Your stay — Hotel la Griglia
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The Property — Hotel la Griglia
Hotel la Griglia is a no-fuss three-star near Como's lakefront. The small lobby feels like an Italian family home: terracotta tiles, dark wooden furniture, and a faint scent of coffee from the breakfast room. It suits couples or solo travellers who want a clean, central base without theatrics — the selling point is the attached restaurant, one of Como's better mid-range grill spots, popular with locals for lunch. You’re five minutes from the ferry terminal and within walking distance of the cathedral.
Chronicles of Como
Como began as a Roman settlement (Novum Comum) and later thrived under medieval rule, becoming a silk-manufacturing powerhouse from the 15th century onward. The city's Gothic-Renaissance cathedral, the Duomo, took nearly 300 years to complete and sits at the centre of a compact historic grid. Silk production remains a niche luxury industry, and the city's identity leans heavily on its position as the lake's transport hub rather than a resort. Today, it balances daily life with steady tourism — less showy than Bellagio, more workaday and real.
Best Time to Visit
Full Como guide →Best months
May and September: warm enough for a lake cruise or outdoor lunch (20–25°C), but the crowds are thinner than July/August. June works too if you arrive mid-week.
Peak / festival surge
July–August: schools across Europe break; Como station and ferries heave. Hotel rates double or triple. The main events are the Palio del Baradello in late June (historical regatta) and summer Saturday-night fireworks on the lake. Book la Griglia months ahead.
Budget shoulder season
April and October: prices drop 30–40%, days vary from 12°C to 20°C. You might get rain, but the Duomo and silk museums are quiet. Midweek stays in late March also work for discounts.
Weather & packing
Lake Como creates micro-climates — a sunny July day can turn to a cool lake breeze by evening. Pack a light windbreaker or cashmere wrap for dinner on the terrace; sun hat and sunglasses for the ferry.
Live City Briefing — Como
- The ferry operator (Gestione Navigazione Laghi) increased summer services in 2025; check timetables for new direct links from Como to Varenna and Menaggio without a change at Bellagio.
- Como's historic centre is now a Limited Traffic Zone (ZTL) enforced 8am–8pm; drivers entering illegally face fines — use the paid car park at Piazza Camerlata or the train station.
- A new lakeside path from the Volta Temple to Villa Olmo was completed in early 2025, offering a continuous 2km walk with benches and lake views, free to use.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel la Griglia, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a rear-facing room on a mid floor (2nd or 3rd) to minimise street noise from the via and avoid top-floor summer heat. These offer a decent balance of quiet and quick lift access.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms directly facing the street at the front, especially on floors 1-2, due to traffic and pedestrian noise from Como's busy centre. Also skip the top floor (likely 4th) if you're a light sleeper — thin roof insulation can amplify rain and footsteps from any rooftop terrace.
Best views
Best view is from front-facing rooms on floors 2-3, overlooking the old town rooftops towards the lake. Rear rooms look onto a courtyard — quieter but no real sightline.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and 3 are the quietest, set back enough from street level and above the main footfall.
🔊 Noise notes
Como's main streets are busy with scooters, early-morning delivery vans, and bar crowds until late. The hotel's lift can be audible to adjacent rooms. Rooms over the side alley may hear kitchen bin collections from nearby restaurants.
Insider tips
If you need guaranteed quiet, ask for a room on the courtyard side when booking — no view but far less street rattle. For parking, the hotel doesn't have its own: use the Valduce multi-storey a 5-minute walk away, but book ahead in summer as it fills fast.
- 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 la Griglia
free for all guests, max 15 Mbps down, requires daily login via voucher (ask reception); works well in lobby, slower on top floor
one small lift serves all 4 floors, but building has 3 steps at main entrance (no ramp)
complimentary digital newspapers on request (no PressReader); physical Corriere della Sera at breakfast bar
check-in 14:00-23:00, early check-in upon request (free if room ready), late check-out €30 until 14:00 (subject to availability); luggage drop allowed from 07:00
free behind reception desk on day of check-in/out; no locked room
no step-free entry due to 3 steps at front; no accessible rooms; lift fits standard wheelchair but corridors narrow
no on-site parking; nearest public garage 'Garage Bason' (5 min walk) €25/night; no EV charging within 200m
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €1.50 per person per night, applies to first 4 nights, children under 14 exempt
Deposit & card hold: full prepayment via credit card (MC/Visa/Amex) required 7 days prior; €50 incidental hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Chiesa di Sant'Anna (81 m · ~1 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa dei Santi Pietro e Paolo (635 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di San Sisinnio (1.6 km · ~21 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta (1.8 km · ~22 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Campo giochi — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Postamat — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Farmacia Colzani — 1.8 km · ~23 min walk
Argegno — 2.2 km · ~27 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at Como San Giovanni station or the airport as they offer poor rates.
