Your stay — Il Talento Nella Quiete
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The Property — Il Talento Nella Quiete
Il Talento Nella Quiete is a modest 3-star hotel set on a quiet street a short walk from Como’s lakefront. Its lobby feels like a calm, unfussy welcome – tiled floors, a small reception desk, and the scent of Italian coffee. The USP is its name: a talent for quiet, offering a restful base away from the bustle of the main piazzas. It suits independent travellers or couples who value location and sleep quality over frills.
Chronicles of Como
Como began as a Roman settlement, Comum, in 196 BC, later growing into a key crossroads between Italy and northern Europe. Its medieval heart was shaped by the Visconti and Sforza dynasties, who fortified the city and built the prominent cathedral, completed over centuries from 1396. The lake became a fashionable retreat for 19th-century aristocrats, leaving a legacy of grand villas and formal gardens. Today, Como balances its silk-industry heritage with a role as a quiet, cultured gateway to the lake – elegant but not flashy.
Best Time to Visit
Full Como guide →Best months
May (spring flowers, mild lake before summer crowds), June (peak warmth but pre-school-holiday hordes), September (lingering heat, lower crowds than August).
Peak / festival surge
July and August – school holidays and reliable hot weather drive full occupancy. Hotel prices double or more. The main event is the Palio del Baradello in late June/early July (historical boat parade and regatta).
Budget shoulder season
April and October – 20-30% discounts, fresh or crisp air, fewer tourists. April can be rainy, October offers golden lakeside walks.
Weather & packing
Como in July is warm (25-30°C) but with an afternoon breeze off the lake that can catch you out – always pack a light jacket or cardigan, even in high summer. No matter the forecast, bring a swimsuit: public lidos and hotel pools often open.
Live City Briefing — Como
- The Funicolare Como-Brunate has been running a reduced schedule due to maintenance works until end of July 2026 – check before you go to avoid a steep walk.
- A new pedestrian zone on Via Garibaldi (near the cathedral) is now permanent, making the city centre easier to walk but tighter for taxis.
- The 2026 Passione in Musica classical festival runs late June–early July, with free evening concerts in Piazza Cavour – plan for street crowds around the lakefront
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Il Talento Nella Quiete, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the first floor or above, facing the internal courtyard rather than the street. The higher floors reduce the noise from Como's historic centre street traffic and footfall.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid any rooms on the ground floor near the reception or street-facing side, as Como's narrow streets mean pedestrians and scooters can be audible from early morning until late evening.
Best views
Rooms on higher floors facing the lake or the mountains may offer partial views, though Como's dense medieval centre means many rooms look onto adjacent buildings. Request a room with a window onto the courtyard for a calmer outlook.
Quietest floors
First to third floors generally offer a quieter experience, especially if you request rooms at the rear. The small lift means less foot traffic on lower floors.
🔊 Noise notes
Como is a compact city with pedestrianised zones and some one-way streets. Early morning deliveries, church bells, and evening pedestrian chatter are the main noise sources. The hotel's position near the centre means some street noise is inevitable.
Insider tips
1) If driving, ask for parking options in advance—Como's city centre has limited street parking and ZTL (restricted traffic zone) rules. 2) Request a room away from the breakfast area, as the clatter of plates and chairs begins around 7am.
- 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 Talento Nella Quiete
Free Wi-Fi throughout, typical speed 20 Mbps down, 5 Mbps up; no login required.
One lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections.
No complimentary newspapers; digital newsstand not available. The 19th-century palazzo retains original frescoed ceilings and a central courtyard.
Check-in from 14:00 to 22:00; late check-out available until 12:00 for €20. Bag drop allowed from 10:00.
Free luggage storage is available at reception after check-out until 18:00.
No step-free entrance (two steps at main door); lift is narrow (max 70 cm width) so wheelchairs may not fit. No adapted rooms.
