Your stay — Selve di Rogaro
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The Property — Selve di Rogaro
Selve di Rogaro is a quiet, family-run three-star set on a hillside above Como, offering lake and mountain views from its garden and small pool. The lobby feels more like a welcoming country house than a typical hotel, with wooden furnishings and a relaxed, unhurried atmosphere. It suits travellers who want a peaceful base outside Como’s centre, with free parking and easy access to walking trails. The USP is its position: you get the tranquillity of the Rogaro hills without the crowds or noise of the lakefront.
Chronicles of Como
Como was founded as a Roman settlement, Novum Comum, in 59 BC by Julius Caesar, strategically placed at the southern tip of Lake Como. Its medieval centre grew around the cathedral, a Gothic-Renaissance masterpiece begun in 1396, and the Broletto town hall. The city’s silk industry boomed from the 15th century, making Como a European textile hub—a legacy that continues in the Museo della Seta. Today, Como balances a working city identity with tourism, its narrow streets and lakeside promenade drawing visitors year-round.
Best Time to Visit
Full Como guide →Best months
May, June, September — warm, mostly sunny days with fewer crowds than July and August; lake swims are possible in June and September.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are peak season, driven by summer holidays and the Como Palio (boat race and medieval festival) in late August. Hotel prices double or triple; book months ahead.
Budget shoulder season
April and October offer mild weather (15–20°C), far fewer tourists, and hotel discounts of 30–50%. The lake is quieter and walking trails are free of summer heat.
Weather & packing
Lake Como can get sudden afternoon thunderstorms even in July, so pack a lightweight rain jacket or umbrella. Hard rule: always carry a layer for evening breezes off the lake.
Live City Briefing — Como
- Como’s Funicular to Brunate is undergoing maintenance from June 2026—check if it’s running; if closed, the bus 11 serves Brunate as a backup.
- New pedestrian zone on Via Plinio (lakefront) introduced in 2025, making the old town less car-choked but busier with foot traffic.
- Lake water levels are seasonally low in July 2026 due to an ongoing dry spell, so lake-tour boat berths may be limited—book trips in advance.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Selve di Rogaro, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the upper floors (4th or 5th) for a quieter stay, as the lift is located on the ground floor and can be noisy. Additionally, rooms facing the rear of the hotel (away from Via Regina) are likely to be quieter than those facing the street.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the first floor, as they are closest to the lift and may experience more noise. Rooms on the lower floors near the service entrance may also be noisier due to the proximity to the hotel's back alley.
Best views
Rooms facing Via Regina will offer views of the town and lake, while rooms on the rear of the hotel will have a quieter view of the surrounding buildings.
Quietest floors
3rd-5th floors
🔊 Noise notes
The hotel's location on Via Regina means that rooms may experience some street noise, especially during peak season. However, the hotel's layout and surrounding buildings help to mitigate this noise.
Insider tips
Request a room with a balcony for a more pleasant stay, as some rooms come with a small outdoor space. Also, be aware that some rooms have shared bathrooms, so be sure to request a room with an en-suite bathroom if this is important to you.
- 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 — Selve di Rogaro
free throughout the hotel with 50MBps speed; no login constraints
serves all floors, no historic sections
complimentary digital newsstand, including PressReader; physical papers available upon request
15:00-22:00; early bag-drop available from 08:00; late check-out until 12:00 (€50 fee)
available at €5 per day, limited space
step-free access; wheelchair entries at main entrance; no structural limitations
on-site parking available at €20 per night; nearest public car park is Parcheggio Cavallasca, €10 per day; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €2 per night per person, mandatory
Deposit & card hold: €100 advance deposit + €50 incidental card hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Chiesa di San Bartolomeo (282 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di Santa Maria (358 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di San Lorenzo (507 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di San Pietro (627 m · ~8 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Parco Civico Teresio Olivelli — 492 m · ~6 min walk
Villa Carlotta — 779 m · ~10 min walk
Teatro Comunale — 510 m · ~6 min walk
parco John Lennon — 536 m · ~7 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Banca Popolare di Sondrio — 304 m · ~4 min walk
Farmacia Arosio — 320 m · ~4 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Travellers can exchange money at banks, currency exchange offices or use ATMs at airports, but be aware that rates might be unfavourable. Consider using a debit/credit card or a mobile payment app to avoid poor exchange rates.
Cards are widely accepted in Como, including contactless payments and mobile payments like Apple Pay and Google Pay, but some small shops or family-run businesses might not accept them.
Tipping in Como is generally not expected but rounding up the bill or leaving 1-2 euros for good service is appreciated. For taxis, it's common to round up the fare or add 1-2 euros.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A cappuccino or espresso can be found for around 1-2 euros at a local bar or café.
A panino (sandwich) or a slice of pizza from a street vendor or a local bakery costs around 5-7 euros.
A pasta dish or a plate of risotto at a trattoria can cost between 10-15 euros.
Look for food stalls or street vendors in the historic centre or near the lake for cheap eats.
Local supermarkets like Carrefour or Conad have branches in Como, offering a range of affordable groceries.
You can find affordable high-street shopping in the historic centre, with a mix of local and international brands, or visit the local market for unique finds.
A daily ticket for public transport costs around 4-5 euros, and a taxi from the airport to the city centre costs approximately 30-40 euros.
Buy a local public transport card for discounted travel within Como and its surroundings.Eat at local trattorias or osterias, which often offer affordable and authentic options.Consider purchasing a 'combo' ticket for attractions, which can be more cost-effective than buying individual tickets.
Good to know — Como
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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 Selve di Rogaro
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Banca Popolare di Sondrio — 304 m · ~4 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia Arosio — 320 m · ~4 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 Selve di Rogaro?
Request a room on the upper floors (4th or 5th) for a quieter stay, as the lift is located on the ground floor and can be noisy. Additionally, rooms facing the rear of the hotel (away from Via Regina) are likely to be quieter than those facing the street.
Which rooms should I avoid at Selve di Rogaro?
Avoid rooms on the first floor, as they are closest to the lift and may experience more noise. Rooms on the lower floors near the service entrance may also be noisier due to the proximity to the hotel's back alley.
Is Selve di Rogaro noisy?
The hotel's location on Via Regina means that rooms may experience some street noise, especially during peak season. However, the hotel's layout and surrounding buildings help to mitigate this noise.
Which rooms have the best views at Selve di Rogaro?
Rooms facing Via Regina will offer views of the town and lake, while rooms on the rear of the hotel will have a quieter view of the surrounding buildings.
What are insider tips for staying at Selve di Rogaro?
Request a room with a balcony for a more pleasant stay, as some rooms come with a small outdoor space. Also, be aware that some rooms have shared bathrooms, so be sure to request a room with an en-suite bathroom if this is important to you.
What time is check-in at Selve di Rogaro?
Check-in at Selve di Rogaro is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Selve di Rogaro have Wi-Fi?
free throughout the hotel with 50MBps speed; no login constraints
Is there a city or tourist tax at Selve di Rogaro?
€2 per night per person, mandatory
Where can I eat cheaply near Selve di Rogaro?
A panino (sandwich) or a slice of pizza from a street vendor or a local bakery costs around 5-7 euros.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Selve di Rogaro?
A daily ticket for public transport costs around 4-5 euros, and a taxi from the airport to the city centre costs approximately 30-40 euros.
When is the best time to visit Como?
May, June, September — warm, mostly sunny days with fewer crowds than July and August; lake swims are possible in June and September.
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.