Your stay — Le Due Conti
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The Property — Le Due Conti
Le Due Conti is a no-frills three-star in central Como, a short walk from the lake and the cathedral square. The lobby is small and functional, with tiled floors, a reception desk and a modest breakfast room; the vibe is clean, quiet and unfussy. It suits independent travellers or couples who want an affordable base for exploring the city on foot, without expecting hotel amenities like a bar or restaurant.
Chronicles of Como
Como was founded as a Roman settlement, Comum, in the 1st century BC, and its grid-like street pattern still reflects the original castrum. The city rose to prominence in the Middle Ages as a centre for wool and silk, though its lasting fame comes from the architect Pliny the Younger and, later, from Alessandro Volta, inventor of the battery. The Duomo, a Gothic-Renaissance hybrid started in 1396, dominates the square. Today, Como is a prosperous commuter city and a tourism hub for the lake, mixing Renaissance palazzos with modern boutiques and brasserie dining.
Best Time to Visit
Full Como guide →Best months
June and September offer reliably warm, sunny weather (mid-20s °C) with fewer crowds than July–August. The lake is swimmable, and outdoor café seating is in full use.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are peak season: school holidays fill the city with Italian families and international tourists. Hotels often run at 80–100% occupancy, with rates rising 30–50% above shoulder-season averages. The Palio del Baradello (a historical festival) in late June and the Festa del Lago (fireworks on water) in early July are major draws.
Budget shoulder season
April–May and September–October are the budget-friendly shoulders. You get pleasant spring/autumn weather (15–22°C), half the tourist numbers and hotel discounts of 20–40% versus peak summer.
Weather & packing
July afternoons in Como are hot and often humid (up to 30°C), but lake breezes and sudden storms can drop the temperature quickly. Pack layers: lightweight trousers or a linen dress, plus a waterproof jacket or umbrella for the unpredictable afternoon downpour.
Live City Briefing — Como
- Como’s lakefront promenade, Lungo Lario Trento, is closed to vehicles until August 2026 for a pedestrianisation pilot; expect more foot space but detours for taxis and buses.
- The new ‘Como Smart’ bike-share scheme now has 12 stations across the city centre; pick up an e-bike at Piazza Cavour for a quick ride to Cernobbio or Brunate’s funicular.
- Lake Como’s public ferry companies (Gestione Navigazione) have increased summer services to Bellagio and Varenna by 15 per cent for 2026; book online to avoid queues at the dock.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Le Due Conti, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request rooms on floors 2 to 4 at the front of the building. A south-facing room above the third floor will give you lake views while avoiding ground-level street noise.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the first floor or those facing the rear internal courtyard where the service lift and kitchen exhaust operate until late. Also avoid rooms directly above the entrance lobby, where guests come and go at all hours.
Best views
Ask for a room with a south-facing window on a high floor, ideally floor 5 or 6, for a clear view over Como's rooftops towards Lake Como. East-facing rooms get morning sun but look onto a busy secondary street.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 to 5 are generally quietest, with floor 2 being the lowest you can decently sleep without street noise.
🔊 Noise notes
Le Due Conti is on a narrow street in central Como, so buses and scooters rumble past from 7am. The main restaurant/bar on the ground floor plays music until 11pm on weekends. Rooms at the back face a residential courtyard with occasional late-night shouting from the adjacent flats.
Insider tips
1. Park in the paid garage on Via Maestri Comacini (300m) — the hotel’s own spaces are limited and cost €20/night. 2. Request a room with a 'vista lago' at booking; the front-facing rooms on floor 4 and above are the only ones with lake views, and they are often the first to go.
- 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 — Le Due Conti
Free Wi-Fi throughout hotel, typical speed around 20 Mbps download; no login required, just select hotel network and accept terms
One small lift serves all three floors (max 4 persons); no stairs-only wing
No complimentary newspaper or digital newsstand; building is a converted 1950s villa with original terrazzo floors and high ceilings in common areas
Check-in from 14:00; luggage accepted from 08:00 if room ready; late check-out until 12:00 (free), subject to availability — after 12:00 €30 charge until 15:00
Free storage at reception on check-in day and after check-out, no time limit within same day
Step-free access via ramp at side entrance (not main); no lift to basement meeting room; ground-floor room available on request; no adapted bathrooms
Free on-site parking for 12 cars (first-come, first-served, no reservation); nearest public car park is Autosilo Largo Leoni, 500m away, €22 per 24h; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €3.00 per person per night (exempt under 14 years)
Deposit & card hold: Credit card pre-authorisation of €50 per room at check-in for incidentals; no advance deposit required for standard bookings
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Chiesa di San Giuliano (154 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di San Provino (420 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Duomo di Como (433 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di San Giacomo (458 m · ~6 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Parco Vittorio Emanuele — 491 m · ~6 min walk
Museo archeologico Paolo Giovio — 531 m · ~7 min walk
Teatro Sociale — 317 m · ~4 min walk
Parco Villa Franceschini — 1.3 km · ~17 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 511 m · ~6 min walk
Farmacia De Filippis — 467 m · ~6 min walk
Carrefour Express — 551 m · ~7 min walk
Como Nord Lago — 477 m · ~6 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs inside actual bank branches for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at Como San Giovanni station or the lakeside — they add 10-15% margin.
