🇮🇹 Como, Italy
B&B Hotel Como
📍 21, Via Pasquale Paoli, Como, 22100
Photo: official website
Votre séjour — B&B Hotel Como
Prévisions en direct pour vos dates · Quoi de neuf · Qualité de l'air et pollen📅 Pick your check-in & check-out above to unlock your day-by-day forecast, what's on during your stay, and live air quality & pollen for Como.
La propriété — B&B Hotel Como
The B&B Hotel Como is a reliable, no-fuss 3-star placed a few minutes' walk from Como San Giovanni station, with a clean, modern lobby and a functional check-in desk rather than any grand character. Rooms are compact but spotless, aimed squarely at travellers who want a comfortable base for exploring the lake rather than lingering indoors. It suits budget-conscious couples or solo visitors who plan to be out all day and just need a decent night's sleep.
Chroniques de Como
Como began as a Roman settlement, Novum Comum, founded by Julius Caesar in 59 BC, and its medieval heart still runs on a Roman grid. The soaring Gothic-Renaissance Duomo, begun in 1396, took nearly four centuries to complete — its marble facade is a timeline of architectural ambition. In the 19th century, Como became a hub for silk production, a legacy that continues today, and the city now balances its industrial heritage with a lakefront tourism economy centred on ferries, funiculars, and café-lined piazzas.
Meilleur moment pour visiter
Guide complet de Como →Meilleurs mois
May, June and September deliver stable warmth in the high 20s, clear skies for boat trips, and far lighter crowds than the July-August crush.
Peak / Festival surge
July and August are the absolute peak, driven by school holidays across Europe and the Ferragosto festival (15 August) when Italians flood the lake. Hotel prices double or triple from low-season rates, and every berth and restaurant queue feels it.
La saison des épaules
Late April, early May and October are the prime shoulder windows: hotel rates drop 30-50%, you get 18-23°C days, and the lakefront isn't wall-to-wall. October also brings autumnal colours around the hills.
Météo & Emballage
Como's microclimate can flip from sunny to stormy within an hour, especially in summer. Always pack a lightweight, packable rain shell even for a July visit — you'll need it for sudden lake squalls on the ferry or a surprise downpour in the old town.
Briefing de la ville — Como
- Como's Funicular to Brunate remains closed for scheduled maintenance until at least late July 2026 — check municipal updates before planning a summit trip.
- A new pedestrianised zone on Via Vittorio Emanuele II is being trialled this summer, reducing traffic noise around the Duomo but also limiting taxi access to the lakefront.
- Several lakeside lidos have introduced timed-entry booking for non-hotel guests in 2026 to manage crowding — book your spot for places like Lido di Villa Olmo online at least a day in advance.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to B&B Hotel Como, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor overlooking the internal courtyard. These floors are high enough to reduce street-level noise, and the courtyard side avoids the main road traffic on Via Pasquale Paoli.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms, especially those facing Via Pasquale Paoli – they suffer from direct street noise, foot traffic, and potential light spill from the reception area. Also skip rooms near the lift shaft on any floor if you're a light sleeper.
Best views
For a view of the city skyline rather than the street, request a high-floor room (floor 3 or 4) with a window facing north-east – you might catch a glimpse of the hills or rooftops. Otherwise, expect standard urban views of the street or courtyard.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are generally the quietest, as they sit above most street noise and are less used for service activities.
🔊 Noise notes
Via Pasquale Paoli is a moderately busy street in Como, with traffic noise peaking during weekday rush hours (7.30-9am and 5-7pm). There's also a bus stop nearby, so engine idling and passenger chatter can be audible. Inside, the lift motor hum is noticeable on floors 1-2, and the reception area can be lively until 10pm.
Insider tips
1. Parking is limited and often paid – check in advance if they offer a discounted partnership with a nearby garage; otherwise, try the public car park under the stadium (a 5-minute walk). 2. Request a courtyard-facing room at booking – the hotel often accommodates this for free if you specify it's for a quiet sleep.
