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Albergo Vista Lago

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Como-Brunate Funicular

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Standard, Lake View
Exterior
Exterior
Standard, Lake View
Standard, Lake View | Terrace/patio

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Via Roma, 25, Brunate, CO, 22034
  • Volta Lighthouse
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Casa del Fascio
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Teatro Sociale
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Como (QCM-Como Seaplane Base)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Single Room

Single Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
Minibar
Satellite channels
Desk
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Standard, Lake View

Standard, Lake View

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
Minibar
Satellite channels
Desk
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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Basic Quadruple Room, Valley View | View from room

Basic Quadruple Room, Valley View

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
Minibar
Satellite channels
Desk
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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Standard

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
Minibar
Satellite channels
Desk
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds

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Standard Double or Twin Room

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
Minibar
Satellite channels
Desk
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Brunate

Albergo Vista Lago places you in the heart of Brunate, within a 15-minute walk of Volta Lighthouse and 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Casa del Fascio. Highlights at this hotel include free buffet breakfast, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a rooftop terrace and tour/ticket assistance. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, luggage storage and a television in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 30-minute drive of this 3-property class Brunate hotel include Lake Lugano and Como-Brunate Funicular.

What's nearby

  • Como-Brunate Funicular - 8 min drive
  • Piazza Cavour - 9 min drive
  • Como Cathedral - 9 min drive
  • Piazza Vittoria - 10 min drive
  • Villa Olmo - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Albate-Trecallo Station - 13 min drive
  • Como Nord Lago Station - 17 min drive
  • Malpensa International Airport (MXP) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ristorante Pizzeria Funicolare - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bar Giuliani - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Middle East - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ristorante Il Carrettiere - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Trattoria dei Bracconieri - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Albergo Vista Lago

Hotel with free breakfast, near Como-Brunate Funicular
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A rooftop terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and room service (during limited hours) are also featured at Albergo Vista Lago. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a train station pick-up service are available for a fee. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3-star Brunate hotel is smoke free.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Albergo Vista Lago offers 13 accommodations with minibars and a hairdryer. Televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a shower, bidets and complimentary toiletries. This Brunate hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Romanian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Uncovered parking on site (EUR 10 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Mountain biking
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 AM; check-in end time: 8 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 25.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for EUR 15.0 per stay.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.00 per person, per night, up to 15 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 14 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 100 per room (one way)
  • Uncovered self-parking fee: EUR 10 per day
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 15.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 25.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination.

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

Albergo Vista Lago
Albergo Vista Lago Brunate
Albergo Vista Lago Hotel
Albergo Vista Lago Hotel Brunate
Albergo Vista Lago Hotel
Albergo Vista Lago Brunate
Albergo Vista Lago Hotel Brunate

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Albergo Vista Lago?

Albergo Vista Lago offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Albergo Vista Lago?

Yep, Albergo Vista Lago has an uncovered self car park for EUR 10 per day.

Are there any beaches close to Albergo Vista Lago?

The closest beach to Albergo Vista Lago is Lido di Lenno (18.7 km).

Is Albergo Vista Lago family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a deli, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Albergo Vista Lago is a hit with families.

Does Albergo Vista Lago serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary buffet breakfast is offered daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Albergo Vista Lago?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Albergo Vista Lago?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Italian cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Albergo Vista Lago?

Check-in begins at 3 AM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Albergo Vista Lago?

No, pets are not allowed.

