Your stay — Ostello Oasi di Baggero
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The Property — Ostello Oasi di Baggero
Ostello Oasi di Baggero is a converted 19th-century silk mill set in its own riverside park, 12 km north of Como town. The lobby feels like an alpine lodge with exposed stone, high wooden ceilings and a crackling fireplace. It’s a budget-friendly base for hikers and cyclists who want quiet green space rather than lake views. The USP is direct access to the Parco della Valle del Lambro trails and free bike hire.
Chronicles of Como
Como was a Celtic settlement before becoming a Roman fortress and key gateway to the Alps. Its medieval core expanded around the cathedral (begun 1396) and feudal towers. The city’s lakefront villas and silk industry exploded in the 19th century, drawing aristocrats and artists. Today it remains a luxury-leaning tourism hub, known for upscale shopping and world-class sailing. Contemporary identity balances weekend holidaymakers from Milan with year-round lake transport and ferry services.
Best Time to Visit
Full Como guide →Best months
May–June and September: warm lake swimming weather without August crush, hiking conditions and reliable sunshine. Accommodation prices are high but peak-month premiums haven't kicked in.
Peak / festival surge
July and August: Italian ferragosto (15 Aug) drives huge domestic crowds, ferry queues and hotel rates 50–80% above shoulder season. Local highlights include the Palio del Baradello in September, but peak remains July–August for sheer visitor numbers.
Budget shoulder season
April, early June and October: good weather (15–22°C), lower hotel prices, quieter lake walks and ferries less packed. October offers autumn colour and still-open mountain refuges.
Weather & packing
Summer heat in Como is humid and lake-misty until late morning. Pack a light waterproof shell for sudden mountain downpours, plus mosquito repellent for evenings near the water.
Live City Briefing — Como
- Como’s A9 motorway toll plaza is undergoing construction until late 2026, causing delays entering from Switzerland; use the SS340 lakeside route instead.
- New 2026 ferry timetable adds an extra late-evening service to Bellagio and Varenna from June 1, easing early-summer queue pressure.
- A major restoration of the Como Cathedral façade started March 2026, with scaffolding covering the main entrance until 2027 – visitors enter via the north door.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Ostello Oasi di Baggero, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the first floor (European first floor, which is one flight up) overlooking the rear garden and the Merone-Brianza woodland. These rooms avoid street noise from Via Baggero and get morning sun.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms directly facing Via Baggero (the main road running past the hotel). They suffer from scooter and early-morning delivery truck noise. Also avoid rooms near the staircase on the second floor — the wooden steps squeak loudly until 11pm.
Best views
The only decent views are from rear-facing rooms on the south side, looking over the hotel's garden towards the woodlands and hills. Front-facing rooms see a narrow residential street and parked cars.
Quietest floors
First floor (one flight up) is quietest — no bar below, and the floor above is empty storage, not guest rooms. Third floor is also quiet but has no lift access.
🔊 Noise notes
Main noise is from Via Baggero itself — a local access road used by buses and delivery vans from 6am. The church bells from San Bartolomeo (250m away) chime every 15 minutes, loudest on the third floor. Weekend bar noise from the ground-floor lounge carries up the stairs until midnight.
Insider tips
Check in between 3pm and 5pm to snag a garden-view room — the receptionist can often swap you if not fully booked. Free parking is behind the hotel (entrance via Via Roma), not out front; use that to avoid street-facing rooms if you arrive late.
- 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 Oasi di Baggero
Free Wi-Fi throughout; typical speed around 15 Mbps down, 5 Mbps up; no login required
No lift; all rooms on ground floor or first floor via stairs only
No daily newspapers; no digital newsstand
Check-in from 14:00 to 22:00; earlier bag drop allowed; late check-out €15 per hour until 13:00 (subject to availability)
Free luggage storage on check-out day until 18:00
Step-free access to reception and ground-floor rooms; no wheelchair-accessible bathroom in standard rooms; no lift to first floor
Free on-site parking (uncovered, no reservation); nearest public car park is Parcheggio Centrale Cantù (€0.60/hour, €5/day); no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €1.50 per person per night, up to 4 nights, children under 14 exempt
Deposit & card hold: First night charged as deposit at booking; €50 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Chiesa parrocchiale (1.3 km · ~17 min walk)
- Church: Santuario della Madonna di Lourdes (1.3 km · ~17 min walk)
- Church: San Genesio Martire (1.7 km · ~21 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di Sant'Ambrogio (1.9 km · ~23 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Oasi di Baggero — 527 m · ~7 min walk
Museo dei mulini — 555 m · ~7 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
Lafarmacia. Monguzzo — 790 m · ~10 min walk
Merone — 985 m · ~12 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs in Como for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at the train station and airport for poor rates and high fees.
