"Fantastic location just 1 street from the lake overlooking a lovely piazza full of great restaurants, cafes & a bunch of beautiful shops just behind."
Wendy from Australia
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"The hotel room was very clean, comfortable, and spacious."
Dennis from United Kingdom
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"Very central location. Convenient to get around - to train station, to ferry dock, to the funicular, to restaurants, to shops and to the lake side promenade."
Selina from Singapore
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"Amazing location, minutes walk away from the lake to catch the ferry."
Ryan B from United Kingdom
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"The best possible location, right on the square, two minutes from the lakes edge."
Jodegirl77 from United Kingdom
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3-star hotel on Piazza Volta in Como's restricted historic center
Location & Accessibility
Albergo Firenze sits on Piazza Volta within Como's restricted traffic area, ensuring a quiet stay despite being steps from the lake and the historic center. The hotel lies 300 meters from the lake shore and a 8-minute walk from Como Nord Lago Train Station. Both train stations (Como Nord Lago and Como San Giovanni) are within a 10-minute walking distance, and the ferry terminal is 5 minutes away.
Rooms & Accommodations
Each of the 44 rooms comes with air conditioning, a minibar, and a TV with digital Italian channels; some rooms face the square, others overlook the courtyard. The hotel offers family rooms and facilities for disabled guests, with key card access and a lift connecting all floors. All rooms include a private bathroom, and guests can store luggage at reception after checkout.
Dining & Breakfast
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily, with options like scrambled eggs, bacon, meats, cheese, yogurt, fruit, croissants, and a fruit torte. The hotel bar provides a relaxing space with drinks, and a coffee house on site offers additional choices. Breakfast can also be delivered to the room upon request.
Services & Hospitality
The 24-hour front desk is staffed by friendly multilingual personnel who assist with travel arrangements, local recommendations, and reduced-rate parking at a nearby garage. The hotel offers airport shuttle service (priced), dry cleaning, ironing, and daily housekeeping. Safety features include smoke alarms, security alarm, and CCTV outside the property.
Additional Amenities & Guest Comfort
Guests can use the free luggage storage and safety deposit boxes. The hotel is pet-friendly (check policy) and provides non-smoking rooms throughout, with heating and air conditioning controls in each room. A lift and facilities for disabled guests make the property accessible to a wide range of travelers.
Highlights
Location: Piazza Volta, restricted traffic zone, 5 min from lake and ferry
Rooms: 44 rooms with minibar, air conditioning, courtyard or square views
Dining: Complimentary buffet breakfast with eggs, bacon, pastries, fruit
Services: 24-hour multilingual front desk, travel assistance, reduced-rate parking
Accessibility: Family rooms, disabled facilities, pet-friendly policy