Votre séjour — The Convo
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La propriété — The Convo
The Convo is a no-fuss, clean-lined three-star hotel a short walk from Como’s lakefront and cathedral. The lobby is bright, minimal and functional — think polished concrete floors, a small coffee corner and a reception desk that’s more efficient than chatty. It suits independent travellers who want a reliable, affordable base without paying for frills or pretending to be somewhere more romantic than a weekday business hotel.
Chroniques de Como
Como has Roman origins as *Novum Comum*, founded by Julius Caesar in 59 BC. Its medieval core grew around the Duomo, built in Gothic style from the 14th century, while the waterfront promenades and neoclassical villas date from the 18th and 19th centuries when it became a fashionable retreat for Milanese aristocrats. Today the city balances its silk-manufacturing heritage — still active in the suburbs — with steady tourism from Lake Como day-trippers and ferry passengers. Contemporary Como feels quietly prosperous, with a compact historic centre that packs in aperitivo bars and high-end boutiques.
Meilleur moment pour visiter
Guide complet de Como →Meilleurs mois
April–May and September–October offer pleasant temperatures (18–24°C) and noticeably thinner crowds on ferries and pavements, plus lower hotel rates.
Peak / Festival surge
July and August are the busiest months; Como fills up with summer holidaymakers and lake cruisers. Hotel prices can double from shoulder-season rates. The Palio del Baradello (a historical pageant) in late June/early July draws extra visitors.
La saison des épaules
March and November are the cheapest months to stay. Weather is cooler (10–15°C) and wetter, but you’ll have the town to yourself, and rooms often drop 30–40% below July prices.
Météo & Emballage
Como’s lake-effect humidity means July afternoons can feel stickier than the thermometer suggests. Pack quick-dry clothing, a light rain jacket — afternoon thunderstorms are common — and proper walking shoes for cobbled streets.
Briefing de la ville — Como
- The A9 motorway between Como and Milan has ongoing weekend lane closures for viaduct maintenance through summer 2026, so allow an extra 30 minutes if driving.
- A new direct ferry route from Como to Bellagio (via Tremezzina) started in April 2026, cutting journey time to 45 minutes — check the schedule, as it only runs until October.
- Como’s main funicular to Brunate is closed for cable replacement from June 15 to July 15, 2026. Plan to hike up (steep but doable) or skip the viewpoint that month.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to The Convo, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor, facing the inner courtyard if available. These floors sit above street-level bustle and the mid-rise position usually avoids both ground-floor noise and top-floor heat in summer. The courtyard side tends to be quieter than the street-facing rooms.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor or directly above the lobby/bar area — street noise from the Como road and early-morning activity around reception can be intrusive. Also skip rooms near the lift shaft, as the lift in an older building is often audibly clunky.
Best views
Rooms facing the inner courtyard offer a safe, quiet outlook with a slice of Como’s rooftops. If you get a street-facing upper room (3rd–4th floor), you may catch a glimpse of the lake or the distant mountains over the roofline — but don't expect panoramas.
Quietest floors
Floors 2–4 are the quietest: removed from street hum and the footfall of ground-floor services, but not high enough to suffer top-floor thermal issues in summer.
🔊 Noise notes
Como’s old centre can be lively with scooter traffic and pedestrian chatter, especially on narrow lanes. The hotel’s position on a named road means delivery vehicles and early-morning waste collection are possible noise sources. Double-glazing is likely but not guaranteed on all floors.
Insider tips
1) If you're driving, ask about nearby garage parking as street parking is tight and expensive in Como. 2) Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the courtyard for the best balance of quiet and light — phone the hotel a day before arrival to confirm the request.
