Hotel Quarcino - Como

7.3

Don't expect any thrills, a basic hotel where the rooms date back from the 70s .But the staff is friendly, the room was small but sufficient and quite clean, and looked out on some trees and was very quiet. Location is slightly outside the historic center, but quite close to bus station, Norde Lago train station and the pier, although the short walk uphill might discourage the less able. But at the price, good value for money considering the high prices of the area.

9.7

Very comfortable clean hotel. This is a great budget hotel, only a few minutes walk to the train station to Milan and bus and ferry services around the lake. My husband and I took the train directly from Malpensa to Como (9euros)and takes about 1 hour. After arriving at the hotel we decided not to rent a car and used public transport for our entire trip. The hotel Quarcino is also in walking distance to great waterfront restaurants. We will use this hotel again when staying in Como.

9.7

Hotel Quarcino is excellent value for money within its price range and is in a very quiet but excellent location for visiting Como. Everywhere is scrupulously clean and the staff are extremely polite and helpful (although have very little English). The continental breakfast is modest in a sense but very good in terms of the range of fresh fruit available and fresh, crisp breakfast rolls. You are five minutes walk from Como Nord rail station and the bus station (currently being rebuilt). This is the second time that I have stayed and I hope to revisit in the future.

9.5

The quarcino Hotel have a excellent location and is near to the lake and near to the restaurants and the staff is very nice

8.6

Good location, Clean rooms, simple but sufficient breakfast. At welcome no english speaking staff. Bells were as loud as expected.

7.9

a nice place to stay. needs better directions for arriving at the property.follow the signs to bellagio for arriving at the property. there is a problem with the curch bells but not so bad.

9.8

a little off the beaten path, but wonderful service, cleanliness, and quiet!

1.1

Prezzo eccessivo per la scarsa qualità dell'albergo.

7.7

Is a good Hotel, relationship between price/quality is good. is located in a nice place and near from the Station to Milano, near the lake and the train to BRunate.

10

Wonderful family run hotel and superb value for money. 2 minutes walk to the lakeside and a quiet location beside church. In every respect the hotel is well run, the staff friendly and helpful. The bells were no problem for me. My single room was comfortable with satellite TV, en suite bathroom with shower, and remote controlled air conditioning. Highly recommended.

8.7

Cute hotel with a great location near the lake and center of town. Breakfast was very good. This hotel was a very good economical deal.

9.4

Myself and 2 friends stayed at Hotel Quarcino for 3 nights and had a great time. The hotel is very conveniently situated for all the sites of Como as well as transport to other places on the lake. The owner was quite friendly and although he spoke little English he managed to be reasonably helpful in answering any questions. The room was huge and very clean. The breakfast was fairly simple...cereal, croissants and fruit, but we found this sufficient. There are a few things about this hotel that might put some people off- firstly that there is a curfew of 12 30 pm. Personally we didnt find this a problem but for those who like a late night drink it could be. Secondly, the bells are obviously rather noisy especially if your room faces the church. They are rung 3 times after around 7 30am. Again, we didnt mind too much but others might. We had a slight problem finding the hotel mainly because I forgot to take the address and although there was a sign it was helpfully turned the wrong way! The easiest way if travelling by train is to walk to the end of the station towards the lake, turn right and you will see a small church. The hotel is behind this. On the whole we were very pleased with Hotel Quarcino. We booked at short notice and were pleased to get something that was such good value, and so central. And by the way, if you are going to Como make sure you go to Bellagio as well. Its beautiful! The bus is a good alternative to the ferry and is cheaper. enjoy!

9.7

This hotel was lovely - very clean, quiet and friendly. Also very close to the lake, boat port and bus station. I would defninitely reccomend it.

9.9

This small family-run hotel is five minutes walk from the bus depot, eight minutes from Piazza Cavour, has a garden to sit out in, some rooms with terraces and an elevator. The staff was friendly and helpful; they took us up to the roof-top terrace for photographs. Breakfast included fruit, cereal, bread and other pastries, coffee, chocolate and fruit juice. I would stay at this hotel again and highly recommend it to friends.

