In Riva Al Lago  

Location: a few steps from the Nord train station and the cathedral, close to the funicular to Brunate, near the port. Tasty pizza in the restaurant of the hotel.

Convience to centre of Como

Fun to be on the top floor....but a lot of stairs to get there

In Riva Al Lago was in an excellent location. When I emailed them the reply came back within the day. There are 2 train stations from Milan. One is Tranitalia which if you get costs 11euros and is a good walk to b+b at the other end of town...but if you go on the metro m2 to take you to TranNord you will get on the train for 4 euros and it takes you within a 2 minute walk from the Bed and Breakfast. Watch out for pick pockets in Milan as they are rampant especially in the metro underground train.. In Riva Al Lago have the most awesome breakfast and also have a restaurant for evening meals. The food is plentiful and reasonable.Rooms are comfortable and we would recommend it.Even met other kiwis there which was a bonus.Caters for all ages.Well priced and really good location to shops, ferries, bus's and trains etc.

The staff was very kindly. The room was comfortable and clean.

It does not offer meal services.

After a week in the central Lake Como area we had to catch an early train to the airport so decided to spend our last night in Como. Riva Al Lago was extremely reasonably priced and very central for the old town area. We were in the secondary building in which they have rooms on the 2nd floor with no lift. Heating/cooling system is controled from the front office so you don't get a choice to set your required temperatur in your own room. Fortunately the hotel was not too busy and they agreed to turn off the heating whilst we were there. Generally a good rate for a reasonable accommodation.

I liked the location. It was close to a market and an great restaurant! It was very close to the city center (not more than a 5 minute walk). Check out was simple and quick.

Even though the sheets were obviously clean, the bedspread was clearly old and needed updating.

Price not too bad for a twin room (though it was small) Location, next to bus station, bar, shop, takeaway. Direct bus to Bergamo. Near suburban rail, boat, restaurants, town centre, museums/art galleries and churches. Not far from mainline station - trains to Switzerland and other towns. Helpful bloke with much information about the area.

"Shower block" and Rules and restrictions gave it a student res feel (which I didn't mind) eg only water allowed in room - no drinks eg lemonade allowed, threatening tone about charge to use kitchen and cleaning fee. No breakfast included in the price I paid. I didn't mind but could see the place not being to everyone's taste.

The staff were always quite helpful and very informative, and spoke good English. They even let us use the wifi for free for two days! There is no breakfast, a downside, but the price was great for the location and was less than 50 yards from the train station, Lago. A great little budget hotel if you're trying to save money and also have a comfortable place to sleep.

Tiny television with not many channels, we tried to find a soccer game, but couldn't! Also, the bathroom light was automatic, so you had to keep the door shut after going out to keep the light out of the bedroom.

The location is extremely good! The staff are nice and helpful.

Great location for a hostel.

Convenient to bus/train secure paqrking. Close to restaurants and the lake nice walks and a nice cafe culture. Close to Milan

Adequate accommodation close to the train station and old town. Very basic but comfortable and clean.