🇮🇹 Como, Italy
Cruise Hotel
📍 Via Carducci, 3, 22070 Montano Lucino CO, Italy
Your stay — Cruise Hotel
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The Property — Cruise Hotel
The Cruise Hotel feels like a well-kept lakeside secret. From the lobby, you see Como’s pale-yellow buildings and the ferry terminal through big windows; the atmosphere is efficient and quiet, with dark wood furniture and polished stone floors. It’s a solid four-star for travellers who value a central location on the lakefront over boutique character.
Chronicles of Como
Como began as a Roman settlement, Comum, in 196 BC, later becoming a key stop on the Via Regina. The city’s Gothic-Renaissance cathedral, started in 1396, dominates the square; in the 19th century Como became a silk-manufacturing powerhouse, a trade that still defines it. Today it balances its heritage with an expensive, international lakeside resort identity.
Best Time to Visit
Full Como guide →Best months
May and June: warm but not oppressive, tourist crowds are substantial but manageable. September: similar conditions with fewer day-trippers.
Peak / festival surge
July–August, especially August. Lake Como is packed with Italian and international holidaymakers. Hotels including the Cruise charge near-maximum rates. The Como Palio (rowing regatta) and Lake Como Festival in late June/early July drive extra demand.
Budget shoulder season
April and October offer lower rates and thinner crowds. April can be chilly and wet, October often has fine sunny days; both are pleasant for walking the lakeside without the crush.
Weather & packing
Como’s lake microclimate means sudden afternoon showers even in June – you can have a hot morning followed by cool rain. Pack a light waterproof jacket and one long-sleeved layer for evenings on the lakefront.
Live City Briefing — Como
- Como’s new pedestrianised zone around Piazza Cavour (since 2025) has reduced traffic noise near the hotel; expect more cafe pavement space but limited vehicle access.
- The funicolare to Brunate remains closed for repairs (reopening late 2026), so plan alternative lake-view walks up the Monte Croce path.
- A direct Milan–Como fast train service (Trenord’s RegioExpress) now runs hourly in 39 minutes, cutting commute time from the airport.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Cruise Hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the ground floor for easier access to the accessible room with a roll-in shower, and potential benefits from the step-free entrance from the piazza.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on higher floors, as there's only one lift serving all 4 floors, which may lead to longer waiting times and potential congestion.
Best views
The hotel's orientation on Via Carducci suggests that rooms on the north side may have a view of the surrounding hills and the nearby lake, while rooms on the south side might face the street.
Quietest floors
2nd or 3rd floor, as these are likely to be farther away from the main street and potential noise from the piazza, given Via Carducci is a side street.
🔊 Noise notes
The hotel's proximity to Piazza della Repubblica and the potential for street noise, combined with the single lift serving all floors, may make the hotel less suitable for light sleepers.
Insider tips
1. Request the accessible room on the ground floor for its roll-in shower, but be aware that it's the only accessible room in the hotel. 2. Consider parking at the nearby Parking Sant'Agostino, as it's a short 5-minute walk and €25 per night, rather than relying on public EV charging stations.
- 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 — Cruise Hotel
Free, unthrottled, password-protected Wi-Fi throughout (typical speed ~30 Mbps down); no login per session.
One lift serves all 4 floors; no stairs-only sections.
Complimentary digital PressReader access via a hotel tablet in the lobby; no physical newspapers.
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop allowed from 07:00; late check-out until 12:30 costs €30 if available.
Free for same-day arrivals/departures at the front desk; no secure self-service lockers.
Step-free entrance from the piazza; one accessible room on the ground floor with roll-in shower; lifts are wide enough for standard wheelchairs; no hearing-loop systems.
