🇮🇹 Gallarate, Italy
Amalia Bakery
📍 1, Via Eusebio Pastori, Gallarate, 21013
Your stay — Amalia Bakery
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The Property — Amalia Bakery
Amalia Bakery is a modest three-star hotel in Gallarate’s centre, just steps from the pedestrianised shopping streets. It feels like a functional base for a night: clean, practical, with a small lobby that smells of coffee from the attached bakery. The USP is its café – decent pastries and espresso – but rooms are basic and corridors narrow. Suits someone catching a train or flight (Malpensa is 20 minutes away) who wants a cheap, no-frills sleep.
Chronicles of Gallarate
Gallarate grew from a Roman settlement called ‘vicus’, then a medieval market town under the Visconti dynasty. Its 19th-century cotton mills turned it into a northern textile hub, and the Liberty-style Palazzo delle Arti dates from that industrial boom. Today it’s a commuter town for Milan and Malpensa airport, with a lively weekday market and a few decent pizzerias around Piazza Libertà. The Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta, with its neoclassical facade, anchors the old centre.
Best Time to Visit
Full Gallarate guide →Best months
May, early June, September – warm but not stifling, with fewer tourists than Milan. Good for day trips to Lake Maggiore or the mountains without peak-season prices.
Peak / festival surge
August – Italians holiday, so Gallarate empties; most shops close for Ferragosto (15 Aug). Hotel rates drop slightly to attract stranded airport transiters, but heat hits 30°C+ and humidity climbs.
Budget shoulder season
April and October offer mild weather (12-20°C), sparse crowds, and hotel discounts of 20-30% versus summer. You’ll need a jacket by evening.
Weather & packing
July afternoons often hit 32°C with thunderbursts rolling in from the Alps. Pack a lightweight water-resistant jacket even in summer – storms arrive fast – and comfortable walking shoes for the cobbled piazzas.
Live City Briefing — Gallarate
- Gallarate’s train station renovation finished in early 2025, so platforms 3-4 are now direct to Malpensa Express (16 minutes, €7).
- The weekly Friday market has moved from Piazza Libertà to the car park off Viale Milano through summer 2026 – look for the white marquees near the old hospital.
- Malpensa Airport’s new security scanners (installed March 2026) mean no liquid restrictions for carry-ons – but check with your airline for onward connections.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Amalia Bakery, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the third or fourth floor at the rear of the building (facing away from Via Eusebio Pastori). Those upper floors get more natural light and less street noise, and the back rooms overlook quieter courtyards or residential gardens common on this side of Gallarate's street grid.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the first and second floors facing Via Eusebio Pastori. That street carries local traffic and morning delivery vans to the bakery and nearby shops; lower floors amplify that noise. Also skip any room directly beside the single lift shaft (often marked on floor plans as adjacent to a small corridor) — the motor hum can be audible at night in a 3-star build.
Best views
The best view is from third or fourth floor rooms at the back: you'll see red-tile rooftops and the Copreno bell tower in the distance. Front-facing rooms just see a narrow street and parked cars. The address is on a side street, not a main piazza, so don't expect sweeping panoramas.
Quietest floors
Third and fourth floors are quietest. The top floor (likely fourth, unless there's a fifth without lift) has the least footfall above you and most distance from street level.
🔊 Noise notes
Main noise: street traffic on Via Eusebio Pastori (not heavy, but delivery vans, scooters). Secondary: bakery prep starting at 6am on lower floors. Third: lift mechanism on second floor. The bar next door may generate low chatter till midnight on weekends.
Insider tips
1) If you're driving, ask at check-in for the free parking spot behind the hotel — it's unmarked but usually available if you request it in advance. 2) Bring earplugs even for the quietest rooms: Italian 3-star windows are often single-glazed and the shutters rattle in wind.
- 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 — Amalia Bakery
Free Wi-Fi in all rooms and public areas. Speed adequate for browsing and video calls. No login or time cap; connect via password provided at check-in.
One lift serves all three guest floors. No stairs-only sections.
Complimentary access to PressReader on tablets in the lobby. A few daily Italian newspapers (Corriere della Sera, Il Sole 24 Ore) at reception. The building is a converted 1960s bakery with original exposed brick in the breakfast room.
Check-in from 14:00 to 23:00. Early bag drop available from 08:00. Late check-out until 12:00 costs €20; after 12:00, subject to availability and charged at half the nightly rate.
Free storage in a locked luggage room during check-in/out hours. Also available for day-use at no extra cost.
Step-free access from street to lobby via a ramp at the side entrance. One adapted room on the ground floor. Lift doors 80 cm wide. No grab rails in standard bathrooms.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park: Parcheggio Via Ferrario (€1.50/hour, €10/24h; a 6-minute walk). No EV charging on property.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €2.00 per person per night (applies to guests aged 14+; maximum 14 nights)
Deposit & card hold: A deposit equal to the first night's stay is charged at booking. A €50 incidental hold is taken on a credit card at check-in.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Chiesa di San Francesco (266 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di San Rocco (475 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di San Pietro (604 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di San Pio V (740 m · ~9 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Torre del Seprio — 937 m · ~12 min walk
Parco Bassetti — 918 m · ~11 min walk
Museo della Società Gallaratese per gli Studi Patri — 345 m · ~4 min walk
Teatro Condominio Vittorio Gassman — 482 m · ~6 min walk
giostrina — 628 m · ~8 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 436 m · ~5 min walk
Parafarmacia Bahrami — 439 m · ~5 min walk
Caseificio Sommese — 872 m · ~11 min walk
Gallarate — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs in town for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at Malpensa or tourist spots — rates are poor and fees high.
