Como: Guide, Hotels, Map & Photos
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EUR 43 - 170 In Riva Al Lago
 In Riva Al Lago offers a range of accommodation options to suit every budget. It is in the heart of Como and features its own international pub.
Riv… MoreEUR 135 - 330 Hotel Villa Flori
 Villa Flori Hotel, a short distance from Milan, appears in a beautiful panoramic position right on the shores of the first branch of Lake Como. The ho… MoreEUR 64 - 190 Hotel Tre Re
 Spacious and welcoming, the Tre Re is situated in the heart of Como, at short walking distance from the Railway Station and the Cathedral and 100 metr… MoreEUR 55 - 150 Hotel Plinius
 Hotel Plinius brings you elegant and comfortable accommodation in a central location, set between the lake and Como town centre and located just 300m … MoreEUR 50 - 90 La Collina
 La Collina has a quiet location in the Lombardy countryside, 10 km from Lake Como. Rooms have free Wi-Fi access, a balcony and satellite TV.
All room… MoreEUR 102 - 269 Palace Hotel & Centro Congressi
 Located right on the shore of Lake Como, the Palace Hotel is a 5-minute walk from Como Cathedral. Set in landscaped gardens, both its bar and restaura… MoreEUR 65 - 120 Ristorante Hotel Falchetto
 Falchetto is in set on a hill in Brunate, a 15-minute drive from Como and the shores of Lake Como. It offers rooms with free Wi-Fi and panoramic lake … MoreEUR 100 - 120 Residence Como
 Located in an easy accessible area, 5 minutes drive from Como Centre, Cernobbio and Villa Olmo, this elegant, new building is also within walking dist… MoreEUR 63 - 175 Park Hotel Meublé
 Completely renovated, this modern hotel is near to the departure point for boat trips on Como Lake and also a pleasant stroll from the town centre.
D… MoreEUR 80 - 239 Hotel Metropole Suisse
 Featuring a harbour-side location with views of Lake Como and the Alps, Hotel Metropole is in the heart of Como. It offers free Wi-Fi, and air-conditi… MoreEUR 74 - 160 Hotel Larius
 Centrally located, the hotel larius, has been recently renovated. It has a large parking place and offers comfortable minisuites with private parlour … MoreEUR 75 - 190 Best Western Hotel Continental
 Best Western Hotel Continental is a pleasant 3-star hotel near Lake Como, in close proximity to the railway station. Enjoy a comfortable, central base… MoreEUR 105 - 619 Albergo Terminus
 Dating back to the 19th century, Albergo Terminus has both a great view across Lake Como and a central location in the historic centre, next to Como N… MoreEUR 40 - 100 Albergo Ristorante Posta
 Albergo Ristorante Posta is set in the heart of the historic centre of Como, just a few metres from the lake and the bus and railway stations.
The re… MoreEUR 98 - 245 Albergo Le Due Corti
 Hotel Le Due Corti is a historic building with a car park and an excellent restaurant. It is set just by Como´s old city walls.
Rooms at Le Due… MoreEUR 80 - 400 Grand Hotel di Como
 Set in a large park on the shore of Lake Como, the Grand Hotel offers a quiet location, a free gym and wellness area, plus air-conditioned rooms with … MoreEUR 99 - 289 Hotel Barchetta Excelsior
 Facing the most romantic lake in the world, Hotel Barchetta Excelsior is in the heart of Como. Set within the main square, the hotel is on the lake fr… MoreEUR 50 - 140 Hotel Engadina
 Hotel Engadina is 400 metres from Como Train Station and just 10 minutes´ walk from the historic centre. Free Wi-Fi and free parking are provide… MoreEUR 79 - 230 Hotel Como
 Hotel Como´s roof garden features a swimming pool, sunbathing area, and a bar where you can enjoy breakfast and drinks. You will be just 400 me… MoreEUR 57 - 182 Hotel Borgovico
 Hotel Borgovico is set 400 metres from Como San Giovanni train station and a 15-minute walk from the historic centre in a quiet area close to restaura… MoreEUR 105 - 145 Albergo Firenze
 Hotel Firenze overlooks Piazza Volta in the historical centre of Como, near the lake, the cathedral and the railway stations, and offers comfortable a… More | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Como: Guide
Como is a town in Lombardy, on the Italy|Italian-Switzerland|Swiss border. It sits at the southern end of Lake Como.
