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Your stay — Villaggio Sole Mio
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The Property — Villaggio Sole Mio
Villaggio Sole Mio is a cheerful 3-star hotel on Como's eastern lakefront, with a modest pool, a small garden and rooms that favour function over flourish. The lobby smells of coffee and clean linen, and the staff greet returning guests by name. It suits budget-conscious couples and families who want direct lake views and a short waterfront promenade into town, rather than boutique charm or dining that demands a reservation.
Chronicles of Como
Como was founded as a Roman garrison town (Novum Comum) in 59 BC, later growing rich on silk trade from the 15th century, a craft that still underpins its economy. The cathedral, begun in 1396, blends Gothic and Renaissance styles, while the 1930s lakefront promenade and Mussolini-era buildings reflect its fascist past. Today it balances silk workshops, a UNESCO-recognised design tradition and throngs of day-trippers from Milan, keeping a dignified, workaday rhythm behind the tourist gloss.
Best Time to Visit
Full Como guide →Best months
May, June and September: warm enough for swimming, long daylight hours, and the lake breeze keeps June tolerable without July's crush. September offers settled weather and emptier ferries.
Peak / festival surge
July and August: Italian holidays and school breaks push hotel prices to their highest (expect double the shoulder rate). The Palio del Baradello festival on July 7 fills the town with processions and crowds.
Budget shoulder season
April and October: rooms drop 30–40%, weather is mild but you'll need rain gear, and the cable car up Monte Brè still runs for open-air views.
Weather & packing
July in Como is humid with occasional thunderstorms rolling off the Alps; pack a light rain jacket even in high summer. Swimwear is essential for a hotel-pool dip or the lake lido, but bring a pashmina or jumper for evening lake breezes.
Live City Briefing — Como
- The funicular to Brunate is closed for maintenance until July 10, so reach the mountain viewpoint by the C10 bus or a 7 km uphill walk.
- A new pedestrianised zone around Piazza Cavour started in June 2025, reducing traffic noise but causing short bus detours via Viale Lecco.
- The Silk Museum (Museo della Seta) reopened its restored 19th-century dyeing hall in March, offering a deeper look at Como's industrial heritage.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Villaggio Sole Mio, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floor 2 or 3 facing the inner courtyard. These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but low enough for easy stair access if the lift is busy. The courtyard side tends to be significantly quieter than the front of the building.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground floor (no lift access mentioned, so likely ground floor) and any room facing the main street at the front. Ground-floor rooms can be noisy with foot traffic and proximity to the reception/breakfast area.
Best views
Given the address in Como city centre, the best view is likely of the lake or the historic rooftops. Request a high floor (3rd) facing southeast or southwest for potential lake glimpses over lower buildings. If the hotel faces a square, that can also offer a pleasant view.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and 3 are the quietest, as they are above street level and away from the ground-floor activity. The lift is available for these floors, so no need for stairs.
🔊 Noise notes
Como is a popular tourist town, so street noise from pedestrian traffic, scooters, and delivery vehicles is common, especially on weekends and during summer. The lift may also produce a low hum on adjacent rooms, particularly on the landing side.
Insider tips
1. Ask for a room on the courtyard side when booking – it makes a real difference for sleep quality. 2. If arriving by car, check with the hotel about nearby paid parking (ZTL zone restrictions apply in central Como); they can advise the closest secure garage.
- 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 — Villaggio Sole Mio
free Wi-Fi for all guests, speed around 30 Mbps download, one device per room; no login constraints.
a modern lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections.
complimentary digital PressReader access via hotel tablet in the lobby; no physical papers.
check-in from 14:00 to 22:00; early bag-drop available from 10:00. Late check-out until 13:00 costs €30. After 13:00 charged as half a night.
free storage at the reception desk during opening hours; no automated lockers.
step-free entrance from street, lift to all floors, wheelchair-accessible ground-floor room (no. 103); no other adapted bathrooms.
on-site underground parking €20 per night (limited spaces, reserve ahead; max height 1.90 m). Nearest public car park is Autosilo Lungo Lago, a 5-min walk, €3 per hour or €18 per day. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €2.50 per person per night, payable at check-in; under-14s exempt.
Deposit & card hold: full prepayment by credit card on booking; a €100 incidental hold on a card at check-in.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Chiesa della Nostra Signora di Fatima (348 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Oratorio Parrocchiale (507 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa parrocchiale di Santo Stefano (639 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: Cappella dell'Alluvione (672 m · ~8 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Piazzetta della Musica — 696 m · ~9 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 348 m · ~4 min walk
Farmacia del Lago — 388 m · ~5 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs inside banks for best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at Como San Giovanni station or tourist spots near the lake as they add poor rates and high fees.
