Villa-style bed and breakfast in Como, with garden, terrace and free private parking, a few minutes from Baradello Castle and the historic centre.
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Villa Il Platano is a bed and breakfast in Como, Lombardy, located 4.2 km from Baradello Castle and 4.6 km from the Basilica of Sant’Abbondio. The property occupies a villa with a garden and terrace, designed for those seeking a quiet stay while still close to the city centre.
The rooms, air-conditioned and soundproofed, include suites with a separate sitting area and more compact double rooms, all with private bathroom, flat-screen TV, minibar and coffee machine; some offer garden views or a welcome drink. At breakfast, guests can choose between Italian, vegetarian and gluten-free options, also available takeaway.
Amenities include free private parking, free WiFi throughout the property, a business centre and bike rental to explore the surroundings. Pets are allowed on request. The location makes it possible to reach restaurants, cafés and the Como Camerlata and Grandate-Breccia railway stations within a few minutes, making Villa Il Platano a practical base for visiting Como and its lake.
Villa Il Platano offers five types of accommodation, from spacious suites with a separate sitting area to more compact double rooms, all designed to ensure privacy and comfort. Every option is air-conditioned, soundproofed and equipped with a private bathroom with toiletries, hairdryer and bidet, as well as a flat-screen TV with cable channels, minibar and coffee machine.
The two suites, Suite and Junior Suite, occupy the largest spaces in the villa, with independent entrance, separate living area and views over the garden or inner courtyard. The Deluxe, Double and King Superior rooms are more compact but no less carefully designed, with details such as bathrobes, a welcome drink or garden views depending on the type chosen, suited to couples looking for intimacy.
The largest of the rooms, with 55 sqm divided between a separate bedroom and independent sitting room. It has a private entrance, views over the garden and inner courtyard, minibar and coffee machine, ideal for those who want more space to relax.
Smaller than the Suite but with the same room-plus-sitting-area layout, this junior suite includes a welcome bottle of wine or champagne, garden views and soundproofed walls, a good compromise between space and privacy.
Double room with independent entrance, featuring free bathrobes and toiletries as well as a private bathroom with shower and bidet. Larger than the Double and King Superior rooms in base size, it offers essential comforts without sacrificing space.
The most compact room in the property, at 25 sqm, designed for short stays as a couple. It includes a welcome bottle of wine or champagne, bathrobes and bathroom toiletries, an extra touch compared to the Deluxe.
At 35 sqm, this is the most spacious double room after the suites, and the only one among the doubles overlooking the garden. It has soundproofed walls, minibar and flat-screen TV with cable channels.
Villa Il Platano offers guests a garden with a sun terrace and picnic area, ideal for relaxing between visits around Como. Free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station make things easier for those arriving by car, while free WiFi is available throughout the property.
Those travelling for work can rely on a business centre, meeting spaces and fax/photocopy service, while those who want to get around independently can rent a bike or join walking and cycling tours organised by the property. Additional services include luggage storage, a safe, daily housekeeping and an airport shuttle at extra cost, useful for those arriving from Malpensa or Linate.
Villa Il Platano is located on Via Varesina, in a residential area south of Como’s historic centre, between the Camerlata district and the countryside rising towards Baradello. It is a quiet area, dotted with villas and gardens, but just steps from restaurants such as Niwa, only 10 metres from the property, and La Cascina, 200 metres away.
The Grandate-Breccia and Como Camerlata railway stations are 1.2 km and 1.3 km away respectively, convenient for those arriving by train who then want to get around on foot or by bike. Como’s bus station is about 3.2 km away. By car, Lugano Agno Airport is the closest at 26 km, followed by Malpensa at 29 km and Linate at 39 km; the property also offers an airport shuttle at extra cost on request.
Baradello Castle, a medieval fortress overlooking the city from the top of the hill, is less than 2 km away, as is Baradello Tower and the nearby Parco delle Rimembranze. In the town centre, about 2.8 km away, are the Broletto, the Volta Temple dedicated to Alessandro Volta, and the Silk Museum, dedicated to Como’s historic silk-making tradition. Lake Como, with its lakeside promenade and boats to Bellagio and Varenna, is a few minutes away by car and is the ideal destination for a boat trip or a bike ride, especially in the warmer months.
Guests especially praise the staff’s hospitality (9.8) and the cleanliness (9.7) of Villa Il Platano, followed by comfort (9.6) and services (9.4). Free WiFi also scores highly (9.5). The location, while more secluded from the centre, remains well regarded (8.3), especially among couples visiting Como.
Yes, Villa Il Platano accepts pets on request; a surcharge may apply.
Yes, Villa Il Platano offers free private parking directly on site.
Check-in at Villa Il Platano is possible between 2:30 PM and 8:00 PM; an ID and a credit card are required.
Villa Il Platano is about 4.2 km from Baradello Castle and less than 2 km from Baradello Tower.
Yes, Villa Il Platano offers free WiFi throughout the property.
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The minimum age to check in at Villa Il Platano is 18 years.
