Votre séjour — Plinius
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La propriété — Plinius
A 3-star hotel on a quiet side street a short walk from Como's lakefront and cathedral. The lobby feels like an old-fashioned family-run pensione: tiled floors, a small reception desk, a few armchairs, and a lift that clanks. Rooms are clean and basic with good shutters and reliable air conditioning — no frills, but solid value for a night in central Como. It suits budget-conscious travellers who plan to spend most of their time outdoors or exploring the lake.
Chroniques de Como
Como was founded as a Roman settlement, Novum Comum, in 196 BC by Julius Caesar. The medieval walled city grew around its Gothic-Renaissance cathedral, begun in 1396 and finished in the 18th century. Silk manufacturing dominated the economy from the 19th century onward, and Como remains Italy's silk capital. Today the city is a transport hub and gateway to Lake Como, balancing its industrial past with tourism and a strong local identity focused on food, sailing and the lake promenade.
Meilleur moment pour visiter
Guide complet de Como →Meilleurs mois
May, June and September: warm days (20-25°C), lower humidity than midsummer, and less crowding on ferries and lakeside paths.
Peak / Festival surge
July and August: school holidays across Europe fill the town, lake and ferries. Hotel prices at Plinius can double from shoulder seasons. The main event is the Festa di San Giovanni (24 June) and the Como Film Festival in July, but the real driver is general summer tourism.
La saison des épaules
Late April, October: daytime temps 15-20°C, far fewer crowds, hotel rates 30-50% lower than July. Many lakeside restaurants still open, but some outdoor attractions have reduced hours.
Météo & Emballage
Como's microclimate can produce sudden afternoon thunderstorms even in summer, especially July. Pack a light waterproof jacket and sandals that can get wet, plus one long-sleeved layer for cool evenings.
Briefing de la ville — Como
- Como's funicular to Brunate is undergoing maintenance on weekdays in early July, with shuttle buses replacing the service; check current schedule before planning a trip.
- The A9 motorway between Milan and Como has overnight lane closures for viaduct repairs until mid-July, which may affect late-evening transfers from Malpensa or Linate airports.
- Lake ferry service to Bellagio and Varenna is running at full summer capacity in July, but tickets sell out on weekend mornings; buy return tickets online in advance.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Plinius, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 4th or 5th floor, facing the inner courtyard. These floors sit above most street-level noise and the courtyard side is quieter than Via Garibaldi.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st and 2nd floors facing Via Garibaldi. The street is a busy direct route through Como, with traffic and pedestrian noise from early morning until late evening. Ground-floor rooms are also prone to noise from the lobby and street.
Best views
Rooms on floors 4–6 facing Via Garibaldi offer a view of the street and surrounding historic buildings, but with noise. For a tree-and-courtyard view, ask for a courtyard-side room on floor 3 or above.
Quietest floors
Floors 4, 5, and 6 (top floor) are generally quieter. The hotel has a lift, so upper floors are accessible without stairs.
🔊 Noise notes
Via Garibaldi is a main thoroughfare in Como, carrying local traffic and pedestrians. Service vehicles and deliveries occur early morning (around 7am). The lift can be audible on adjacent walls.
Insider tips
Parking: Request a permit or use the paid lot near the harbour (10 min walk) as street parking is limited. Check-in: Ask for a courtyard room at booking to minimise street noise; upper floors have better airflow.
- 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 — Plinius
Free WiFi throughout. Speeds sufficient for email and browsing (approx. 15 Mbps down). No login, just select 'Plinius_WiFi'.
One small lift serves all three floors including basement breakfast room.
Complimentary daily print copies of Corriere della Sera and La Provincia in the breakfast room. No digital newsstand.
Check-in from 14:00. Luggage can be dropped from 08:00. Late check-out (by 12:00) costs €30 if available.
Free luggage storage before check-in and after check-out; left at front desk.
No step at main entrance. Lift fits a wheelchair. No accessible bathroom or grab rails in standard rooms.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park: Garage Comunale (Via dei Partigiani, 5 min walk) – €20/night. No EV charging on property.
Frais, taxes et dépôts
City / tourist tax: Mandatory city tax: €2.00 per person per night (children under 10 exempt).
Deposit & card hold: First night charged as deposit at booking. €100 incidental hold on credit card at check-in.
Faith & Dietary à proximité
- Church: Chiesa della Beata Vergine di Loreto (403 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa Cristiana evangelica "Emmanuel" (403 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa dei Santi Eusebio e Carlo (498 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Basilica di San Giorgio (655 m · ~8 min walk)
Style de vie et récréation
Parco Antonio Sant'Elia — 89 m · ~1 min walk
Tempio Voltiano — 316 m · ~4 min walk
Teatro Sociale — 943 m · ~12 min walk
5 minutes de radios essentielles
Nearest — 172 m · ~2 min walk
Farmacia Popolare — 367 m · ~5 min walk
Carrefour Express — 659 m · ~8 min walk
Como San Giovanni — 596 m · ~7 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.
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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 Plinius
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 172 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia Popolare — 367 m · ~5 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 Plinius?
Request a room on the 4th or 5th floor, facing the inner courtyard. These floors sit above most street-level noise and the courtyard side is quieter than Via Garibaldi.
Which rooms should I avoid at Plinius?
Avoid rooms on the 1st and 2nd floors facing Via Garibaldi. The street is a busy direct route through Como, with traffic and pedestrian noise from early morning until late evening. Ground-floor rooms are also prone to noise from the lobby and street.
Is Plinius noisy?
Via Garibaldi is a main thoroughfare in Como, carrying local traffic and pedestrians. Service vehicles and deliveries occur early morning (around 7am). The lift can be audible on adjacent walls.
Which rooms have the best views at Plinius?
Rooms on floors 4–6 facing Via Garibaldi offer a view of the street and surrounding historic buildings, but with noise. For a tree-and-courtyard view, ask for a courtyard-side room on floor 3 or above.
What are insider tips for staying at Plinius?
Parking: Request a permit or use the paid lot near the harbour (10 min walk) as street parking is limited. Check-in: Ask for a courtyard room at booking to minimise street noise; upper floors have better airflow.
What time is check-in at Plinius?
Check-in at Plinius is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Plinius have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout. Speeds sufficient for email and browsing (approx. 15 Mbps down). No login, just select 'Plinius_WiFi'.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Plinius?
Mandatory city tax: €2.00 per person per night (children under 10 exempt).
Where can I eat cheaply near Plinius?
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 Plinius?
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: warm days (20-25°C), lower humidity than midsummer, and less crowding on ferries and lakeside paths.
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.