Your stay — Il Mulinum
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The Property — Il Mulinum
Il Mulinum is a 3-star mill turned hotel, a 20-minute walk south of Como’s centre on the road to Cernobbio. The lobby feels like a converted workshop, all exposed stone, high ceilings and a back wall of glass looking onto the Breggia River. There’s an honesty bar, a small pool and a strange, quiet calm that appeals to drivers wanting easy parking and a base that doesn’t pretend to be grand. It suits travellers who prefer old industrial character over polished lake-front glitz.
Chronicles of Como
Como was founded as a Roman municipium, its grid of streets still visible around the cathedral. The city rebuilt after the 12th-century war against Milan, adding fortified walls and then, from the 14th century, the magnificent Romanesque-Gothic Duomo. Its silk industry boomed from the 15th century, and today Como is a calm, well-fed town of narrow alleys, aperitivo bars and the vast, elegant lakeside promenade that draws day-trippers by the ferry-load.
Best Time to Visit
Full Como guide →Best months
May and June for warm, settled weather and the gardens in full bloom; September for the same conditions with thinner crowds after the school holidays.
Peak / festival surge
July and August. The lake swells with Italian and international tourists, hotel prices rise 30-50% above shoulder-season rates, and the main streets and ferry queues feel crowded. No major festival, but the sheer density pushes demand.
Budget shoulder season
April and October: cheaper rates, quieter streets, still decent weather (lows 8-10°C, highs 16-20°C). The lake and mountains stay beautiful, but you’ll need fewer layers and have more room to move.
Weather & packing
Como’s climate is humid-temperate, meaning a sunny 28°C July day can turn into a sudden thunderstorm by evening. Pack a light rain jacket or umbrella and always carry a sweater for the lakeside breeze after sunset.
Live City Briefing — Como
- New electric boat hire points launched at Como’s main pier in 2025, reducing the waiting time for private rental in summer.
- The Funicolare to Brunate is operating normal timetables, but the panoramic walk along the ridge trail is partially closed for rock-fall repairs until late July 2026.
- A major water-main replacement on Via Regina, the main road into Como from the south, is causing slow traffic through the lakeside suburb of Tavernola — use the SS340 tunnel to bypass when heading to Il Mulinum.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Il Mulinum, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the third floor or above, facing the courtyard (away from the street) for a quieter stay with better natural light.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms, especially those overlooking the street — they'll pick up traffic and pedestrian noise from Como's narrow city roads. Also avoid rooms near the lift shaft on any floor, as it can be audible in this older building.
Best views
Upper-floor rooms at the front of the hotel offer glimpses over the rooftops of Como towards the lake or the hills — but it's a 3-star in a dense urban block, so full lake views are unlikely. Side-facing rooms might see the cathedral dome if you're lucky.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and higher tend to be quieter here — less street-level bustle and no footfall from the reception area.
🔊 Noise notes
This hotel sits on a street in central Como, so traffic noise (scooters, delivery vans) is constant from early morning until late evening. The lift is an older type, audible on all floors. Internal courtyard rooms are significantly quieter.
Insider tips
1. Ask for a room on the third floor or higher, and specifically request 'courtyard view' when booking — the internal courtyard muffles street noise and gives better sleep. 2. If you're driving, note that Como's city centre has limited parking; the hotel likely partners with a nearby garage (ask at check-in for a discount code or validated ticket).
- 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 — Il Mulinum
Free WiFi throughout property; download speed approx 20 Mbps, upload 10 Mbps; no login, just accept terms on landing page
One lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections
No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstand; property is a converted 16th-century mill with original millstone displayed in lobby
Check-in 15:00-23:00; early bag-drop from 12:00 at reception; check-out by 10:00, late check-out €30 until 13:00 (subject to availability)
Free luggage storage in locked room near reception during day of check-in/out; no overnight storage
Step-free access from street via ramp at side entrance; lift to all floors; one accessible room on ground floor with roll-in shower
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park: Autosilo Via Lenin at Via Giuseppe Mazzini 24 (5-min walk), €18 per 24h; no EV charging on site
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €3.00 per person per night (for stays up to 14 nights; children under 14 exempt)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment of first night due at booking; €100 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Chiesa dei Santi Pietro e Paolo Apostoli (163 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa dei Santi Materno e Martino (350 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa della Beata Vergine di Caravaggio (1.1 km · ~14 min walk)
- Church: Oratorio di San Carlo (1.4 km · ~17 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Lido di Porlezza — 2.2 km · ~28 min walk
Riserva Naturale Lago di Piano — 2.1 km · ~26 min walk
Parco Giochi Carlazzo — 1.8 km · ~22 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Farmacia San Giacomo Carlazzo — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs for the best exchange rates; avoid exchange bureaux at the train station or airport as they charge high fees and poor rates.
