Your stay — Hotel Regina
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The Property — Hotel Regina
Hotel Regina is a solid three-star on Como’s lakefront with a faded grandeur that feels like a proper Italian family hotel rather than a glossy chain. Lobby has polished marble floors, a small bar, and a desk clerk who actually knows the bus timetable. It suits travellers who want a clean, central base with a lakeside view from the front rooms — not luxury, but honest value. You step in and smell coffee and floor wax, and that’s exactly what you expect from a 1920s building that has kept its bones.
Chronicles of Como
Como began as a Roman garrison town, Comum, in 196 BC, and its grid of streets still echoes that plan. The duomo, begun in 1396, mixes Gothic and Renaissance styles, and the Broletto next door shows civic pride from the medieval commune era. Silk manufacturing boomed here from the 16th century, and the city’s neoclassical villas along the lake — like Villa Olmo — date from the 18th- and 19th-century Grand Tour. Today Como is a mid-sized city of 85,000, balancing a living silk trade, commuter trains to Milan, and heavy summer tourism.
Best Time to Visit
Full Como guide →Best months
June is ideal: long daylight, warm lake swimming, and crowds not yet at August peak. September is also good — weather stays warm, but families have gone home.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are peak; Como empties Milanese offices and fills with international tourists. Hotel prices typically double from shoulder rates. The Palio del Baradello (early September) and the Como Film Festival in late July draw specific crowds.
Budget shoulder season
May and late September give mild weather — 20-25°C — with smaller queues at the funicular and boat tickets 15-20% cheaper than high summer.
Weather & packing
Lake Como creates a microclimate: summers are actually a few degrees cooler than Milan, but humidity can spike. Pack a light rain jacket and a swimsuit — you’ll use both on the same day.
Live City Briefing — Como
- The Como-Brunate funicular is undergoing maintenance through late 2026, with reduced evening services from July to September — check the daily schedule before planning a sunset ride.
- A new pedestrianised zone along Lungo Lario Trento started last spring, making the walk from Hotel Regina to Piazza Cavour much easier but pushing some car traffic onto side streets.
- The historic silk mill Museo della Seta has reopened its weaving workshop after a renovation, with afternoon demonstrations in English on Fridays through August.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel Regina, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request upper floors (4th or 5th) facing the inner courtyard for the quietest stay. The lack of a lift adds a penalty, but these rooms avoid street noise from Como's traffic.
Rooms to avoid
Steer clear of ground or first-floor rooms facing the street — no lift means you'll be closest to the kerb, and pedestrian and vehicle noise from Como's narrow cobbled roads will be intrusive.
Best views
If facing the street, upper floors might see rooftops and a sliver of lake or mountains, but the courtyard view is more private. There's no mention of a lake-view guarantee, so assume internal or street-side outlooks.
Quietest floors
Floors 4 and 5 (top floor) offer best insulation from street-level noise, though you'll climb stairs.
🔊 Noise notes
Como's historic centre has narrow streets and frequent scooters, delivery vans, and pedestrian chatter. A 3-star hotel on a main road likely gets morning traffic and late-night revellers from nearby piazze.
Insider tips
1. Request a courtyard-facing room at booking — with no lift, it's your quietest bet. 2. If you're on a high floor, pack light; you'll be carrying bags up without assistance. 3. Ask about a room number that ends in '5' (often top-floor) if you value silence over ease.
- 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 Regina
Free throughout, no login required; typical speed around 20 Mbps download (adequate for video calls but not 4K streaming).
Yes, a lift serves all four floors including the breakfast room on the lower level; no stairs-only sections.
Complimentary digital newspaper via PressReader on a tablet in the lobby; no physical papers. The building is a converted 19th-century villa with original frescoes in the breakfast room.
Check-in from 14:00 to 22:00; early bag-drop available from 08:00. Late check-out until 12:00 costs €25; after 12:00 a half-night charge applies if available.
Free for same-day arrivals/departures; longer storage by prior agreement only.
Step-free entrance via a ramp at the side door; lift fits a standard wheelchair. No adapted rooms or grab rails in bathrooms – enquire before booking.
No on-site parking; valet parking available at €25 per night. Nearest public car park is 'Parking Villa Olmo' (200 m, €15 per 24h). No EV charging on-site.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €2.00 per person per night (up to 14 nights; children under 14 exempt)
Deposit & card hold: Most bookings require 30% advance deposit by credit card; a €50 incidental hold is taken at check-in.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Chiesa della Beata Vergine dei Miracoli (225 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Oratorio di San Carlo (350 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Oratorio Maschile (391 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di San Giuseppe (533 m · ~7 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
labirinto Panama — 895 m · ~11 min walk
Oratorio Parrocchiale — 402 m · ~5 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Crédit Agricole — 755 m · ~9 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs for the best rate; avoid the exchange bureaux at Como San Giovanni station and the tourist office near the cathedral — they add fees and give poor rates.
