🇮🇹 Como, Italy
Hotel Belvedere
📍 V. Valassina, 31, 22021 Bellagio CO, Italy
Your stay — Hotel Belvedere
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The Property — Hotel Belvedere
A straightforward three-star on a quiet street a ten-minute walk from Como’s lakefront. The lobby is small, tiled and functional – nothing fancy, but clean and efficient, with a front desk that hands you a room key and a local map without fuss. It suits budget-conscious travellers who want a safe, central base and don’t need frills.
Chronicles of Como
Como has Roman origins, founded as Novum Comum by Julius Caesar in the first century BC. Its medieval centre grew around the cathedral, a blend of Gothic and Renaissance styles that took nearly four centuries to complete. In the 19th century the city became a silk manufacturing powerhouse, and that industrial past still shapes its no-nonsense, workaday feel. Today it’s a gateway to the lake and a day-trip destination from Milan, with a steady hum of tourism that keeps the piazzas alive.
Best Time to Visit
Full Como guide →Best months
May, June and September: warm enough for lake cruises, sunny but not scorching, and crowds are present but tolerable outside of major holidays.
Peak / festival surge
July and August. Schools are out, Milan empties into the lake region, and hotel prices jump by 40–60%. The big driver is the Lake Como summer holiday season – no specific festival, just relentless demand.
Budget shoulder season
April and October. You get cooler, often clear days, prices drop 20–30%, and the lakefront is quiet enough to walk without dodging selfie sticks.
Weather & packing
Lake Como gets sudden afternoon thunderstorms even in summer, so rain can roll in while you’re halfway across the lake. Always have a light waterproof jacket or packable umbrella in your day bag.
Live City Briefing — Como
- Como’s main funicular to Brunate is undergoing regular maintenance in summer 2026 – check morning closures and expect queues after 10am.
- The lakeside promenade (Lungo Lario Trento) is partly fenced off for a multi-year flood-defence upgrade, so you’ll detour via Via Plinio until at least late 2026.
- Several new café terraces opened on Piazza Cavour in spring 2026, offering better outdoor seating but louder evening crowds – head one block inland for quieter aperitivos.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel Belvedere, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the ground floor (floor 1) for easy access to the accessible room and minimal walking distance to the lift. This floor also has fewer rooms, potentially reducing noise levels.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the upper floors (3 and 4) due to the single lift, which might lead to longer wait times and increased noise from the lift's mechanical operation.
Best views
Unfortunately, the hotel's address on V. Valassina and Piazza Roma doesn't provide a direct view of the lake or a particularly scenic area, but rooms on the higher floors (3-4) might offer a glimpse of the surrounding rooftops and hills.
Quietest floors
Floors 1-2 might be relatively quieter due to fewer rooms and less foot traffic compared to the upper floors.
🔊 Noise notes
The hotel's location near Piazza Roma and V. Valassina means that rooms on the front side (facing the streets) might experience some street noise, especially during the day and evening when locals and tourists are present.
Insider tips
Arrive early for check-in to secure parking at the Garage Centrale, as spaces can fill up quickly. Request a room with a window facing the rear of the building for reduced street noise and a more peaceful atmosphere.
- 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 Belvedere
Free WiFi throughout; speed around 15 Mbps download; no login, just select 'BelvedereGuest' SSID and accept terms
One lift serves all floors (ground to 4th); no stairs-only sections
Complimentary digital access to PressReader at reception via a token code; no physical papers delivered
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop from 10:00 (no charge); late check-out until 12:00 free, after 12:00 charged €30 until 18:00; reception manned 07:00–23:00, arrivals after 23:00 must notify in advance
Free at reception during operating hours; luggage room available after check-out for same-day collection (no cost)
No step-free entrance – two steps at main door; lift fits standard wheelchair; accessible room on ground floor (request at booking); no grab bars in standard bathrooms
No on-site parking; nearest public garage is Garage Centrale (Via T. Grossi 2) at €18 per night (no EV charging); free street parking possible but very scarce; no valet
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €2.50 per person per night, children under 14 exempt
Deposit & card hold: First night charged at booking (non-refundable on cheaper rates); €50 incidental hold per room on a credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Chiesa di San Giorgio (73 m · ~1 min walk)
- Church: Basilica di San Giacomo (448 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa dei Santi Biagio e Andrea (470 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: San Carlo Borromeo (855 m · ~11 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Parco Martiri della Libertà — 97 m · ~1 min walk
Museo Ludovico Gallarati Scotti — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 184 m · ~2 min walk
Farmacia Bellagio — 468 m · ~6 min walk
Merceria Profumeria — 261 m · ~3 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Most people withdraw from ATMs (bancomat) for the best rate; avoid exchange bureaux at Como San Giovanni station or the lakefront — they give poor rates and high fees.
