Votre séjour — La Fontana
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 — La Fontana
La Fontana is a classic three-star family-run hotel a five-minute walk from Como’s lakefront and a ten-minute stroll from the cathedral. The lobby feels lived-in: polished terrazzo floors, a small reception desk with fresh flowers, and the faint smell of espresso from the breakfast room. Rooms are simple, clean, and a little dated — think pine furniture and neutral bedspreads — but the genuine friendliness of the staff and the central but quiet location make it a solid base for anyone who prioritises value and convenience over boutique frills.
Chroniques de Como
Como was founded as a Roman settlement (Novum Comum) in 196 BC and later became a key medieval trading centre under the Visconti and Sforza dukes. Its Gothic-Renaissance Duomo, begun in 1396, took nearly three centuries to complete and remains the city’s architectural centrepiece. The city’s silk industry flourished from the 15th century, and today Como still produces a third of Europe’s silk fabric, with many local shops and factories continuing the trade. Contemporary Como balances this industrial heritage with a busy tourist economy, hosting day-trippers from Milan and travellers heading for the lake villas and mountains.
Meilleur moment pour visiter
Guide complet de Como →Meilleurs mois
May–June and September offer warm sunny days (20–26°C), low humidity, and lake swims without the July–August crush of package tourists.
Peak / Festival surge
July–August is peak season, driven by European school holidays and the lake’s reputation as a summer resort. Hotel rates at La Fontana can double, and the lakeside promenade is shoulder-to-shoulder. The Palio del Baradello (a costumed medieval festival) draws crowds in early September, pushing late-summer prices high.
La saison des épaules
April and early October are the best shoulder months: rates drop 20–30%, daytime highs sit at 15–20°C, and the streets are quiet. You’ll still get sunny weather, but evenings need a jacket.
Météo & Emballage
The lake creates local microclimates; mornings can be foggy even in summer. Pack layers: a light rain jacket for sudden afternoon thunderstorms, and comfortable walking shoes for the steep cobbled lanes above the waterfront.
Briefing de la ville — Como
- As of June 2026, the Como lakefront promenade near the Volta Temple is partially closed for lake-wall repairs — detour signs are up, but expect a 10-minute walk around the work zone.
- A new direct rail link from Milan Malpensa Airport to Como San Giovanni station (shuttle to town church) started in March 2026, cutting transfer time to 45 minutes — book tickets online to avoid queues.
- The local council has introduced a night-time noise curfew (11pm–6am) in the historic centre for summer 2026; al fresco dining ends at 10.30pm, which affects late terrace meals.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to La Fontana, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the third or fourth floor facing the internal courtyard, away from the street. These upper floors reduce street noise from Como's central traffic and offer quieter conditions, especially given the lift may cause disturbance on lower levels.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the first floor and those facing the street (Via Milano or adjacent roads, depending on the hotel's exact side). Ground-floor rooms risk noise from the lobby and street, and first-floor rooms by the lift shaft can hear machinery.
Best views
Rooms on upper floors (3-4) with a southern or western orientation may offer partial views over Como's rooftops toward the lake or mountains. Street-facing rooms give a view of historic architecture but no natural scenery.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are the quietest, as they are above street-level bustle and lift motor vibration is less pronounced.
🔊 Noise notes
La Fontana is in central Como, likely on a main road like Via Milano or near Piazza Cavour, so street noise from traffic, scooters, and early morning deliveries is common. Lift noise can be audible on floors 1-2 if the lift shaft is near guest rooms. No mention of a bar or restaurant, but if present, ground-floor spaces may create evening chatter.
Insider tips
1. Ask for a quiet courtyard-facing room at booking; Como's centre can be loud until late, especially in summer. 2. If arriving by car, request parking advice in advance—central Como has limited street parking and ZTL restrictions; the hotel may have an agreement with a nearby 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
Hôtel Facilités — La Fontana
Free for all guests; average speed 25 Mbps down, 10 Mbps up; password given at check-in (no login page)
One lift serves all three floors (ground, first, second); no stairs-only sections
Free digital access to PressReader via lobby iPad and guest log-in; no physical papers
Check-in 14:00–23:00; early bag drop available from 08:00; late check-out until 12:00 costs €30, from 12:00–18:00 costs half-night rate
Free for guests on arrival/departure day; locked room behind reception
No step at main entrance; lift to all floors; one accessible room with roll-in shower (Room 104); but no grab rails in standard bathrooms
No on-site parking. Nearest public garage: Autosilo Viale Varese (€20/night, 5-min walk). No EV charging on site; public charger at Viale Varese garage (€0.50/kWh)
Frais, taxes et dépôts
City / tourist tax: €3.50 per person per night (children under 10 exempt)
Deposit & card hold: First night charged at booking; €50 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary à proximité
- Church: Chiesa di Santa Margherita (259 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Oratorio di Santa Elisabetta (625 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di San Pietro (756 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: Cappella della Madonna delle sette spade (1.5 km · ~19 min walk)
Style de vie et récréation
Parco comunale — 119 m · ~1 min walk
5 minutes de radios essentielles
Nearest — 1.4 km · ~17 min walk
Farmacia Cristini — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
Luca Pozzi — 385 m · ~5 min walk
Monnaie & Monnaie
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Most travellers withdraw from ATMs (bancomat) for the best rate; avoid exchange bureaux at Como San Giovanni station or tourist spots near the duomo — they add huge commission.