- 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
Hôtel Facilités — B&B Hotel Como
Free WiFi throughout; speed approx 30 Mbps down/10 Mbps up (sufficient for streaming). No login required; code given at reception
One lift serves all 4 floors (room floors 1–4). Staircase also available; no historic restricted sections
No physical newspapers. Digital newsstand via PressReader (unlimited access, login code from reception). The hotel is a modern purpose-built B&B chain property (no historic building quirks)
Standard check-in: 14:00–22:00. Early bag-drop allowed. Late check-out until 12:00 costs €15 (subject to availability; weekend may be €20). After 12:00 charged half-night rate
Free of charge; locked room near reception. No size limit but you must collect by 22:00
One accessible room on ground floor (No. 104). Step-free entrance from street; lift fits standard wheelchair. No other adapted facilities
No on-site or valet parking. Closest public car park: Autosilo Valduce (Via Genova, 300m; €20/night). No EV charging on property; nearest charging point at Parcheggio Largo Leoni (€0.35/kWh)
Frais, taxes et dépôts
City / tourist tax: €2.50 per person per night (up to 14 nights; children under 11 exempt)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment via credit card at booking; €100 incidental authorisation hold on check-in
Faith & Dietary à proximité
- Church: Chiesa di Santa Brigida (752 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di San Rocco (762 m · ~10 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di San Martino (872 m · ~11 min walk)
- Church: Basilica di San Carpoforo (968 m · ~12 min walk)
Style de vie et récréation
Esselunga della Ca' Merlata — 640 m · ~8 min walk
Parco Collina — 1.4 km · ~17 min walk
Museo della Seta — 1.8 km · ~23 min walk
CineTeatro Nuovo — 870 m · ~11 min walk
via giussani — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
5 minutes de radios essentielles
UniCredit Bank — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
Farmacia Camerlata — 739 m · ~9 min walk
Como, Piazzale Camerlata — 732 m · ~9 min walk
Monnaie & Monnaie
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.
Manger, faire du shopping et voyager sur un 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.
Bon à savoir — Como
Type C/F/L · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ €0.88 · EUR
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 B&B Hotel Como
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · UniCredit Bank — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia Camerlata — 739 m · ~9 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →S’entourer
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.
Questions fréquemment posées
What are the best rooms at B&B Hotel Como?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor overlooking the internal courtyard. These floors are high enough to reduce street-level noise, and the courtyard side avoids the main road traffic on Via Pasquale Paoli.
Which rooms should I avoid at B&B Hotel Como?
Avoid ground-floor rooms, especially those facing Via Pasquale Paoli – they suffer from direct street noise, foot traffic, and potential light spill from the reception area. Also skip rooms near the lift shaft on any floor if you're a light sleeper.
Is B&B Hotel Como noisy?
Via Pasquale Paoli is a moderately busy street in Como, with traffic noise peaking during weekday rush hours (7.30-9am and 5-7pm). There's also a bus stop nearby, so engine idling and passenger chatter can be audible. Inside, the lift motor hum is noticeable on floors 1-2, and the reception area can be lively until 10pm.
Which rooms have the best views at B&B Hotel Como?
For a view of the city skyline rather than the street, request a high-floor room (floor 3 or 4) with a window facing north-east – you might catch a glimpse of the hills or rooftops. Otherwise, expect standard urban views of the street or courtyard.
What are insider tips for staying at B&B Hotel Como?
1. Parking is limited and often paid – check in advance if they offer a discounted partnership with a nearby garage; otherwise, try the public car park under the stadium (a 5-minute walk). 2. Request a courtyard-facing room at booking – the hotel often accommodates this for free if you specify it's for a quiet sleep.
What time is check-in at B&B Hotel Como?
Check-in at B&B Hotel Como is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does B&B Hotel Como have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout; speed approx 30 Mbps down/10 Mbps up (sufficient for streaming). No login required; code given at reception
Is there a city or tourist tax at B&B Hotel Como?
€2.50 per person per night (up to 14 nights; children under 11 exempt)
Where can I eat cheaply near B&B Hotel 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 B&B Hotel 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, June and September deliver stable warmth in the high 20s, clear skies for boat trips, and far lighter crowds than the July-August crush.
Principales attractions à 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.