Hotel Borgo Antico, Como

Hotel Borgo Antico - A historic three-star hotel near Como's lake and city center

Hotel Borgo Antico, a small three-star property with 19th-century features like exposed brick and stone walls, offers 26 rooms (18-20 m²) with parquet floors, wrought-iron headboards, and air conditioning. Three ground-floor rooms include private gardens with tables and chairs. Guests have access to free Wi-Fi, laptop-compatible safes, and a continental breakfast with pastries, fruits, and cold cuts. The reception area displays landscape paintings, while the reading room doubles as a small meeting space for up to 25 people. Located on Borgovico street, the hotel is a five-minute walk from Como San Giovanni station and 1 km from Lake Como. Nearby trattorias include La Locanda del Borgo and Trattoria Alla Posta, known for Italian cuisine. A daily parking fee of €8 applies for two street spaces.

Pros

The 19th-century architecture includes original details like bare brick walls and a wooden ceiling from the 1800s.

Three ground-floor rooms feature private gardens, ideal for outdoor relaxation.

Proximity to Como's landmarks, including Volta Temple (0.5 km) and the funicular to Brunate (1 km).

Free Wi-Fi and laptop-compatible safes are provided in all rooms.

A 24-hour reception and daily housekeeping are included.

Cons

Limited on-site parking (two paid street spaces).

The continental breakfast lacks hot dishes.