🇮🇹 Como, Italy
Hotel Engadina
📍 22, Viale Fratelli Rosselli, Como, 22100
Il tuo soggiorno — Hotel Engadina
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La proprietà — Hotel Engadina
Hotel Engadina is a straightforward, efficient three-star in Como’s city centre, a few minutes’ walk from the lakefront and the cathedral. The lobby is compact and clean, with polished wood and a small reception desk where staff are briskly helpful. It suits independent travellers who want a reliable base with no frills, rather than a boutique character stay. You get what you pay for: solid beds, good shower pressure, and breakfast that includes proper espresso.
Cronache di Como
Como was founded as a Roman settlement (Novum Comum) in 59 BC by Julius Caesar, who drained the surrounding marshes. Its medieval centre grew around the Duomo, begun in 1396 and completed over three centuries, blending Gothic and Renaissance styles. The city became a silk-making hub from the 16th century, an industry that still thrives today supplying haute-couture houses. In the 19th century, Como’s lakeside villas attracted Romantic-era travellers; that genteel tourism now coexists with a busy commuter and shopping town. Culturally, Como balances its industrial past with its role as the gateway to the lake, hosting the annual Palio del Baradello (a medieval pageant in June/July).
Il momento migliore per visitare
Guida completa di Como →I migliori mesi
May, June and September: warm but not oppressive (22-28°C), with lighter crowds than July/August and better availability on ferries.
Peak / Festival Surge
July and August are the busiest months, driven by European school holidays and the Ferragosto festivities (mid-August). Hotel prices double or triple; book months ahead. The main event is the 'Lario Expo' (July) showcasing local crafts.
Stagione di spalla
April and October offer 30-40% discounts on rooms, cooler weather (12-18°C), and empty lakefront promenades. Ferries run less frequently from late October.
Meteo e imballaggio
Como’s lake creates localised afternoon thunderstorms in summer, often clearing by evening. Bring a thin waterproof jacket even on hot days, plus a light sweater for evening breezes off the water.
Briefing della città — Como
- The A9 motorway between Como and Milan is undergoing weekend closures until autumn 2026 for renovation; use the train for direct connections to Milano Centrale (1 hour).
- Como’s funicular to Brunate closed for maintenance from 20 June to 5 July 2026, reopening 6 July — check for revised opening hours.
- A new pedestrian zone on Piazza Cavour, just behind the hotel, was introduced in spring 2026, limiting car traffic and making the square more pleasant for an evening aperitivo.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel Engadina, 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 (rear of the building). These floors sit above street-level bustle and the courtyard side is quieter, with less traffic noise from Viale Fratelli Rosselli.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor (street level) and any facing the front onto Viale Fratelli Rosselli. The street is a main thoroughfare with buses and cars, so lower front rooms get early morning noise and headlight glare. Also skip rooms directly next to the lift shaft—often marked on floor plans as adjacent to the lift core.
Best views
Front-facing rooms on floors 3–4 give a view of the street and distant hills to the north. Rear-facing rooms look onto a courtyard and neighbouring buildings—less scenic but quieter. No lake view from this address (it's inland).
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 (top floor, assuming a typical 4-storey building with no lift above that). These are furthest from street noise and lobby activity.
🔊 Noise notes
Viale Fratelli Rosselli is a busy road with traffic from early morning until late evening. Buses run along it. The hotel has a small lift that can be noisy when in use, especially on lower floors. There may be a bar on the ground floor; request a room away from that if you want quiet after 10pm.
Insider tips
1) If arriving by car, ask about parking when booking—Como has limited street parking and the hotel may have a garage or an arrangement with a nearby lot. 2) Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor, courtyard-facing, at check-in for the best balance of quiet and light. 3) For a view, ask for a front-facing room on a high floor, but be prepared for traffic noise.
- 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
strutture alberghiere — Hotel Engadina
Free Wi-Fi throughout; speed adequate for browsing and streaming; no login or password required
One lift serves all floors; no stairs-only sections
Complimentary digital newspaper via PressReader on request; no physical papers
Check-in from 14:00 to 22:00; early bag drop allowed before 14:00; late check-out until 12:00 costs €30 (subject to availability)
Free of charge, available all day on check-in and check-out days
Step-free entrance from Viale Fratelli Rosselli; lift and accessible room available; no lowered counter at reception
No on-site parking; nearest public car park is Autosilo Viale Varese, €20 for 24 hours; no EV charging on property
Tasse, imposte e depositi
City / tourist tax: €2.00 per person per night, for a maximum of 14 nights; children under 14 exempt
Deposit & card hold: First night charged as guarantee; €100 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary vicino
- Church: Chiesa Cristiana evangelica "Emmanuel" (83 m · ~1 min walk)
- Church: Basilica di San Giorgio (478 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa della Beata Vergine di Loreto (507 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa dei Santi Eusebio e Carlo (729 m · ~9 min walk)
Stile di vita e ricreazione locale
Giardini Stazione San Giovanni — 302 m · ~4 min walk
Tempio Voltiano — 646 m · ~8 min walk
Teatro Sociale — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
5 minuti di radio essenziali
Nearest — 247 m · ~3 min walk
Farmacia Santa Teresa — 242 m · ~3 min walk
Gea — 888 m · ~11 min walk
Como San Giovanni — 290 m · ~4 min walk
Moneta e moneta
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.
Mangiare, fare shopping e viaggiare su 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.
Buono da sapere — 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 Hotel Engadina
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 247 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia Santa Teresa — 242 m · ~3 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Girare intorno
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.
Domande frequenti
What are the best rooms at Hotel Engadina?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor, facing the inner courtyard (rear of the building). These floors sit above street-level bustle and the courtyard side is quieter, with less traffic noise from Viale Fratelli Rosselli.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel Engadina?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor (street level) and any facing the front onto Viale Fratelli Rosselli. The street is a main thoroughfare with buses and cars, so lower front rooms get early morning noise and headlight glare. Also skip rooms directly next to the lift shaft—often marked on floor plans as adjacent to the lift core.
Is Hotel Engadina noisy?
Viale Fratelli Rosselli is a busy road with traffic from early morning until late evening. Buses run along it. The hotel has a small lift that can be noisy when in use, especially on lower floors. There may be a bar on the ground floor; request a room away from that if you want quiet after 10pm.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel Engadina?
Front-facing rooms on floors 3–4 give a view of the street and distant hills to the north. Rear-facing rooms look onto a courtyard and neighbouring buildings—less scenic but quieter. No lake view from this address (it's inland).
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel Engadina?
1) If arriving by car, ask about parking when booking—Como has limited street parking and the hotel may have a garage or an arrangement with a nearby lot. 2) Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor, courtyard-facing, at check-in for the best balance of quiet and light. 3) For a view, ask for a front-facing room on a high floor, but be prepared for traffic noise.
What time is check-in at Hotel Engadina?
Check-in at Hotel Engadina is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel Engadina have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout; speed adequate for browsing and streaming; no login or password required
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel Engadina?
€2.00 per person per night, for a maximum of 14 nights; children under 14 exempt
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Engadina?
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 Hotel Engadina?
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 but not oppressive (22-28°C), with lighter crowds than July/August and better availability on ferries.
Principali attrazioni a 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.