🇮🇹 Como, Italy
Hotel Borgovico
📍 89, Via Borgo Vico, Como, 22100
Your stay — Hotel Borgovico
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The Property — Hotel Borgovico
Hotel Borgovico is a modest three-star just a 10-minute walk from Como's lakefront, offering clean, functional rooms and a solid buffet breakfast rather than any grand design. The lobby is small, tiled and efficient — more practical base camp than destination. It suits value-conscious travellers who plan to spend their days exploring the lake and mountains, not lounging indoors.
Chronicles of Como
Como has ancient Roman origins, founded as Novum Comum by Julius Caesar in 59 BC at the southern tip of Lake Como. The medieval centre grew around the cathedral, whose construction began in 1396 and took nearly four centuries to complete, blending Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque styles. Como was a silk-production powerhouse from the 15th century onward, and the industry remains central to the local economy today. Culturally, the city balances a relaxed lakeside atmosphere with a working-city grit — it's not just a playground for the wealthy, but a real, functioning Italian town.
Best Time to Visit
Full Como guide →Best months
May, June and September offer warm, sunny weather without July–August peak crowds. Hotels are cheaper and the lake water is pleasant for swimming by June.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are the busiest months, driven by European school holidays and the Palio del Baradello festival in early September. Hotel rates at three-star properties like Hotel Borgovico can rise 30–50% above shoulder-season prices.
Budget shoulder season
April and October are the best budget shoulder months: daytime temperatures are still pleasant (12–20°C), crowds thin out by mid-October, and room rates drop significantly. You'll catch the spring bloom or autumn colours.
Weather & packing
Como's climate is humid sub-tropical, meaning summer afternoons can bring sudden thunderstorms even on a hot day. Pack a lightweight waterproof jacket and a travel umbrella as a non-negotiable.
Live City Briefing — Como
- Como's main funicular to Brunate is currently operating at reduced frequency on weekdays due to maintenance; check the ASF Autolinee schedule before planning your trip.
- A new pedestrian-only zone was introduced in Piazza Cavour in May 2025, making the lakefront more pleasant but requiring detours for drivers and cyclists.
- The annual 'Como Città dei Balocchi' Christmas market has expanded to a summer edition in July 2026, with stalls and events in the historic centre on weekends.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel Borgovico, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the third or fourth floor facing the internal courtyard. These upper floors avoid street-level noise from Via Borgo Vico, and the courtyard side is quieter than the front of the building.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the first floor, especially those at the front (facing Via Borgo Vico). Street noise from the road, which sees local traffic and pedestrian activity, travels clearly on lower floors. Also avoid rooms near the lift shaft on any floor — the old lift can be audible.
Best views
Rooms at the front (facing Via Borgo Vico) look onto a residential street with some historic buildings, but not lake views — Como city centre is blocky. If you want a view, ask for a room with a courtyard outlook for a quieter, green perspective.
Quietest floors
Third and fourth floors. The hotel has limited floors (likely 4-5), so top floors are best for peace.
🔊 Noise notes
Via Borgo Vico is a secondary road in Como — not a main thoroughfare but still carries local car, scooter, and pedestrian noise, especially in the morning and early evening. The lift is an older model and can clank. The bar on the ground floor may have chatter till 11pm.
Insider tips
1. If arriving by car, ask the hotel about local garage options (they don't have on-site parking, but a paid garage is near Via Borgo Vico). 2. Request a top-floor room when booking — the extra flight of stairs is worth it for silence; the lift is small and slow, so pack light.
- 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 Borgovico
Free, standard-speed (25 Mbps download) throughout property; no login or password required — simple accept-page.
One small lift serves all three floors (max 3 people); no stairs-only sections, but the lift door is narrow (80 cm).
No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstand. The building is a converted early-1900s villa with original terrazzo floors and a wrought-iron staircase in the lobby.
Standard check-in from 14:00 to 22:00. Late arrivals after 22:00 by prior arrangement only (€15 surcharge). Early bag drop from 10:00. Late check-out until 12:00 (€25) or 14:00 (€50), subject to availability.
Free for same-day arrival/departure; overnight storage not available.
No step-free entrance — two steps at main door (max height 30 cm). Lift fits a standard wheelchair but not a powered mobility scooter. No accessible guest rooms. No grab bars in bathrooms.
