Hotel Borgo Antico, Como

Hotel Borgo Antico - A 3-star hotel with 19th-century features near Lake Como and Como city center

Hotel Borgo Antico, a small three-star property, retains original 19th-century details like exposed brick and stone walls, with public areas featuring wood ceiling beams and tiled floors. The 26 rooms (18-20m²) include air conditioning, laptop-compatible safes, 32-inch LED TVs, and parquet floors, with wrought-iron headboards made by a local artisan; three ground-floor rooms have private gardens with seating. A simple continental breakfast is served daily at Borgo Antico Hotel, consisting of pastries, fruits, cold cuts, and cheeses, while nearby trattorias include La Locanda del Borgo (300m) and Trattoria Pizzeria in Borgovico, known for Italian cuisine and meat specialties. The hotel sits 1km from Lake Como and the city center, within walking distance of landmarks like Volta Temple (500m) and Aero Club Como (500m), offering seaplane flights. A small meeting room doubles as a reading room, seating up to 25 guests. Limited street parking is available nearby for €8/day.

Pros

The 19th-century architectural details include original brick walls and a wooden ceiling from the 1800s.

Three ground-floor rooms feature private gardens with seating.

Proximity to Lake Como (1km) and Como San Giovanni station (5-minute walk).

Free Wi-Fi and air conditioning are standard in all rooms.

Cons

No on-site spa or fitness facilities.

Street parking is limited to two spaces at €8 per day.