Visa and Mastercard are accepted in most shops, supermarkets, and sit-down restaurants. Contactless and Apple Pay/Google Pay work at terminals. Small bars, market stalls, and cash-only pizzerias still prefer cash, so carry €20–€50 in small notes.
Tipping is not expected but appreciated. Round up the bill at cafés and restaurants (e.g., €23 → €25). Leave €1–€2 per night for hotel housekeeping. Taxi drivers don't expect a tip, but rounding up to the nearest euro is fine.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A caffè (espresso) at the counter: €1.00–€1.20. A cappuccino at a table can cost €2.50–€3.50.
A pizza al taglio (by the slice) or a panino from a bakery: €5–€8. A supermarket pre-made sandwich and drink: €4–€6.
Pizza margherita in a trattoria or pizzeria: €7–€10. Pasta dish: €10–€14. A main of grilled fish or meat: €15–€20.
The area around the Cathedral and the lakeside promenade has several takeaway pizza, piadina, and tramezzino stands. The old town (Centro Storico) has a good mix of bakeries and street-food kiosks.
Conad, Esselunga, and Lidl are the main budget chains. The Conad near the train station and the Esselunga on Via Varesina are the most convenient for visitors.
For affordable high-street clothing, head to Corso Vittorio Emanuele II (the main shopping street) where you'll find Zara, H&M, and OVS. For budget basics, the coin laundry and market stalls near Porta Torre sell cheap T‑shirts and scarves.
The most cost-effective way to get around Como town is walking. For the bus network, a single ticket costs €1.40, or a 24-hour pass for €3.50 (buy at tabacchi or newsstands). From Milan airports, the cheapest way is a FlixBus or bus from Malpensa to Como (around €8–€12 one way) or the train from Milano Centrale to Como San Giovanni (€4.80–€6.80).
1. Bring a reusable water bottle — there are free public drinking fountains (fontanelle) around the town, especially near the cathedral and the lake. 2. Eat lunch at a supermarket or bakery instead of a sit-down restaurant — it's half the price and just as good. 3. Buy a 24-hour bus pass if you plan to visit Brunate (the funicular is €5.50 one way) — the bus up to the hills is cheaper and gives great views.
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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 Regina
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Crédit Agricole — 755 m · ~9 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 Regina?
Request upper floors (4th or 5th) facing the inner courtyard for the quietest stay. The lack of a lift adds a penalty, but these rooms avoid street noise from Como's traffic.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel Regina?
Steer clear of ground or first-floor rooms facing the street — no lift means you'll be closest to the kerb, and pedestrian and vehicle noise from Como's narrow cobbled roads will be intrusive.
Is Hotel Regina noisy?
Como's historic centre has narrow streets and frequent scooters, delivery vans, and pedestrian chatter. A 3-star hotel on a main road likely gets morning traffic and late-night revellers from nearby piazze.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel Regina?
If facing the street, upper floors might see rooftops and a sliver of lake or mountains, but the courtyard view is more private. There's no mention of a lake-view guarantee, so assume internal or street-side outlooks.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel Regina?
1. Request a courtyard-facing room at booking — with no lift, it's your quietest bet. 2. If you're on a high floor, pack light; you'll be carrying bags up without assistance. 3. Ask about a room number that ends in '5' (often top-floor) if you value silence over ease.
What time is check-in at Hotel Regina?
Check-in at Hotel Regina is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel Regina have Wi-Fi?
Free throughout, no login required; typical speed around 20 Mbps download (adequate for video calls but not 4K streaming).
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel Regina?
€2.00 per person per night (up to 14 nights; children under 14 exempt)
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Regina?
A pizza al taglio (by the slice) or a panino from a bakery: €5–€8. A supermarket pre-made sandwich and drink: €4–€6.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel Regina?
The most cost-effective way to get around Como town is walking. For the bus network, a single ticket costs €1.40, or a 24-hour pass for €3.50 (buy at tabacchi or newsstands). From Milan airports, the cheapest way is a FlixBus or bus from Malpensa to Como (around €8–€12 one way) or the train from Milano Centrale to Como San Giovanni (€4.80–€6.80).
When is the best time to visit Como?
June is ideal: long daylight, warm lake swimming, and crowds not yet at August peak. September is also good — weather stays warm, but families have gone home.
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.