There are a few hostels in the Como lake area in Northern Italy. This one is located in Como city where the trains from Milan arrive to bring visitors to this very nice area.
This is an Hostelling International hostel is managed by a very nice family which offers excellent service to all guests. You are hosted directly by the owner who is always willing to offer full information about sighseeing, places around town and transportation info. And she speaks several languages. As with many Italian hostels, the hostel is closed during the day from 10 AM to 4 PM and no entrance is allowed in this period and there is a curfew.
The rooms are big and spacious and the hostel is very big and comfortable. Linen and towels are included in the hostel service. There is a very recepotive atmosphere and everyone is very accessible. It is pretty easy to make friends at this hostel and the staff is all very friendly too.
There is no kitchen, but very rich meals are offered at a reasonable price, with drinks included. Breakfast is also included, consisting of coffee or chocolate with bread and butter.
The location is great with a sunny outside area. There is a nice supermarket nearby and you are also at a 5 minute walk from the lake shore where there are wide lawns, gardens, and boat rental. There are also nice shops on the lake shore area.
This hostel has a convenient location for people leaving the Italian lakes area since it's a half hour walk to the train station conecting Como to all of Italy and Europe. There's also a very convenient direct bus to Milan airport (Malpensa).
— Recensione esclusiva Hostelz.com
February 2006
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