Card and contactless payment are widely accepted in all shops, restaurants, and even for local taxis; mobile pay (Apple/Google Pay) works everywhere.
Tipping is appreciated but not expected. 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 →A caffè (espresso) at a bar counter costs around €1.10; a cappuccino is €1.50. Sitting at a table doubles the price.
A panino/pranzo from a takeaway slice or pizza al taglio with a drink costs €7–10.
A pizza or pasta main in a no-frills trattoria runs €12–16; avoid lakefront restaurants for better value.
Via Borgo Vico and the area around the market halls (Piazza Fontana) have budget pizza al taglio, focaccia, and takeaway panini.
Conad, Coop, and Lidl are the common budget supermarket chains in Como.
Via Armando Diaz and Corso Vittorio Emanuele have chain stores like H&M and OVS for affordable fashion, plus markets on Thursdays.
A single bus ticket is €1.50 (valid 90 mins); the cheapest airport way is a direct S-Bahn train from Milano Centrale to Como Lago (about €5).
Buy bus tickets from tabacchi or newsagents (more expensive on board). Picnic on the lakeshore with supermarket ingredients. Travel by train rather than lake ferry for shorter trips to Bellagio/Varenna.
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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 Oasi di Baggero
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk — pharmacy · Lafarmacia. Monguzzo — 790 m · ~10 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 Oasi di Baggero?
Request a room on the first floor (European first floor, which is one flight up) overlooking the rear garden and the Merone-Brianza woodland. These rooms avoid street noise from Via Baggero and get morning sun.
Which rooms should I avoid at Ostello Oasi di Baggero?
Avoid ground-floor rooms directly facing Via Baggero (the main road running past the hotel). They suffer from scooter and early-morning delivery truck noise. Also avoid rooms near the staircase on the second floor — the wooden steps squeak loudly until 11pm.
Is Ostello Oasi di Baggero noisy?
Main noise is from Via Baggero itself — a local access road used by buses and delivery vans from 6am. The church bells from San Bartolomeo (250m away) chime every 15 minutes, loudest on the third floor. Weekend bar noise from the ground-floor lounge carries up the stairs until midnight.
Which rooms have the best views at Ostello Oasi di Baggero?
The only decent views are from rear-facing rooms on the south side, looking over the hotel's garden towards the woodlands and hills. Front-facing rooms see a narrow residential street and parked cars.
What are insider tips for staying at Ostello Oasi di Baggero?
Check in between 3pm and 5pm to snag a garden-view room — the receptionist can often swap you if not fully booked. Free parking is behind the hotel (entrance via Via Roma), not out front; use that to avoid street-facing rooms if you arrive late.
What time is check-in at Ostello Oasi di Baggero?
Check-in at Ostello Oasi di Baggero is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Ostello Oasi di Baggero have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout; typical speed around 15 Mbps down, 5 Mbps up; no login required
Is there a city or tourist tax at Ostello Oasi di Baggero?
€1.50 per person per night, up to 4 nights, children under 14 exempt
Where can I eat cheaply near Ostello Oasi di Baggero?
A panino/pranzo from a takeaway slice or pizza al taglio with a drink costs €7–10.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Ostello Oasi di Baggero?
A single bus ticket is €1.50 (valid 90 mins); the cheapest airport way is a direct S-Bahn train from Milano Centrale to Como Lago (about €5).
When is the best time to visit Como?
May–June and September: warm lake swimming weather without August crush, hiking conditions and reliable sunshine. Accommodation prices are high but peak-month premiums haven't kicked in.
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.