Your stay — Hotel Il nibbio
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The Property — Hotel Il nibbio
Hotel Il nibbio sits on a quiet side street five minutes from Como’s lakefront, with clean, modern rooms that feel more like a functional business hotel than a romantic retreat. The lobby is small, tiled and efficient — a place to collect your keys and head out, not linger. It’s best for independent travellers who want a cheap, no-fuss base near the water without paying for lake views or old-world charm.
Chronicles of Como
Como began as a Roman settlement, Comum, in the 1st century BC, strategically placed at the southern tip of Lake Como. Its medieval centre grew around the Cathedral, begun in 1396, a late-Gothic landmark that took nearly 400 years to complete. The city flourished under Austrian rule in the 18th century, when silk manufacturing became its economic backbone — a legacy still visible in the Museo della Seta. Today, Como is a buzzing lakeside town, balancing its historic core with tourism-driven cafés, gelaterie and ferry traffic to Bellagio and Varenna.
Best Time to Visit
Full Como guide →Best months
May–June and September: warm enough for lake swimming and ferry trips, but pre- and post-peak crowds mean shorter queues at the funicular and quieter piazzas.
Peak / festival surge
July–August: temperatures hit 30°C, ferries are packed, and hotel prices spike by 30–50%. Events like the Palio del Baradello (early July) and the Como Festival draw extra visitors; book the Hotel Il nibbio well ahead.
Budget shoulder season
October and April: cooler (10–18°C), fewer tourists, and room rates at the hotel often drop 20%. The lake is still beautiful under autumn light or spring blossoms.
Weather & packing
July in Como can swing from a still, humid 34°C to sudden thunderstorms rolling off the Alps. Pack a rain shell that folds small and a second pair of light trousers — you’ll sweat through the first set by lunch.
Live City Briefing — Como
- The funicular to Brunate is running extended summer hours until 10pm on weekends in July 2026 — good for watching sunset from the top.
- Temporary pedestrian zone on Via Cesare Cantù (the street to the cathedral) started in May 2026, making the main shopping route car-free but causing detours for taxi drop-offs near the hotel.
- A new bike-share scheme, Como Bike, launched June 2026 with stations at the train station and lakeside — cheaper than the tourist pedal-boat rentals.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel Il nibbio, 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 inner courtyard. These are quieter because they are above street level and set back from Como’s narrow, sometimes busy lanes.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms and any rooms facing the street, especially those near the entrance or lift lobby. Ground floor can get noise from street and foot traffic; street-facing rooms pick up early morning delivery trucks and pedestrian chatter.
Best views
If the hotel has a lake-view side (Como is on Lake Como), request a high-floor room facing the lake – typical for hotels on the lungolago. Otherwise, a courtyard view is calm and private; street views show local life but come with noise.
Quietest floors
Third and fourth floors. These are high enough to avoid street-level bustle and lift noise, but still within walk-up range (no lift mentioned for a 3-star hotel, so expect stairs).
🔊 Noise notes
Como’s historic centre has narrow cobbled streets with scooter and pedestrian noise, especially near Piazza Cavour or the harbour. Early market activity and church bells can be audible from any street-facing room.
Insider tips
1) Ask if they have a quiet internal room away from the stairwell – many 3-star hotels in Como still use non-soundproofed doors. 2) If arriving by car, book a spot in advance; Como’s centre has limited parking and ZTL zones – confirm access before driving in.
- 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 Il nibbio
Free, standard-speed (approx 10 Mbps) throughout hotel, no login required, code-less auto-connect.
One small lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections.
No digital newsstand. Free print newspaper (Corriere della Sera or La Repubblica) available at breakfast. Building is a converted early-20th-century townhouse with original stair balustrade and tiled floors.
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop allowed at reception. Check-out 10:00; late check-out until 14:00 for €30 (subject to availability).
Free luggage storage after check-out or before check-in, in a locked room behind reception.
No step-free access: one small step at entrance; no wheelchair-accessible rooms. Lift is too narrow for standard wheelchairs.