Albergo Vista Lago Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 221 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 98 out of 221 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 221 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 221 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 221 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Telma

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ok.
The room was pretty small and the elevator can handle only 2 people, not very convenient. Breakfast was ok. The view from our room was pretty. The people attending the place were nice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was difficult to access from the Finiculare. Up hill and cobblestones. Food was good. View nice
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel on top of the mountain, very convenient to get to Lake Como by taking the shuttle which is walking distance from the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
To get there you have to drive up some seriously steep narrow winding roads, only to find out that there are charges for their parking spot and breakfast which are not worth the cost.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely setting with a gorgeous view of Lake Como.
Charming and lovely, this hotel has a picturesque setting that will make it feel like home. Lovely owners who helped us with a problem and were so accommodating. We loved our stay here. The restaurant was lovely and the food amazing! Both the owner and staff were friendly and so professional, working hard to be of service. Amazing stay at Alberto Vista Lago!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well located in Brunate
The hotel is well located overlooking Como City and we had a glimpse of Lake Como from our Balcony. I got the feeling that the albergo was just wakening from it’s winter slumber as there were few signs of activity in the restaurant or bar and certainly no locals around. However the hotel and Brunate thanks to the very handy funicular makes an excellent base for discovering the Lake Como area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

4/10 Poor

Tina, Essex UK

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Seven day stay in Albergo Vista Largo
The road to Brunate is very steep with extremely tight bends. You can get to the hotel by Train and Funicular if you want Our room (22) although very clean was very cramped and not suitable for a seven night stay. Opening the wardrobe doors was impossible along with draws. There was no place to sit around a table to drink or read. No drink making facilities in the room. This was very bad due to breakfast service starting at 8am. A very modern large TV but no English speaking station at all. Only Italian terrestrial TV. This is very poor in comparison to almost any hotel in Italy. There was only a shower in the bathroom which was also tiny. Very basic soap and body wash. We travel to italy a lot and this room is very poor in comparison to the many we have stayed in Breakfast was very limited either tea, orange juice and a croissant for €5. Or an omelette can be served in addition for €10 per person. The breakfast room or dinning room was clean and not pleasant to eat in. It seems to cater for customers coming up on the funicular railway for a snack. You would not eat your evening meal in the hotel It's a clean hotel with pleasant staff but not in any way homely or inviting to the guest BE WARNED THE HOTEL SOMETIMES CLOSES VERY EARLY AND YOU ARE GIVEN A KEY TO ACCESS VIA A SIDE ENTRANCE. THE LOCK IS A BIT FIDDLELY IN THE LATE EVENING. There are no staff on site during the night and we were given the catering mangers phone number in an emergency.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Graca, Wiltshire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel at superb location
The hotel is located at a beautiful location at the mountains town of Brunate. The Sorroundings are beautiful and the views are from up there are wonderful. We used a fernicular to travel between the hotel and the city centre and the views of the city going up and down the fernicular are breathtaking. The hotel is small and has that homely atmosphere which is very nice. The staff are very friendly and attentive, especially the owner Ralph. We would get to the hotel from excursions very late in the evening at least past 9pm and very hungry and the owner was always happy to prepare food for us so we don't go to bed hungry. I was there for my birthday and I was given a free bottle of champagne to celebrate it by the owner. The owner also arranged for a taxi transfer for us as we were flying back to England very early in the morning from Milan and we got picked up at 4am by taxi. 2 minutes via a cable train and you are in the city centre where there is all the tourist sights, the harbour, and a number of beaches. The hotel has a lovely Rooftop restaurant with a beautiful views of the city of Como. I really recommend staying here for a super experience of travelling around Como.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

KT, Salt Lake City, UT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet & Clean Hotel
We stayed here as an alternative to the overpriced hotels in near Lake Como. The hotels location is great in terms of being right up the street from the funicular. The hotel staff is very friendly and helpful. The room does not have air conditioning but a staff member was nice enough and accommodated us with a fan. The wifi isn't great, doesn't work well at night but is great during the morning. The little town of Brunate is beautiful but you can see most of it in two hours. All together it was a nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Out of the Way Location
We stayed at this hotel during early July. Getting to this hotel is somewhat of an adventurous drive through some narrow, steep, and twisty road. The hotel is OK and has some great views, but could use some modernizing. Food in the restaurant was also OK, but not great. Parking is very limited and difficult to come by. The cable car ride down to Como is a cool experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Faye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brilliant - definitely coming aback!
I had such a great time - all i wanted to do was drink wine, eat food and rest after a hectic week of travelling across northern Italy, and that's exactly what i got! Thanks to Ralph and the team for making it so easy and relaxing for me!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing view
The room is warm and comfortable, clean towels and good smell. The view is AMAZING, staff is super nice and gentle. You pay for coffee and food for breakfast but the price is very good for guests of the hotel.

