Modern guest house in the historic centre of Como, a short walk from the Duomo and the lake, with air-conditioned, soundproofed rooms and express check-in.
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Urban Living is a guest house in the heart of Como, about 700 metres from the Basilica of San Fedele and less than a kilometre from Como Borghi train station. The property occupies a building in the pedestrian zone of the historic centre, among cobbled lanes, shops and local eateries, a short walk from the Duomo and the lake.
The six available rooms, all with private bathroom, air conditioning, soundproofing and a flat-screen TV, range from 16 to 20 square metres; some have a balcony with mountain views, others overlook a quiet street. Each room is designed for the rest of couples or solo travellers, with toiletries, a hairdryer and a tea and coffee making set.
Guests can start the day with a continental or Italian breakfast, while express check-in and check-out simplify arrival and departure. The central location makes Urban Living a good base for visiting the Broletto, the lakefront and the city’s main museums without needing a car.
The rooms at Urban Living share an understated, functional style, designed for those staying in Como for a few days. All have a private bathroom with shower, bidet and toiletries, air conditioning and soundproofed walls, plus a flat-screen TV and a tea and coffee making set. Room sizes range between 16 and 20 square metres, with a large double bed in every room.
What sets the room types apart is mainly the view and layout: the Double Room with Balcony is the only one overlooking the mountains from a private balcony, while the other rooms look onto a quiet street in the historic centre. The two Small Double Rooms, more compact, are suited to those seeking an essential yet quiet solution in the heart of the city.
The only room in the property with a private balcony, offering views over the surrounding mountains. Air-conditioned and soundproofed, it has a private bathroom with shower and a large double bed, ideal for those wanting an outdoor corner in the city centre.
A 20-square-metre double room overlooking a quiet street in the historic centre. The private bathroom with shower is complemented by a bidet, hairdryer and toiletries, while a wardrobe and a tea and coffee making set complete the amenities.
More compact than the standard Double Rooms, this 16-square-metre room keeps the same private bathroom with shower, bidet and toiletries. Air-conditioned and soundproofed, it is designed for those seeking an essential solution with a view of a quiet street.
A twin to the previous room in size, this Small Double Room stands out for its more secluded outlook and attention to furnishing details, with a wardrobe, tea and coffee making set and flat-screen TV in a quiet setting.
Among the property’s larger rooms, offering 20 square metres with a private bathroom equipped with shower, bidet and hairdryer. The furnishings include a wardrobe and a tea and coffee making set, in an air-conditioned setting well insulated from outside noise.
The last of the 20-square-metre Double Rooms, it shares the same private bathroom with shower and toiletries, distinguished by its furniture layout and secluded feel, ideal for a couple’s stay in the centre of Como.
Urban Living offers services designed to make a stay in central Como practical. WiFi is free throughout the property, while express check-in and check-out allow arrival and departure to be handled quickly, also thanks to luggage storage available on request.
The rooms are air-conditioned, soundproofed and non-smoking, with marble or tiled floors and heating included during the colder months; some common areas are covered by CCTV cameras and smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, ensuring guest safety.
Those arriving by car can rely on nearby street parking, while for breakfast the property offers an on-site coffee shop service with continental and Italian options, plus wine and champagne available on request.
Urban Living is located on Via Santo Garovaglio, in the heart of the historic centre of Como, a pedestrian district made up of lanes, old buildings and venues that stay open late into the evening. The area is among the most popular in the city and the property boasts a location score of 9.0, also confirmed by couples who choose it for a romantic stay.
Getting around is easy even without a car: Como Lago train station is about 500 metres away, Como Borghi station just over 650 metres, while the bus station is 600 metres away. Milan Malpensa Airport is about 32 km away, and Linate is 40 km away. A short walk away, within 100-150 metres, are restaurants such as Ciàpa Fiaa and L’Osteria di Via Monti, along with coffee shops such as Cremeria Pizzi.
Guests staying here can walk to the Como Cathedral and Piazza Cavour, about 600 metres away, to admire the lakefront and board one of the boats connecting the towns on the western shore of the lake. The Broletto and the Volta Temple, dedicated to Alessandro Volta, are two other classic stops, while those who enjoy walking can climb up to Baradello Castle, about 1.6 km away, for a panoramic view over the city and Lake Como. In summer the lake is well suited to boat trips and lakefront walks, in winter the streets of the centre remain lively with shops and venues.
Guests especially praise the cleanliness (9.4) and comfort of the rooms (9.5), as well as staff behaviour (9). The central location is also much appreciated, rated 9 and even higher by couples. The only slightly more modest note is the value for money, still solid with a score of 8.7.
Urban Living is located at Via Santo Garovaglio 37, in the historic centre of Como, about 500 metres from Como Lago train station and a short distance from the Duomo.
No, Urban Living does not allow pets during the stay.
Yes, Urban Living includes a breakfast service with continental or Italian options.
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Check-in at Urban Living is possible from 15:00 to 23:30, thanks to an express check-in service.
No, Urban Living does not allow access for children, making it more suitable for couples or solo travellers.
Urban Living offers street parking near the property, as no private on-site parking is available.
