Il tuo soggiorno — San Giuseppe
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La proprietà — San Giuseppe
San Giuseppe is a pared-back, family-run three-star just off Como’s main square, with a small garden and a breakfast terrace that catches the morning sun. The lobby feels like an old-fashioned sitting room: polished tiles, a wooden desk, and the smell of coffee from the adjoining bar. It suits budget-conscious couples or solo travellers who want reliable cleanliness and a central base, not frills. You trade a lift and air conditioning for authentic Italian character and a 10-minute walk to the lakefront.
Cronache di Como
Como was founded as a Roman garrison town, Comum, in 196 BC, and its grid-like street pattern still reflects the original castrum layout. The medieval city grew around the Duomo, a Gothic-Renaissance hybrid begun in 1396 and finished 300 years later, which dominates the central square. By the 18th century, Como became a silk-weaving powerhouse, and the industry still operates in the surrounding hills today. Its lakeside promenade and neoclassical villas—like Villa Olmo—were built for Milanese aristocrats escaping summer heat. Contemporary Como is a quiet, prosperous city that balances tourism with local life; it’s not a party destination, more a place for serious gelato and lake views.
Il momento migliore per visitare
Guida completa di Como →I migliori mesi
May, September: warm enough for lake swimming and outdoor eating, but without July-August crowds. Both months offer reliable sunshine and lower prices than high summer.
Peak / Festival Surge
July-August is peak season, driven by school holidays and the Palio del Baradello festival (late July). Hotel prices can double; San Giuseppe often sells out two months ahead.
Stagione di spalla
April and October: discounts of 30-40% versus July, still pleasant (15-20°C) for walking and day trips, with fewer tourists and lighter jacket weather.
Meteo e imballaggio
Como’s lake effect can trap humidity; July afternoons often bring brief thunderstorms that clear quickly. Pack a compact waterproof jacket and sturdy sandals for wet cobbles.
Briefing della città — Como
- Como’s Funicolare railway to Brunate is closed for maintenance until September 2026, so bus line C30 is the only public route to the hilltop village.
- The lakeside promenade (Lungolago) has new pedestrian zones and bike lanes completed in 2025, but parking remains limited—avoid driving into the historic centre.
- Lake water levels are lower than usual this season; some public lidos restrict swimming access near the city centre. Check with the hotel for the nearest open beach.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to San Giuseppe, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request rooms on the upper floors (third or fourth) facing the internal courtyard, as they are quieter and have a chance of a partial lake view over the rooftops.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the first and second floors overlooking the street; Como’s narrow lanes carry scooter, foot, and café noise well into the evening.
Best views
Upper floors at the front may offer a sliver of Lake Como over the rooftops; rear rooms look onto the internal courtyard – pleasant but no real view.
Quietest floors
Third and fourth floors are consistently quieter, being above street level and away from the lift lobby.
🔊 Noise notes
Como’s centre is busy with Vespas, delivery vans, and outdoor dining. The hotel’s location on a main thoroughfare means street noise from 7am till late. The lift mechanism is audible on the 2nd floor.
Insider tips
1) If arriving by car, the hotel has no dedicated parking – use the covered car park on Largo Leoni, 200m away, and ask reception for a discount voucher. 2) Request a room on the 4th floor – that’s where the renovated bathrooms are; lower floors still have original fittings.
