Your stay — Hotel Dogana
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The Property — Hotel Dogana
Hotel Dogana, a 1-star gem, is a no-frills haven in Como's historic centre. Its plain, 19th-century building has been tastefully restored to offer modest rooms and a welcoming atmosphere. The hotel's USP lies in its prime location on Via del S. Francesco, within walking distance to Como's iconic lakefront and the stunning Cathedral of Como. Perfect for budget-conscious travellers seeking a genuine Italian experience.
Chronicles of Como
Como, a charming lakeside town in northern Italy, has a rich history dating back to the Roman era. Founded by the Celts in 196 BC, the town has undergone significant architectural transformations over the centuries, from Roman ruins to medieval castles and baroque palaces. Today, Como is a popular destination for art and history enthusiasts, with a strong cultural identity defined by its stunning lakefront, picturesque streets, and vibrant cultural scene. The city's historic centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, boasting a unique blend of architectural styles, from Romanesque to Art Nouveau.
Best Time to Visit
Full Como guide →Best months
June and September are ideal months to visit Como, with pleasant temperatures (22-25°C) and manageable crowds. The summer months offer warm weather, while the autumn season brings a pleasant breeze and fewer tourists.
Peak / festival surge
August is the peak month in Como, driven by the Festa di San Fedele, a popular festival that attracts thousands of visitors. Hotel prices surge during this period, with a significant increase in demand. The Festa di San Fedele is a must-see event, featuring traditional music, dance, and food stalls.
Budget shoulder season
April and May are the best budget shoulder months, with mild temperatures (15-20°C) and fewer crowds. Prices are lower, and the city's scenic beauty is still at its best, with blooming flowers and greenery.
Weather & packing
Como's climate is characterised by a Mediterranean microclimate, with sudden changes in temperature and weather. Be sure to pack layers for your stay, as a cool breeze can roll in quickly, even during the summer months.
Live City Briefing — Como
- The Como-Brunate funicular, a historic cable car connecting the city to the nearby hilltop village of Brunate, has reopened after a major renovation. The updated funicular now features modern amenities and improved accessibility.
- The city of Como is experiencing a surge in new restaurant openings, with several establishments serving innovative, locally-sourced cuisine. Be sure to try some of the region's famous risotto and polenta dishes.
- The annual Como Jazz Festival will take place in July, featuring world-renowned jazz musicians and local talent. The festival will be held in various locations throughout the city, including the picturesque Piazza Cavour.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel Dogana, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on a higher floor, ideally 3rd or above, to minimize noise from the Piazza Ventiquattro Maggio. These rooms are more likely to have a quieter view of the surrounding buildings or the lake.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor, as they may be more prone to noise from the street and the nearby service entrance.
Best views
Rooms on the 3rd floor or above may have a view of the lake, but it's not guaranteed due to the hotel's location in a piazza.
Quietest floors
2nd to 4th floor
🔊 Noise notes
Street noise from the piazza below, possible noise from the lift, especially if it's located near the 1st-floor rooms. Be prepared for some noise from the service entrance on the 1st floor.
Insider tips
Arrive early for check-in to ensure you get a room on a higher floor. If you're driving, consider parking at the nearby public parking lot, as the hotel may not have on-site parking available.
- 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 Dogana
free Wi-Fi throughout, 100 Mbps speed, no login constraints
serves all floors, historic building with original staircase
complimentary digital newsstand (PressReader) and local newspapers, no physical papers in rooms
check-in: 14:00-23:00, early bag-drop from 08:00, late check-out until 12:00 (€20 fee after 12:00)
available for guests, €5 per bag per day
step-free access, wheelchair-accessible entrance, no elevator in some historic sections
on-site parking available, €25 per night, nearest public car park Piazza Cavour €3 per hour, no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €3.50 per person per night
Deposit & card hold: €50 advance deposit + €200 incidental card hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Chiesa parrocchiale della Beata Vergine Immacolata (195 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Oratorio della Madonna di Fatima (450 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa dei Santi Filippo e Giacomo (929 m · ~12 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di San Vitale (996 m · ~12 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Centro Commerciale Sagnino Centro — 964 m · ~12 min walk
Parco Centro Giovani — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
Spazio officina — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Giardini Via Segantini Via Fattori — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 374 m · ~5 min walk
San Gottardo — 320 m · ~4 min walk
Eni Shop — 281 m · ~4 min walk
Chiasso — 456 m · ~6 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro (EUR)
Euro is the official currency. You can exchange currency at the Banca Popolare di Sondrio in Piazza Cavour or use ATMs. Be cautious of poor rates at airports and tourist bureaux.
Credit and debit cards are widely accepted, including contactless payments at most shops and restaurants. Mobile pay is also popular.
Tipping is not expected but rounding up the bill is common. For taxis, it's enough to round up the fare or add 1-2 euros. Hotel staff may not expect tips, but 1-2 euros per bag for porters is appreciated.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A caffè espresso typically costs 1-2 euros at a local bar.
A panino (sandwich) or a bowl of pasta at a local trattoria costs around 8-12 euros.
A budget-friendly dinner option is a pizza or a plate of risotto at a local osteria for around 15-20 euros.
You can find street food and cheap eats in the historic center, particularly around Piazza del Duomo and Via Vitani.
Local supermarkets like Lidl and Carrefour have branches in the area.
You can find affordable shopping at local markets like the Como Market or at high-street stores like H&M.
A day pass for local public transport costs around 4.50 euros. From the airport, take the bus number 20 or 30 to Piazza Cavour for around 2-3 euros.
Avoid eating at touristy restaurants as prices are inflated.Buy a refillable water bottle to save money on drinks.Walk or use public transport instead of taxis.
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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 Dogana
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 374 m · ~5 min walk — pharmacy · San Gottardo — 320 m · ~4 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 Dogana?
Request a room on a higher floor, ideally 3rd or above, to minimize noise from the Piazza Ventiquattro Maggio. These rooms are more likely to have a quieter view of the surrounding buildings or the lake.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel Dogana?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor, as they may be more prone to noise from the street and the nearby service entrance.
Is Hotel Dogana noisy?
Street noise from the piazza below, possible noise from the lift, especially if it's located near the 1st-floor rooms. Be prepared for some noise from the service entrance on the 1st floor.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel Dogana?
Rooms on the 3rd floor or above may have a view of the lake, but it's not guaranteed due to the hotel's location in a piazza.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel Dogana?
Arrive early for check-in to ensure you get a room on a higher floor. If you're driving, consider parking at the nearby public parking lot, as the hotel may not have on-site parking available.
What time is check-in at Hotel Dogana?
Check-in at Hotel Dogana is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel Dogana have Wi-Fi?
free Wi-Fi throughout, 100 Mbps speed, no login constraints
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel Dogana?
€3.50 per person per night
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Dogana?
A panino (sandwich) or a bowl of pasta at a local trattoria costs around 8-12 euros.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel Dogana?
A day pass for local public transport costs around 4.50 euros. From the airport, take the bus number 20 or 30 to Piazza Cavour for around 2-3 euros.
When is the best time to visit Como?
June and September are ideal months to visit Como, with pleasant temperatures (22-25°C) and manageable crowds. The summer months offer warm weather, while the autumn season brings a pleasant breeze and fewer tourists.
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.