Understand
Como has always been an area of intense activity, as it has acted over the centuries as a crossing point between Central Europe and the Mediterranean. Built by the Romans at the end of the Piedmont road, it was an important communication point between Rome and its northern territories. In more recent times Como became famed for its silk.
Como was the birthplace of the Roman scientists Pliny the Elder and Pliny the Younger, as well as Alessandro Volta, 18th century inventor of the battery and the man who gave his name to the unit of electrical force - the Volt.
Get in
Nearly all visitors to Como will arrive via Milan. Other routes in are via Lugano, Switzerland.
By Plane
The nearest airports to Como are:
The Servizio Ferroviario Regionale connects Como by train to other major cities in Lombardy (R lines). Services are provided by Trenitalia (a.k.a. Ferrovie dello Stato: FS) () and LeNORD ( ) through two main stations: Como S. Giovanni (Trenitalia) and Como Lago (LeNORD). There is another urban station served by Trenitalia (Albate) and three more urban stations served by LeNORD (Como Borghi-Università, Como Camerlata and Grandate Breccia). A trip to Milan costs 3.50€.
The E35 motorway (toll costs 1.60 for the A9 stretch, 1.10 for the A4 section, about 1.50 for the E35 section west of Milan) runs past Como from Milan, and goes on into Switzerland. There are many exits to Como; avoid Como South, choose the next ones (signed Como Nord and Monte Olimpino) for the city, and the last exit (signed ultima uscita per l'Italia) before Switzerland for Cernobbio, Bellagio and for towns on the western lake shore.
The centre of Como is rather compact and can be covered easily on foot.
The local public transport network counts 10 urban (within city limits) lines and 'extra-urban' (crossing city limits) (C) lines connecting Como with most of its province centers. They are provided by SPTLinea ().
Urban Lines
Urban bus tickets have to be bought before boarding the bus in newstands or bars, a ticket for a single ride costs 1€, while a ticket for 75 minutes costs 1.05€. The complete ticket fares can be found
Ferrovie Nord Milano also provides other bus lines connecting Como to Varese in substitution of the original railway line that was dismissed in the 1960s.
The richly decorated 19th century Gothic-Renaissance Cathedral
Take a boat trip on Lake Como (Lago di Como) to the picturesque villages of Bellagio, Varenna and Tremezzo. Tickets are cheap and can be purchased at the kiosk on the lake front
Petrol is considerably cheaper in nearby Switzerland, while Diesel is about the same price, (in 2004) so remember to top-up the car in the cheapest place.
Keep the receipt of anything purchased in Switzerland as the Italian customs may ask to see it, and if a large value item, you will need to pay the difference in the two Value Added Tax rates (approximately 13 percent). As of 2004 there is a limit of 12,500 Euros equivalent that may be brought into Italy at any one time.
Milan is a short distance away by train, bus or car.
Lake Maggiore (Lago Maggiore) and Lake Lugano (Lago di Lugano) are near to Lake Como and similarly spectacular.
Como is right on the border with Switzerland. As Switzerland is not part of the European Union, there is a possibility that you will be delayed by checks at the border, although these are infrequent and usually not rigorous. Remember your passport.
Brianza the area between Como and Milan, full of little lakes and villas of XVI, XVII and XVIII sec.
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Milan Malpensa (MPX Tel: 02.74852200) 40-60 minutes drive via the autostrada toll road costing 1 Euro 60 cents; coach 3 times daily or can negotiate with private coach firms outside airport
Milan Linate (LIN Tel: 02.74852200) 1 hour drive on toll road costing about 2.70 Euros.