- 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 — San Giuseppe
Free Wi-Fi on all floors; speed ~20 Mbps download, no login password required
One lift serves all 4 floors, including basement breakfast room. No stairs-only section
Digital newsstand via guest tablet in lobby (PressReader) — 30 free newspapers; no physical papers. Building is a converted 19th-century palazzo with original frescoed ceiling in breakfast room
Check-in from 14:00 to 23:00; bag drop available from 08:00 in locked room. Late check-out until 13:00 costs €30, after 13:00 charged full night
Free storage in a lockable room on ground floor; collect key at reception
Step-free access via ramp at side entrance on Via Garibaldi; lift fits standard wheelchair. No rooms adapted for wheelchairs; bathroom doors 70 cm wide
No on-site parking. Public Autosilo Nord (Via Natta) €18/night, 5-min walk. No EV charging at hotel; nearest public charger at Piazza Camerlata (2 km)
Tasse, imposte e depositi
City / tourist tax: €2.00 per person per night (ages 14+), payable on arrival
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment by credit card required 7 days before arrival; at check-in, a €100 incidental hold is placed on card
Faith & Dietary vicino
- Church: Chiesa del Redentore (270 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa della Beata Vergine del Carmine (332 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Oratorio della Madonna di Asnigo (348 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Oratorio della Beata Vergine delle Grazie (445 m · ~6 min walk)
Stile di vita e ricreazione locale
Lario Center — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Parco di Villa Erba — 771 m · ~10 min walk
Museo di Villa Bernasconi — 692 m · ~9 min walk
5 minuti di radio essenziali
Nearest — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Farmacia della salute — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
Aurora Panetteria di Segreto — 322 m · ~4 min walk
Moneta e moneta
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs for the best rates; avoid airport and tourist-area exchange bureaux, which typically give poor rates.
Cards (Visa/Mastercard) and contactless mobile pay are widely accepted in shops and restaurants; carry some cash for small purchases and market stalls.
Tipping is not expected but appreciated for good service – round up the bill or leave 5-10% at restaurants; no tipping for taxis or hotel staff unless exceptional.
Mangiare, fare shopping e viaggiare su un budget
Cheap car hire →A caffè (espresso) at a local bar: about €1.10-€1.30.
Pizza al taglio (pizza by the slice) or a panino from a bakery: around €5-€8.
A main course (e.g. pasta or pizza) in a modest trattoria: roughly €12-€18.
Head to the historic centre and lakeside promenade for cheap eats like pizza slices, focaccia, and gelato stalls.
Common budget supermarkets in Como are Esselunga, Carrefour Express, and Lidl (on the outskirts).
Via Vittorio Emanuele II and the pedestrian streets off Piazza Cavour have affordable high-street chains like OVS, H&M, and local boutiques.
The cheapest way around town is walking; for buses, a single ticket is €1.50 (valid 75 min). From Milan airports, the budget option is the Malpensa Express train to Como (€13).
Eat lunch instead of dinner for cheaper fixed-price menus. Visit the Duomo and lakeside promenade free of charge. Buy a city card if you plan multiple museum entries.
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 San Giuseppe
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia della salute — 1.5 km · ~19 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 San Giuseppe?
Request rooms on the upper floors (third or fourth) facing the internal courtyard, as they are quieter and have a chance of a partial lake view over the rooftops.
Which rooms should I avoid at San Giuseppe?
Avoid rooms on the first and second floors overlooking the street; Como’s narrow lanes carry scooter, foot, and café noise well into the evening.
Is San Giuseppe noisy?
Como’s centre is busy with Vespas, delivery vans, and outdoor dining. The hotel’s location on a main thoroughfare means street noise from 7am till late. The lift mechanism is audible on the 2nd floor.
Which rooms have the best views at San Giuseppe?
Upper floors at the front may offer a sliver of Lake Como over the rooftops; rear rooms look onto the internal courtyard – pleasant but no real view.
What are insider tips for staying at San Giuseppe?
1) If arriving by car, the hotel has no dedicated parking – use the covered car park on Largo Leoni, 200m away, and ask reception for a discount voucher. 2) Request a room on the 4th floor – that’s where the renovated bathrooms are; lower floors still have original fittings.
What time is check-in at San Giuseppe?
Check-in at San Giuseppe is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does San Giuseppe have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi on all floors; speed ~20 Mbps download, no login password required
Is there a city or tourist tax at San Giuseppe?
€2.00 per person per night (ages 14+), payable on arrival
Where can I eat cheaply near San Giuseppe?
Pizza al taglio (pizza by the slice) or a panino from a bakery: around €5-€8.
What is the cheapest way to get around from San Giuseppe?
The cheapest way around town is walking; for buses, a single ticket is €1.50 (valid 75 min). From Milan airports, the budget option is the Malpensa Express train to Como (€13).
When is the best time to visit Como?
May, September: warm enough for lake swimming and outdoor eating, but without July-August crowds. Both months offer reliable sunshine and lower prices than high summer.
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.