Cards are widely accepted in shops, restaurants, and hotels; contactless and mobile pay are common; carry some cash for markets or small cafes.
Tipping is not expected but appreciated: round up the bill (e.g., €1–2) at restaurants, leave small change for taxis, and nothing for hotel staff unless exceptional service.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Espresso or cappuccino at a bar counter costs around €1.10–1.30, cheaper than table service (€2.50+).
A panino or pizza slice from a bakery or 'rosticceria' for €5–7, or a set lunch menu (primo+piatto+water) for €12–15.
A pizza or a plate of pasta is roughly €8–12, with a drink adding €3–5.
Grab a focaccia, pizza al taglio, or a filled piadina from bakeries and takeaway spots around the old town and near the lakefront.
Supermarkets include Coop, Esselunga, and Lidl; the small 'parafarmacie' also stock basics.
Main high street chains like Zara, H&M, and OVS are found along Via Vittorio Emanuele II and near Piazza Cavour.
Walking is free and best for the centre; for the funicular or bus, a single ticket is €1.70 (in town), day passes (€5.50) are better value; from Milano airports, the cheapest is the S11 regional train from Malpensa or Orio al Serio (via bus to Milano Centrale, then train).
Eat and drink while standing at the bar counter to avoid table service mark-ups. Buy groceries at Lidl or Coop for picnic supplies. Skip the overpriced restaurants on the lakefront promenade and walk 2–3 blocks inland for better value.
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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 la Griglia
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Postamat — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia Colzani — 1.8 km · ~23 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 la Griglia?
Request a rear-facing room on a mid floor (2nd or 3rd) to minimise street noise from the via and avoid top-floor summer heat. These offer a decent balance of quiet and quick lift access.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel la Griglia?
Avoid rooms directly facing the street at the front, especially on floors 1-2, due to traffic and pedestrian noise from Como's busy centre. Also skip the top floor (likely 4th) if you're a light sleeper — thin roof insulation can amplify rain and footsteps from any rooftop terrace.
Is Hotel la Griglia noisy?
Como's main streets are busy with scooters, early-morning delivery vans, and bar crowds until late. The hotel's lift can be audible to adjacent rooms. Rooms over the side alley may hear kitchen bin collections from nearby restaurants.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel la Griglia?
Best view is from front-facing rooms on floors 2-3, overlooking the old town rooftops towards the lake. Rear rooms look onto a courtyard — quieter but no real sightline.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel la Griglia?
If you need guaranteed quiet, ask for a room on the courtyard side when booking — no view but far less street rattle. For parking, the hotel doesn't have its own: use the Valduce multi-storey a 5-minute walk away, but book ahead in summer as it fills fast.
What time is check-in at Hotel la Griglia?
Check-in at Hotel la Griglia is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel la Griglia have Wi-Fi?
free for all guests, max 15 Mbps down, requires daily login via voucher (ask reception); works well in lobby, slower on top floor
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel la Griglia?
€1.50 per person per night, applies to first 4 nights, children under 14 exempt
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel la Griglia?
A panino or pizza slice from a bakery or 'rosticceria' for €5–7, or a set lunch menu (primo+piatto+water) for €12–15.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel la Griglia?
Walking is free and best for the centre; for the funicular or bus, a single ticket is €1.70 (in town), day passes (€5.50) are better value; from Milano airports, the cheapest is the S11 regional train from Malpensa or Orio al Serio (via bus to Milano Centrale, then train).
When is the best time to visit Como?
May and September: warm enough for a lake cruise or outdoor lunch (20–25°C), but the crowds are thinner than July/August. June works too if you arrive mid-week.
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.