Your stay — Le Stanze del Lago
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The Property — Le Stanze del Lago
Le Stanze del Lago is a design-forward 3-star in Como’s historic centre, a 15-minute walk from the lakeside promenade. The lobby feels like a curated apartment: polished concrete floors, warm wood, and a small library corner. It suits couples or solo travellers who want clean, contemporary style without lake-front prices. Breakfast is taken in a light-filled room overlooking a quiet courtyard.
Chronicles of Como
Como has been a settlement since Roman times, but its architectural heart is medieval, dominated by the Cathedral (Duomo), begun in 1396 and worked on for nearly 400 years. The city rose as a silk-making hub in the 15th century, a trade that still defines its luxury textile industry. Today it’s a gateway to Lake Como, balancing 19th-century villas (Volta’s Villa Olmo) with a busy piazza culture of aperitivo bars and fashion boutiques. Its contemporary identity is split between high-end tourism and a solidly middle-class Italian town, with a working ferry port and local markets every Saturday.
Best Time to Visit
Full Como guide →Best months
May and September offer warm days (22–27°C) and lower visitor density than July–August. June is good too, though crowds build from mid-month.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are peak, with lake temperatures reaching 24°C and school holidays across Europe. Hotel prices double or triple, and the ferry queue at Como Nord Lago can hit 45 minutes. The Palio del Baradello (mid-July) and local feast days add to demand.
Budget shoulder season
April and October are budget-friendly: 15–20°C, occasional rain, cheaper rooms (often 30% less than peak). Fewer tourists mean empty ferry seats and shorter queues for the funicular to Brunate.
Weather & packing
Como’s lake-effect microclimate means sudden afternoon thunderstorms even in summer. Pack a light waterproof jacket and layers: a linen shirt for the day, a merino sweater for the evening lake breeze.
Live City Briefing — Como
- Como’s historic centre (Centro Storico) remains closed to non-resident traffic from 8am to 8pm daily — walking or cycling is the only way to explore the core.
- The funicular railway to Brunate reopens after winter maintenance in late March, running every 30 minutes from 6am to midnight. Book ahead in summer to avoid 90-minute waits.
- A new cycle path along the western lakeshore from Como to Cernobbio (4 km) opened in 2024, making it safer and quicker to reach Villa d’Este by bike instead of the congested lakeside road.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Le Stanze del Lago, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the upper floors (3rd or 4th) facing away from the lake road. These are quieter and get more natural light, and the lift makes the climb easy.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor at the front of the building – they face the main road along the lake and can get street noise and headlight glow in the evening.
Best views
The front-facing rooms on upper floors look onto the lake and the mountains beyond – that’s the view to ask for if you don’t mind mild traffic noise. Rear-facing rooms see a courtyard or side street, no water view.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 (top floor) are quietest: no footfall above and further from street-level bustle.
🔊 Noise notes
Como’s lakefront road gets steady car and scooter traffic from early morning until late evening. A few bars and restaurants on the ground level may add muffled chatter on weekends. No lift noise reported, but the lift stops at every floor so avoid rooms right next to it on quiet hours.
Insider tips
1. Ask for a room on the 3rd floor facing the side alley rather than the main road – you’ll still get some lake glimpses but far less traffic din. 2. Check in after 3pm for a quicker process; the reception staff often give upgrade options if the hotel isn’t full.
- 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 Stanze del Lago
free basic 10 Mbps; optional premium 50 Mbps at €5/day – no login, just accept terms on landing page
one lift serves all three floors; stairs in side wing are original 19th-century spiral, staff will assist with luggage
no daily papers; digital news via free WiFi access to La Stampa app
check-in 14:00-22:00, early bag-drop available if room ready; late check-out until 12:00 costs €30, after 12:00 full night rate
free storage at reception during opening hours; no after-hours option
step-free street entrance via portable ramp (ask staff); ground-floor rooms have no step, upper floors only via lift with tight 75 cm door; bathroom grab bars available on request
no on-site parking; public car park 'Park Como Largo' at Via Carlo Frigerio 1, 150 m away, €20/night (no reservation), no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €2.50 per person per night, up to 14 nights, children under 14 exempt
Deposit & card hold: no advance deposit; €50 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Chiesa della Beata Vergine di Loreto (403 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa Cristiana evangelica "Emmanuel" (403 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa dei Santi Eusebio e Carlo (498 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Basilica di San Giorgio (655 m · ~8 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Parco Antonio Sant'Elia — 89 m · ~1 min walk
Tempio Voltiano — 316 m · ~4 min walk
Teatro Sociale — 943 m · ~12 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 172 m · ~2 min walk
Farmacia Popolare — 367 m · ~5 min walk
Carrefour Express — 659 m · ~8 min walk
Como San Giovanni — 596 m · ~7 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at Como San Giovanni station or the tourist office near the cathedral — they charge poor rates and high fees.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in shops, restaurants, and hotels; contactless and Apple/Google Pay common for small amounts. Cash still expected at market stalls, some small bars, and for bus tickets.