Visa and Mastercard accepted almost everywhere; contactless is common; American Express less so. Carry cash for small cafes, market stalls, and some taxis.
Restaurants: round up or leave 5-10% for good service, not expected. Taxis: round up to nearest euro. Hotel staff: €1-2 per bag for porters, not for housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Espresso at the bar (al banco) is €1-1.20; seated cappuccino can be €2.50+. Avoid ordering cappuccino after 11am—locals find it odd.
Pizza al taglio (pizza by the slice) or a panino from a bakery: €4-6 with a drink. Or a budget weekday lunch menu in a trattoria: €12-15 (primo + water).
Pizza margherita in a pizzeria without lake view: €8-10; a primo piatto (pasta dish) in a modest osteria: €10-12. Avoid restaurants on the lakefront for better value.
Via Luini and side streets near Piazza Cavour have takeaway pizza slices, focaccia, and arancini for quick eats; no dedicated street food market in Como itself.
Coop and Conad supermarkets in the city centre (by the train station and near Porta Torre) for affordable groceries and picnic supplies.
Basic high-street brands at Centro Commerciale Lago (via Bressanella) or small independent shops on Via Vittorio Emanuele II; avoid the upscale stores near the duomo.
Walk or cycle: the old town is compact. A single bus ticket (€1.40) covers the urban zone. For funicular or ferry, buy a day pass (€7-9) from tabacchi. From Milan Malpensa, take the Malpensa Express train to Milan Cadorna then regional train to Como—total ~€22, cheaper than direct bus (€15-25).
1) Picnic by the lake using supplies from Coop—lakefront restaurants are overpriced. 2) Buy ferry tickets in advance online for 10-15% discount on multi-ride passes. 3) Eat the tourist tax at lunch—menù turistico fixed-price deals (€12-15) often cheaper than dinner.
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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 Villaggio Sole Mio
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 348 m · ~4 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia del Lago — 388 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 Villaggio Sole Mio?
Request a room on floor 2 or 3 facing the inner courtyard. These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but low enough for easy stair access if the lift is busy. The courtyard side tends to be significantly quieter than the front of the building.
Which rooms should I avoid at Villaggio Sole Mio?
Avoid rooms on the ground floor (no lift access mentioned, so likely ground floor) and any room facing the main street at the front. Ground-floor rooms can be noisy with foot traffic and proximity to the reception/breakfast area.
Is Villaggio Sole Mio noisy?
Como is a popular tourist town, so street noise from pedestrian traffic, scooters, and delivery vehicles is common, especially on weekends and during summer. The lift may also produce a low hum on adjacent rooms, particularly on the landing side.
Which rooms have the best views at Villaggio Sole Mio?
Given the address in Como city centre, the best view is likely of the lake or the historic rooftops. Request a high floor (3rd) facing southeast or southwest for potential lake glimpses over lower buildings. If the hotel faces a square, that can also offer a pleasant view.
What are insider tips for staying at Villaggio Sole Mio?
1. Ask for a room on the courtyard side when booking – it makes a real difference for sleep quality. 2. If arriving by car, check with the hotel about nearby paid parking (ZTL zone restrictions apply in central Como); they can advise the closest secure garage.
What time is check-in at Villaggio Sole Mio?
Check-in at Villaggio Sole Mio is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Villaggio Sole Mio have Wi-Fi?
free Wi-Fi for all guests, speed around 30 Mbps download, one device per room; no login constraints.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Villaggio Sole Mio?
€2.50 per person per night, payable at check-in; under-14s exempt.
Where can I eat cheaply near Villaggio Sole Mio?
Pizza al taglio (pizza by the slice) or a panino from a bakery: €4-6 with a drink. Or a budget weekday lunch menu in a trattoria: €12-15 (primo + water).
What is the cheapest way to get around from Villaggio Sole Mio?
Walk or cycle: the old town is compact. A single bus ticket (€1.40) covers the urban zone. For funicular or ferry, buy a day pass (€7-9) from tabacchi. From Milan Malpensa, take the Malpensa Express train to Milan Cadorna then regional train to Como—total ~€22, cheaper than direct bus (€15-25).
When is the best time to visit Como?
May, June and September: warm enough for swimming, long daylight hours, and the lake breeze keeps June tolerable without July's crush. September offers settled weather and emptier ferries.
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.