Your stay — Casa Nives
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The Property — Casa Nives
A solid, no-frills three-star just off the lakefront in central Como, Casa Nives trades velvet ropes for clean lines, calm decor and a genuinely helpful front desk. It feels like a well-run bolt-hole for travellers who want a proper base – decent beds, good showers, straightforward breakfast – rather than a boutique 'experience'. Best for independent couples or small families who’ll spend their days out exploring and need a reliable, quiet place to return to.
Chronicles of Como
Como has been settled since at least the 1st century BC, when Julius Caesar founded a Roman garrison here (Novum Comum). The city grew fat on silk and wool during the Middle Ages, fought Milan for centuries, then fell under Visconti and later Spanish rule. Its great architectural set-pieces – the marble Duomo begun in 1396, the Broletto town hall – reflect that patchwork of power. Today it’s a prosperous, polished lakeside hub, whose economy revolves around tourism and the remaining luxury textile firms (think Ratti, Mantero) that still produce silk for the world’s top fashion houses.
Best Time to Visit
Full Como guide →Best months
May (mid-20s °C, rhododendrons out on the lake promenades) and September (warm water, clear skies, thinner crowds). June also works, though it edges into peak.
Peak / festival surge
July–August: Italian school holidays push temperatures into the low 30s and prices up 30–50%. The biggest draw is the Palio del Baradello in early September, a medieval pageant with a joust; July sees the Como Lake Festival (fireworks and open-air concerts).
Budget shoulder season
April and October: 10–18 °C, lighter jackets needed, rooms often 20–30% cheaper. The spring garden blooms and autumn hiking are quiet compensations.
Weather & packing
Como’s lake microclimate can whip up a sudden rain squall even on a sunny day – the mountains funnel storms fast. Pack a light, packable waterproof jacket (not an umbrella) and layers: a merino tee, a thin fleece, and a windshell. No jeans that take two days to dry.
Live City Briefing — Como
- Lombardy’s regional train services are disrupted this summer due to track renewal on the Milan–Como line; check Trenord timetables 24 hours ahead, especially for the direct Malpensa Express connection.
- Ticket-one ferry from Como to Bellagio and Varenna now requires online booking for all summer departures – walk-up slots are often full by 10am. Book 48 hours ahead on navlaghi.it.
- The Funicolare to Brunate reopened in May 2026 after a two-month overhaul; cable-car runs every 30 minutes until 10pm. Closes second week of July for routine maintenance.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Casa Nives, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the third or fourth floor (the top two floors). These are furthest from street-level noise and offer better light. Rooms at the back of the building (facing the inner courtyard) are quieter than those overlooking the street.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the first floor, especially those facing the main street. Como’s narrow historic lanes funnel scooter and pedestrian noise up to low-level windows. Also avoid rooms directly adjacent to the lift shaft (likely near the stairwell) – you’ll hear the mechanism all night.
Best views
Ask for a room at the back of the hotel. You’ll likely overlook the inner courtyard or a quiet side street. No lake view from a 3-star in central Como – the buildings are too dense. But you get a pocket of calm and maybe a glimpse of a church tower.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are the quietest, as they’re above the street’s direct noise but still within the lift’s reach (no top-floor rattling from machinery above).
🔊 Noise notes
Street noise from Via Borgovico (or the main road) is persistent until late evening. The hotel may be on a pedestrian-zone edge – so foot traffic and scooters are the main issue, not heavy traffic. Also, Como’s old buildings have thin walls: avoid rooms next to the housekeeping cupboard (early rattling) or the stairwell.
Insider tips
1. If arriving by car, skip the hotel’s expensive parking (if offered) – use the large public car park at Via Tommaso Grossi, a 5-minute walk. It’s cheaper and open 24h. 2. Check-in can be cramped – the lobby is small. Arrive after 14:00 to avoid the queue. 3. Ask for a room away from the breakfast room (usually on the ground floor rear) to dodge the 07:30 clatter.
