Family-run bed and breakfast in the historic heart of Como, with a hot tub in one of the rooms, free bicycles and private parking included in the stay.
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B&B Rosa Blu is a bed and breakfast in Como, in Lombardy, located about 700 metres from the Basilica of Sant’Abbondio and 600 metres from Como Borghi railway station.
The property offers four types of air-conditioned rooms, all with private bathroom: from the Standard Single Room with shower to the Deluxe Double Room, the latter featuring a hot tub that guests particularly appreciate. Shared facilities include a lounge with TV area, free bicycles available to guests and on-site private parking, although with limited spaces. A paid airport shuttle is also available for those arriving from or departing to Malpensa or Linate airports.
The location allows guests to reach some of the city’s main monuments on foot within the walled town, such as Baradello Castle and Porta Vittoria Tower, as well as several bars and restaurants within a few hundred metres. A suitable choice for those looking for an informal stay with good value for money in the historic centre of Como.
B&B Rosa Blu offers four room types, each with its own character but sharing some common features: private bathroom, air conditioning and flat-screen TV with cable channels. Room sizes are compact, between 13 and 16 square metres, in keeping with the family-run scale of the property.
The Deluxe Double Room with External Private Bathroom stands out for its hot tub and city view, while the Deluxe Double Room with Shower instead offers a view of the surrounding hills. The Double Room with External Private Bathroom is designed for couples who don’t want to give up functional space with a dining area, while the Standard Single Room with Shower, with parquet flooring and a small living area, is the ideal choice for solo travellers.
The only room in the property with a hot tub, offering a city view and a private bathroom located outside the room. Air-conditioned, it features a flat-screen TV, dining area and living area, for a more exclusive stay compared to the other room types.
This is the largest room in the property, at 16 square metres, with tiled flooring. It has an external private bathroom with shower, a dining area and a living area with flat-screen TV, plus a double bed.
Designed for solo travellers, this is the only room with a single bed and the smallest in the property. Parquet flooring and a small living area make it comfortable for individual work or leisure stays.
Compared to the Deluxe room with hot tub, this room offers a shower and a view of the hills surrounding Como. Air-conditioned, with parquet flooring and a living area, it is designed for those who prefer a more natural view.
B&B Rosa Blu offers guests a range of services designed to make everyday life in the city easier. Free bicycles allow guests to move around the historic centre comfortably, while those arriving from or departing to Malpensa or Linate airports can rely on a paid airport shuttle. Private parking is available on site, although with limited spaces.
Inside the property there is a common lounge with TV area, a daily housekeeping service and the possibility of leaving luggage. There is also a hot tub/jacuzzi, as well as air conditioning and heating throughout. Access is controlled with magnetic keys, with CCTV in common areas and a safe available to guests for extra peace of mind.
B&B Rosa Blu is located on Via Achille Grandi, in a residential neighbourhood on the edge of Como’s historic centre, just a short walk from the Basilica of Sant’Abbondio, one of the most important examples of Lombard Romanesque architecture, reachable in about 700 metres on foot. The area is quiet yet well connected to the heart of the walled town.
Como Borghi railway station is just 600 metres away, while Como San Giovanni, the main hub for connections to Milan, is 1.3 km away. Baradello Castle, a medieval fortification overlooking the city, is 450 metres away, and the Voltian Temple, dedicated to Alessandro Volta, is about 1.8 km away. Those arriving by air can rely on Milan Malpensa Airport, 31 km away, or Lugano Agno Airport, 25 km away, both reachable via the property’s paid shuttle service.
The surrounding area offers plenty of opportunities for a stroll through historic alleys and squares: the Broletto and Piazza Cavour, the city’s beating heart overlooking the lake, are about 1.3-1.4 km away. In summer, the lakeside promenade and boat trips on Lake Como are the most popular activity, while in winter the city’s museums, such as the Silk Museum dedicated to Como’s silk-making tradition, 700 metres away, offer a cultural alternative. For those who enjoy walking, the trails leading up to Baradello offer views over the city and the lake.
Guests particularly praise the staff’s hospitality (9.8) and the cleanliness of the premises (9.7). Room comfort and value for money are also highly rated (9.2). The location, although appreciated by couples, receives the lowest score (8.6), reflecting the distance from the exact centre of the city.
No, B&B Rosa Blu does not allow pets during the stay.
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Yes, B&B Rosa Blu has free private on-site parking, with limited spaces subject to availability.
B&B Rosa Blu is about 700 metres from the Basilica of Sant’Abbondio and just over a kilometre from the main squares of the historic centre, such as Piazza Cavour.
No, B&B Rosa Blu does not offer a breakfast service to guests.
Yes, B&B Rosa Blu offers a paid airport shuttle; Milan Malpensa Airport is about 31 km from the property.
Yes, all rooms at B&B Rosa Blu have a private bathroom, in some cases located outside the room.