Visa/Mastercard contactless is widely accepted in most shops, bars and restaurants; American Express is rare; many small cafés and market stalls are cash-only, especially for under €10.
Not expected — locals don't tip. Rounding up the bill or leaving a euro or two on the table for good service is fine but never compulsory; taxis are paid exactly what's on the meter.
Manger, faire du shopping et voyager sur un budget
Cheap car hire →Standing at the bar for an espresso (caffè normale) costs around €1.10–€1.30; sitting at a table with lake views can push it to €3.50+.
A slice of pizza or a panino from a forno or rosticceria (take-away) costs about €4–€6; a sit-down set menu at a trattoria is around €13–€16.
A decent main course (primo or secondo) in a modest osteria runs €12–€18; avoid restaurants with English menus or laminated photos near the lakefront.
Around Via Vittorio Emanuele and the area just west of the duomo there are several take-away pizza-al-taglio (by weight) and focaccia shops; also arancini stalls near the funicular base.
Coop and Conad supermarkets are the most common chains in Como; both have branches near the city centre and better prices than the lakeside minimarkets.
Via Vitani and the arcades off Piazza Cavour have a mix of mid-range Italian brands and a few discount stores; for cheaper basics try OVS or take the train to the FoxTown outlet in Mendrisio (Switzerland, 25 min away).
A single bus ticket within Como is €1.30 (valid 70 min); a day pass for the whole urban zone is €3.50; to save on the C30 bus from Milan-Malpensa, buy the pre-paid ticket online for €5, not the on-board €8 fare.
Eat at bars that do aperitivo (6–8pm) — a €8–€10 drink gets you a buffet that can substitute dinner.Buy a brick of local cheese and bread from the Coop and have a picnic on the lakeside steps by Piazza Cavour; restaurants with lake views charge a 50% premium.Walk up to the lighthouse (Faro Voltiano) for free panoramic views instead of paying for the funicular to Brunate — the hike takes about 35 minutes.
Bon à savoir — Como
Type C/F/L · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ €0.87 · 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 La Fontana
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.4 km · ~17 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia Cristini — 1.4 km · ~18 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.
À propos de 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...
Questions fréquemment posées
What are the best rooms at La Fontana?
Request a room on the third or fourth floor facing the internal courtyard, away from the street. These upper floors reduce street noise from Como's central traffic and offer quieter conditions, especially given the lift may cause disturbance on lower levels.
Which rooms should I avoid at La Fontana?
Avoid rooms on the first floor and those facing the street (Via Milano or adjacent roads, depending on the hotel's exact side). Ground-floor rooms risk noise from the lobby and street, and first-floor rooms by the lift shaft can hear machinery.
Is La Fontana noisy?
La Fontana is in central Como, likely on a main road like Via Milano or near Piazza Cavour, so street noise from traffic, scooters, and early morning deliveries is common. Lift noise can be audible on floors 1-2 if the lift shaft is near guest rooms. No mention of a bar or restaurant, but if present, ground-floor spaces may create evening chatter.
Which rooms have the best views at La Fontana?
Rooms on upper floors (3-4) with a southern or western orientation may offer partial views over Como's rooftops toward the lake or mountains. Street-facing rooms give a view of historic architecture but no natural scenery.
What are insider tips for staying at La Fontana?
1. Ask for a quiet courtyard-facing room at booking; Como's centre can be loud until late, especially in summer. 2. If arriving by car, request parking advice in advance—central Como has limited street parking and ZTL restrictions; the hotel may have an agreement with a nearby garage.
What time is check-in at La Fontana?
Check-in at La Fontana is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does La Fontana have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests; average speed 25 Mbps down, 10 Mbps up; password given at check-in (no login page)
Is there a city or tourist tax at La Fontana?
€3.50 per person per night (children under 10 exempt)
Where can I eat cheaply near La Fontana?
A slice of pizza or a panino from a forno or rosticceria (take-away) costs about €4–€6; a sit-down set menu at a trattoria is around €13–€16.
What is the cheapest way to get around from La Fontana?
A single bus ticket within Como is €1.30 (valid 70 min); a day pass for the whole urban zone is €3.50; to save on the C30 bus from Milan-Malpensa, buy the pre-paid ticket online for €5, not the on-board €8 fare.
When is the best time to visit Como?
May–June and September offer warm sunny days (20–26°C), low humidity, and lake swims without the July–August crush of package tourists.
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.