3-star hotel in Como, on the Borgovico promenade, a short walk from the historic center and the lake, with buffet breakfast and air-conditioned rooms.
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Hotel Borgo Antico is a 3-star property overlooking the Via Borgovico promenade in Como, about a ten-minute walk from the historic center and the lakefront.
The property is designed for both business travelers and couples and families visiting Lake Como: the rooms, all air-conditioned, come with flat-screen TVs and private bathrooms with toiletries and a hairdryer, while some room types also offer a tea and coffee set, a welcome chocolate and a balcony. Breakfast, served every morning in the on-site bar, offers continental, Italian, vegetarian and gluten-free options in a buffet format.
Available services include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, daily housekeeping and a common lounge with a TV area, useful for those traveling via Como San Giovanni station, just a short walk away. The location, particularly appreciated by couples, makes it easy to reach both the city center and the lake shores, making the hotel a practical base for exploring Como on foot.
The room selection at Hotel Borgo Antico includes five types designed for different needs, from the more compact single room to the triple suited for small groups or families. All accommodations are air-conditioned, equipped with flat-screen TVs and private bathrooms with toiletries and a hairdryer, ensuring a consistent standard across every price range.
What mainly sets the rooms apart are the size, ranging from 14 sqm in the Single to 21 sqm in the Triple, and the bed configuration, from single and large double beds to alternative setups for larger groups. Some room types, such as the Room with French Double Bed and the Single, add extra touches like a bidet, a tea and coffee set and a welcome chocolate, while the Room with balcony offers a more open view over the city. Free WiFi is available in all rooms.
One of the most requested rooms among couples, this 16 sqm double is air-conditioned and features a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with toiletries and a hairdryer. WiFi is free throughout the room, a compact yet complete solution for a stay in Como.
The same size as the Double Room but with two separate single beds, designed for couples who don’t want to share a bed or for two friends traveling together. Air-conditioned, with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with toiletries.
The largest of the available room types at 21 sqm, designed for groups of three. It offers two alternative bed configurations, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with toiletries; however, extra beds cannot be added.
An 18 sqm room with a private bathroom featuring a shower and bidet, plus toiletries and a hairdryer. Unlike the other doubles, it includes a tea and coffee set and a welcome chocolate, an extra touch for those looking for added comfort.
The smallest room in the property, designed for a single guest, at 14 sqm with a private bathroom featuring a shower and bidet. Like the French Room, it includes a tea and coffee set and a welcome chocolate, a rare touch for a single room in this range.
Hotel Borgo Antico offers a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage and daily housekeeping, along with a common lounge with a TV area, useful for relaxing after a day in the city. The property is entirely non-smoking and has an elevator, as well as rooms accessible for guests with disabilities and upper floors reachable without stairs.
For guests traveling with pets, the service is not available, while for safety there are smoke alarms, CCTV cameras in common areas and access via key cards. WiFi is free throughout the property, a plus also confirmed by the high score guests give to this service.
On the dining side, the hotel offers an on-site bar with the option of breakfast in the room, a coffee shop and wine and champagne options, as well as menus for special diets on request, designed for guests with specific dietary needs.
Hotel Borgo Antico is located on Via Borgovico, the promenade that follows the shoreline of Lake Como to the historic center, in a quiet residential area yet within short distance of the city’s main points of interest. The neighborhood mixes small cafés, local restaurants such as Osteria Figli dei Fiori 40 meters away and Bistrot Figli dei Fiori 50 meters away, and glimpses of the lake that characterize this part of Como.
Como San Giovanni station is about 300 meters away, convenient for those arriving by train from Milan, while Como Lago station is about one kilometer away. By car, Milan Malpensa Airport can be reached in about 45 minutes, roughly 31 km away, while Milan Linate is 41 km away. The historic center with Piazza Cavour, the pedestrian heart of the lakefront, is 750 meters away on foot, a route that passes some of the city’s historic sites.
Nearby you’ll find several traces of Como’s past: Palazzo Gallio, 300 meters away, the Tempio Voltiano dedicated to Alessandro Volta, 500 meters away, and the Giardini Tempio Voltiano, a public park overlooking the lake, 350 meters away. For those who enjoy longer walks, Baradello Castle, a medieval fortress with views over the city, can be reached in about 2 km. In summer, the lakefront becomes the reference point for evening strolls and boat trips on Lake Como, while in cooler months the museums in the center, such as the Broletto, offer a cultural alternative just steps from the hotel.
Reviews particularly praise the staff, rated 9.5, and the cleanliness of the rooms, at 9. Free WiFi and the location are also highly appreciated, rated excellent especially by couples. The value for money remains the lowest score, but still positive.
Yes, Hotel Borgo Antico is about a ten-minute walk from Como’s historic center and the lake harbor, along the Via Borgovico promenade.
Yes, Hotel Borgo Antico includes breakfast, served every morning in the on-site bar in a buffet format with continental, Italian, vegetarian and gluten-free options.
No, Hotel Borgo Antico does not allow pets during the stay.
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Hotel Borgo Antico is about 300 meters from Como San Giovanni station, convenient for those arriving by train from Milan.
Yes, Hotel Borgo Antico offers free WiFi throughout the property, a service rated 9.4 by guests.
Yes, Hotel Borgo Antico offers rooms and facilities designed for guests with disabilities, as well as upper floors reachable by elevator.