8.1

Fine location

9.8

My wife and 2 grown children were guests at the Quarcino. Our stay couldn't have been more pleasant. The room was clean and spacious and the staff was one of the friendliest of all places we have stayed. For the price, I don't think you could find a comparable place. I would HIGHLY recommend this property and look forward to staying here again.

9.7

A little tricky to find, but after much trial and error (and asking for directions a couple of times) I went right to it. Very nice location and I especially liked the convenient parking lot. Easy walk to shopping & restaurants. I would definitely stay here again; very charming.

9.5

I had a wonderful visit to the Hotel Quarcino. I had read other reviews and was prepared for the church bells that woke me up at 7AM each morning, but the family is so nice. I would love to go back to see them as it felt like going home!

9.2

The Quarcino is well located; close to the lake, the town centre and restaurants. Staff were helpful and welcoming. The hotel is right beside the church and while we had been warned about the bells - ringing loudly and with some regularity from about 7.30a.m. onwards, we actually enjoyed waking up to them. The hotel could be tricky to find - we walked from the central station and kept a lookout for the church!

8.0

The Quarcino is truly a gem tucked away from the main Como Area yet easily within walking distance to the Lake. The time of year was just perfect for a visit. Should I ever return to Como I will again stay at the Quarcino. The morning Coffee is Amazing..

10

A gem of a two star hotel 200m from the bus and train station. Easy walk to the old town in Como and the lake ferries and tour boats. Ample parking for the car. For two stars, rooms spacious, imaculate, TV with CNN, quiet, good elevator. No restaurant at the hotel, but many in walking distance. Breakfast area clean and service great.

10

Great hotel which is centrally located. Our room was next to the church bell tower which did not bother us and added to the European experience. The hotel also recommended a great restaurant for dinner.

9.5

The hotel provided everything I needed. The staff was very helpfull. And the bells of the church next door are really loud. But as they ring only form 7.30 AM to 8.00 PM it did not bother me and I did not need my own alarm clock in the morning.

9.8

We were in Como for a family wedding. The Quarcino was ideally located for our needs. We enjoyed our stay and if in the future we visit Como again, we will use the Quarcino. I recommend the Quarcino despite the bells, they certainly make a talking point and will alwasy be remebered.

9.8

Great hotel. Excellent location. And a safe car parking for the car.Thoroughly recommend this hotel.

10

I cannot believe that this hotel is only 2 star it was amazing from the moment we walked in. Hotel room exactly like the picture. 2 minutes walk from the lake, very quiet and beautiful, staff very helpful and friendly. will definitely stay here again.

8.6

excellent accommodation, very clean and friendly. My only complaint is being woken up at 7.30am each morning by the church bells

9.8

A super small,friendly,well-run hotel,close to the lake.The owners make you feel very welcome and are helpful without being intrusive.Better than some 4*'s we've stayed in.WILL BE GOING BACK.

8.2

The Quarcino Hotel is an out of the way hotel that reminded us of a convent: not a bad thing! It was clean and did not have the corporate "feel" of larger hotels. We felt safe there and although there was only one member of the staff (Judith--a fountain of knowledge!) who spoke English, it was not a problem. The breakfast was adequate--nothing to write home about but with the lake only a block or so away, who cares? I would return!

8.2

Bon hôtel abordable dans une région beaucoup trop chère du point de vue hôtels et restaurants. Le petit déjeûner pourrait être amélioré : café moins léger, offre de yaourts, par contre les fruits frais ont été bienvenus. La douche aussi pourrait être améliorée pour éviter l'inondation tout autour.

9.3

The hotel is a smaller, family owned & operated hotel. For the price, it was a great value. There is a nice garden/patio area and they have a bar for hotel guests only. Conveniently located to the lake and the main shopping areas. We would definitely stay here again.