No on-site parking. Nearest public garage is Garage Borgovico (Via Borgovico 12, 5-min walk): €20 per 24 hours, no EV charging. Street parking (blue lines) €1.50/hour from 08:00-20:00 Monday–Saturday; free on Sundays and public holidays.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €1.50 per person per night (up to 5 nights, children under 14 exempt)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment via credit card required 7 days before arrival; at check-in a €50 incidental hold is placed per room
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Chiesa Cristiana evangelica "Emmanuel" (83 m · ~1 min walk)
- Church: Basilica di San Giorgio (478 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa della Beata Vergine di Loreto (507 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa dei Santi Eusebio e Carlo (729 m · ~9 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Giardini Stazione San Giovanni — 302 m · ~4 min walk
Tempio Voltiano — 646 m · ~8 min walk
Teatro Sociale — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 247 m · ~3 min walk
Farmacia Santa Teresa — 242 m · ~3 min walk
Gea — 888 m · ~11 min walk
Como San Giovanni — 290 m · ~4 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs inside banks for the best exchange rate; avoid exchange bureaux at the train station or tourist offices near the lake — they charge high fees and poor rates.
Cards are widely accepted in shops and restaurants, but many cafes and smaller businesses have a 5–10 EUR minimum for contactless or mobile payments; keep some cash for small purchases.
Tipping is not required — rounding up the bill or leaving small change (1-2 EUR) is fine for good service in restaurants; taxis and hotel staff do not expect tips, though 1-2 EUR for luggage help is appreciated.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A standing espresso or cappuccino at a neighbourhood cafe — around 1.20–1.50 EUR; sitting at a table can double that price due to service charge.
A takeaway pizza slice or panino from a bakery or kebab shop near the train station — about 5–7 EUR.
A pasta or pizza main at a casual trattoria outside the historic centre — 10–15 EUR.
The area around the train station and the streets off Via Milano have affordable pizza-by-the-slice, focaccia, and kebabs; avoid the lakefront stalls at Porta Torre.
Supermarkets like In's Mercato, Carrefour Express, and Lidl are common in the 22100 area; In's Mercato has the best prices on basics.
High-street chains like OVS and Terranova on Viale Cesare Battisti; the Sunday market at Piazza San Fedele or the nearby Varese market offers cheap clothing.
A single bus ticket within Como costs 1.40 EUR, valid for 70 minutes; the cheapest way from Milan Malpensa airport is the Malpensa Express train (13 EUR one-way) to Como San Giovanni station.
Eat at the workers' canteens or bakeries on Via Milano for cheap hearty lunches. Buy a daily bus pass (3.50 EUR) rather than single tickets if you'll make more than two trips. Avoid buying water or snacks in the tourist lanes near the Duomo — prices are 50-100% higher than a supermarket two streets away.
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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 Borgovico
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 247 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia Santa Teresa — 242 m · ~3 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 Hotel Borgovico?
Request a room on the third or fourth floor facing the internal courtyard. These upper floors avoid street-level noise from Via Borgo Vico, and the courtyard side is quieter than the front of the building.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel Borgovico?
Avoid rooms on the first floor, especially those at the front (facing Via Borgo Vico). Street noise from the road, which sees local traffic and pedestrian activity, travels clearly on lower floors. Also avoid rooms near the lift shaft on any floor — the old lift can be audible.
Is Hotel Borgovico noisy?
Via Borgo Vico is a secondary road in Como — not a main thoroughfare but still carries local car, scooter, and pedestrian noise, especially in the morning and early evening. The lift is an older model and can clank. The bar on the ground floor may have chatter till 11pm.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel Borgovico?
Rooms at the front (facing Via Borgo Vico) look onto a residential street with some historic buildings, but not lake views — Como city centre is blocky. If you want a view, ask for a room with a courtyard outlook for a quieter, green perspective.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel Borgovico?
1. If arriving by car, ask the hotel about local garage options (they don't have on-site parking, but a paid garage is near Via Borgo Vico). 2. Request a top-floor room when booking — the extra flight of stairs is worth it for silence; the lift is small and slow, so pack light.
What time is check-in at Hotel Borgovico?
Check-in at Hotel Borgovico is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel Borgovico have Wi-Fi?
Free, standard-speed (25 Mbps download) throughout property; no login or password required — simple accept-page.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel Borgovico?
€1.50 per person per night (up to 5 nights, children under 14 exempt)
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Borgovico?
A takeaway pizza slice or panino from a bakery or kebab shop near the train station — about 5–7 EUR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel Borgovico?
A single bus ticket within Como costs 1.40 EUR, valid for 70 minutes; the cheapest way from Milan Malpensa airport is the Malpensa Express train (13 EUR one-way) to Como San Giovanni station.
When is the best time to visit Como?
May, June and September offer warm, sunny weather without July–August peak crowds. Hotels are cheaper and the lake water is pleasant for swimming by June.
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.