Your stay — Agriturismo Runchee
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The Property — Agriturismo Runchee
Agriturismo Runchee is a working farm turned three-star guesthouse perched on a hillside above Como, with pasture views from the terrace and the sound of cowbells in the air. The aesthetic is functional, not fancy — sturdy wooden beams, whitewashed walls, and a dining room that smells of the cheese and cold cuts they produce themselves. It suits the traveller who wants real Lombard countryside, not hotel polish: someone happy to eat breakfast with the hams they saw hanging in the shed. Standing in the small lobby, you're greeted by a handwritten notice for the next cheese-tasting and a stack of hiking maps rather than a concierge desk.
Comoの歴史
Como began as a Roman settlement, Novum Comum, founded by Julius Caesar in 59 BC as a strategic outpost on the lake. Its medieval core was shaped by the Visconti dynasty, who built the brooding castle walls and the defensive towers that still punctuate the skyline. The city's architectural high point is the marble Duomo, begun in 1396 and completed over three centuries, mixing Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque styles in a single limestone structure. Today Como is a commuter city and weekend escape for Milanese, its identity split between lakeside tourism and the quiet industry of silk—once the region's main export—still present in a handful of working mills.
Best Time to Visit
Como完全ガイド →Best months
May and September offer warm days (22–26°C) and lake swims without the July-August crowds; June is also good if you dodge the occasional thunderstorm. The water is warm enough from late May to early October.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are the busiest months, when Italian school holidays and northern European tourists flood the lake. Hotel prices in Como city double; agriturismi like Runchee see less extreme hikes but still charge near-full rate. The main event is the Palio del Baradello (late August), a medieval pageant that draws local day-trippers.
Budget shoulder season
April and October are the best shoulder months: temperatures average 15–18°C, rooms at agriturismi can be 20–30% cheaper, and the crowds thin to a trickle. The chestnut woods around the farm turn colour, and you get the lake to yourself on weekday mornings.
Weather & packing
Como's lake effect can produce sudden fog banks and rain even in July—the water cools the air faster than the mainland. Pack a lightweight waterproof shell and one long-sleeved layer regardless of the forecast.
Live City Briefing — Como
- A new direct bus from Como station to Brunate (the funicular cable car route is closed for maintenance until September 2026) means you can still reach the hills above the lake via the NS119 service—check the ASF Autolinee timetable for the replacement shuttle.
- The lakeside promenade (lungolago) is partially dug up from June to August 2026 for drainage works between Piazza Cavour and the Volta Temple, with pedestrian diversions through the old town; expect noise and dust on the waterfront path.
- A new Saturday farm market has started in the car park of the nearby village of Cernobbio (5 minutes by car), selling local cheeses, honey and Runchee's own produce from 8am to 1pm—avoid the tourist markups on Como's main square.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Agriturismo Runchee, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the first floor (European first, one above ground) facing the rear courtyard. You get morning light and less street noise from Como's narrow roads.
Rooms to avoid
Steer clear of rooms on the ground floor (street level) and any facing the front. Como's cobbled streets amplify vehicle and foot traffic, especially during summer.
Best views
Rear courtyard or mountain-facing rooms. No lake view here (it's inland), but you get green hillside and a slice of quiet village life.
Quietest floors
First floor (European first) is the quietest — above ground-floor bustle but below any roof terrace noise.
🔊 Noise notes
Como's centre has scooters, delivery vans, and church bells until 10pm. The agriturismo's own farm activity (tractors, animals) can start at 6am — earplugs advised.
Insider tips
1) Park in the free farm lot (not the paid public one) — it's a 3-min walk behind the building. 2) Ask for a room with a mini-kitchenette at check-in; most have them but booking sites don't list it — useful for self-catering breakfasts.