10

Very convenient and great choice It is close to the commuter train station It is very quiet and you do not have to deal with listing to tons of traffic and trucks like most other places as it is off the main road - church bells were loud, but a least then you don't oversleep

7.8

Contrary to some of the other reviews I would not suggest anything more than 2 stars for this hotel. The rooms are basic, the pillows hard! We stayed in the 4 person suite - it was a bit dull and not like the bright rooms pictured on the website. The entrance hall and foyer are bright and cheerful. There is a garden but the weather was bad so didn't get to use it. Breakfast is basic. The hotel is in a great situation - close to the harbour, town centre, restaraunts and the funicular railway. The owners and staff are extemely helpful and lovely. It is value for money given the high prices of other accomodation in Como. I would stay here again, but if I had lots more money I'd probably stay somewhere else.

7.8

Nice, friendly hotel.

9.2

I was delighted with the Quarcino! I was concerned that it's cheap price, may be reflected in the quality. However, my worries were unfounded, as the hotel was clean, the rooms were spacious, and the staff were helpfull and polite. My entire family were made to feel welcome, and well looked after. When we return to Como, we will endevour to book the Quarcino again. Don't worry about the bells. They are loud and do wake you, but they don't go on for too long. If you do visit Como, you must visit the Cable Railway, taking you to the hill top. The view is spectacular, and breathtaking.

9.1

Great location up the street from bus terminal next to the lake. Staff very helpful. Church bells were not that bad, nice alarm clock. good breakfast too. I would definately reccomend as a base out of Como.

8.3

Io e il mio fidanzato abbiamo aloggiato all'Hotel Quarcino solo una notte... peccato perché avremmo potuto usufruire un po di più del luogo che abbiamo trovato accogliente, ben situato (soprattutto se si visita la città a piedi) e coerente con le aspettative! Visto che spesso nei Feedback che ho letto ci sono commenti poco carini sulla colazione aggiungo che secondo me era più che abbondante. Si tratta della tipica colazione italiana! Quindi se a qualcuno non é bastato :) ... problema suo! E vi assicuro che sono una gran mangiona!!! Se dovessimo avere ancora bisogno di un alloggio comasco ci ritorneremo ancora! Grazie Quarcino! È stato un week end stupendo per noi!

8.4

We were on the side of the hotel NOT facing the church, it was not a problem for my young family. Great place to stay in Como, no fridge or coffee making in your room though. Breakfast very good. Would stay there again.

8.6

The property was located a quick 4 minute stroll to the waterfront where good restaurants and all tourist facilities could be found.

9.4

The owner and staff made us very welcome and were really pleasant people to meet. We would certainly return to this hotel.

7.2

THE BELLS!!!! 7-30 every morning is a bit much, but if you do need an early start, saves setting the alarm.

7.1

Nice and clean Hotel. It is a little bit tricky to find it though.

9.2

Hotel is located at very convenient place (a few minutes walk from city center, Largo Nordo Station, bus terminal and station of cable car). Considering location and room cleaness, room charge is quite reasonable.

9.4

This Hotel and management are a credit to you. We were made so welcome and the staff could not have been more helpful. We will always remember being woken up early in the morning by the very close proximity of the adjacent church bells which were very loud.

8.8

Excellent staff and accommodations. However, our cab driver got lost for a long time trying to find the hotel.

6.9

A mention of the ringing of the church bells at 8 in the morning may have been a factor in us making a decision to stay there. The staff were very polite and helpful and the rooms were well serviced with clean towels on a daily basis

8.8

Otherwise really nice little hotel but bed and pillows were not very comfortable.

9.6

Deserves to be a 3-star hotel. Very helpful to us with suggestions for things to do and with help with local bus, train, and Lake Como boat information. A lovely room, a lovely hotel. We will stay there again, for sure.

9.0

location excellent;Breakfast adequate/limited;noise level OK,but proximity to church bell tower(10feet)at 7:30&8:30 ringing of bells unbearable.Web site mentions north station.most visitors would be useing main station,much farther away.Must take cab.cost6.5 eus.

9.8

Great location. We were a family of 4, and we had a very spacious room that included a private terrace.