Your stay — Hotel Villa Marie
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The Property — Hotel Villa Marie
Stepping into Hotel Villa Marie feels like landing at a well-kept family home rather than a polished hotel. The lobby is small, with dark wood furniture, a ceramic-tiled floor and the faint smell of coffee from the breakfast room. It’s a straightforward 3-star perched on a residential street a 15-minute walk from Como’s lakefront, best for travellers who want a clean, quiet base and don’t need a water view or hotel restaurant.
Chronicles of Como
Como was a Roman garrison town, Novum Comum, founded by Julius Caesar in 59 BC at the southern tip of Lake Como. Its medieval walls and grid of cobbled lanes reflect that early layout, while the city’s elegant 18th-century villas and neoclassical cathedral (Duomo di Como, begun in 1396) mark centuries of silk-trade wealth. Today Como is a working city—not just a tourist enclave—with a strong manufacturing base in silk and furniture design. It’s a gateway to the lake’s villas and ferry routes, but also holds its own as a lively provincial capital.
Best Time to Visit
Full Como guide →Best months
May, June and September. May has long daylight, flowers and moderate crowds; June is consistently warm and sunny before the July crush; September offers settled weather with fewer tourists and cheaper rooms.
Peak / festival surge
July and August. The lake swells with Italian holidaymakers plus international tour groups. Hotel prices in Como double from spring rates, and lakeside cafes are packed. The Palio del Baradello (mid-July) draws crowds, but the main event is simply the heat and the queues for the funicular.
Budget shoulder season
April and October. April can be rainy but has low season prices and fewer people. October is mild enough for outdoor lunch on a sunny day, with hotel discounts of 30-40% versus peak summer.
Weather & packing
July in Como is humid and the lake can trap heat, but sudden thunderstorms are common after hot afternoons. Pack light layers plus a waterproof jacket—and always carry a foldable umbrella, even if the morning is cloudless.
Live City Briefing — Como
- The funicular to Brunate will have a revised timetable from late June to August, with extended evening service until 23:00 on weekends. Check the ASF Autolinee site for current departure times.
- A new pedestrian zone along the lakefront (Lungo Lario Trento) has been extended, closing the road to cars from 10:00 to 22:00 daily through summer. This means quieter walks but slightly trickier access for taxis and drop-offs near the ferry terminal.
- The city's main public swimming lido (Lido di Como) opens for the season from mid-June, offering lake swimming, sunbeds and a bar. Book weekday morning slots to avoid weekend queues.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel Villa Marie, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the second or third floor facing the inner courtyard. These floors are high enough to avoid street-level bustle while the courtyard side cuts traffic noise from the front. The rooms tend to be larger and get good morning light.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the first floor (street level) and any overlooking Via Bianchi or the adjacent side street. Ground-floor rooms near the lift can get noise from luggage carts and hallway chatter. Also skip rooms near the service staircase (often at the north end of each corridor) where housekeeping starts early.
Best views
Rooms with a front (street-facing) view look onto the historic street and glimpses of the lake in the distance. For a direct lake view, request a room on the south or west side — the hotel's corner position means some rooms see both street and lake. Third-floor front rooms give the best balance of view and quiet.
Quietest floors
Second and third floors are the quietest. They're above the street din but still accessible by stairs if the lift is busy.
🔊 Noise notes
Como's central streets see late-night pedestrian activity, especially on weekends. The hotel's entrance is on a pedestrianised or semi-pedestrianised street, so no car noise but voices and cafe terraces by day. The lift is old and clanks — audible in adjoining rooms.
Insider tips
If arriving by car: drop bags at the hotel entrance, then park in the Autosilo Sant'Antonio (5 min walk). For lake access: ask for a higher floor with an east-facing window to catch the view of the lake and the Basilica di Sant'Abbondio. The front desk can lend you a local map with shortcuts to the ferry terminal (10 min walk).
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
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- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Hotel Villa Marie
Free Wi-Fi throughout; typical speed 10–15 Mbps, no login required.
No lift. Three-storey historic villa with stairs only.
No daily newspapers. Common area has a TV lounge with satellite channels.
Check-in from 14:00 to 22:00. Early bag drop allowed. Late check-out until 12:00 (€30 charge, subject to availability)
Free of charge at reception during your stay
No step-free entry. Entrance has two steps; no wheelchair access to upper floors or garden.
