🇮🇹 Como, Italy
Ostello Bello Lake Como
📍 9, Viale Fratelli Rosselli, Como, 22100
Your stay — Ostello Bello Lake Como
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The Property — Ostello Bello Lake Como
Ostello Bello Lake Como is a lively, modern hostel that runs more like a social club. The lobby is a constant buzz of travellers checking in over welcome drinks, with board games, local maps, and a bar that spills onto a small courtyard. It suits solo backpackers, young couples, and groups who value meeting people over quiet seclusion. The USP is the included dinner, free Wi-Fi, and a rooftop terrace with direct lake views that costs a fraction of a hotel room.
Chronicles of Como
Como was founded as a Roman settlement in 196 BC, later becoming a medieval commune and a centre of silk production since the 15th century. Its cathedral, begun in 1396, melds Gothic and Renaissance styles, while the surrounding neighbourhoods retain a tight, medieval street grid. The city was a staging post for Grand Tour travellers in the 18th century, drawn by the lake's dramatic scenery. Today, Como balances its industrial history with a polished tourism economy, where ferry piers and fashion boutiques sit alongside ancient stone churches.
Best Time to Visit
Full Como guide →Best months
May and September offer warm days (20-25°C), lower humidity, and quieter streets than midsummer. June is also fine but pricier as schools break across Europe.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are the peak months. Ferries and Villa Carlotta queues pack out, hotel prices jump 40-60% above shoulder levels. The annual Palio del Baradello medieval festival (June/July) adds local buzz.
Budget shoulder season
April and October give the best budget rates, with daytime temperatures of 15-20°C. Crowds thin sharply after the first week of September, and lake views stay clear before autumn rains.
Weather & packing
June is warm (23-28°C) but storms sweep in suddenly from the Alps after lunch. Pack a light waterproof jacket and closed walking shoes—not just sandals—for the cobbled uphill streets.
Live City Briefing — Como
- The Como funicular to Brunate will be closed for maintenance until late June 2026, so check before travelling and plan hikes via the waterfront paths instead.
- A new direct ferry route from Como to Varenna started in spring 2026, cutting travel time to 45 minutes, but frequency is limited weekdays so book ahead.
- Como's city centre pedestrian zone around Piazza Duomo is expanding from June 2026, with new bike racks and a ban on e-scooters in the historic core.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Ostello Bello Lake Como, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a ground-floor room for easier access and to avoid navigating the stairs.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on higher floors, especially for guests with mobility issues, as there is no lift and the hotel is a converted historic building with no step-free access.
Best views
Unfortunately, there are no specific views mentioned in the data, but rooms on the front side of the building may have a view of the street.
Quietest floors
Ground floor
🔊 Noise notes
Guests can expect some street noise, especially during peak hours, due to the hotel's location on a busy street in Como.
Insider tips
Be aware that the nearest public car park, Autosilo Viale Innocenzo XI, is a 5-minute walk away and charges €18 per 24 hours, with no EV charging available. Consider requesting a room near the front desk for easier check-in and access to the hotel's free Wi-Fi, which may be slower during peak evening hours.
- 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 — Ostello Bello Lake Como
Free Wi-Fi with a simple login portal; speed is adequate for browsing/email but may slow during peak evening hours. No premium tier available.
No lift. The hotel is a converted historic building over four floors; all rooms accessed via stairs only.
No digital newsstand or physical papers. The building is a 19th-century townhouse with original terrazzo floors and a small internal courtyard.
Check-in from 14:00 to 23:00; early bag-drop from 10:00 (free). Late check-out until 12:00 costs €10 per person (subject to availability).
Free for day-of-arrival/ departure; longer storage by arrangement at €3 per bag per day.
No step-free access. Entrances have a single step; no lift. Guests with mobility issues should request a ground-floor room (limited availability).
No on-site or valet parking. Nearest public car park: Autosilo Viale Innocenzo XI, 5 min walk, €18 per 24h (no EV charging).
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €1.50 per person per night (for up to 4 nights, then waived for longer stays)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required for 2+ nights; for single nights like this, a €50 per room incidental hold is taken at check-in (credit card only).
