A family-run bed & breakfast in the historic centre of Como, a short walk from the lake and the Cathedral, with air-conditioned rooms and an interior garden.
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La Canarina Bed & Breakfast is a family-run property in the heart of Como, about 200 metres from the lake and 500 metres from the city’s Cathedral. It is located in a historic building on Via Manzoni, a short walk from Como Lago station and the departure point for boat trips.
The rooms, overlooking an interior garden, are air-conditioned and have a private bathroom, with linens and towels provided at no extra cost. The property offers two types of double rooms, suited to couples or solo travellers looking for a quiet stay in the historic centre.
Every morning a continental breakfast is served in the common room, with the option to request local cold cuts and cheeses. The B&B also offers luggage storage, free WiFi and a lounge area. The location, rated 9.9 for its proximity to the centre, makes La Canarina a good base for exploring the city and the lake on foot, without needing a car.
The rooms at La Canarina Bed & Breakfast come in two double room types, both overlooking the property’s interior garden and equipped with air conditioning, private bathroom and flat-screen TV. Each room is provided with free sheets and towels, and WiFi is included at no extra cost throughout the property.
The Double Room/Twin Room offers 15 square metres and the option to choose, at the time of booking, between a large double bed or two separate single beds, making it the most flexible solution for those travelling as a couple but preferring separate beds. The Double Room, more compact at 12 square metres, instead offers a single large double bed and is designed for those seeking an essential, quiet accommodation. Neither room can accommodate cots or extra beds.
The largest room in the property, at 15 square metres, with the option to choose the bed configuration at the time of booking: a large double bed or two separate single beds. Overlooking the garden, it is air-conditioned and has a private bathroom with linens provided at no extra cost.
More compact than the Double Room/Twin Room, at 12 square metres with a single large double bed, this room is designed for those who don’t need multiple bed configurations. Overlooking the interior garden, it has air conditioning and a private bathroom; it is not suitable for cots or extra beds.
La Canarina Bed & Breakfast offers free WiFi throughout the property, air conditioning, luggage storage and daily housekeeping. Pets are allowed on request and at no extra charge, a detail appreciated by those travelling with their dog or cat.
For those arriving by car, a garage is available nearby. In the morning a continental breakfast is served in the common room, with the option to add cold cuts and cheeses on request; a coffee shop service is also available on site.
The rooms, all non-smoking, have a private bathroom with shower or bathtub, hairdryer, complimentary toiletries and an electrical outlet near the bed. The property is entirely non-smoking and the upper floors are accessible via lift, an advantage for those travelling with heavy luggage or who have difficulty climbing stairs.
La Canarina is located on Via Alessandro Manzoni, in one of the most central areas of Como, a short walk from the lakefront and the network of streets that make up the historic centre. The area is pedestrian and lively, dotted with bars, restaurants and shops, with the Church of Sant’Agostino just 40 metres away and the Torre and Palazzo Pantera 200 metres away.
Como Lago station is 50 metres away, convenient for those arriving by train from Milan, while Como San Giovanni station is about 350 metres away. The departure point for boat trips on Lake Como is 400 metres away, and the nearest airport, Lugano Agno, is about 24 km away; Malpensa is 32 km away. Como Cathedral, with its Gothic-Renaissance façade, is 300 metres away, as is the medieval Broletto next to it.
Depending on the season, the area offers different activities: in summer you can rent boats or swim along the lake shores, while in autumn and spring a walk to the Volta Temple, 700 metres away and dedicated to Alessandro Volta, is recommended, or a trip to Baradello Castle, about 2 km away, which overlooks the city from above. Piazza Cavour, 350 metres away, is the most popular evening meeting spot, directly overlooking the lake.
Guests particularly praise the staff’s hospitality (9.9) and the central location (9.9), followed by cleanliness and comfort (9.7). Value for money and services also receive very high ratings, confirming an overall exceptional experience.
Yes, La Canarina Bed & Breakfast includes a continental breakfast served in the common room, with the option to request cold cuts and cheeses on request.
Yes, La Canarina Bed & Breakfast is located about 200 metres from Lake Como and 400 metres from the departure point for boat trips.
Yes, La Canarina Bed & Breakfast accepts pets on request and does not charge any extra fee for their presence.
La Canarina Bed & Breakfast reports the availability of a nearby garage; it is recommended to check conditions and costs directly with the property at the time of booking.
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No, La Canarina Bed & Breakfast does not allow access for children and does not offer cots or extra beds for young ones.
Check-in at La Canarina Bed & Breakfast is possible from 16:00 to 20:30, while check-out is by 10:30; guests are asked to communicate their arrival time in advance.