Free on-site parking for 8 cars (first come, first served). Nearest public car park: Parcheggio Lungolago in Lenno, 500m away, €8/day. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €2.00 per person per night (mandatory, paid at check-in)
Deposit & card hold: Credit card guarantee required at booking; €200 incidental hold per stay at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Chiesa di San Bartolomeo (282 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di Santa Maria (358 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di San Lorenzo (507 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di San Pietro (627 m · ~8 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Parco Civico Teresio Olivelli — 492 m · ~6 min walk
Villa Carlotta — 779 m · ~10 min walk
Teatro Comunale — 510 m · ~6 min walk
parco John Lennon — 536 m · ~7 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Banca Popolare di Sondrio — 304 m · ~4 min walk
Farmacia Arosio — 320 m · ~4 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use local bank ATMs (bancomat) for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at Como San Giovanni station and the tourist office near the cathedral.
Major credit/debit cards (Visa, Mastercard) are widely accepted in hotels, restaurants and shops; contactless and mobile pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay) are common for small amounts.
Tipping is not expected but appreciated: round up the bill in restaurants (5-10% for exceptional service), leave small change for hotel porters and round up taxi fares.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A standing espresso at a bar costs around €1.20–€1.50.
A panino or pizza al taglio (by the slice) with a drink from a takeaway spot costs about €8–€10.
A pizza or pasta main in a trattoria runs €10–€14.
Try the area around Piazza Cavour and the old town for cheap focaccia, arancini and takeaway pizza slices.
Common discount supermarkets here are Lidl and Eurospin; for a standard range use Conad or Coop.
For affordable high-street fashion head to Corso Vittorio Emanuele and the galleria near Piazza Duomo with chains like H&M and Zara.
The cheapest way around is walking. For longer distances use the single bus ticket (€1.70) or a 24-hour pass (€5.50). From Milan airports, the cheapest option is a FlixBus or the regional train from Milano Centrale (about €5) then change in Como.
Buy a discount card (Como Card) for free bus rides and museum entry if staying longer. Eat lunch at a bar rather than a restaurant for a much cheaper fixed menu. Avoid buying drinks or snacks in the immediate tourist zone around Piazza Duomo—walk two streets back.
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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 Villa Marie
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Banca Popolare di Sondrio — 304 m · ~4 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia Arosio — 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 Villa Marie?
Request a room on the second or third floor facing the inner courtyard. These floors are high enough to avoid street-level bustle while the courtyard side cuts traffic noise from the front. The rooms tend to be larger and get good morning light.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel Villa Marie?
Avoid rooms on the first floor (street level) and any overlooking Via Bianchi or the adjacent side street. Ground-floor rooms near the lift can get noise from luggage carts and hallway chatter. Also skip rooms near the service staircase (often at the north end of each corridor) where housekeeping starts early.
Is Hotel Villa Marie noisy?
Como's central streets see late-night pedestrian activity, especially on weekends. The hotel's entrance is on a pedestrianised or semi-pedestrianised street, so no car noise but voices and cafe terraces by day. The lift is old and clanks — audible in adjoining rooms.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel Villa Marie?
Rooms with a front (street-facing) view look onto the historic street and glimpses of the lake in the distance. For a direct lake view, request a room on the south or west side — the hotel's corner position means some rooms see both street and lake. Third-floor front rooms give the best balance of view and quiet.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel Villa Marie?
If arriving by car: drop bags at the hotel entrance, then park in the Autosilo Sant'Antonio (5 min walk). For lake access: ask for a higher floor with an east-facing window to catch the view of the lake and the Basilica di Sant'Abbondio. The front desk can lend you a local map with shortcuts to the ferry terminal (10 min walk).
What time is check-in at Hotel Villa Marie?
Check-in at Hotel Villa Marie is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel Villa Marie have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout; typical speed 10–15 Mbps, no login required.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel Villa Marie?
€2.00 per person per night (mandatory, paid at check-in)
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Villa Marie?
A panino or pizza al taglio (by the slice) with a drink from a takeaway spot costs about €8–€10.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel Villa Marie?
The cheapest way around is walking. For longer distances use the single bus ticket (€1.70) or a 24-hour pass (€5.50). From Milan airports, the cheapest option is a FlixBus or the regional train from Milano Centrale (about €5) then change in Como.
When is the best time to visit Como?
May, June and September. May has long daylight, flowers and moderate crowds; June is consistently warm and sunny before the July crush; September offers settled weather with fewer tourists and cheaper rooms.
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.