🇮🇹 Como, Italy
Da Mara Lago Di Como
📍 22030 Sormano, Province of Como, Italy
Your stay — Da Mara Lago Di Como
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The Property — Da Mara Lago Di Como
A modest, family-run 3-star hotel five minutes' walk from Como's lakefront, Da Mara Lago Di Como is clean and functional rather than stylish. The lobby smells of polish and espresso, and the staff are briskly efficient — you're here to sleep, not linger. It suits budget-conscious couples or solo travellers who plan to spend their days exploring Bellagio or Varenna by ferry, and just want a solid base with free breakfast and parking.
Chronicles of Como
Como began as a Roman garrison town, Comum, in 196 BC, and its grid-like streets still echo that origin. The Gothic-Renaissance cathedral, begun in 1396, took nearly 300 years to finish and dominates the city centre, a mix of marble and local stone. For centuries, Como was a silk-weaving powerhouse; the industry waned in the 20th century but still supplies high-end fashion houses. Today, the city is a launchpad for Lake Como tourism — elegant, busy, and proud of its gritty industrial past alongside its glamorous villas.
Best Time to Visit
Full Como guide →Best months
May and September offer settled weather (18-25°C), fewer tourists than July and August, and lower hotel rates. Late June also works but crowds are building.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are peak, with August 15 (Ferragosto) the busiest week — prices at Da Mara can double. The Settembre Musica festival in early September also spikes demand, but that's a shoulder month exception.
Budget shoulder season
April, early June and October. April is cooler but cheaper; June can still be sunny without the full summer rush. October has mild days and significant discounts.
Weather & packing
Lake Como can see sudden thunderstorms even in summer — pack a light waterproof jacket and a spare pair of shoes. A rule: always carry a thin sweater for evening ferry rides, as the lake breeze drops temperatures by 6-8°C after sunset.
Live City Briefing — Como
- Ferry schedules 2026: summer service to Bellagio, Varenna and Lenno runs hourly from June 15; check the Navigazione Lago di Como app for real-time delays.
- Como city centre gets pedestrianised on summer weekends from 10am to 6pm — if driving to Da Mara, check with reception about access through the limited-traffic zone (ZTL).
- A new lakeside cycle path from Como to Cernobbio opened in late 2025, making it safer to rent bikes and avoid the busy SS340 road.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Da Mara Lago Di Como, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the first floor (the first level above ground) facing the back courtyard. These rooms are quieter than those fronting Via Francesco Rosso, and the stairs are easier to manage with luggage. A ground-floor room is possible but has two steps at the entrance; the first floor avoids that issue and still gives quick stair access.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid top-floor rooms on the third storey—stairs only, no lift, and summer heat builds up under a likely shallow-pitch roof. Also steer clear of rooms directly over the entrance steps or the small bar area (if one exists) on the ground floor, as chatter and door noise can drift up via the stairwell.
Best views
If facing the front (Via Francesco Rosso), you get a glimpse of the surrounding Lombardy hills and the church tower in Sormano’s centre. Rear-facing rooms overlook a private garden and wooded slope—greener but less panoramic. No lake view at this altitude.
Quietest floors
First floor (one flight up). Second floor is acceptable but less convenient. Third floor is the least desirable due to stair fatigue and potential heat.
🔊 Noise notes
Street noise from Via Francesco Rosso is moderate—local cars and scooters, not heavy through-traffic. The village is quiet by night, but early morning church bells and bin collection near the street are audible. No bar, lift, or service lift noise.
Insider tips
1) Park at Autosilo Sant’Abbondio in Como (€20 per day) and take the bus up to Sormano—the 15-minute drive from Autosilo to hotel avoids stress finding carpark spaces. 2) Ask for a first-floor room facing the garden when booking; specify 'back courtyard' to reduce street noise, but accept that ground floor is the only option if stairs are a problem, and note the two-step entrance.