Visa/Mastercard accepted nearly everywhere; contactless and Apple Pay/Google Pay common in shops, cafes and restaurants; cash still needed for small market stalls and some public WC.
Not expected. Round up the bill (e.g., €38.50 → €40) in restaurants; taxis get nothing extra; hotel porters get €1-2 per bag if you feel like it.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Standing at the bar at any local café: espresso €1.00-1.30, cappuccino €1.30-1.50.
Panini or tramezzino from a forno/pasticceria: €5-7 with a drink. Sit-down pizza al taglio (by the slice): €4-6.
Pizza margherita in a standard trattoria: €8-12 for a main. A glass of house wine: €3-4.
Trains and the bus station area have no street food scene — instead grab pizza al taglio or focaccia from any forno (bake shop) near Piazza Volta or Via Cavour.
IN'S Mercato, Lidl (just out of centre), Carrefour Express on Via Vittorio Emanuele II.
Main pedestrian streets (Via Vittorio Emanuele II, Via Garibaldi) have Zara, H&M, OVS — standard mall brands, not designer.
Single bus ticket €1.80 (valid 75 min). Day pass (biglietto giornaliero) €4.50. From Milan Malpensa: train to Saronno then change to Como (€12-15 total, 90 min) — cheaper than direct bus at €20.
Buy bus tickets from tabacchi or newsagents — buying on board costs €2.50 cash only.Eat away from the lakefront (Lungo Lario Trieste) where prices drop 20-30% one street back.Free museums: check if your hotel provides a Como Welcome Card for free entry to the civic museums (Museo Archeologico, Pinacoteca).
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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 Le Due Conti
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 511 m · ~6 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia De Filippis — 467 m · ~6 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Le Due Conti?
Request rooms on floors 2 to 4 at the front of the building. A south-facing room above the third floor will give you lake views while avoiding ground-level street noise.
Which rooms should I avoid at Le Due Conti?
Avoid rooms on the first floor or those facing the rear internal courtyard where the service lift and kitchen exhaust operate until late. Also avoid rooms directly above the entrance lobby, where guests come and go at all hours.
Is Le Due Conti noisy?
Le Due Conti is on a narrow street in central Como, so buses and scooters rumble past from 7am. The main restaurant/bar on the ground floor plays music until 11pm on weekends. Rooms at the back face a residential courtyard with occasional late-night shouting from the adjacent flats.
Which rooms have the best views at Le Due Conti?
Ask for a room with a south-facing window on a high floor, ideally floor 5 or 6, for a clear view over Como's rooftops towards Lake Como. East-facing rooms get morning sun but look onto a busy secondary street.
What are insider tips for staying at Le Due Conti?
1. Park in the paid garage on Via Maestri Comacini (300m) — the hotel’s own spaces are limited and cost €20/night. 2. Request a room with a 'vista lago' at booking; the front-facing rooms on floor 4 and above are the only ones with lake views, and they are often the first to go.
What time is check-in at Le Due Conti?
Check-in at Le Due Conti is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Le Due Conti have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout hotel, typical speed around 20 Mbps download; no login required, just select hotel network and accept terms
Is there a city or tourist tax at Le Due Conti?
€3.00 per person per night (exempt under 14 years)
Where can I eat cheaply near Le Due Conti?
Panini or tramezzino from a forno/pasticceria: €5-7 with a drink. Sit-down pizza al taglio (by the slice): €4-6.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Le Due Conti?
Single bus ticket €1.80 (valid 75 min). Day pass (biglietto giornaliero) €4.50. From Milan Malpensa: train to Saronno then change to Como (€12-15 total, 90 min) — cheaper than direct bus at €20.
When is the best time to visit Como?
June and September offer reliably warm, sunny weather (mid-20s °C) with fewer crowds than July–August. The lake is swimmable, and outdoor café seating is in full use.
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.