- 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 Nives
Free basic Wi-Fi (up to 10 Mbps) with code at check-in. Premium 50 Mbps: €5 per 24 hours. No login timeout
One passenger lift serves all four floors. No stairs-only sections
Complimentary digital PressReader access from lobby tablet. Two printed Italian newspapers (Corriere della Sera, La Repubblica) at front desk until 10:00. Building is a converted 19th-century silk mill: original wooden beams and exposed brick in ground-floor breakfast room
Check-in 14:00–20:00; early baggage drop available from 11:00 in lobby. Late check-out until 12:00: €30. After 12:00 full night charged. Weekend check-in closes at 18:00 unless prior arrangement
Free storage for same-day guests. Overnight storage not available
Step‑free access via ramp at side entrance. Lift to all floors. One adapted room on ground floor with roll‑in shower. Toilet in lobby is wheelchair‑accessible. Cobbled courtyard entry may be bumpy for small-wheeled chairs
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park: Garage Piazzale San Gottardo, 400m walk: €18 per 24h. No EV charging. Street parking (white lines) free on Sunday, paid (€1.20/hour) Monday–Saturday 08:00–20:00
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €2.00 per person per night, payable at check-in; children under 14 exempt
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment via credit card at booking; €50 incidental hold on card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Chiesa parrocchiale di San Sebastiano (111 m · ~1 min walk)
- Church: Chiesetta (923 m · ~12 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Percorso Vita — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs in town for the best rate; avoid exchange bureaux at Como San Giovanni station or tourist spots which charge high fees.
Cards are widely accepted in most shops, restaurants, and hotels; contactless and Apple Pay/Google Pay are common for small payments too.
Not expected but rounding up the bill or leaving 1-2 euro for good service is fine; taxis and hotel staff don't expect tips.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Standing at a bar counter for an espresso costs about €1.20–1.50; sitting at a table doubles the price.
A panino or pizza al taglio from a takeaway place costs around €5–7; local bars do a good lunch menu for €10–12 with a drink.
A pasta dish in a trattoria off the main square runs about €10–12; pizza starts at €8.
Market stalls and hole-in-the-wall bakeries near Piazza Volta sell focaccia, arancini, and slices of pizza for quick cheap eats.
Supermarkets like Coop, Esselunga, and U2 are common in and around the centre; Aldi and Lidl are a bit further out.
Via Boldoni and Via Vittorio Emanuele have mid-range high-street chains; for cheap basics try the OVS or H&M at the shopping centre near the station.
A single bus ticket for the local network is €1.40; the best value from Milan Malpensa is the direct coach to Como (about €10–12 one way) rather than the train which often requires a change.
Buy a bus day pass (€4.50) if you’re making more than 3 trips in a day. Avoid eating or drinking at the lakefront cafes — a 10-minute walk inland halves the price. Fill a water bottle at any of the public fountains (nasoni) around town – the water is perfectly safe and free.
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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 Nives
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 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 Nives?
Request a room on the third or fourth floor (the top two floors). These are furthest from street-level noise and offer better light. Rooms at the back of the building (facing the inner courtyard) are quieter than those overlooking the street.
Which rooms should I avoid at Casa Nives?
Avoid rooms on the first floor, especially those facing the main street. Como’s narrow historic lanes funnel scooter and pedestrian noise up to low-level windows. Also avoid rooms directly adjacent to the lift shaft (likely near the stairwell) – you’ll hear the mechanism all night.
Is Casa Nives noisy?
Street noise from Via Borgovico (or the main road) is persistent until late evening. The hotel may be on a pedestrian-zone edge – so foot traffic and scooters are the main issue, not heavy traffic. Also, Como’s old buildings have thin walls: avoid rooms next to the housekeeping cupboard (early rattling) or the stairwell.
Which rooms have the best views at Casa Nives?
Ask for a room at the back of the hotel. You’ll likely overlook the inner courtyard or a quiet side street. No lake view from a 3-star in central Como – the buildings are too dense. But you get a pocket of calm and maybe a glimpse of a church tower.
What are insider tips for staying at Casa Nives?
1. If arriving by car, skip the hotel’s expensive parking (if offered) – use the large public car park at Via Tommaso Grossi, a 5-minute walk. It’s cheaper and open 24h. 2. Check-in can be cramped – the lobby is small. Arrive after 14:00 to avoid the queue. 3. Ask for a room away from the breakfast room (usually on the ground floor rear) to dodge the 07:30 clatter.
What time is check-in at Casa Nives?
Check-in at Casa Nives is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Casa Nives have Wi-Fi?
Free basic Wi-Fi (up to 10 Mbps) with code at check-in. Premium 50 Mbps: €5 per 24 hours. No login timeout
Is there a city or tourist tax at Casa Nives?
€2.00 per person per night, payable at check-in; children under 14 exempt
Where can I eat cheaply near Casa Nives?
A panino or pizza al taglio from a takeaway place costs around €5–7; local bars do a good lunch menu for €10–12 with a drink.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Casa Nives?
A single bus ticket for the local network is €1.40; the best value from Milan Malpensa is the direct coach to Como (about €10–12 one way) rather than the train which often requires a change.
When is the best time to visit Como?
May (mid-20s °C, rhododendrons out on the lake promenades) and September (warm water, clear skies, thinner crowds). June also works, though it edges into 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.