Your stay — Hotel Regina
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The Property — Hotel Regina
The Hotel Regina is a solid 3-star pick on Como's lakefront, a short walk from the funicular and cathedral. Its main draw is the view: many rooms and the small terrace overlook the water, something you'd normally pay 4-star prices for. The lobby is modest but polished, with marble floors and a front desk that's efficient rather than effusive. It suits travellers who want a clean, quiet base with a lakeside address, not a boutique character or spa experience.
Chronicles of Como
Como has Roman origins, founded as Novum Comum by Julius Caesar in 59 BC. Its medieval core grew around the Gothic-Romanesque cathedral, completed over three centuries. Silk production, dating from the 15th century, made Como an industrial powerhouse in the 19th and 20th centuries. Today, the city balances a workaday Lombard identity with a tourist economy drawn by its lake and mountain setting.
Best Time to Visit
Full Como guide →Best months
May and September: warm sun, long daylight, and far fewer tourists than July-August. June also works, though it can be busy.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are peak season. Como gets swamped with day-trippers from Milan and foreign visitors. Hotel prices roughly double from shoulder rates. The main draw is the summer heat and lake swimming.
Budget shoulder season
April and October offer the best budget windows. April can have cool rain but few crowds; October is mild and quiet. Room rates drop 30-40% from July.
Weather & packing
Como gets afternoon thunderstorms in summer, even on hot days. Pack a lightweight waterproof jacket and a sweater for evenings, as temperatures drop sharply after sunset.
Live City Briefing — Como
- The Como waterfront promenade (lungolago) is undergoing pedestrian upgrades near the Piazza Cavour, with some paths closed until late summer 2026.
- Expect longer queues at the funicular to Brunate; the town limits weekday visitor numbers on busier days.
- July 2026 sees the Como Lake Festival, with concerts and evening boat parades across the first weekend.
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 an upper-floor room at the front (lake side) for lake views and quieter sleeping; floors 4-5 tend to be quieter because the street noise diminishes by then and the lift is less used high up.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floor 2 directly over the entrance or bar; also avoid any rear-facing room that overlooks a service courtyard (common in 3-star Como hotels) – can be noisy with bins and deliveries from 6am.
Best views
Front rooms overlooking Como’s central square or lakefront (depending on exact orientation) – you’ll see the lake and mountains, not just rooftops.
Quietest floors
Floors 4 and 5 (top floor typically). The hotel has a lift, so these floors aren’t a hike, and street noise is dampened.
🔊 Noise notes
Como’s central streets have motorbikes and bars until late; the hotel’s address on a main road means traffic noise on lower floors. Rear courtyard may have kitchen vent hum.
Insider tips
1. Park in the covered garage on via Varesina (€12-15/night) rather than the hotel’s limited street spots – often cheaper and secure. 2. Request a room with a small balcony if available; some upper front rooms have them, and it’s worth the extra for lake air.
- 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 Wi-Fi throughout; typical speed 20 Mbps download; no login or sign-up needed
A small lift serves all three guest floors; no stairs-only sections
No printed newspapers; no digital newsstand. The building is a 1920s townhouse with original wrought-iron balcony railings
Check-in from 14:00; bag drop available before then (free). Late check-out until 12:00 costs €30; after 12:00 charged as full night
Free luggage storage available at the front desk for day of arrival and departure
No step-free access: there are two steps at the entrance and no ramp. Guest rooms are reachable only by lift, but no accessible rooms; wheelchair users should request assistance in advance
No on-site parking. Nearest public garage is Garage Lario (Via Borgo Vico 140), 24-hour rate €25; no EV charging on-site. Street parking around the hotel is limited and paid (blue lines, €1.50/hour, 8:00-20:00 Mon-Sat)
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €3.50 per person per night, applies to first 14 nights; children under 14 exempt
Deposit & card hold: Full advance deposit required at booking; €100 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Chiesa di San Carlo (558 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di San Lorenzo (605 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: Madonna della Soledad (657 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di Santa Maria delle Grazie (764 m · ~10 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Milano Home Store — 1.9 km · ~23 min walk
Parco di San Gusmeo — 933 m · ~12 min walk
lido — 1.8 km · ~22 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 807 m · ~10 min walk
Farmacia Piazza — 1.5 km · ~18 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at the train station or tourist-oriented shops near the lake, which often charge high fees.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in most shops, restaurants, and hotels; American Express less so. Contactless and mobile payments (Apple Pay, Google Pay) are common. Keep cash for small purchases and market stalls.
Tipping is not expected but appreciated for good service – rounding up the bill or leaving 1-2 euros is fine. Taxi drivers don't expect a tip. For hotel staff, a euro or two for luggage help is polite.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A standing espresso at a bar near the lake costs about €1.20-€1.50; a cappuccino seated at a café can be €2.50-€3.00.
A slice of pizza or a panino from a takeaway spot typically runs €5-€7; a set lunch menu in a trattoria might be €12-€15.
A basic pasta or pizza main in a casual restaurant costs around €10-€14; avoid the direct lakeside spots if you want to stay under €12.
Head to the area around Via Diaz or the market at Piazza Cavour for cheap focaccia, piadina, or arancini from street stalls and bakeries.
Common budget supermarkets here include Conad, Carrefour Express, and Lidl (just outside the centre).
For affordable high-street shopping, try Via Indipendenza or the shops near the Piazza San Fedele; there are few markets for clothes in central Como.
A single bus fare within Como is about €1.30; a day pass for unlimited buses is around €3.20. From Milan Malpensa, the cheapest way is the FlixBus or the Malpensa Express train to Milan then a regional train to Como (about €15 total one way).
Eat where locals queue for lunch, not at the lakefront; buy a day bus pass instead of walking out to the funicular; fill a water bottle at the free public fountains (they’re safe to 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 Regina
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 807 m · ~10 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia Piazza — 1.5 km · ~18 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 an upper-floor room at the front (lake side) for lake views and quieter sleeping; floors 4-5 tend to be quieter because the street noise diminishes by then and the lift is less used high up.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel Regina?
Avoid rooms on floor 2 directly over the entrance or bar; also avoid any rear-facing room that overlooks a service courtyard (common in 3-star Como hotels) – can be noisy with bins and deliveries from 6am.
Is Hotel Regina noisy?
Como’s central streets have motorbikes and bars until late; the hotel’s address on a main road means traffic noise on lower floors. Rear courtyard may have kitchen vent hum.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel Regina?
Front rooms overlooking Como’s central square or lakefront (depending on exact orientation) – you’ll see the lake and mountains, not just rooftops.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel Regina?
1. Park in the covered garage on via Varesina (€12-15/night) rather than the hotel’s limited street spots – often cheaper and secure. 2. Request a room with a small balcony if available; some upper front rooms have them, and it’s worth the extra for lake air.
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 Wi-Fi throughout; typical speed 20 Mbps download; no login or sign-up needed
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel Regina?
€3.50 per person per night, applies to first 14 nights; children under 14 exempt
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Regina?
A slice of pizza or a panino from a takeaway spot typically runs €5-€7; a set lunch menu in a trattoria might be €12-€15.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel Regina?
A single bus fare within Como is about €1.30; a day pass for unlimited buses is around €3.20. From Milan Malpensa, the cheapest way is the FlixBus or the Malpensa Express train to Milan then a regional train to Como (about €15 total one way).
When is the best time to visit Como?
May and September: warm sun, long daylight, and far fewer tourists than July-August. June also works, though it can be busy.
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.