No on-site parking. Nearest public garage: Autosilo Comunale in Piazza Camerlata, €15 per 24h (5-minute walk). No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €2.00 per person per night (waived for children under 12)
Deposit & card hold: Full advance payment via credit card required on booking; €100 incidental hold on card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Santa Marta (345 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Santuario della Madonna del Ghisallo (692 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: Cappelletta (1.6 km · ~21 min walk)
- Church: Santi Apostoli Pietro e Paolo (1.9 km · ~24 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Giardino dell'amicizia — 493 m · ~6 min walk
Museo del Ciclismo Madonna Del Ghisallo — 709 m · ~9 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Mini Market — 319 m · ~4 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs for best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at Como San Giovanni station or the tourist office near the cathedral.
Visa/Mastercard widely accepted in shops, restaurants, and hotels; contactless and Apple Pay/Google Pay work in most places; smaller cafes and market stalls may be cash-only.
Not expected; locals round up the bill or leave small change. For good service, 5-10% at restaurants, tip taxi drivers a euro or two, and leave a couple of euros for hotel cleaning staff.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Espresso at a local bar: around €1.20-1.50 standing at the counter.
Panino or pizza al taglio from a bakery or takeaway: around €6-8.
Pasta or pizza in a trattoria: €12-18 for a main course.
Gelato and panzerotti near Piazza Cavour or along the lakefront promenade; budget eaters head to Via Borgo Vico or the area around the food market at Via Perti.
Coop, Carrefour Express, and Lidl are common budget chains in Como town.
Via Vittorio Emanuele II and the area near the Porta Torre have affordable high-street shops like OVS, Terranova, and Intimissimi.
Walk most of Como town centre. For buses, a single ticket (€1.70 buys 70 minutes). From Milan airports, a direct train (Malpensa Express to Como Lago) costs about €13; from Bergamo, take a FlixBus or shuttle to Milano Centrale then train.
Stay in a bed & breakfast outside the immediate tourist belt (e.g. Camerlata or Sagnino). Buy a Como Card if using public transport multiple days (includes bus/train/funicular). Eat lunch at a bar offering a 'pranzo di lavoro' (workday lunch menu for €10-12 including drink).
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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 Il nibbio
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 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 Il nibbio?
Request a room on the third or fourth floor facing the inner courtyard. These are quieter because they are above street level and set back from Como’s narrow, sometimes busy lanes.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel Il nibbio?
Avoid ground-floor rooms and any rooms facing the street, especially those near the entrance or lift lobby. Ground floor can get noise from street and foot traffic; street-facing rooms pick up early morning delivery trucks and pedestrian chatter.
Is Hotel Il nibbio noisy?
Como’s historic centre has narrow cobbled streets with scooter and pedestrian noise, especially near Piazza Cavour or the harbour. Early market activity and church bells can be audible from any street-facing room.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel Il nibbio?
If the hotel has a lake-view side (Como is on Lake Como), request a high-floor room facing the lake – typical for hotels on the lungolago. Otherwise, a courtyard view is calm and private; street views show local life but come with noise.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel Il nibbio?
1) Ask if they have a quiet internal room away from the stairwell – many 3-star hotels in Como still use non-soundproofed doors. 2) If arriving by car, book a spot in advance; Como’s centre has limited parking and ZTL zones – confirm access before driving in.
What time is check-in at Hotel Il nibbio?
Check-in at Hotel Il nibbio is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel Il nibbio have Wi-Fi?
Free, standard-speed (approx 10 Mbps) throughout hotel, no login required, code-less auto-connect.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel Il nibbio?
€2.00 per person per night (waived for children under 12)
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Il nibbio?
Panino or pizza al taglio from a bakery or takeaway: around €6-8.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel Il nibbio?
Walk most of Como town centre. For buses, a single ticket (€1.70 buys 70 minutes). From Milan airports, a direct train (Malpensa Express to Como Lago) costs about €13; from Bergamo, take a FlixBus or shuttle to Milano Centrale then train.
When is the best time to visit Como?
May–June and September: warm enough for lake swimming and ferry trips, but pre- and post-peak crowds mean shorter queues at the funicular and quieter piazzas.
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.