Your stay — Le Rose
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The Property — Le Rose
Le Rose is a no-frills 3-star hotel in central Como, a short walk from the lakefront and train station. The lobby has a bright, functional feel with marble floors and a small seating area; it’s clean, efficient, and geared toward travellers who prioritise location over luxury. The USP is value and convenience — a reliable base for a short lake break, not a destination in itself. Best for budget-conscious couples or solo visitors who plan to spend most of their time outdoors.
Chronicles of Como
Como began as a Roman settlement, Novum Comum, founded by Julius Caesar in 59 BC near the ancient lake road. Its medieval core grew around the cathedral, a masterpiece of Gothic-Renaissance architecture begun in 1396 and finished in the 18th century. Under Habsburg rule in the 1700s, Como became a centre for silk production, which still shapes its industrial character. Today it balances a working-city feel with its role as the gateway to Lake Como and the Alps, blending Roman remains, cobbled lanes and modern boutiques.
Best Time to Visit
Full Como guide →Best months
May and September: warm weather (20-25°C), long daylight, and lake calm but before the July-August crowds peak. June works too, but is busier.
Peak / festival surge
July and August: school holidays and the main tourist season. Lake Como fills with day-trippers, hotel prices double or triple, and ferries are packed. No single big festival; it’s just peak summer demand.
Budget shoulder season
April and October: cooler (12-18°C), fewer tourists, and hotel rates drop 30-50%. In April, the lake is quieter, but some mountain walks still have snow. October gets autumn colour and mist, but ferries run less frequently.
Weather & packing
July in Como is humid heat (28-32°C), with afternoon thunderstorms possible off the Alps. Pack lightweight linen or cotton, a compact rain jacket or umbrella, and sturdy sandals for cobbles – no heels allowed on the steep streets.
Live City Briefing — Como
- Como’s funicular to Brunate (funicolare) is undergoing maintenance in early 2026; check if it’s running during your stay – it’s a 2025-2026 project.
- The city approved a new pedestrian zone around Piazza Cavour in 2025, reducing traffic right by the lakefront, but expect some construction delays until late 2026.
- Sightline: in July 2026, Como hosts the ‘Lario Food Festival’ (dates TBC) in the historic centre, with local cheese and wine tastings that draw crowds but aren’t overrun.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Le Rose, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Rooms at the back, facing the internal courtyard. Old stone buildings like Le Rose often have thick walls, but street-facing rooms in Como catch early morning scooter traffic and delivery vans for the lakeside restaurants.
Rooms to avoid
Rooms overlooking the main road (likely Via per Cernobbio or similar). These get the full blast of Italian driving: scooters, buses, and the occasional late-night reveller walking back from the lakefront. Also avoid rooms directly above the reception or breakfast area – they can pick up clatter from 7am.
Best views
A room on the third floor with a south-facing or west-facing window. You might see the Basilica di San Fedele bell tower or a sliver of Lake Como – but manage expectations: this is a 3-star in the centre, not a lakefront hotel.
Quietest floors
The third floor (if the building has a lift) or the top floor. Higher up you escape street-level noise and sometimes catch a glimpse of lake or hills over the rooftops. Plus, older buildings have thicker lower walls but thinner upper ones – the trade-off is quieter upstairs.
🔊 Noise notes
Como's centro storico (historic centre) is compact. Expect church bells at 8am, 12pm, and 6pm – beautiful but literal. Also: weekend crowds spill out of pizzerias until midnight. Ask for a room away from the stairwell – guests returning late echo up the stone staircase.
Insider tips
Request a room on the back side and specify 'high floor' in your booking notes. Le Rose is near the Duomo and ferry terminal – if you're a light sleeper, bring earplugs anyway. The best quiet time is early morning before 7am, when the lake mist lifts and the streets are empty. For a guaranteed silent night, ask if they have any rooms facing the courtyard that are also away from the kitchen extractor fan.