- 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 — The Convo
free basic Wi-Fi (about 10 Mbps); premium tier €5/day for up to 50 Mbps; no login constraints on basic tier
a single lift serves all three guest floors; no stairs-only sections
complimentary digital newsstand via PressReader app (login code at reception); no physical newspapers
check-in 15:00-22:00 (notify if arriving later); early bag-drop from 10:00 free; late check-out until 13:00 €30, after 13:00 full night rate
free storage at reception during same day check-in/out
step-free accessible entrance via side ramp; lift fits standard wheelchair; no adapted bathrooms or grab rails in rooms
no on-site parking; nearest public car park is Autosilo Cigno at Via Bixio 2, €15/day; no EV charging on site
Frais, taxes et dépôts
City / tourist tax: €4.00 per person per night (up to 10 nights), payable at check-in
Deposit & card hold: full prepayment at booking via credit card; €100 incidental card hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary à proximité
- Church: Chiesa di Sant'Agostino (80 m · ~1 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di San Provino (401 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di San Giacomo (517 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Madonnetta (561 m · ~7 min walk)
Style de vie et récréation
Passeggiata Sergio Ramelli — 513 m · ~6 min walk
Tempio Voltiano — 918 m · ~11 min walk
Teatro Sociale — 625 m · ~8 min walk
Parco Villa Franceschini — 1.4 km · ~17 min walk
5 minutes de radios essentielles
Nearest — 499 m · ~6 min walk
Farmacia Sant'Agostino — 111 m · ~1 min walk
Carrefour Express — 149 m · ~2 min walk
Como Nord Lago — 246 m · ~3 min walk
Monnaie & Monnaie
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs (Bancomat) for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at Como San Giovanni station and the tourist office near the cathedral—rubbish rates.
Visa/Mastercard contactless is widely accepted in shops, cafés, and restaurants; small bakeries and market stalls often cash-only.
Rounding up the bill or leaving 5–10% in restaurants if service charge not included is fine; taxis and hotel porters get €1–2, but it's not compulsory.
Manger, faire du shopping et voyager sur un budget
Cheap car hire →Espresso at the counter—about €1.10–1.30
Pizza al taglio (by the slice) or a panino from a salumeria—around €5–7
Pasta or pizza in a trattoria off the main square—main course €12–16
Head to the area around Piazza Cavour for food stalls and the old town's little vicoli where bakeries sell focaccia and street pizza.
Coop, Carrefour Express, and Pam are the main budget supermarket chains in Como centro.
Via Vittorio Emanuele II and the arcades near Piazza Duomo have mid-range Italian chains (OVS, Benetton) plus the Saturday morning market near the lake for budget finds.
Buy a multi-journey carnet for the city bus (€1.50 per ride from tabacchi) or a day pass for €3.90; from Milan Malpensa, take the cheapest option: the Malpensa Express to Saronno then a regional train to Como (total about €13).
Skip the expensive lakeside restaurants on the promenade—walk two streets inland for authentic trattorias.Buy a bottle of water or snacks at a supermarket before heading to the lakefront.Visit on a Sunday: many museum entry fees are reduced, and parking meters are free.
Bon à savoir — 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 The Convo
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 499 m · ~6 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia Sant'Agostino — 111 m · ~1 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 The Convo?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor, facing the inner courtyard if available. These floors sit above street-level bustle and the mid-rise position usually avoids both ground-floor noise and top-floor heat in summer. The courtyard side tends to be quieter than the street-facing rooms.
Which rooms should I avoid at The Convo?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor or directly above the lobby/bar area — street noise from the Como road and early-morning activity around reception can be intrusive. Also skip rooms near the lift shaft, as the lift in an older building is often audibly clunky.
Is The Convo noisy?
Como’s old centre can be lively with scooter traffic and pedestrian chatter, especially on narrow lanes. The hotel’s position on a named road means delivery vehicles and early-morning waste collection are possible noise sources. Double-glazing is likely but not guaranteed on all floors.
Which rooms have the best views at The Convo?
Rooms facing the inner courtyard offer a safe, quiet outlook with a slice of Como’s rooftops. If you get a street-facing upper room (3rd–4th floor), you may catch a glimpse of the lake or the distant mountains over the roofline — but don't expect panoramas.
What are insider tips for staying at The Convo?
1) If you're driving, ask about nearby garage parking as street parking is tight and expensive in Como. 2) Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the courtyard for the best balance of quiet and light — phone the hotel a day before arrival to confirm the request.
What time is check-in at The Convo?
Check-in at The Convo is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does The Convo have Wi-Fi?
free basic Wi-Fi (about 10 Mbps); premium tier €5/day for up to 50 Mbps; no login constraints on basic tier
Is there a city or tourist tax at The Convo?
€4.00 per person per night (up to 10 nights), payable at check-in
Where can I eat cheaply near The Convo?
Pizza al taglio (by the slice) or a panino from a salumeria—around €5–7
What is the cheapest way to get around from The Convo?
Buy a multi-journey carnet for the city bus (€1.50 per ride from tabacchi) or a day pass for €3.90; from Milan Malpensa, take the cheapest option: the Malpensa Express to Saronno then a regional train to Como (total about €13).
When is the best time to visit Como?
April–May and September–October offer pleasant temperatures (18–24°C) and noticeably thinner crowds on ferries and pavements, plus lower hotel rates.
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.