Eco Hotels in Como

Sustainable lakeside accommodation at the southern tip of Lake Como, Lombardy. Lowest price guarantee — 1 tonne CO₂ removed per booking. €5 free credit for new members.

Why Stay in Como

Como, the city that lends its name to Italy's most celebrated lake, sits at the southern tip of Lake Como in the foothills of the Alps. Just 40 minutes from Milan by train, this elegant Lombard city has been attracting visitors since Roman times, when Pliny the Younger praised its beauty from his nearby villas. Today, Como enchants with its magnificent Gothic cathedral, the Duomo di Como, whose intricately carved marble façade and soaring interior took nearly 400 years to complete. The city's waterfront promenade, the Lungo Lario, stretches along the lake's western shore, offering views across the water to the wooded hills of Brianza. Behind the lakeshore, Como's medieval centre unfolds in a web of narrow stone lanes, piazzas framed by pastel-coloured buildings, and the surviving medieval city walls punctuated by towers such as the Porta Torre. Como's silk industry, dating from the 15th century, still produces some of the world's finest textiles — the city's Museo Didattico della Seta tells the story of this heritage from silkworm to loom. The lakeside Villa Olmo, an 18th-century neoclassical palazzo with Italianate gardens, hosts art exhibitions and concerts. The Tempio Voltiano, a neoclassical temple on the waterfront, honours Alessandro Volta, Como's most famous son and the inventor of the electric battery. For panoramic views, the Como-Brunate funicular climbs 500 metres in seven minutes to the hilltop village of Brunate, the 'Balcony of the Alps', where on clear days you can see the full sweep of the lake's western branch and the Monte Rosa massif beyond. Booking sustainable accommodation through IMPT makes every stay in Como carbon-negative — 1 tonne of CO₂ removed per booking at no extra cost to you. With over 8 million hotels worldwide on the IMPT platform, you earn 5% cashback on every booking, get the same price as Booking.com, and each stay actively funds verified carbon removal projects on the blockchain.

At a Glance

Getting the Most from Como

Como rewards a slow pace. Start your morning with an espresso at a café on Piazza Cavour, the city's main lakeside square, then wander the medieval lanes of the centro storico to discover artisan silk shops and hidden courtyards. The Duomo di Como dominates Piazza Duomo with its blend of Gothic and Renaissance architecture — take time to admire the interior tapestries, the 16th-century organ, and the statues of Pliny the Elder and Pliny the Younger flanking the main entrance. The walk along the Lungo Lario to Villa Olmo is a classic Como experience: the neoclassical villa's English-style gardens are free to enter, and the lakeside path continues to the village of Cernobbio, where Villa d'Este's legendary gardens overlook the water. For the best views, take the Como-Brunate funicular — the station is a 10-minute walk from the centre up Via Plinio. At the top, walk to the Faro Voltiano, the lighthouse dedicated to Alessandro Volta, for a 360-degree panorama of Lake Como and the Alps. Ferry services from Como's pier connect to Bellagio, Varenna, and Tremezzo, making day trips to Villa Carlotta and Villa Balbianello effortless. Como is also an ideal base for hiking: the Greenway del Lago di Como runs for 10km along the lake's western shore, while more ambitious walks climb into the mountains above Brunate. Como San Giovanni station connects to Milan in 40 minutes, with trains running roughly every hour. Booking your stay through IMPT means you earn 5% cashback on every hotel, pay exactly what you would on Booking.com, and every reservation removes 1 tonne of verified CO₂ — making your visit carbon-negative at no extra cost.

Where to Stay in Como — Areas

Como Centro Storico, the historic centre within the medieval walls, puts you within walking distance of the Duomo, Piazza Cavour, the ferry terminal, and the finest restaurants and silk boutiques. Properties here range from family-run boutique hotels in converted historic buildings to modern four-star establishments on leafy piazzas. Lungo Lario, Como's lakeside promenade neighbourhood, offers the most atmospheric setting: wake to lake views, stroll the waterfront at sunrise, and enjoy the best sunsets from hotel terraces overlooking the water. Hotels here include grand villa conversions and elegant lakeside properties. Brunate, the hillside village reached by the funicular, sits 500m above Como and offers the most spectacular panoramic views across the lake. Its quieter atmosphere and mountain-air freshness appeal to couples and walkers seeking respite from the lakeside buzz. Borgo Vico, the residential quarter west of the centre towards Cernobbio, is more tranquil and local in character, with easy access to the lakeside path, Villa Olmo, and the Greenway. IMPT lists sustainable hotels across all districts — each booking removes 1 tonne of CO₂.

Eco Hotels in Como

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Things to Do in Como

Como rewards visitors who take time to explore beyond the obvious. From Gothic architecture and silk heritage to panoramic funicular rides and villa gardens, here are the essential Como experiences.

Como Walks & Travel Guides

Cities Near Como

Explore more of Lombardy from your base in Como. All cities below have sustainable hotels on IMPT.

Frequently Asked Questions — Como Hotels