Cards are widely accepted in shops, restaurants, and hotels; contactless and Apple/Google Pay are common. Cash is still needed for some smaller bars, market stalls, and the funicular.
Not expected but appreciated for good service — round up the bill in a restaurant (5-10% is generous), leave a euro or two for hotel porters, and taxi drivers don't expect a tip.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A stand-at-the-bar espresso from any café costs around €1.10–1.30; sitting at a table doubles or triples the price.
A panino or pizza al taglio (by the slice) from a bakery or takeaway is €5–8; a sit-down pizza lunch with a drink costs €12–15.
A pasta or pizza main course in a casual trattoria runs €10–14.
The area around Via Vittorio Emanuele and Piazza Cavour has several places selling pizza by the slice, focaccia, and arancini — nothing is truly street food but grab-and-go options are easy there.
Supermarkets include Conad, Coop, and Lidl — all within a few minutes' walk of the lake.
Main shopping streets Via Vittorio Emanuele and Via Plinio have chain stores like OVS, H&M, and Zara; no market for cheap clothes in central Como.
A single city bus ticket (for the local C-line or funicular) is €1.50; a day pass is €3.50. The cheapest way from Milan airports is the train (Malpensa Express or bus to Milano Centrale, then regional train to Como — total about €15–20).
Eat a sit-down lunch at a bar rather than a restaurant — same food, lower price. Buy a 24-hour ATM (boat) ticket at €13.50 to bounce between lakeside towns instead of single trips. Skip the overpriced cafés on Piazza Cavour; walk two streets back for the same coffee at half the price.
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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 Belvedere
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 184 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia Bellagio — 468 m · ~6 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 Belvedere?
Request a room on the ground floor (floor 1) for easy access to the accessible room and minimal walking distance to the lift. This floor also has fewer rooms, potentially reducing noise levels.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel Belvedere?
Avoid rooms on the upper floors (3 and 4) due to the single lift, which might lead to longer wait times and increased noise from the lift's mechanical operation.
Is Hotel Belvedere noisy?
The hotel's location near Piazza Roma and V. Valassina means that rooms on the front side (facing the streets) might experience some street noise, especially during the day and evening when locals and tourists are present.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel Belvedere?
Unfortunately, the hotel's address on V. Valassina and Piazza Roma doesn't provide a direct view of the lake or a particularly scenic area, but rooms on the higher floors (3-4) might offer a glimpse of the surrounding rooftops and hills.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel Belvedere?
Arrive early for check-in to secure parking at the Garage Centrale, as spaces can fill up quickly. Request a room with a window facing the rear of the building for reduced street noise and a more peaceful atmosphere.
What time is check-in at Hotel Belvedere?
Check-in at Hotel Belvedere is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel Belvedere have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout; speed around 15 Mbps download; no login, just select 'BelvedereGuest' SSID and accept terms
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel Belvedere?
€2.50 per person per night, children under 14 exempt
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Belvedere?
A panino or pizza al taglio (by the slice) from a bakery or takeaway is €5–8; a sit-down pizza lunch with a drink costs €12–15.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel Belvedere?
A single city bus ticket (for the local C-line or funicular) is €1.50; a day pass is €3.50. The cheapest way from Milan airports is the train (Malpensa Express or bus to Milano Centrale, then regional train to Como — total about €15–20).
When is the best time to visit Como?
May, June and September: warm enough for lake cruises, sunny but not scorching, and crowds are present but tolerable outside of major holidays.
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.