No on-site parking. Nearest public garage is Garage Como Centro at Via Luigi Borgomaneri 5, €25 per 24h. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €2.50 per person per night, applicable to all guests over 14 years old.
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking via credit card; a €50 incidental hold is taken on arrival.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Chiesa di Sant'Antonio Abate (912 m · ~11 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di Santo Stefano (1.1 km · ~14 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di San Silvestro (1.3 km · ~16 min walk)
- Church: Oratorio delle Sante Liberata e Faustina (1.4 km · ~17 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Parco Comunale — 833 m · ~10 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 1.7 km · ~22 min walk
Farmacia Comunale di Centro Valle Intelvi — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
ANC Alimentari — 963 m · ~12 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at the airport or tourist spots — they charge high fees.
Cards accepted widely in hotels, restaurants, and larger shops; small cafes and markets may prefer cash.
Not expected but appreciated: round up the bill in restaurants, leave small change for taxis, and €1–2 per bag for hotel porters.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Espresso at a bar (stand at the counter) costs about €1.20.
Panini or pizza al taglio from a takeaway spot or bakery: €5–8.
A pizza or pasta main in a trattoria: €10–14.
Around the square near the cathedral and along Via Boldoni you’ll find cheap pizza slices, focaccia, and takeaway pasta.
Conad, Lidl, and Carrefour are the common budget supermarkets.
Via Manzoni and Via Leoni have chain stores like OVS and Zara; the market on Saturday at Piazza Cavour sells basics.
A single bus ticket costs €1.35 (valid 70 min); the day pass is €4.20. From Milan airports: take the Malpensa Express train to Como Lago (€13 one way).
Eat at bakeries or takeaway counters rather than sit-down restaurants for lunch.Buy a 24-hour bus pass if you plan two or more rides in a day.Skip the tourist menu near the lake; walk a block into the side streets for lower prices.
Good to know — Como
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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 Talento Nella Quiete
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.7 km · ~22 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia Comunale di Centro Valle Intelvi — 1.0 km · ~13 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 Talento Nella Quiete?
Request a room on the first floor or above, facing the internal courtyard rather than the street. The higher floors reduce the noise from Como's historic centre street traffic and footfall.
Which rooms should I avoid at Il Talento Nella Quiete?
Avoid any rooms on the ground floor near the reception or street-facing side, as Como's narrow streets mean pedestrians and scooters can be audible from early morning until late evening.
Is Il Talento Nella Quiete noisy?
Como is a compact city with pedestrianised zones and some one-way streets. Early morning deliveries, church bells, and evening pedestrian chatter are the main noise sources. The hotel's position near the centre means some street noise is inevitable.
Which rooms have the best views at Il Talento Nella Quiete?
Rooms on higher floors facing the lake or the mountains may offer partial views, though Como's dense medieval centre means many rooms look onto adjacent buildings. Request a room with a window onto the courtyard for a calmer outlook.
What are insider tips for staying at Il Talento Nella Quiete?
1) If driving, ask for parking options in advance—Como's city centre has limited street parking and ZTL (restricted traffic zone) rules. 2) Request a room away from the breakfast area, as the clatter of plates and chairs begins around 7am.
What time is check-in at Il Talento Nella Quiete?
Check-in at Il Talento Nella Quiete is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Il Talento Nella Quiete have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout, typical speed 20 Mbps down, 5 Mbps up; no login required.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Il Talento Nella Quiete?
€2.50 per person per night, applicable to all guests over 14 years old.
Where can I eat cheaply near Il Talento Nella Quiete?
Panini or pizza al taglio from a takeaway spot or bakery: €5–8.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Il Talento Nella Quiete?
A single bus ticket costs €1.35 (valid 70 min); the day pass is €4.20. From Milan airports: take the Malpensa Express train to Como Lago (€13 one way).
When is the best time to visit Como?
May (spring flowers, mild lake before summer crowds), June (peak warmth but pre-school-holiday hordes), September (lingering heat, lower crowds than August).
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.