No on-site parking; public parking garage 'Parking Sant'Agostino' at Via Borgovico 45 (€25 per night, 5-min walk); no EV charging on site; nearest public EV charger (22 kW) at Via Zezio, 200m away.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €2.50 per person per night (mandatory, paid on arrival; under-14s exempt)
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit required for direct bookings; a €50 incidental hold on a credit card at check-in.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Santuario della Madonna delle Grazie (760 m · ~10 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di San Giorgio (803 m · ~10 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di San Bartolomeo (1.6 km · ~20 min walk)
- Church: Santuario della Madonna del Noce (1.6 km · ~21 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
La Porta d'Europa — 458 m · ~6 min walk
Parco Negretti — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk
CineTeatro Cristallo — 2.2 km · ~27 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 502 m · ~6 min walk
Farmacia comunale — 699 m · ~9 min walk
Grandate-Breccia — 763 m · ~10 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs in town for the best rates; avoid the exchange bureaux at Como San Giovanni station or near the lakefront as their rates are poor.
Most restaurants, shops and hotels accept Visa and Mastercard; contactless and Apple Pay/Google Pay are widely used; keep some cash for small bars, market stalls or the funicular.
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 carrying bags or housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A caffè (espresso) at the bar counter costs about €1.00-€1.20; a cappuccino around €1.50-€2.00 if you sit down.
A slice of pizza or a panino from a bakery or takeaway kiosk costs about €4-€6.
A pasta or pizza main in a casual trattoria runs about €10-€14.
Pizza al taglio, focaccia and arancini are common; the area around Piazza Volta and the old town has several takeaway counters and bakeries.
Supermarkets are Carrefour Express, Conad City, and Lidl (a short walk from the centre).
Main shopping street is Via Vittorio Emanuele II with chains like H&M, OVS and a few independent boutiques.
The cheapest way to get around is walking; a single bus ticket from the airport shuttle (C43 from Malpensa) to Como is about €10-€12, or take the train from Milano Centrale to Como San Giovanni (about €4.80-€5.00 one way).
Eat lunch at a bar counter rather than a sit-down restaurant to save 20-30%; buy a 24-hour bus pass (€5.00) if you need to go beyond the centre; refill water bottles at the public fountains (fontanelle) around town.
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 Cruise Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 502 m · ~6 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia comunale — 699 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Cruise Hotel?
Request a room on the ground floor for easier access to the accessible room with a roll-in shower, and potential benefits from the step-free entrance from the piazza.
Which rooms should I avoid at Cruise Hotel?
Avoid rooms on higher floors, as there's only one lift serving all 4 floors, which may lead to longer waiting times and potential congestion.
Is Cruise Hotel noisy?
The hotel's proximity to Piazza della Repubblica and the potential for street noise, combined with the single lift serving all floors, may make the hotel less suitable for light sleepers.
Which rooms have the best views at Cruise Hotel?
The hotel's orientation on Via Carducci suggests that rooms on the north side may have a view of the surrounding hills and the nearby lake, while rooms on the south side might face the street.
What are insider tips for staying at Cruise Hotel?
1. Request the accessible room on the ground floor for its roll-in shower, but be aware that it's the only accessible room in the hotel. 2. Consider parking at the nearby Parking Sant'Agostino, as it's a short 5-minute walk and €25 per night, rather than relying on public EV charging stations.
What time is check-in at Cruise Hotel?
Check-in at Cruise Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Cruise Hotel have Wi-Fi?
Free, unthrottled, password-protected Wi-Fi throughout (typical speed ~30 Mbps down); no login per session.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Cruise Hotel?
€2.50 per person per night (mandatory, paid on arrival; under-14s exempt)
Where can I eat cheaply near Cruise Hotel?
A slice of pizza or a panino from a bakery or takeaway kiosk costs about €4-€6.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Cruise Hotel?
The cheapest way to get around is walking; a single bus ticket from the airport shuttle (C43 from Malpensa) to Como is about €10-€12, or take the train from Milano Centrale to Como San Giovanni (about €4.80-€5.00 one way).
When is the best time to visit Como?
May and June: warm but not oppressive, tourist crowds are substantial but manageable. September: similar conditions with fewer day-trippers.
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.