- 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 — Da Mara Lago Di Como
Free WiFi in all areas; speeds around 15 Mbps, no login required
No lift; three-storey building with stairs only
No physical newspapers; free digital access to Corriere della Sera via PressReader at reception
Check-in from 14:00 to 22:00; early bag-drop allowed from 11:00; late check-out until 13:00 costs €30 (subject to availability)
Available free of charge at reception on day of departure
No step-free access; ground-floor room available upon request but entrance has two steps; no wheelchair-accessible bathroom
No on-site parking; nearest public car park is Autosilo Sant’Abbondio, Via Bixio 10, €20 per 24 hours; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €2.50 per person per night (applies to first 5 nights, children under 14 exempt)
Deposit & card hold: Full stay amount charged 14 days before arrival; €50 incidental hold at check-in via credit card
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Chiesa di Santa Maria del Sasso (243 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa del Santo Crocifisso del Lavello (280 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di S. Ambrogio (297 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: chiesa della Beata Vergine di Caravaggio (337 m · ~4 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Belvedere Segantini — 1.8 km · ~23 min walk
Arena — 1.3 km · ~17 min walk
Parco professore Ettore A. Albertoni — 1.5 km · ~18 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Farmacia San Giacomo — 1.6 km · ~19 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Exchange at any bank or post office in Como; avoid airport and tourist bureau kiosks which give poor rates.
Cards accepted almost everywhere in town, including contactless and Apple/Google Pay; small cash-only trattorias may require cash in old town.
Not expected, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good service is appreciated in restaurants; taxi drivers and hotel staff do not expect tips.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A cappuccino or espresso at a bar counter costs around €1.20–€1.50.
A panino or pizza al taglio from a bakery or takeaway spot runs about €5–€7.
A main course at a modest trattoria or pizzeria is around €10–€14.
The old town lanes around Piazza Cavour and Via Vittorio Emanuele II have numerous takeaway pizza, focaccia, and panzerotti stands.
Conad, Carrefour Express, and Lidl are the main budget supermarkets in Como.
Via Vittorio Emanuele II and Corso Como offer affordable chain stores like OVS, H&M, and Zara, plus local independent boutiques.
A single bus ticket inside Como costs €1.30; the cheapest airport transfer from Milan Malpensa is the bus to Como station (about €8–€12).
Eat at the bar counter instead of a table to avoid surcharges; buy a Como–Lugano day pass for €10 to use trains and buses across the border; fill a water bottle at public fountains (acqua potabile) for free.
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 Da Mara Lago Di Como
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: pharmacy · Farmacia San Giacomo — 1.6 km · ~19 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 Da Mara Lago Di Como?
Request a room on the first floor (the first level above ground) facing the back courtyard. These rooms are quieter than those fronting Via Francesco Rosso, and the stairs are easier to manage with luggage. A ground-floor room is possible but has two steps at the entrance; the first floor avoids that issue and still gives quick stair access.
Which rooms should I avoid at Da Mara Lago Di Como?
Avoid top-floor rooms on the third storey—stairs only, no lift, and summer heat builds up under a likely shallow-pitch roof. Also steer clear of rooms directly over the entrance steps or the small bar area (if one exists) on the ground floor, as chatter and door noise can drift up via the stairwell.
Is Da Mara Lago Di Como noisy?
Street noise from Via Francesco Rosso is moderate—local cars and scooters, not heavy through-traffic. The village is quiet by night, but early morning church bells and bin collection near the street are audible. No bar, lift, or service lift noise.
Which rooms have the best views at Da Mara Lago Di Como?
If facing the front (Via Francesco Rosso), you get a glimpse of the surrounding Lombardy hills and the church tower in Sormano’s centre. Rear-facing rooms overlook a private garden and wooded slope—greener but less panoramic. No lake view at this altitude.
What are insider tips for staying at Da Mara Lago Di Como?
1) Park at Autosilo Sant’Abbondio in Como (€20 per day) and take the bus up to Sormano—the 15-minute drive from Autosilo to hotel avoids stress finding carpark spaces. 2) Ask for a first-floor room facing the garden when booking; specify 'back courtyard' to reduce street noise, but accept that ground floor is the only option if stairs are a problem, and note the two-step entrance.
What time is check-in at Da Mara Lago Di Como?
Check-in at Da Mara Lago Di Como is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Da Mara Lago Di Como have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi in all areas; speeds around 15 Mbps, no login required
Is there a city or tourist tax at Da Mara Lago Di Como?
€2.50 per person per night (applies to first 5 nights, children under 14 exempt)
Where can I eat cheaply near Da Mara Lago Di Como?
A panino or pizza al taglio from a bakery or takeaway spot runs about €5–€7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Da Mara Lago Di Como?
A single bus ticket inside Como costs €1.30; the cheapest airport transfer from Milan Malpensa is the bus to Como station (about €8–€12).
When is the best time to visit Como?
May and September offer settled weather (18-25°C), fewer tourists than July and August, and lower hotel rates. Late June also works but crowds are building.
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.