Como was highly rated for scenery by 501 guests from the United Kingdom!Como travel guide
Alpine Beauty and Lakeside Tranquillity
Set at the south-western tip of Y-shaped Lake Como, the town of Como offers wonderful views of the surrounding Alps. A funicular railway runs up to the village of Brunate from where you can see Switzerland on the opposite shore.
The peaceful location has long been a favourite with celebrities, but the town has been around since Roman times. In fact, 2 of its most famous sons – Pliny the Elder and Younger – are commemorated in statues on the façade of the 14th-century cathedral. The next door Broletto dates to the previous century, and even older are the remains of the medieval walls and Castello Baradello, sitting on a hill overlooking the town.
Much more modern in style is the Casa del Fascio, built during Mussolini’s rule. The streets between here and the waterfront are packed with shops, bars and restaurants, and Lake Como boat trips depart from the small marina.
The neighbouring park houses a temple-like museum about Alessandro Volta (another former resident), and around the shoreline is elegant Villa Olmo which looks across landscaped gardens to the water’s edge.
The Como accommodation on Booking.com includes luxury lakefront hotels, town centre B&Bs and cheap apartments near San Giovanni Train Station, which offers direct services to Milan.
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What guests said about Como:
apal
India
10
Great to walk around the scenic lake.
Great to walk around the scenic lake. Cable car ride to brunate gives breathtaking views of the lake as well as the boat rides to nearby places are exciting. Lots to do at como. One of the scenic places on this earth.
Christine
United Kingdom
10
Picturesque in the old town, full of great cafes and places...
Picturesque in the old town, full of great cafes and places to eat and shop.
The boat trip to Bellagio was a wonderful way to see the little places on the lakeside and a great town to eat and shop, the funicular railway led to fabulous views and just wandering around Como shops and cafes was full of interest.
Irene
Australia
10
A natural treasure breathtaking, beautiful.
A natural treasure breathtaking, beautiful. The local were so warm and welcoming.
We dined at the Touring Restuarant what an amazing group of guys they made you feel like long lost friends.
Being in the centre of Como we walked everywhere it was wonderful. They do have boat rides to tour the lake, would love to do it again.
Bernie
United Kingdom
10
Como is a lovely old city and is in a good location to...
Como is a lovely old city and is in a good location to explore the Lake Como area. We enjoyed the historic centre and the lakeside restaurants. The 2 hour boat trip up Lake Como to Balagio which calls at a number of villages enroute (hop off hop on subject to schedule) was superb and can take all day. We also enjoyed the spectacular views from the top of the funicular (mountain train). You can see over the closest mountains, across Switzerland and as far as the Swiss Alps about 50 miles away. Fantastic. Enjoy lunch up there with the best views ever.
Andrea
United Kingdom
10
It's a wonderful place we love it.
It's a wonderful place we love it. If you don't like sunbathing it's perfect as you can get around easily on public transport and visit all the pretty villages on the lake. Lots of bars and resteraunts. I would definitely not go all inclusive to Como. Just go B and B or bed only.
Anonymous
Philippines
10
Great for walking around, especially around the lake area.
Great for walking around, especially around the lake area. Scenic everywhere. Plenty of food anywhere.
Don't miss the Brunate Funiculare for a view of Como from the top. Best to sit at the front end or back end of the funiculare.
Also, try visit Bellagio by ferry - many pretty shops and plenty of restaurants in its many stairway-alleys. Best to go early so that you will have plenty of time to explore Bellagio. Tip: ask the ferry crew to point out George Clooney's mansion or if you see a tour group being instructed by their guide to get ready, then it's near.
Take one of your meals al fresco at the Duomo Piazza. We recommend the Bar 2002 which serves good food at very reasonable prices. Very friendly owners and efficient service crew.
We plan to be back and stay longer...
“The place is just across Como Nord Lago train station and the main bus station. It is ideal if you want to stay in the center of Como and take daily trips to nearby the villages. Just a few minutes away from the funicular. Comfortable beds, hot water and a very helpful owner. Don't forget to try the pastries for breakfast at the sweet bakery shop called Golosita just a foot away from the hotel. ”
“Everything we just loved the hotel the staff the breakfast the relaxed atmosphere very traditional lovely room. I could stay here longer than the one night stop over. Como it's self not my bag lots and lots of tourist which is ok if you like that l, I'd prefer a more traditional place, take this hotel drop it around the lake a bit and I'd be happy
Thanks for letting me stay with you. Xx”
“A beautiful luscious garden with a pool, a very comfortable house with a very comfortable mattress and extremely helpful and kind owners: we very much enjoyed our stay at Casa Cantoniera and will definitely be back on our next trip to Italy. Our breakfast was very good and a great start of our trip!
You can walk to Como and its station, and its very safe in the evening.
Grazie di tutto!”
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