Villa Dante Gardenia

GENERAL INFO
Gardenia is one of the three apartments of Villa Dante in Como city, classically decorated with timeless pieces. With its three apartments and a total of 14 beds, Villa Dante is a perfect home for every need. Gardenia apartment is located on the first level of the villa.

ADDITIONAL INFO
With its high ceilings, stuccos and decorations, leather sofas, and a spacious terrace perfect for eating out, Gardenia speaks of the class and style of a bygone era.
Up to 4 guests can stay in Gardenia in its 2 bedrooms – one with a comfortable double bed and one with two single beds. The house features a large bathroom with a bathtub. Air conditioning and broadband Wi-Fi are included.

EXTRAS
In this property, pets are allowed upon request and 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
There are stairs in the building. No elevator.

PARKING
Free private parking is available in the courtyard – a rarity in central Como!

HIGHLIGHTS AND HOME TRUTHS:
>One of the best things about Gardenia is its spacious furnished terrace!
>Central location – Gardenia is just a 10-minute walk away from the lakefront and a 5-minute walk away from the historical city center.
>This property has private parking which is a rarity in Como city.
>There is a hospital across the street, and ambulance noises can sometimes be heard.

NEIGHBORHOOD
The property is near the historic center of Como, and all restaurants, bars, shops, and sightseeing objects are nearby. It takes around 10-15 minutes to walk to the lakefront.

GETTING AROUND
Proximity to Como Nord Lago or Como Borghi train stations will be comfortable for guests arriving from Milano Cadorna or Malpensa airport. From Como San Giovanni station (the other big station in the city), there are regular trains departing to Milano Centrale and Switzerland (Lugano, Bellinzona, Locarno).
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.
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. A nice little beach awaits you in Careno. Please note that it can be crowded on weekends. 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.
Lido di Bellagio and pebbly San Giovanni beach will be waiting for those who wish to travel farther and explore the beautiful town of Bellagio which lies in the middle of the two Larian branches.
>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 2€ 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.