Your stay — Casa Cantoniera
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The Property — Casa Cantoniera
Casa Cantoniera is a 3-star hotel with a laid-back atmosphere, offering a relaxed stay for travellers who want to unwind in Como. The hotel's aesthetic is characterised by its simple yet elegant decor, which reflects the city's lakeside charm. Its unique selling point is its proximity to the city centre and the lake, making it an ideal choice for couples and solo travellers who want to explore Como's historic centre. Standing in the lobby, you get a sense of a family-run hotel that prioritises comfort and convenience.
Chronicles of Como
Como has a rich history dating back to the 1st century BC, when it was a Roman colony. Over the centuries, the city has evolved architecturally, with notable examples of Romanesque, Gothic, and Renaissance styles. The city's contemporary cultural identity is shaped by its stunning lakeside location, historic centre, and vibrant cultural scene, which includes numerous festivals and events throughout the year. Como is also known for its silk production and textile industry, which has been a significant part of the city's economy for centuries. Today, visitors can explore the city's historic centre, visit the stunning Duomo, and enjoy the beautiful lakeside promenade.
Best Time to Visit
Full Como guide →Best months
The best months to visit Como are September, May, and June, when the weather is mild and pleasant, with average highs of around 22-25°C, and the crowds are smaller compared to the peak summer months.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are the peak months, with school holidays and summer festivals driving up hotel prices and attracting large crowds. The city hosts several events during this time, including the Como Lake Festival and the Como Jazz Festival.
Budget shoulder season
April and October are the best shoulder months for discounts and milder weather, with average highs of around 18-20°C and fewer crowds.
Weather & packing
Como has a humid subtropical climate, with hot summers and mild winters, so it's essential to pack light clothing and comfortable shoes for summer visits. Don't forget to bring a light jacket or sweater for cooler evenings, even in the summer months.
Live City Briefing — Como
- The city is currently renovating its historic centre, which may cause some disruptions to traffic and pedestrian access.
- A new ferry service has been launched, connecting Como to other lakeside towns and villages, making it easier for visitors to explore the surrounding area.
- The annual Como Lake Festival will take place in July, featuring live music, food stalls, and fireworks displays, which is expected to attract large crowds and increase hotel prices.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Casa Cantoniera, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the first or second floor facing the garden side (rear of the building) for the quietest experience. These floors avoid any street-level noise and are served by the lift.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground floor, especially those near the entrance or parking area, as they may pick up noise from guests arriving/leaving and the limited car park (5 spaces). Street-facing rooms on any floor won't be too bad given Via per Brunate is a residential road, but avoid Rooms 1-3 if they exist near the lift shaft.
Best views
Ask for a room on the second floor with a street-side orientation for views over Como town and the lake in the distance. The rear garden side offers green views but is more restricted.
Quietest floors
Floors 1 and 2 (first and second) are quietest—they sit above street level and below potential roof or terrace noise.
🔊 Noise notes
Via per Brunate is a quiet uphill residential street leading to Brunate village, so traffic noise is minimal. The main noise source is the lift and guest activity near the 5-car parking area. The nearest public car park at Piazza Cavour (€2/hr) is a 10-min walk downhill and can be busy with traffic noise if you're street-facing.
Insider tips
1. Book parking on site (€20/night) in advance—only 5 spaces available; otherwise, the Piazza Cavour car park is cheaper but a steep walk back uphill. 2. Request the adapted room if you need wheelchair-friendly access—it's the only one with step-free entry, and it's on the ground floor (avoid if you're sensitive to 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 — Casa Cantoniera
free, 10 Mbps, no login required
serves all floors, no stairs-only sections
complimentary digital newsstand via PressReader
15:00-20:00, early bag-drop from 10:00, late check-out until 12:00 for €20
available from 08:00 to 20:00, free of charge
step-free access, wheelchair entry at main door, one adapted room
on-site parking for 5 cars, €20 per night; nearest public car park at Piazza Cavour, €2 per hour; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €2 per night per person
Deposit & card hold: €100 advance deposit + €50 incidental card hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Basilica di San Carpoforo (239 m · ~3 min walk)
- Mosque: Moschea (481 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Sala del Regno (542 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di Santa Brigida (611 m · ~8 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Esselunga della Ca' Merlata — 1.1 km · ~13 min walk
Giardino di Via Anzani — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Museo della Seta — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
CineTeatro Nuovo — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
UniCredit Bank — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
Farmacia Camerlata — 743 m · ~9 min walk
Como, Piazzale Camerlata — 797 m · ~10 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at airports and tourist offices as they charge poor rates and high fees.
