Albergo Le Due Corti is a value-minded four-star hotel on Piazza Vittoria, on the edge of Como's old town and a short walk from the cathedral. It has 72 rooms, a seasonal outdoor pool, an electric-car charging station and a front desk that can help with tours and tickets, but no restaurant of its own, which suits travellers who plan to eat out in Como's many trattorias and cafes. Its location is the practical advantage: Como Borghi station is about seven minutes on foot, Como Nord Lago is about 13 minutes, and the lakefront, ferries and the funicular to Brunate are reachable on foot as well. For visitors who want a comfortable base in Como without paying lakefront prices, it is one of the better choices, and it is a sensible choice if you want to spend more on the lake days than on the room.
Location and getting around
The hotel is at Piazza Vittoria 12. Como Cathedral is about eight minutes on foot, and the lake is roughly a ten-minute walk, with Piazza Cavour about 12 minutes away. The Como-Brunate funicular is about 17 minutes on foot, so many guests take a short taxi. Como Borghi station is about seven minutes away and Como Nord Lago about 13, which makes day trips to Milan by train simple. Lugano airport is under an hour by car.
The rooms
72 rooms, from single and economy doubles to standard and superior doubles, deluxe doubles, triples and quadruples for families. Rooms have air conditioning, heating, free WiFi, a safe, an electric kettle and a bathroom with a bidet and a tub or shower. Rooms are practical rather than luxurious, and sizes vary by category, so choose the larger categories if you want more space.
Food, pool and facilities
There is no restaurant on site. A continental breakfast is available for an additional charge, and several cafes and eateries are a couple of minutes' walk away. The outdoor pool is seasonal and small, so treat it as a bonus on a warm afternoon, not a reason to book. Other facilities include a concierge, luggage storage, laundry and dry cleaning, two meeting rooms and an electric-car charging station.
Who it suits
Budget-aware couples, solo travellers, rail travellers and anyone who plans to spend most of the day out by the lake. It is less suited to those who want lake views from the room or a lakefront terrace.
Good to know
Check-in is from 2 p.m. until late evening and check-out is early, at 10 a.m., which is earlier than at many hotels. Parking is available for a daily charge but spaces are limited, so reserve ahead. Pets are not allowed. Free cancellation applies on some rates, so check when you book.
Why stay here
- ✓Walk to Como Cathedral
- ✓Near Como Borghi station
- ✓Seasonal outdoor pool
- ✓Continental breakfast available
- ✓Electric-car charging
- ✓Free WiFi and air conditioning
- ✓Concierge and tour desk
- ✓Luggage storage
Good questions
How far is Le Due Corti from the cathedral and the lake?+
The cathedral is about an eight-minute walk, and the lake is roughly ten minutes away on foot.
Does the hotel have a restaurant?+
No. There is a breakfast service for an extra charge, and cafes and restaurants are a few minutes away on foot.
Is it close to the train?+
Yes. Como Borghi station is about seven minutes on foot and Como Nord Lago about 13 minutes.
