BRIGHT AND COSY APARTMENT IN PRIVILEGED LOCATION

“If you want a happy life, tie it to a goal, not to people or things” – Albert Einstein GENERAL INFO "Contrada San Giacomo" apartment is located in the heart of the historic city of Como, a few steps away from the lake, restaurants, shops, and museums. The apartment is on the second floor in one of the most beautiful historical buildings in the pedestrian center of Como. It is well furnished and recently renovated. ADDITIONAL INFO The apartment can host a total of 4 guests in its double bedroom and a second bedroom with a comfortable sofa bed for two. There is one bathroom. The kitchen is spacious and well-equipped, and it has a table and chairs to enjoy meals “at home”. WiFi, TV, coffee machine, and washing machine are available for guests. EXTRAS In this property, pets are allowed at an additional cost to ensure allergy-free cleaning. Baby beds are available at an extra cost. Extra cleaning and linen are available at an additional cost. Transportation can be provided, please contact us! ACCESSIBILITY The apartment is located on the 2nd floor with no elevator. PARKING The historical center of Como is mainly a pedestrian area. The nearest paid street parking is available in Viale Varese, about 300 meters from the apartment. You can park your car only within the blue stripes. Pay at the machine and get the ticket to be put on the dashboard inside your car, or use the “EasyPark” app. There are also paid parking garages nearby: “JASCA” in Piazza Volta, “CENTRO LAGO” with an entrance in Via Recchi, "VALDUCE” in Viale Lecco, and "TRIBUNALE” in Via Auguadri. HIGHLIGHTS AND HOME TRUTHS: >Very beautiful building with an inner courtyard. >Absolutely central location, yet quiet and peaceful. NEIGHBORHOOD The property is in the historic center of Como – a lively area with modern bars, restaurants, and shops as well as historical churches and buildings. In high season, expect the streets to be busy all day long. In winter, it is usually quieter. GETTING AROUND The main sightseeing objects, Lake Como, and train stations are just a walking distance away from the apartment. In the city of Como and nearby towns, ASF Autolinee buses are in operation. Tickets can be obtained from the driver (cash only) or in designated places (bus station in Piazza Matteotti in Como, bars, and tobacco stores). Taxis are also available. From the pier, a local ferry service will take you to Cernobbio, Torno, Bellagio, Varenna, Colico, and other lakeside towns. Please note – if traveling in high season, we advise you to be patient with long waiting lines at the ticket office. Tickets can also be bought online on the Navigazione Laghi website. From Como San Giovanni station, there are regular trains departing to Milano Centrale and Switzerland (Lugano, Bellinzona, Locarno). From Como Nord Lago, there is a train connection to Milano Cadorna. The nearest airports are Milano Malpensa, Milano Linate, and Orio Al Serio in Bergamo. It is possible to arrange a direct shuttle to and from the airport at an additional cost. For more questions regarding transportation, please do not hesitate to contact us – we will be happy to help and ensure that you reach your preferred destination! TIPS >We advise you to take a day to visit the marvelous little towns around the lake. Como city is the urban center of the area, but the little towns are gems with glorious lakeside villas. >To travel and walk around Lake Como, especially in the little towns, comfortable shoes are a must. >There are many public drinking-water fountains in the area, and the water is safe to drink unless stated otherwise. Tap water is also drinkable. You can carry your own refillable bottle! >If you are looking for a relatively easy hike in the area and want to enjoy mountain views anyway, Lake Como Greenway is an easy-to-follow trail that doesn’t require too much walking uphill. It connects the little towns from Colonno to Griante. A bus will take you from Como to the starting point in Colonno. >Look for traditional restaurants where you can try local foods such as Lake Como fish dishes. >In Italy, many shops (especially the little ones) and services are closed in the middle of the day, so be careful to plan your shopping accordingly. >Lake Como is one of the deepest lakes in Europe and the deepest in Italy. Swimming and diving are prohibited in many areas and can be dangerous. For those who wish to dwell in the water, however, there are some options. In Como city, there is an outdoor pool near Villa Olmo, but swimming in the lake is not recommended and is mostly forbidden. There are beaches in other lakeside towns. Lido di Bellagio and pebbly San Giovanni beach will be waiting for those who wish to travel and explore the beautiful town of Bellagio which lies in the middle of the two Larian branches. Locals and visitors also enjoy traveling to Nesso where the bravest swimmers can jump into the lake from the ancient Roman bridge near the waterfall. >Lake Como is located in a mountainous region. The surrounding pre-Alps might not seem very high, but the climate is nevertheless affected by the nearby mountains, and temperatures can change quickly. Be particularly attentive to the weather when hiking, and bring some warm and waterproof clothes with you! >Lake Como is located in a mountainous region. The surrounding pre-Alps might not seem very high, but the climate is nevertheless affected by the nearby mountains, and temperatures can change quickly. Be particularly attentive to the weather when hiking, and bring some warm and waterproof clothes with you! EXPERIENCES There are so many great things to do around Lake Como! We can suggest and help you to arrange the following: >Private boat rides >Kayaks/SUPs in the lake >Flights in a seaplane above the lake >Yoga and meditation classes >Wine tastings >Cooking classes >Hiking and foraging >Mountain-bike tours >Trekking in the mountains >Guided tours to Milan For more information, please contact us, and we will be thrilled to advise specific experiences that would suit your taste! OTHER THINGS TO NOTE Please note that all guests are required to pay a city tax of 3€ per night per person. According to Italian laws, every guest’s personal ID will be requested before check-in. In order to speed up the check-in process, we kindly ask all guests to fill out the online check-in form which is sent via e-mail along with the booking confirmation. In this property, it is mandatory to separate the garbage. Recycling laws are strict in Italy. For payments above 1500 euros, you will be asked to make a bank transfer, which will be the only accepted payment method License number: 013075-CNI-00467