For a first visit, stay in Como’s old town or on the lakefront: everything is walkable, the stations included. If you come by car and want peace and quiet, Cernobbio, 5 km north on the lake, has easy parking.
| Area | Best for | Pros | Cons | Our home |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old town | First visit, train, Christmas | Cathedral, restaurants, lake and Como Lago station on foot | Limited traffic zone: park in a car park | Dolce Vita |
| Lakefront and stadium | Football, lake walks | Stadium and lake 5 minutes away, Como San Giovanni 10 | Busier on match days | Nuova Arte |
| Cernobbio | Families with a car, Villa Erba | Lake village, free street parking | Bus or ferry to Como | A due passi dal lago |
Prices
Our price is the Airbnb total for the same dates minus 15%, cleaning included: from November to March it starts at about €130 a night for the whole home. A further 8% off from the seventh night, 20% from the twenty-eighth.
City tax
Como and Cernobbio charge a municipal city tax per person per night. In our homes it is €3 per adult per night, paid at the property on top of the booking price.
Our three homes
Direct price, cleaning included. City tax €3 per adult per night, paid at the property. No pets.
Frequently asked questions
The old town if you arrive by train and want to walk everywhere; the lakefront towards the stadium for football; Cernobbio if you travel by car and want a quieter lake village. Without a car, Como town: trains, restaurants and ferries all leave from there. With a car and for a longer stay, a lake village like Cernobbio is quieter.What is the best area to stay in Como?
Is it better to stay in Como town or on the lake?
Updated 21/10/2026