Cards are widely accepted in shops, restaurants, and hotels; contactless and mobile pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay) are common for small amounts.
Not expected; round up bills in restaurants or leave 5-10% for great service. Taxis and hotel staff appreciate a euro or two.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A caffè (espresso) at a bar counter costs around €1.20–€1.50; sitting down doubles the price.
A pizza slice or panino from a takeaway or bakery runs €5–€8.
A main course in a trattoria or pizzeria costs about €12–€18.
The old town near the cathedral has a few takeaway pizza and focaccia spots; the lakeside promenade has kiosks selling gelato and snacks.
Supermarkets such as Esselunga, Coop, and Conad are common for everyday essentials.
The main shopping street (Via Vittorio Emanuele II) has affordable high-street brands like Zara, H&M, and Pull&Bear.
A single bus ticket in Como costs €1.50 and is valid for 90 minutes; from Milan Malpensa airport, the cheapest way is a train to Como Nord Larino (about €5–€7).
Eat where locals queue at lunchtime; buy a day bus pass if you plan multiple trips; skip the Bellagio ferry and take the cheaper public boat.
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 Casa Cantoniera
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · UniCredit Bank — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia Camerlata — 743 m · ~9 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 Casa Cantoniera?
Request a room on the first or second floor facing the garden side (rear of the building) for the quietest experience. These floors avoid any street-level noise and are served by the lift.
Which rooms should I avoid at Casa Cantoniera?
Avoid rooms on the ground floor, especially those near the entrance or parking area, as they may pick up noise from guests arriving/leaving and the limited car park (5 spaces). Street-facing rooms on any floor won't be too bad given Via per Brunate is a residential road, but avoid Rooms 1-3 if they exist near the lift shaft.
Is Casa Cantoniera noisy?
Via per Brunate is a quiet uphill residential street leading to Brunate village, so traffic noise is minimal. The main noise source is the lift and guest activity near the 5-car parking area. The nearest public car park at Piazza Cavour (€2/hr) is a 10-min walk downhill and can be busy with traffic noise if you're street-facing.
Which rooms have the best views at Casa Cantoniera?
Ask for a room on the second floor with a street-side orientation for views over Como town and the lake in the distance. The rear garden side offers green views but is more restricted.
What are insider tips for staying at Casa Cantoniera?
1. Book parking on site (€20/night) in advance—only 5 spaces available; otherwise, the Piazza Cavour car park is cheaper but a steep walk back uphill. 2. Request the adapted room if you need wheelchair-friendly access—it's the only one with step-free entry, and it's on the ground floor (avoid if you're sensitive to noise).
What time is check-in at Casa Cantoniera?
Check-in at Casa Cantoniera is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Casa Cantoniera have Wi-Fi?
free, 10 Mbps, no login required
Is there a city or tourist tax at Casa Cantoniera?
€2 per night per person
Where can I eat cheaply near Casa Cantoniera?
A pizza slice or panino from a takeaway or bakery runs €5–€8.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Casa Cantoniera?
A single bus ticket in Como costs €1.50 and is valid for 90 minutes; from Milan Malpensa airport, the cheapest way is a train to Como Nord Larino (about €5–€7).
When is the best time to visit Como?
The best months to visit Como are September, May, and June, when the weather is mild and pleasant, with average highs of around 22-25°C, and the crowds are smaller compared to the peak summer months.
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.