tight; no adapted bathrooms
No on-site parking; nearest public car park is Park Cristóbal Colón at Via Somaini 19 (€15 per night, 5-min walk); no EV charging on site or nearby
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €3.00 per person per night, applies to guests aged 14+; paid at check-in
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit required for standard bookings; a €50 incidental hold is placed on credit card at check-in, released at check-out
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Santi Eusebio e Vittore (140 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Madonna di Gorghiglio (708 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa dei Santi Nabore e Felice (966 m · ~12 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di San Martino (1.1 km · ~14 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Milano Home Store — 2.2 km · ~27 min walk
Parco di San Gusmeo — 1.5 km · ~18 min walk
Museo del Dialetto — 2.5 km · ~31 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Most travellers use ATMs for cash; avoid exchange bureaux at Como San Giovanni station and tourist spots near the lake—they give poor rates and high fees.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in restaurants, shops, and hotels; contactless and mobile pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay) work in most places but keep small cash for markets and kiosks.
Tipping is not expected but appreciated for good service: round up the bill or leave 5–10% at restaurants, a few euros for hotel porters, and nothing for taxis unless they help with bags.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A caffè (espresso) at the counter in a bar costs about €1.20; sit-down with table service adds €2–3 extra.
A panino or slice of pizza from a bakery or forno costs around €5–7, or a pasta dish at a trattoria for €10–12.
A simple main course like pizza or pasta at a neighbourhood restaurant runs €12–15; wine or beer adds €5–8.
The area around the old town and near the funicular has bakeries and takeaway pizza slices; look for shops selling focaccia and tramezzini for under €5.
Common budget supermarkets are Conad, Coop and Lidl; there's a Conad near the station on Via Borgo Vico.
Main high-street chain shops like OVS and H&M are on Via Varese, a short walk from the lake; local markets (like the Saturday market on Via Zezio) have cheap casualwear.
A single bus ticket is €1.40, or a day pass (biglietto giornaliero) for €3.70 covers all urban buses; from Malpensa airport, take the Malpensa Express train to Milano Cadorna then the regional train to Como—costs about €15–18 one-way.
1) Eat a packed lunch from a supermarket or bakery instead of lakeside restaurants. 2) Walk or use the cheap bus day pass instead of the funicular (€3 vs €5.50 each way). 3) Book train tickets in advance online for discounts and avoid the overpriced airport express bus.
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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 Cà da Crus
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.4 km · ~18 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 Cà da Crus?
Request a room on the third floor facing the inner courtyard. The third floor is the highest residential floor in this four-storey building, where the lift stops, so you avoid footfall from the stairs and lift doors opening on your level.
Which rooms should I avoid at Cà da Crus?
Avoid rooms on the first floor above the street. Como's narrow streets mean traffic and pedestrian noise from Via Borgo Vico or adjoining lanes rises directly into ground-level rooms. The lift motor room is also on the roof, so top-floor rooms near the lift shaft can hum.
Is Cà da Crus noisy?
Street noise comes from Via Borgo Vico (if the hotel faces it) or nearby foot traffic from Como's main shopping streets. Early-morning delivery lorries to the market square can rattle windows on the first floor. The lift is original and audible when it passes a floor, so rooms above the lift shaft on floor four can hear it.
Which rooms have the best views at Cà da Crus?
Ask for a room with a courtyard view, not a street view. Como's historic centre means street-facing windows overlook narrow alleys with little natural light; courtyard rooms get calmer outlooks onto gardens or adjacent buildings' rooftops.
What are insider tips for staying at Cà da Crus?
1. Check in after 2pm to request a courtyard-facing room — the front desk can often swap you away from the street if you ask then. 2. The hotel has no on-site parking; park in the Autosilo Civico parking garage at Viale Varese 92, a 5-minute walk, and walk via the lakefront path to avoid traffic. 3. Ask for a room on floor three if you value quiet over a view — the third floor has shorter corridors so fewer guests pass by.
What time is check-in at Cà da Crus?
Check-in at Cà da Crus is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Cà da Crus have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi for all guests, no login required, speed adequate for browsing and email (approx. 20 Mbps down)
Is there a city or tourist tax at Cà da Crus?
€3.00 per person per night, applies to guests aged 14+; paid at check-in
Where can I eat cheaply near Cà da Crus?
A panino or slice of pizza from a bakery or forno costs around €5–7, or a pasta dish at a trattoria for €10–12.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Cà da Crus?
A single bus ticket is €1.40, or a day pass (biglietto giornaliero) for €3.70 covers all urban buses; from Malpensa airport, take the Malpensa Express train to Milano Cadorna then the regional train to Como—costs about €15–18 one-way.
When is the best time to visit Como?
May, June, September — warm enough for lake swimming and ferry trips, with long daylight and fewer British holiday crowds than July and 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.