A guest house in the heart of Como, a short walk from the Cathedral and the lake, with air-conditioned rooms, private bathroom and garden or mountain views.
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Guesthouse Volta 38 is a guest house in the historic centre of Como, just 200 metres from the main square and a few dozen metres from bars and restaurants such as Feel Como and Le Golose Imperfezioni.
The property is designed for those who want to explore the city’s attractions on foot: the Cathedral, the Broletto and Piazza Cavour are about 350 metres away, while the Tempio Voltiano can be reached in under ten minutes on foot. The Como San Giovanni and Como Lago railway stations are also a short distance away, convenient for those arriving by train or wanting to visit the lake.
The rooms, all with private bathroom equipped with shower and hairdryer, offer air conditioning, soundproofing, coffee machine and free WiFi connection; some enjoy views of the mountains or the garden and inner courtyard. Since there is no breakfast service or on-site parking, the guest house is aimed mainly at independent travellers, couples and those visiting Como for a short stay in a central location, particularly appreciated by guests travelling in pairs.
The rooms at Guesthouse Volta 38 share a similar layout: parquet floors, a seating area, air conditioning, soundproofing and a private bathroom with shower and hairdryer. Each room also has a coffee machine, flat-screen TV and bed and bath linen provided, ensuring a practical stay even without on-site breakfast or dining services.
What sets the three room types apart, all doubles designed for two people, are mainly the size and the view: they range from 25 to 30 square metres, with some rooms overlooking the garden and inner courtyard and others facing the mountains. The largest room, at 30 sqm, also includes an additional sofa bed alongside the double bed, making it the most flexible option for those travelling with a child.
A 25 sqm double room with independent entrance and views of the garden and inner courtyard, the only one of the two rooms with this size to overlook these green spaces. It features a seating area, parquet flooring, air conditioning, soundproofing and a private bathroom with shower and hairdryer.
The most spacious room in the property, at 30 sqm with mountain views, stands out for the additional sofa bed alongside the double bed, useful for those travelling with a child. Parquet flooring, air conditioning and a private bathroom with shower and hairdryer complete the room.
A 25 sqm double room with mountain views, unlike the other room of the same size which instead faces the inner garden. It offers a seating area, parquet flooring, soundproofing, coffee machine and a private bathroom with shower and hairdryer.
Guesthouse Volta 38 offers air-conditioned rooms with private bathroom, equipped with shower, toilet and hairdryer, as well as amenities such as a coffee machine, electric kettle and fridge directly in the room. Every room is soundproofed and finished with parquet flooring, while bed linen and towels are always included.
At a general level, the property offers private check-in and check-out, key access, independent entrances and the possibility of connecting rooms; the entire building is non-smoking and heated, with upper floors accessible only by stairs. No dedicated parking is available.
For connectivity, flat-screen TVs and internet connection are available in every room, while those who want a hot drink on their own can use a kettle for tea and coffee. The absence of an on-site restaurant is offset by the proximity to numerous bars and venues in the historic centre.
Guesthouse Volta 38 is located in the historic centre of Como, about 200 metres from the pedestrian heart of the city, in an area of historic buildings such as Palazzo Vicedomini and Casa Medievale, both about a hundred metres away. The street on which the property is located is quiet but just a few steps from the shopping streets and city life, with bars such as 5 Sensi and Sugar Coffee Point practically on the doorstep.
Getting around is convenient in every direction: Como San Giovanni railway station is about 500 metres away, Como Lago station is 600 metres away, while the bus station is 700 metres away. Como Cathedral, Piazza Cavour and the Broletto can be reached with a 350-metre walk, and those wishing to visit the Tempio Voltiano dedicated to Alessandro Volta will find the museum about 750 metres away. For those arriving by air, Milan Malpensa Airport is the closest, about 31 km away.
Como is an excellent base for exploring the lake of the same name: boat trips to Bellagio and other towns on the shore are easily organised from the centre, while in summer the city’s lakeside comes alive with strolls and open-air venues. History lovers can climb up to Castello Baradello, about 1.5 km away, for a view over the city, or devote a morning to the Broletto and Piazza del Duomo, the civic and religious heart of the lakeside city.
Guests especially praise the central location, rated 9.2 and particularly appreciated by couples, while cleanliness and comfort remain at solid levels. Services and value for money are instead the lowest-rated aspects among the reviews.
Guesthouse Volta 38 is located about 200 metres from the centre of Como, on Via Alessandro Volta, a short walk from the Cathedral, the Broletto and Piazza Cavour.
No, Guesthouse Volta 38 does not have on-site parking; guests arriving by car will need to find parking near the historic centre.
No, Guesthouse Volta 38 does not allow pets during the stay.
The minimum age required to check in at Guesthouse Volta 38 is 18 years.
Yes, all rooms at Guesthouse Volta 38 have a private bathroom with shower and hairdryer.
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Guesthouse Volta 38 is just a few minutes’ walk from the shores of Lake Como, in the city’s historic centre.