Bergamo's Orio al Serio (BGY Tel: 035 326323) about 1-2 hours drive away on toll road costing about 5 Euros, or regular coach to Milan then change to train or coach to Como.By Train
From 2008 Como will also be connected to Milan with the line S9 of the Servizio Ferroviario Suburbano (S).By Car
Get around
Line 1: Chiasso FS - S.Fermo ()
Line 3: Lora - Grandate ()
Line 4: S.Giovanni FS - Camnago V. ()
Line 5: S.Giovanni FS - Civiglio ()
Line 6: Maslianico - Albate ()
Line 7: Sagnino - Lora ()
Line 8: S.Giovanni FS - Casnate ()
Line 9: P.za Cavour - Cimitero ()
Line 10: Albate - Navedano ()
Line 11: P.Chiasso - Bassone ()
Line 12: Camerlata-S.Fermo-Tavernola ()
The funicolare (funicular) connects the center of Como with Brunate, a small village (1800 inhabitants) on a mountain at 715 meters above sea level. The journey takes about 7 minutes and the view is worth the trip: it can also be the starting point for a stroll on the mountains. Timetables can be found .
The boats and 'aliscafi' of Navigazione Lago di Como connect the town with most of the villages sitting on the shores of the lake, the former are slower and right for sightseeing, the latter are faster and make less stops.
A taxi service is provided by the Comune di Como, local phone numbers are 031-2772, and 031-261515.See
The ruins of the 12th century city walls, which encircle the narrow, winding streets of the old town, still called the "walled town" (città murata)
Como's museums - the Civic Archeological Museum (Civico Museo Archeologico "P. Giovio") and the History Museum (Museo Storico "G. Garibaldi") in the Palazzo Giovio and the neighboring Palazzo Olginati
The Civic Art Gallery (Pinacoteca Civica), near to the Palazzo Volpi
Isola ComacinaDo
Take the cable car (funicolare) to the tiny village of Brunate perched on the hills overlooking Como. Piazza di Gaspere 4, tel: +39 031 303608. The web site http://www.funicolarecomo.it/ is in Italian, English, German and French and has a timetable, prices, etc.
Go ice skating at the Centro Sportivo Casate, via Virgilio 16, tel: +39 031 505118
Rent a bicycle and ride up the hill into before descending to the beautiful Lake Lugano. Follow the lake north to the Swiss city of Lugano . Head east from Lugano and back accross the border into Italy. When you reach Lake Como, turn south and return to the city of Como, completing the circle.Buy
Eat
Isola Comcina, Ossuccio, tel. ++39 0344 56755 fax ++39 0344 57022Drink
Sleep
Budget
Hotel Firenze, Piazza Volta 16, +39 031 300 333 (fax.+39 031 300101). Central, comfortable rooms with ensuite, from 73 Euros, parking for a fee (10-20 Euros) at Hotel Tre Re (2004).
, Piazza Spallino, 2, Montesolaro di Carimate, Ph. +39.031.726222 - Fax +39.031.726044. At Montesolaro di Carimate, nestled among the gently flowing hills of Brianza, an ideal spot for business and pleasure. First-rate elegance and comfort.
Hotel Tre Re, Via Boldoni, 20, +39 031 265374 (fax.+39 031 241349). Central, with restaurant, comfortable rooms with ensuite, from around 80 Euros including free but limited parking (2004).Mid-range
Dream Hotel Como, Via Vignetta Loc. Graffignana, 20070, Appiano Gentile, Italy, Tel: +39-031.89.14.67 Fax: +39-031.89.14.68, , . Motel situated close to Lake Como and Milan.
Hotel Metropole Bellagio Lake Como, Piazza Mazzini, 1, 22021, Bellagio (Co), Italy, Tel: 0039031950409 Fax: 0039031951534, , . Three star hotel located in Bellagio along the shores of Lake Como.Splurge
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