Loft Above Como

Set within the historic Palazzo Visconti on Como's pedestrianised central piazza, this apartment places you steps from the cathedral, the lake waterfront, and the ferry docks – the old town is your front garden. Inside, the apartment rises across two levels, with a loft layout that makes the most of the double-height space for both dining and unwinding. A terrace looks out to Como's hills – an easy spot to linger over a morning coffee before heading out to wander the medieval quarter or stroll the iconic lakeside promenade.

Home truths:
* At full occupancy, one guest will sleep on the sofa bed in the living area.
* The first bedroom is on the mezzanine level and semi-open to the space below, so privacy is limited. It's accessed via stairs, meaning it might not be suitable for those with reduced mobility.
* If you're travelling with little ones, your host can provide a cot and high chair – request these in advance to make sure they're ready on arrival.
* The washing machine and dryer are shared with other apartments in the building rather than being inside this home.
* You're right next to Como's cathedral, which is part of the charm – but expect to hear church bells in the morning.
* The historic centre of Como is a pedestrianised zone, so you can't drive directly to the door. You can pull up to Palazzo Visconti briefly to drop luggage, but the nearest on-street parking is around 400 metres away on Viale Lecco.