10/10 Excellent

Kim, NB, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing view...top of the world!
There isn't anything about Brunate & Como that we don't love. And staying at Vista Lago is the perfect way to enjoy it. The room was clean, cozy, comfortable with a million dollar (euro) view. The owner was very welcoming. We will definitely stay there again!

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Considerations before booking
There was no air-conditioning nor fan so keeping balcony doors open is the only relief to summer heat. However, you will notice that there is no net/screen to keep bugs out. Also, there is a Church with a loud bell ringing evety hour for each hour (I.e. 6 times at 6pm). For check ins after 2pm the restaurant manager doubles as the hotel manager, which since there is no formal check-in desk means you just wait at the coffee bar until someone arrives to help you.

10/10 Excellent

Dianne, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sweet hotel to get away
We had a wonderful experience at this hotel. The staff were awesome and the room was clean and fresh. It is a very interesting drive to the hotel up a very narrow lane but it was so nice to be out of the busy area

10/10 Excellent

Kim, St. Louis, MO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely B&B!
This place was simply wonderful! We arrived in the mid afternoon and checked in with no problem. The room was very clean and had a lovely view. We ate at the restaurant downstairs and were very pleased! The same gentleman that checked us in prepared our meal in the kitchen. I had the lasagna and it was delicious! It was very quiet with very few other guests. I wish we had stayed more than one night! They even let us leave our bags in the room and "check out" later!

4/10 Poor

Janet and Dave, Orkney Scotland

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely view over the lake
A ride up the funicular and great views spoiled by Fawlty Towers type staff. Twin beds instead of a double one of which collapsed. Como a stone throw away.

10/10 Excellent

andrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

John, Randolph, NJ USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Overnight Experience
Great view from the top of the mountain. Very clean and accommodating. Wish we had more time to spend beyond one night.

8/10 Good

Oleg, Connecticut

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spectacular view, exciting drive
The hotel is located in Como suburbia on a mountain overlooking the city of Como and the lake with the surprisingly spectacular view from a balcony of every room (we even stayed extra day because of it). If you are a confident driver, you will share my excitement from the 5-km road from Como to the hotel, and finding a parking spot will be quite an entertaining challenge, since most of the empty spaces that don't block the streets are reserved for the registered residents only. For the reluctant commuter-type drivers I recommend the funicular line that runs from Como center to within 1-minute walk from a hotel (5.50 euros round-trip, operates till midnight in summer). Hotel personnel are inviting and helpful, but they speak only a few words in English. Breakfast is minimal, but it matches the hotel price range. The area is extremely quite at night (some might even say too quite) except for the neighboring church bells in the morning. The town of Como looks much better from the hotel balcony, than it does from the city center. Nice base to make half-day car trips along the shores of lake Como.

8/10 Good

Patricia, Newcastle, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommended
Best place to stay while in Como. 25euro taxi fare from train station, which is a set price. Absolutely a fabulous location, Swiss alps in distance, Como accessable by a venicular with station very close to hotel. Bathroom a bit squeezy but but excellent facilities. Good value for money. Early check out difficult as manager not on site.

4/10 Poor

Kais

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

6/10 Okay

ruth, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice hotel up a mountain !
Brunate is a pretty place with amazing views, helpful staff.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was very disappointing I would suggest you take
I would suggest you take them off your list, there was no-one manning reception most of the day.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Hotel provides gorgeous overview of the lake and mountains. Location is quite convenient, hotel is about 100m from the top of funicular (~8min ride, EUR5.50 return ticket) which starts at about 300m from the train station (Como Nord Lago). The breakfast was fine. Staff was friendly. Rooms are quite small and unfortunately not very clean (as well as towels) which was a major disappointment. Also note that the reception is closed before 2pm.