Not expected but appreciated for good service: round up the bill in restaurants (5-10% max), leave small change for housekeeping, taxis round to nearest euro.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Espresso at a bar counter: €1.20–€1.50. Avoid sitting at a table as it doubles the price.
Pizza al taglio (by the slice) or a panino from a bakery: €5–€8 with a drink.
A pizza or pasta main in a casual trattoria: €10–€15. Glass of house wine from €4.
Look for piadina or focaccia spots around the pedestrian streets near Piazza Cavour; they sell quick, cheap eats. Avoid the overpriced food stalls at the lakeside.
Conad, Carrefour Express, and MD Discount are common in the centre and near the train station.
Via Armando Diaz and the streets off Piazza Cavour have chain stores like OVS, H&M, and local boutiques; a market with clothes happens on Saturday mornings near the old town walls.
Buy a day pass for city buses (€3.50, valid 24h) from tabacchi or the bus station. Cheapest from Milan airports: train from Malpensa (change at Milano Centrale) or bus from Orio al Serio (direct shuttle, €15 one-way).
1. Eat away from the lakefront — prices drop significantly a block inland. 2. Buy bottled water at supermarkets (€0.30) instead of bars (€2+). 3. Skip the funicular to Brunate unless you walk down (saves €5 on return ticket).
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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 Stanze del Lago
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 172 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia Popolare — 367 m · ~5 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 Stanze del Lago?
Request a room on the upper floors (3rd or 4th) facing away from the lake road. These are quieter and get more natural light, and the lift makes the climb easy.
Which rooms should I avoid at Le Stanze del Lago?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor at the front of the building – they face the main road along the lake and can get street noise and headlight glow in the evening.
Is Le Stanze del Lago noisy?
Como’s lakefront road gets steady car and scooter traffic from early morning until late evening. A few bars and restaurants on the ground level may add muffled chatter on weekends. No lift noise reported, but the lift stops at every floor so avoid rooms right next to it on quiet hours.
Which rooms have the best views at Le Stanze del Lago?
The front-facing rooms on upper floors look onto the lake and the mountains beyond – that’s the view to ask for if you don’t mind mild traffic noise. Rear-facing rooms see a courtyard or side street, no water view.
What are insider tips for staying at Le Stanze del Lago?
1. Ask for a room on the 3rd floor facing the side alley rather than the main road – you’ll still get some lake glimpses but far less traffic din. 2. Check in after 3pm for a quicker process; the reception staff often give upgrade options if the hotel isn’t full.
What time is check-in at Le Stanze del Lago?
Check-in at Le Stanze del Lago is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Le Stanze del Lago have Wi-Fi?
free basic 10 Mbps; optional premium 50 Mbps at €5/day – no login, just accept terms on landing page
Is there a city or tourist tax at Le Stanze del Lago?
€2.50 per person per night, up to 14 nights, children under 14 exempt
Where can I eat cheaply near Le Stanze del Lago?
Pizza al taglio (by the slice) or a panino from a bakery: €5–€8 with a drink.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Le Stanze del Lago?
Buy a day pass for city buses (€3.50, valid 24h) from tabacchi or the bus station. Cheapest from Milan airports: train from Malpensa (change at Milano Centrale) or bus from Orio al Serio (direct shuttle, €15 one-way).
When is the best time to visit Como?
May and September offer warm days (22–27°C) and lower visitor density than July–August. June is good too, though crowds build from mid-month.
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.