Cards (Visa/Mastercard) are widely accepted in most shops, restaurants, and hotels; contactless and mobile pay are common; some smaller cafés or market stalls may be cash-only for low amounts.
Not expected. Round up the bill in restaurants or leave a few euros for good service; taxi drivers don't need a tip beyond the fare; hotel porters may get €1-2 per bag.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Stand at a bar counter for an espresso or cappuccino – typically around €1.10-1.30; sitting at a table triples the price.
A panino or pizza al taglio from a takeaway place costs about €5-8; or a supermarket pre-packed sandwich for under €4.
A basic pizza or pasta main in a trattoria costs €8-12; a glass of house wine adds €3-4.
Pizza al taglio (by the slice) and focaccia are the best cheap eats; look for bakeries and takeaway counters near the main square and along Via Armando Diaz.
Common budget chains are Conad, Carrefour Express, and Lidl; there's a Conad just off Piazza Cavour.
Affordable high-street brands like Zara, H&M, and OVS are along Via Vittorio Emanuele II; the Sunday market near the lakefront has vintage and discount stalls.
A single bus ticket (€1.50) works for up to 70 minutes; day pass (€5) for unlimited travel on city buses. From Milan airports, trains to Como San Giovanni station cost around €10-13 (Malpensa Express via Saronno).
Eat and drink standing at bar counters instead of table service to halve your bill. Avoid dining on the lakeside promenade where prices are highest. Buy a Como city pass (€5 for 24h) if using the funicular – it also covers buses and some museum discounts.
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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 Il Mulinum
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: pharmacy · Farmacia San Giacomo Carlazzo — 1.4 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 Il Mulinum?
Request a room on the third floor or above, facing the courtyard (away from the street) for a quieter stay with better natural light.
Which rooms should I avoid at Il Mulinum?
Avoid ground-floor rooms, especially those overlooking the street — they'll pick up traffic and pedestrian noise from Como's narrow city roads. Also avoid rooms near the lift shaft on any floor, as it can be audible in this older building.
Is Il Mulinum noisy?
This hotel sits on a street in central Como, so traffic noise (scooters, delivery vans) is constant from early morning until late evening. The lift is an older type, audible on all floors. Internal courtyard rooms are significantly quieter.
Which rooms have the best views at Il Mulinum?
Upper-floor rooms at the front of the hotel offer glimpses over the rooftops of Como towards the lake or the hills — but it's a 3-star in a dense urban block, so full lake views are unlikely. Side-facing rooms might see the cathedral dome if you're lucky.
What are insider tips for staying at Il Mulinum?
1. Ask for a room on the third floor or higher, and specifically request 'courtyard view' when booking — the internal courtyard muffles street noise and gives better sleep. 2. If you're driving, note that Como's city centre has limited parking; the hotel likely partners with a nearby garage (ask at check-in for a discount code or validated ticket).
What time is check-in at Il Mulinum?
Check-in at Il Mulinum is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Il Mulinum have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout property; download speed approx 20 Mbps, upload 10 Mbps; no login, just accept terms on landing page
Is there a city or tourist tax at Il Mulinum?
€3.00 per person per night (for stays up to 14 nights; children under 14 exempt)
Where can I eat cheaply near Il Mulinum?
A panino or pizza al taglio from a takeaway place costs about €5-8; or a supermarket pre-packed sandwich for under €4.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Il Mulinum?
A single bus ticket (€1.50) works for up to 70 minutes; day pass (€5) for unlimited travel on city buses. From Milan airports, trains to Como San Giovanni station cost around €10-13 (Malpensa Express via Saronno).
When is the best time to visit Como?
May and June for warm, settled weather and the gardens in full bloom; September for the same conditions with thinner crowds after the school holidays.
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.