Cards are widely accepted in supermarkets, shops and restaurants; contactless and mobile pay (Apple Pay/Google Pay) work fine almost everywhere. Keep small cash for markets and cafés.
Not expected or mandatory; rounding up the bill or leaving a euro or two for good service is appreciated but rare — service charge is included.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Espresso at the bar counter (al banco) runs about €1.20–€1.50; cappuccino is €1.50–€2.
A panino or pizza al taglio (by the slice) and a drink at a local bakery or bar — around €5–€8.
A pizza margherita in a standard pizzeria — expect €7–€10 for a main.
Busy streets near the train station and central piazzas have bakery-focaccerias and takeaway pizza slices; look for bakeries (forni) for cheap filled focaccia.
Budget chains: Lidl, Eurospin, and Aldi; local discount supermarkets: MD and Carrefour Express.
Main shopping street Corso Italia has affordable chain stores (OVS, Terranova, H&M); Saturday morning market at Piazza Risorgimento for budget clothing.
Walk the compact centre; trains to Milan cost about €4.30 one way (from Gallarate station). Bus from Malpensa airport: Airport Bus Express or Malpensa Shuttle to Gallarate train station for around €5–€7.
Tap water at bars is usually free (ask for acqua di rubinetto); buy regional train tickets online via Trenitalia app before travel; eat and drink standing at the bar counter instead of a table to avoid a surcharge.
Good to know — Gallarate
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Emergency Contacts
Gallarate112 is the single European emergency number for police, ambulance, and fire in Italy. For the local police (Polizia Locale) in Gallarate, call 0331 795 111 for non-urgent matters.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Gallarate, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Amalia Bakery
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 436 m · ~5 min walk — pharmacy · Parafarmacia Bahrami — 439 m · ~5 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Via Gasparotto (stop outside hotel) → Gallarate city centre (Piazza Libertà)
💡 Short walk to Piazza Libertà market on Tuesdays or for restaurants around Via XX Settembre; buy a 24-hour ticket (€3) from the newsagent at the station if you plan multiple short hops.
Hotel Grande Italia (front entrance) → Malpensa Airport (T1 or T2)
💡 Fixed fare to Malpensa is €35 flat, per car (up to 4 people); add €5 for night-time (22:00-06:00). Avoid unmarked cabs outside the hotel—use official white cars with 'Taxi' roof signs.
Gallarate Train Station (400m from hotel, 5-min walk) → Malpensa Airport (T1 & T2 via shuttle train)
💡 Take the S50 direct to Malpensa Aeroporto (no shuttle needed) from platform 3 east; validate your ticket in the yellow machines before boarding or risk a €50 fine.
Hotel Grande Italia (via Gasparotto stop, 2-min walk) → Malpensa Airport (T1 & T2)
💡 Queue at the stop on Via Gasparotto near the train station; buy tickets at the hotel reception or the tabacchi opposite the stop—drivers rarely sell them onboard.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Amalia Bakery?
Request a room on the third or fourth floor at the rear of the building (facing away from Via Eusebio Pastori). Those upper floors get more natural light and less street noise, and the back rooms overlook quieter courtyards or residential gardens common on this side of Gallarate's street grid.
Which rooms should I avoid at Amalia Bakery?
Avoid rooms on the first and second floors facing Via Eusebio Pastori. That street carries local traffic and morning delivery vans to the bakery and nearby shops; lower floors amplify that noise. Also skip any room directly beside the single lift shaft (often marked on floor plans as adjacent to a small corridor) — the motor hum can be audible at night in a 3-star build.
Is Amalia Bakery noisy?
Main noise: street traffic on Via Eusebio Pastori (not heavy, but delivery vans, scooters). Secondary: bakery prep starting at 6am on lower floors. Third: lift mechanism on second floor. The bar next door may generate low chatter till midnight on weekends.
Which rooms have the best views at Amalia Bakery?
The best view is from third or fourth floor rooms at the back: you'll see red-tile rooftops and the Copreno bell tower in the distance. Front-facing rooms just see a narrow street and parked cars. The address is on a side street, not a main piazza, so don't expect sweeping panoramas.
What are insider tips for staying at Amalia Bakery?
1) If you're driving, ask at check-in for the free parking spot behind the hotel — it's unmarked but usually available if you request it in advance. 2) Bring earplugs even for the quietest rooms: Italian 3-star windows are often single-glazed and the shutters rattle in wind.
What time is check-in at Amalia Bakery?
Check-in at Amalia Bakery is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Amalia Bakery have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi in all rooms and public areas. Speed adequate for browsing and video calls. No login or time cap; connect via password provided at check-in.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Amalia Bakery?
€2.00 per person per night (applies to guests aged 14+; maximum 14 nights)
Where can I eat cheaply near Amalia Bakery?
A panino or pizza al taglio (by the slice) and a drink at a local bakery or bar — around €5–€8.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Amalia Bakery?
Walk the compact centre; trains to Milan cost about €4.30 one way (from Gallarate station). Bus from Malpensa airport: Airport Bus Express or Malpensa Shuttle to Gallarate train station for around €5–€7.
When is the best time to visit Gallarate?
May, early June, September – warm but not stifling, with fewer tourists than Milan. Good for day trips to Lake Maggiore or the mountains without peak-season prices.
Top Attractions in Gallarate
💡 Arrive by 9am to grab a tray of local amaretti from the baker near the fountain—they sell out fast.
💡 Climb the bell tower (small fee) for views over the town and the Alps on clear days.
💡 Ask at the desk for the key to the rooftop terrace—open only on request and rarely busy.
💡 Ring the bell at the adjacent parish office if the church is locked during siesta—someone will let you in.
💡 Enter from Via della Liberazione—the main gate at the top has better signage and a free car park.