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Chiesa Cristiana evangelica "Emmanuel" (83 m · ~1 min walk)
- Church: Basilica di San Giorgio (478 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa della Beata Vergine di Loreto (507 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa dei Santi Eusebio e Carlo (729 m · ~9 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Giardini Stazione San Giovanni — 302 m · ~4 min walk
Tempio Voltiano — 646 m · ~8 min walk
Teatro Sociale — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 247 m · ~3 min walk
Farmacia Santa Teresa — 242 m · ~3 min walk
Gea — 888 m · ~11 min walk
Como San Giovanni — 290 m · ~4 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs inside banks for the best exchange rate; avoid exchange bureaux at the train station or tourist offices near the lake — they charge high fees and poor rates.
Cards are widely accepted in shops and restaurants, but many cafes and smaller businesses have a 5–10 EUR minimum for contactless or mobile payments; keep some cash for small purchases.
Tipping is not required — rounding up the bill or leaving small change (1-2 EUR) is fine for good service in restaurants; taxis and hotel staff do not expect tips, though 1-2 EUR for luggage help is appreciated.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A standing espresso or cappuccino at a neighbourhood cafe — around 1.20–1.50 EUR; sitting at a table can double that price due to service charge.
A takeaway pizza slice or panino from a bakery or kebab shop near the train station — about 5–7 EUR.
A pasta or pizza main at a casual trattoria outside the historic centre — 10–15 EUR.
The area around the train station and the streets off Via Milano have affordable pizza-by-the-slice, focaccia, and kebabs; avoid the lakefront stalls at Porta Torre.
Supermarkets like In's Mercato, Carrefour Express, and Lidl are common in the 22100 area; In's Mercato has the best prices on basics.
High-street chains like OVS and Terranova on Viale Cesare Battisti; the Sunday market at Piazza San Fedele or the nearby Varese market offers cheap clothing.
A single bus ticket within Como costs 1.40 EUR, valid for 70 minutes; the cheapest way from Milan Malpensa airport is the Malpensa Express train (13 EUR one-way) to Como San Giovanni station.
Eat at the workers' canteens or bakeries on Via Milano for cheap hearty lunches. Buy a daily bus pass (3.50 EUR) rather than single tickets if you'll make more than two trips. Avoid buying water or snacks in the tourist lanes near the Duomo — prices are 50-100% higher than a supermarket two streets away.
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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 Ostello Bello Lake Como
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 247 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia Santa Teresa — 242 m · ~3 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 Ostello Bello Lake Como?
Request a ground-floor room for easier access and to avoid navigating the stairs.
Which rooms should I avoid at Ostello Bello Lake Como?
Avoid rooms on higher floors, especially for guests with mobility issues, as there is no lift and the hotel is a converted historic building with no step-free access.
Is Ostello Bello Lake Como noisy?
Guests can expect some street noise, especially during peak hours, due to the hotel's location on a busy street in Como.
Which rooms have the best views at Ostello Bello Lake Como?
Unfortunately, there are no specific views mentioned in the data, but rooms on the front side of the building may have a view of the street.
What are insider tips for staying at Ostello Bello Lake Como?
Be aware that the nearest public car park, Autosilo Viale Innocenzo XI, is a 5-minute walk away and charges €18 per 24 hours, with no EV charging available. Consider requesting a room near the front desk for easier check-in and access to the hotel's free Wi-Fi, which may be slower during peak evening hours.
What time is check-in at Ostello Bello Lake Como?
Check-in at Ostello Bello Lake Como is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Ostello Bello Lake Como have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi with a simple login portal; speed is adequate for browsing/email but may slow during peak evening hours. No premium tier available.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Ostello Bello Lake Como?
€1.50 per person per night (for up to 4 nights, then waived for longer stays)
Where can I eat cheaply near Ostello Bello Lake Como?
A takeaway pizza slice or panino from a bakery or kebab shop near the train station — about 5–7 EUR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Ostello Bello Lake Como?
A single bus ticket within Como costs 1.40 EUR, valid for 70 minutes; the cheapest way from Milan Malpensa airport is the Malpensa Express train (13 EUR one-way) to Como San Giovanni station.
When is the best time to visit Como?
May and September offer warm days (20-25°C), lower humidity, and quieter streets than midsummer. June is also fine but pricier as schools break across Europe.
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.