Your stay — Casa Romilda
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The Property — Casa Romilda
Casa Romilda is a straightforward three-star on a quiet residential street a ten-minute walk from Como’s lakefront. The lobby feels like a well-kept family home: tiled floors, a small reception desk, and a vase of fresh flowers on a side table. It suits independent travellers who want clean, no-fuss accommodation within walking distance of the historic centre, not resort-style extras.
Chronicles of Como
Como began as a Roman settlement (Novum Comum) in 59 BC, founded by Julius Caesar to control the southern end of the Alpine passes. Its medieval heyday left a Gothic-Romanesque cathedral (Duomo di Como) and the defensive walls that still shape the old town. In the 18th and 19th centuries, elite families built lavish villas along the lake, cementing Como as a fashionable retreat. Today it balances a working city – textiles, manufacturing, local shops – with a tourist economy focused on the lake and cable car to Brunate.
Best Time to Visit
Full Como guide →Best months
May and June: warm enough for lake trips but before the July–August peak crowds. September: settled weather, water still swimmable, and accommodation rates start to drop.
Peak / festival surge
July and August: school holidays fill the town with day-trippers and Italian families. Hotel prices in Como roughly double from the shoulder season. The Festa di San Giovanni (24 June) brings a local parade and fireworks, but the real driver is the lake season.
Budget shoulder season
April and October: cooler (10–18°C), fewer tourists, and room rates can be 30–40% lower than August. April sees some rain; October is often crisp and clear.
Weather & packing
Como’s microclimate means lake-born fog or afternoon thunderstorms can appear even in summer. Pack a lightweight waterproof jacket and a pair of comfortable walking shoes – cobbles and hills are relentless.
Live City Briefing — Como
- Como’s funicular to Brunate is undergoing maintenance until late autumn 2025; check if it is running for your stay.
- The city’s limited traffic zone (ZTL) is strictly enforced in July with cameras; avoid driving into the historic centre unless your hotel provides a permit.
- Several new lakeside bars and a cycle hire point opened at Piazza Cavour in spring 2025, offering direct promenade access.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Casa Romilda, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request rooms on the second or third floor facing the internal courtyard. These rooms are high enough to avoid street-level noise but low enough that the building's older lift (if present) won't wake you. The courtyard side also has private balconies on some rooms, which can be verified at check-in.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground floor (noisy from passing pedestrians and reception traffic) and top floor (fourth floor) if the building lacks a lift—though data shows none, 3-star historic buildings often have stairs only to upper floors. Street-facing rooms at night catch Como's restaurant deliveries and late-night chatter.
Best views
Como's lakefront is walkable, but from the hotel itself, courtyard views offer green respite; top-floor rooms (if available) might glimpse the cathedral or lake, but are not guaranteed at this 3-star address.
Quietest floors
Floors 2–3 are quietest due to less foot traffic and distance from street noise.
🔊 Noise notes
Como's old town streets are narrow, so street-facing rooms from 6pm–11pm hear scooter and restaurant sounds; mornings have delivery trucks. The hotel's position near pedestrianised areas means occasional piazza buzz.
Insider tips
1. Ask the front desk for a room on the courtyard side as soon as you book or at check-in—they allocate based on availability. 2. If you arrive by car, pre-book parking at the nearby multi-storey 'Parking Como' (5 mins walk), as street parking is limited and costly.
- 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 Romilda
Free WiFi throughout – average 25 Mbps download, no login or time limit.
One small lift serves all three guest floors; no stairs-only sections.
No daily papers; a shared tablet at the lobby offers Corriere della Sera’s digital edition. The building dates from the 1930s with original terrazzo floors in public areas.
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop from 10:00 at reception. Check-out by 11:00; late check-out until 14:00 costs €30 (subject to availability).
Free of charge for same-day arrivals and departures at the front desk area.
Step-free entry via ramp at side door; one ground-floor accessible room (no roll-in shower). Lift is narrow (65 cm door) and may not fit larger wheelchairs.
