🇮🇹 Como, Italy
Hotel Argegno
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Your stay — Hotel Argegno
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The Property — Hotel Argegno
Hotel Argegno is a straightforward three-star perched at the lakefront in the small village of Argegno, west of Como town. The lobby feels like a modest alpine lodge: terracotta floors, a large stone fireplace, and windows that frame Lake Como directly across the road. Its USP is that simple lakeside location for a reasonable price — you walk out the door and onto the ferry jetty. It suits couples or independent travellers who want a calm base without the gloss of the grand hotels further south.
Chronicles of Como
Como city was founded as a Roman settlement, Novum Comum, in 196 BC and later became a key hub on the Via Regina, the Roman road to the Alpine passes. Its medieval centre grew around the Duomo, which took nearly 300 years to build, blending Gothic and Renaissance styles. Silk manufacturing exploded here from the 16th century onward, and Como still supplies many of the world's luxury fashion houses. Today, the city balances its industrial silk heritage with tourism centred on the lake. Culturally, it remains proud of its local dialect and the legacy of Alessandro Volta, the inventor of the battery who was born here.
Best Time to Visit
Full Como guide →Best months
June to September offer reliably warm weather (25-30°C) and long daylight hours for lake swimming and ferry trips. July and August are the warmest but also the busiest.
Peak / festival surge
August is the absolute peak month, driven by Italian Ferragosto (15 August) when the whole country goes on holiday. Hotel prices in Argegno can jump by 30-50% over July rates. Expect crowded ferries and restaurants, especially at weekends.
Budget shoulder season
May and September are the ideal budget months. Weather is still pleasant (18-24°C), crowds thin out after mid-September, and Argegno's hotel rates drop noticeably. You can often book a lake-view room for half the August price.
Weather & packing
Lake Como can produce sudden afternoon thunderstorms in summer, even after a hot morning, so pack a light rain jacket. Also bring a swimsuit and water shoes — the public lido in Argegno is a concrete platform, not a sandy beach.
Live City Briefing — Como
- The public lido in Argegno (Lido di Argegno) is undergoing renovation for summer 2026; check opening dates on the comune website as it may be partially closed.
- Ferry services between Argegno and Como town run on a reduced winter timetable until late March; expect full summer frequency from April 2026.
- A new cycle path along the western shore from Argegno to Menaggio partially opened in 2025, with more sections expected by summer 2026.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel Argegno, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 2 or 3 facing the lake (south side). These floors offer good views over the lake and mountains, away from street-level noise. The even-numbered rooms on the south side tend to be quieter and have brighter light in the afternoon.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the first floor or ground level, especially those facing the main road (Via Regina). Rooms at the back of the building (north side) look onto a narrow alley with kitchen vents and delivery trucks early morning.
Best views
Rooms on the south side overlook Lake Como and the mountains beyond. Ask for a 'lago' or 'vista lago' room – these are the only ones with a proper lake view. North-facing rooms look onto the hillside or adjacent buildings.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and 3 are the quietest, as they sit above the bar and restaurant noise on the ground floor, and below any roof terrace activity. The building has a small lift so upper floors are still accessible.
🔊 Noise notes
The hotel sits on Via Regina, a main road along the lake. Expect traffic noise from cars and scooters during the day, especially on the front-facing rooms. The bar operates until around 11pm, and music can carry up to the first floor. There's also a church bell nearby that rings on the hour.
Insider tips
1. Arrive by ferry – the hotel is a 2-minute walk from the Argegno pier, and parking in the village is very limited. 2. Request a room with a balcony if you want to sit out – not all lake-view rooms have one, and it's worth asking at booking.