- 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 Rose
free WiFi throughout with 30 Mbps download; login via room number and surname, no time limit
single lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections
no digital newsstand; a few Italian papers (Corriere della Sera, La Repubblica) in the lobby on weekdays only
check-in 14:00-22:00; early bag drop available from 11:00; late check-out until 12:00 costs €30, subject to availability
free storage at reception for same-day arrivals/departures; overnight storage not available
step-free entrance via a ramp; lift to all floors, but no ground-floor accessible room; narrow corridors may limit wheelchair turning
no on-site parking; nearest public garage at Via Borgovico 154 (€18/night, 5-minute walk); no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €2.00 per person per night, applied at check-in
Deposit & card hold: full stay amount pre-authorised on credit card at booking; €50 incidental hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Chiesa di San Giorgio (73 m · ~1 min walk)
- Church: Basilica di San Giacomo (448 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa dei Santi Biagio e Andrea (470 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: San Carlo Borromeo (855 m · ~11 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Parco Martiri della Libertà — 97 m · ~1 min walk
Museo Ludovico Gallarati Scotti — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 184 m · ~2 min walk
Farmacia Bellagio — 468 m · ~6 min walk
Merceria Profumeria — 261 m · ~3 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs inside banks for best rates; airport and tourist exchange bureaux charge poor rates and high fees.
Visa/Mastercard contactless accepted nearly everywhere; Amex less common; small bars and market stalls may be cash-only.
Not expected but rounding up for good service (5-10% at restaurants) is fine; taxi drivers round to nearest euro; hotel staff get a euro or two for porter/housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Standing at a bar counter espresso: about €1.10.
Pizza al taglio (by slice) or panino from a bakery: €5-7.
Pasta or pizza in a trattoria: €10-14 for a main.
No dedicated street food area in Le Rose; grab takeaway pizza or sandwiches from bakeries near Piazza Cavour.
Conad, Carrefour Express, and Lidl are common in the area.
Mainly independent boutiques in Como centro; for budget chains head to shopping streets near Piazza Grimoldi (like OVS, H&M).
Walk or use city bus day pass (€3.50); from Milan cheapest is train (Regionale ~€5-8) from Milano Centrale to Como S. Giovanni.
Eat standing at bar counters for lower prices; buy groceries for picnic meals by the lake; skip tourist boats and use the public ferry pass for lake transport.
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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 Rose
🕒 Check-in is from 15:00. Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 184 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia Bellagio — 468 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.
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 Le Rose?
Rooms at the back, facing the internal courtyard. Old stone buildings like Le Rose often have thick walls, but street-facing rooms in Como catch early morning scooter traffic and delivery vans for the lakeside restaurants.
Which rooms should I avoid at Le Rose?
Rooms overlooking the main road (likely Via per Cernobbio or similar). These get the full blast of Italian driving: scooters, buses, and the occasional late-night reveller walking back from the lakefront. Also avoid rooms directly above the reception or breakfast area – they can pick up clatter from 7am.
Is Le Rose noisy?
Como's centro storico (historic centre) is compact. Expect church bells at 8am, 12pm, and 6pm – beautiful but literal. Also: weekend crowds spill out of pizzerias until midnight. Ask for a room away from the stairwell – guests returning late echo up the stone staircase.
Which rooms have the best views at Le Rose?
A room on the third floor with a south-facing or west-facing window. You might see the Basilica di San Fedele bell tower or a sliver of Lake Como – but manage expectations: this is a 3-star in the centre, not a lakefront hotel.
What are insider tips for staying at Le Rose?
Request a room on the back side and specify 'high floor' in your booking notes. Le Rose is near the Duomo and ferry terminal – if you're a light sleeper, bring earplugs anyway. The best quiet time is early morning before 7am, when the lake mist lifts and the streets are empty. For a guaranteed silent night, ask if they have any rooms facing the courtyard that are also away from the kitchen extractor fan.
What time is check-in at Le Rose?
Check-in at Le Rose is from 15:00. Check-out is by 11:00.
Does Le Rose have Wi-Fi?
free WiFi throughout with 30 Mbps download; login via room number and surname, no time limit
Is there a city or tourist tax at Le Rose?
€2.00 per person per night, applied at check-in
Where can I eat cheaply near Le Rose?
Pizza al taglio (by slice) or panino from a bakery: €5-7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Le Rose?
Walk or use city bus day pass (€3.50); from Milan cheapest is train (Regionale ~€5-8) from Milano Centrale to Como S. Giovanni.
When is the best time to visit Como?
May and September: warm weather (20-25°C), long daylight, and lake calm but before the July-August crowds peak. June works too, but is busier.
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.