No on-site parking. Nearest public garage: Garage di Como, Via Primo Tazio 2 (5-min walk), €18 per 24h. No EV charging on site.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €2.50 per person per night (under-14s exempt)
Deposit & card hold: Credit card pre-authorisation of €50 at check-in for incidentals; no advance deposit required for standard bookings
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista (169 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Antico ossario (205 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di San Martino (1.3 km · ~16 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di San Miro (1.3 km · ~16 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Piazzetta della Musica — 1.7 km · ~22 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Banca Popolare di Sondrio — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at Como San Giovanni station and the tourist office near the cathedral as they have poor rates and high fees.
Cards are widely accepted in most shops, restaurants, and hotels; contactless (including Apple/Google Pay) works everywhere. Cash is still needed for small purchases and market stalls.
Tipping is not expected but appreciated; round up the bill in restaurants (5-10% is generous), leave small change for taxis, and tip hotel staff €1-2 per bag or per night for housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A caffè (espresso) at a bar costs around €1.20-1.50; avoid sitting at a table (which adds a surcharge).
A takeaway pizza slice or a panino from a bakery or pizza al taglio shop costs €5-8.
A pasta dish at a trattoria or pizzeria costs €10-14.
The area around Piazza Volta and the laneways near the cathedral have several takeaway pizza, focaccia, and street food vendors.
Supermarkets like Esselunga, Conad, and Lidl are common in the city centre.
The main shopping streets (Via Vittorio Emanuele, Via Cesare Cantù) have affordable high-street chains like H&M, Zara, and OVS.
A single bus ticket within Como costs €1.30; a day pass is €3.50. From Milan Malpensa, take the Malpensa Express train to Como San Giovanni (€13, 1 hour) — cheaper than buses.
Eat a standing breakfast or lunch at a bar to save the table surcharge.Buy a tap water bottle (acqua del sindaco) for free at public fountains instead of paying €2-3 for bottled water.Avoid taxis from the station; the town is walkable, or use the cheap local 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 Casa Romilda
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Banca Popolare di Sondrio — 1.6 km · ~20 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 Romilda?
Request rooms on the second or third floor facing the internal courtyard. These rooms are high enough to avoid street-level noise but low enough that the building's older lift (if present) won't wake you. The courtyard side also has private balconies on some rooms, which can be verified at check-in.
Which rooms should I avoid at Casa Romilda?
Avoid rooms on the ground floor (noisy from passing pedestrians and reception traffic) and top floor (fourth floor) if the building lacks a lift—though data shows none, 3-star historic buildings often have stairs only to upper floors. Street-facing rooms at night catch Como's restaurant deliveries and late-night chatter.
Is Casa Romilda noisy?
Como's old town streets are narrow, so street-facing rooms from 6pm–11pm hear scooter and restaurant sounds; mornings have delivery trucks. The hotel's position near pedestrianised areas means occasional piazza buzz.
Which rooms have the best views at Casa Romilda?
Como's lakefront is walkable, but from the hotel itself, courtyard views offer green respite; top-floor rooms (if available) might glimpse the cathedral or lake, but are not guaranteed at this 3-star address.
What are insider tips for staying at Casa Romilda?
1. Ask the front desk for a room on the courtyard side as soon as you book or at check-in—they allocate based on availability. 2. If you arrive by car, pre-book parking at the nearby multi-storey 'Parking Como' (5 mins walk), as street parking is limited and costly.
What time is check-in at Casa Romilda?
Check-in at Casa Romilda is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Casa Romilda have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout – average 25 Mbps download, no login or time limit.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Casa Romilda?
€2.50 per person per night (under-14s exempt)
Where can I eat cheaply near Casa Romilda?
A takeaway pizza slice or a panino from a bakery or pizza al taglio shop costs €5-8.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Casa Romilda?
A single bus ticket within Como costs €1.30; a day pass is €3.50. From Milan Malpensa, take the Malpensa Express train to Como San Giovanni (€13, 1 hour) — cheaper than buses.
When is the best time to visit Como?
May and June: warm enough for lake trips but before the July–August peak crowds. September: settled weather, water still swimmable, and accommodation rates start to drop.
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.