- 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 — Hotel Argegno
Free WiFi in rooms and public areas; typical speeds 15–20 Mbps; login via password given at check-in
A lift serves all 3 floors; no stairs-only sections
No printed newspapers; no digital newsstand
Check-in 14:00–22:00; early bag-drop from 10:00; late check-out until 12:00 for €30, subject to availability
Free of charge; stored behind reception desk
One step at main entrance (portable ramp available on request); no wheelchair-accessible bathroom in any room
On-site parking €15 per night (no valet, 8 spaces); nearest public car park at Via Roma, 50m away, €2.50/hour or €12 overnight; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €2.00 per person per night (children under 14 exempt)
Deposit & card hold: First night charged as deposit; €50 incidental card hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Chiesa della Santissima Trinità (367 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di San Sisinnio (376 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di Sant'Anna (1.8 km · ~22 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di Santa Margherita (1.8 km · ~22 min walk)
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Banca Popolare di Sondrio — 27 m · ~1 min walk
Farmacia Colzani — 29 m · ~1 min walk
Argegno — 575 m · ~7 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs inside bank branches for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at Como San Giovanni station or the airport.
Cards are widely accepted in shops, restaurants, and hotels; contactless and Apple Pay/Google Pay work nearly everywhere.
Tipping is not expected but appreciated: round up the bill or leave 5-10% for exceptional service in restaurants; taxis and hotel staff do not expect tips.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Espresso at a bar counter is around €1.20–€1.50; sitting at a table can double the price.
A pizza or pasta lunch special from a trattoria or bar costs about €10–€12, including a drink.
A main pasta dish at a simple osteria runs €12–€15; a Euro spin of pizza tips around €8–€10.
The area around the train station and the old town's central lanes have kebab shops and focaccerias offering takeaway from €5.
Discount supermarkets like Lidl, Eurospin, and Aldi are common; Coop and Esselunga are mid-range options.
The high street Corso Vittorio Emanuele has chain stores like Zara and OVS; for cheaper basics try the market on Piazza Cavour (mornings).
A single urban bus ticket costs €1.50 (valid 90 min); the cheapest way from Milan airports is the coach to Como (€15–€20) then walk or bus.
Buy a cup of coffee at the bar counter, not at a table; pick up lunch from a supermarket deli counter for under €5; avoid the overpriced taxis (pre-book or use the C10 bus for Bellagio).
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 Hotel Argegno
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Banca Popolare di Sondrio — 27 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia Colzani — 29 m · ~1 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 Hotel Argegno?
Request a room on floors 2 or 3 facing the lake (south side). These floors offer good views over the lake and mountains, away from street-level noise. The even-numbered rooms on the south side tend to be quieter and have brighter light in the afternoon.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel Argegno?
Avoid rooms on the first floor or ground level, especially those facing the main road (Via Regina). Rooms at the back of the building (north side) look onto a narrow alley with kitchen vents and delivery trucks early morning.
Is Hotel Argegno noisy?
The hotel sits on Via Regina, a main road along the lake. Expect traffic noise from cars and scooters during the day, especially on the front-facing rooms. The bar operates until around 11pm, and music can carry up to the first floor. There's also a church bell nearby that rings on the hour.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel Argegno?
Rooms on the south side overlook Lake Como and the mountains beyond. Ask for a 'lago' or 'vista lago' room – these are the only ones with a proper lake view. North-facing rooms look onto the hillside or adjacent buildings.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel Argegno?
1. Arrive by ferry – the hotel is a 2-minute walk from the Argegno pier, and parking in the village is very limited. 2. Request a room with a balcony if you want to sit out – not all lake-view rooms have one, and it's worth asking at booking.
What time is check-in at Hotel Argegno?
Check-in at Hotel Argegno is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel Argegno have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi in rooms and public areas; typical speeds 15–20 Mbps; login via password given at check-in
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel Argegno?
€2.00 per person per night (children under 14 exempt)
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Argegno?
A pizza or pasta lunch special from a trattoria or bar costs about €10–€12, including a drink.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel Argegno?
A single urban bus ticket costs €1.50 (valid 90 min); the cheapest way from Milan airports is the coach to Como (€15–€20) then walk or bus.
When is the best time to visit Como?
June to September offer reliably warm weather (25-30°C) and long daylight hours for lake swimming and ferry trips. July and August are the warmest but also the busiest.
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.