- 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 — Agriturismo Runchee
Free Wi-Fi throughout (no login required), average speed 15 Mbps down (good for browsing and streaming SD video)
No lift; two floors served by stairs only (no wheelchair access to upper floor)
No digital newsstand or physical newspapers provided; no notable building heritage quirks reported
Check-in 15:00-20:00; early bag drop possible from 11:00 (no fee). Late check-out until 12:00 (free), after 12:00 subject to availability and €50 fee
Free storage at reception during operating hours (08:00-22:00)
Step-free entry only via rear garden path (not signposted); main entrance has three steps. Ground-floor accessible room available (Room 1). No lift to first floor
Free on-site parking (uncovered, no reservation needed). Nearest public car park: Parcheggio di Piazza Camerlata, Como (€1.50/hour, €12/day). No EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: City tax: €2.00 per person per night (children under 14 exempt)
Deposit & card hold: Advance deposit of 30% required at booking (non-refundable within 7 days of check-in); a €100 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Chiesa di S. Salvatore (466 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Santuario della Madonna della Neve (571 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di San Silvestro (845 m · ~11 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di San Sebastiano (847 m · ~11 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Parco Villa Camilla — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 350 m · ~4 min walk
Farmacia Piazza — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
Cleofe Market — 288 m · ~4 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Avoid airport and station exchange desks; use bank ATMs for the best rate, but decline the dynamic currency conversion prompt.
Credit and debit cards widely accepted; contactless and mobile pay common in most shops and restaurants; small cash needed for market stalls and some cafes.
Tipping not expected; rounding up the bill or leaving a euro or two is fine for good service in restaurants; taxi drivers do not expect a tip; hotel porters maybe €1–2 per bag.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Standing at a bar for an espresso: about €1–1.20.
A takeaway pizza slice or panino from a bakery: around €5–7.
A pizza or pasta main in a trattoria: roughly €10–15.
Panzerotti (fried dough pockets) and pizza al taglio from takeaway counters around the city centre and near the lakefront.
Conad, Coop, and Lidl are the main budget supermarket chains.
Via Vittorio Emanuele II and Corso Vittorio Emanuele have affordable high-street brands like OVS, H&M, and Zara.
A day pass for buses in Como city is about €3.50 (buy at tabacchi or newsagents); the cheapest way from Milan airports is a bus to Como (€5–10 one-way).
Eat lunch at a bakery or supermarket deli counter instead of a sit-down restaurant; buy a combined bus-funicular pass for lake and mountain trips; skip the Bellagio ferry—take the cheap public boat from Como's dock.
Good to know — 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 Agriturismo Runchee
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 350 m · ~4 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia Piazza — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
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.
Comoについて
Wikipedia ↗
Como (Italian: [ˈkɔːmo] , locally [ˈkoːmo] ; Comasco: Còmm [ˈkɔm], Cómm [ˈkom] or Cùmm [ˈkum]; Latin: Novum Comum) is a city and comune (municipality) in Lombardy, Italy. It is the administrative capital of the Province of Como. Its prime location on the southwestern branch of Lake Como and its pro...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Agriturismo Runchee?
Request a room on the first floor (European first, one above ground) facing the rear courtyard. You get morning light and less street noise from Como's narrow roads.
Which rooms should I avoid at Agriturismo Runchee?
Steer clear of rooms on the ground floor (street level) and any facing the front. Como's cobbled streets amplify vehicle and foot traffic, especially during summer.
Is Agriturismo Runchee noisy?
Como's centre has scooters, delivery vans, and church bells until 10pm. The agriturismo's own farm activity (tractors, animals) can start at 6am — earplugs advised.
Which rooms have the best views at Agriturismo Runchee?
Rear courtyard or mountain-facing rooms. No lake view here (it's inland), but you get green hillside and a slice of quiet village life.
What are insider tips for staying at Agriturismo Runchee?
1) Park in the free farm lot (not the paid public one) — it's a 3-min walk behind the building. 2) Ask for a room with a mini-kitchenette at check-in; most have them but booking sites don't list it — useful for self-catering breakfasts.
What time is check-in at Agriturismo Runchee?
Check-in at Agriturismo Runchee is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Agriturismo Runchee have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout (no login required), average speed 15 Mbps down (good for browsing and streaming SD video)
Is there a city or tourist tax at Agriturismo Runchee?
City tax: €2.00 per person per night (children under 14 exempt)
Where can I eat cheaply near Agriturismo Runchee?
A takeaway pizza slice or panino from a bakery: around €5–7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Agriturismo Runchee?
A day pass for buses in Como city is about €3.50 (buy at tabacchi or newsagents); the cheapest way from Milan airports is a bus to Como (€5–10 one-way).
When is the best time to visit Como?
May and September offer warm days (22–26°C) and lake swims without the July-August crowds; June is also good if you dodge the occasional thunderstorm. The water is warm enough from late May to early October.
Comoのトップ観光スポット
💡 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.