Small three-star hotel in the heart of Como, on Piazza Volta, a short walk from the lake and the historic centre, with air-conditioned rooms and a family-run feel.
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Albergo Firenze is a three-star hotel located on Piazza Volta, in the very heart of Como’s historic centre, about 300 metres from the lakeshore and a few minutes’ walk from the Como Nord Lago station.
The property offers ten room types, from the most compact single rooms to quadruple and family rooms designed for groups and families with children, all with private bathroom, air conditioning, minibar and TV with Italian digital channels. Some rooms look directly onto Piazza Volta or the city, while others offer a quieter view of the inner courtyard or a peaceful street, ideal for those seeking calm despite the central location.
The service is friendly and attentive, with a 24-hour reception, luggage storage, laundry service and the option of breakfast in the room, alongside a morning buffet with continental, Italian and international choices. Around the hotel you can feel the charm of historic Como, among boutiques, restaurants, cafés and the limited traffic of Piazza Volta, just steps from the Duomo, the Tempio Voltiano and the lakefront.
The rooms at Albergo Firenze range from the 11 sqm Single, designed for solo travellers, to the 20 sqm Quadruple and the Family room with a bunk bed, suitable for groups and families with children. All rooms are air-conditioned and feature a private bathroom with shower and hairdryer, a minibar and a flat-screen TV with Italian digital channels; many also have a wardrobe, safe and parquet flooring.
What sets the room types apart is mainly the view and the size: some rooms, such as the Superior and the Superior Triple, look onto Piazza Volta or the city, while the attic rooms offer a cosier feel beneath the roofs of the historic centre. For those travelling as a couple or wanting separate single beds, several rooms allow you to choose your preferred bed configuration when booking.
Room with en-suite bathroom and a view of the inner courtyard or a quiet street in the historic centre, ideal for those seeking calm despite the central location. The bed configuration is chosen at the time of booking.
A larger version of the double room, with a direct view over Piazza Volta and the life of the historic centre. An en-suite bathroom and carefully chosen finishes make it a superior choice among the double rooms.
The most compact room type in the property, designed for solo travellers, with a single bed or small double bed and a private en-suite bathroom.
Designed for small groups or families, it offers two possible bed configurations to choose from at the time of booking, plus a TV and minibar in the room.
At 20 sqm, this is one of the largest rooms in the property, suitable for families of up to 4 people. It features a safe, parquet flooring and a private bathroom with shower.
An attic version of the classic double room, with sloping ceilings that give it a cosier feel typical of Como’s historic centre. Private bathroom with shower and hairdryer.
At 24 sqm, this is the most spacious room in the hotel, designed for groups of three who want more comfort than the standard Triple. Private bathroom with shower and hairdryer.
A single room with a French double bed, a safe and parquet flooring, a larger alternative to the classic Single Room for solo travellers.
Albergo Firenze offers free WiFi throughout the property and a 24-hour reception, designed for guests arriving in Como at any time. General services include luggage storage, daily housekeeping, laundry and ironing services, as well as an in-room safe and magnetic key access for guests’ security.
Dining is also well catered for, with an on-site café, bar, in-room minibar and the option of having breakfast delivered directly to your room. The property is entirely non-smoking, has a lift and rooms designed for guests with specific needs, while pets are accepted for a possible extra charge, making the hotel a practical choice for those travelling with their dog or cat.
Albergo Firenze is located on Piazza Volta, one of the most elegant squares in the historic centre of Como, dedicated to the Como-born physicist Alessandro Volta and surrounded by boutiques, shops and historic cafés. Vehicle traffic in the area is limited, making the walk towards the lake and the alleys of the centre particularly pleasant at any time of day. A few metres from the entrance stand the monument dedicated to Volta, just 20 metres away, and venues such as the Da Elsa restaurant, 30 metres away.
Como’s lakefront can be reached in about 300 metres on foot, while Como San Giovanni station, on the Trenord network, is about 550 metres away and Como Lago station, on the Nord railway, about 400 metres: a good starting point for those arriving by train from Milan. The bus station is about 500 metres away. For those travelling by air, the most convenient airports are Lugano Agno Airport, about 24 km away, and Milan Malpensa, about 32 km away.
Como’s historic centre can comfortably be explored on foot: the Duomo, with its Gothic-Renaissance façade, is about 200 metres away, as is Piazza Cavour, which opens onto the lakefront. The Tempio Voltiano, a museum dedicated to the life and inventions of Alessandro Volta, is about 500 metres away, while the Baradello Castle, a medieval fortress on a scenic hill, can be reached in about 1.8 km. In summer the lake offers boats and walks along the shores, while in winter the historic centre, with its cafés and Christmas markets, remains the heart of city life.
Reviews particularly reward the location, rated 9.7, and the staff, with a score of 9.2, followed by cleanliness and comfort at around 8.8-8.9. The value for money, 8.5, remains solid: guests describe Albergo Firenze as a central and well-run base for visiting Como.
Albergo Firenze is located on Piazza Volta, in the very heart of Como’s historic centre, about 300 metres from the lakeshore and a short walk from the Duomo.
Yes, Albergo Firenze accepts pets, although an extra charge payable at the property may apply.
Yes, Albergo Firenze offers a breakfast buffet with continental, Italian and international choices.
Albergo Firenze does not have private parking; however, it is located in a limited-traffic area of the historic centre, easily reachable on foot.
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Albergo Firenze has triple, quadruple and family rooms, for up to 4 people, some with a bunk bed.
Albergo Firenze is about 400 metres from Como Lago station and about 550 metres from Como San Giovanni station.
