An informally run guest house in the heart of Como, just steps from Como Borghi station and the lake, with free private parking and simple, functional rooms.
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San Giuseppe Suite Lake Como is a guest house located in Como, about 900 metres from Como Borghi station and less than a kilometre from Lake Como. The entirely non-smoking property offers free WiFi and free private parking, a real advantage for those visiting the historic centre by car.
The rooms, all with private bathroom, are designed for practical stays: some room types also include a city view, while others focus on simplicity and functionality, with basic furnishings and essential amenities such as air conditioning and heating. It’s a solution best suited to those looking for an affordable base to explore Como without extra frills.
The location allows several points of interest to be reached on foot: the Basilica of Sant’Abbondio is about 1.5 km away, Baradello Castle is 1.4 km away, and Como Cathedral is 2.8 km away. Como San Giovanni station, useful for those arriving by train from Milan, can also be reached within a few minutes. Pets are allowed on request, with a possible extra charge.
The rooms at San Giuseppe Suite Lake Como share a simple layout: private bathroom, heating and, in most cases, a large double bed. The Deluxe Room stands out from the others thanks to its city view, air conditioning and flat-screen TV, features not always found in the other room types. The various Large Double Rooms follow the same basic scheme, with small variations in furniture layout and available space, while a more compact option is designed for a single guest with a single bed, ideal for solo travellers looking for a lower rate.
The Double Room, finally, offers an extra-large double bed, a useful option for those wanting more space for sleeping. Overall, the range of accommodations focuses on practicality: clean, functional rooms without unnecessary extra services, designed for a short stay centred on visiting the city and the lake.
The Deluxe Room is the most complete room type at the property: besides a private bathroom with shower, bidet, toiletries and hairdryer, it offers air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a tea and coffee set, a wardrobe and heating. It’s the only room with a city view, a feature that clearly sets it apart from the other available accommodations.
The first of the several Large Double Rooms available, this accommodation offers a large double bed and a private bathroom, with an essential setup designed for a practical stay without additional extra features.
The second variant of the Large Double Room keeps the same configuration with a large double bed and private bathroom, suited to those looking for a standard, functional solution for their stay in Como.
This Large Double Room follows the same layout as the others in the category, with a large double bed and private bathroom, designed for two guests who prefer simplicity and order.
Unlike the other rooms in the category, this room type is furnished with a single bed and designed for one guest, making it the most affordable solution for solo travellers.
Another Large Double Room with a large bed and private bathroom, consistent with the other accommodations at the property in terms of size and essential amenities.
The sixth room in the Large Double Room category offers the same configuration with a large double bed and private bathroom, suited to couples visiting the city.
The last of the available Large Double Rooms, it keeps the same basic amenities with a large double bed and private bathroom, in line with the other room types in the same category.
San Giuseppe Suite Lake Como focuses on essential yet useful services for those visiting Como without seeking luxury. Free private parking, also available with an electric vehicle charging station, is a real advantage in a city whose historic centre is often difficult to reach by car. Added to this is free WiFi throughout the property, useful for both business and leisure travellers.
The property is entirely non-smoking and has heating and air conditioning in the common areas. An invoice is available on request, a convenient detail for those staying for professional reasons. Pets are allowed on request, with a possible extra charge payable by the guest.
Overall, the services offered are designed for short, practical stays, without elaborate common areas or on-site dining services, but with attention paid to the more concrete aspects of the stay, such as parking and connectivity.
San Giuseppe Suite Lake Como is located on Via Carso, in a residential area of Como a short distance from the historic centre and the lake. The neighbourhood is quiet and mainly residential, with small local bars such as Vanini Emanuela and Bar Gallery about 400 metres away, convenient for breakfast or a break without straying too far from the accommodation.
Como Borghi station is about 700 metres away, a useful reference point for those arriving by train, while Como San Giovanni station, directly connected to Milan, is about 2.6 km away. Lake Como is less than a kilometre away, and the historic centre with the Cathedral is about 2.8 km away, a twenty-minute walk or just a few minutes by car thanks to the property’s free private parking. Those arriving by air can rely on Milan Malpensa Airport, about 32 km away.
The area is well suited to walks towards the main historic points of interest: Baradello Castle, an ancient medieval fortress on a nearby hill, is 750 metres away, while the Torre di San Vitale and the Broletto, the historic town hall, are within about 1.7-1.8 km. In summer the lake offers walks along the lakeside promenade and boat trip opportunities, while in winter the historic centre with its museums, including the Silk Museum a short distance away, remains the main destination for those visiting Como.
Guests particularly appreciate the cleanliness and comfort of the rooms, both rated above 8, and the free WiFi, a strong point with 8.7. The lowest score concerns the location, still rated as decent, while the staff receive positive but slightly lower ratings compared to the other categories.
Yes, San Giuseppe Suite Lake Como offers free private parking, also equipped with an electric vehicle charging station.
Yes, San Giuseppe Suite Lake Como accepts pets on request, with the possibility that a supplement may apply.
Yes, San Giuseppe Suite Lake Como is located less than a kilometre from Lake Como, conveniently reachable on foot.
No, San Giuseppe Suite Lake Como does not offer a breakfast service among its amenities.
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San Giuseppe Suite Lake Como is about 700 metres from Como Borghi station and about 2.6 km from Como San Giovanni station.
Yes, all rooms at San Giuseppe Suite Lake Como come with a private bathroom.
