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Hostel Lake Como, Menaggio - La Primula

HI Lake Como, Menaggio - La Primula Hostel

Lake Como, Menaggio - La Primula

Via Quattro Novembre 106
22017 Lake Como - Menaggio
Italy

Tel. +39 0344 32356
Fax. +39 0344 32356

Customer Rating

Total:	80%	80% 100 38
Friendliness of Staff:	89%	89%
Efficiency of Service:	82%	82%
Comfort:	68%	68%
Cleanliness:	70%	70%
Security:	78%	78%
Location:	93%	93%

Green Rating:	72%	72%

Menaggio´s Youth Hostel, La Primula, is located in a beautiful place on the banks of Lake Como and is the ideal place for those who want to have quiet holidays in an interesting and diverse place. Switzerland is nearby, but above all, here it is possible to practice outdoor activities, such as birdwatching and hiking.

There are bike tours for everyone. You can everything here: from tours in the wonderful Villa Carlotta Gardens to cooking and language lessons. We can even prepare vegetarian meals and hire boats. Groups can have lessons in the natural school.

Hostel bed capacity

Beds per room:			Total beds
Number of rooms:	6	5	55

Opening times

Opening times (daily/weekly):	Reception open: 8.00-10.00hrs 12.00-14.00hrs 17.00-24.00hrs
Opening times (over the year):	15 March- 5 November

Street Map and Route Planning

Directions

Bus:	100 mt Bus from Como ( 55 minutes away send just 3 €, from the 2 train stations of Como ) stops right in front of the Hostel.
Parking:	Near the Hostel
Sea port:	Menaggio
Location:	Menaggio is on the Western shores of Lake Como about 30 km North of Como, 26 Km East of Lugano (Switzerland ).
Rail:	Como S. Giovanni
Airport:	Milano Malpensa: Take train from Malpensa to Como (approx. 1 hr. change in Saronno) then C10 Bus (1hr.) last bus 8.30 pm) or Hydrofoil to Menaggio (last at 7 pm). Milano-Bergamo (low cost): Train from Bergamo to Lecco, then to Varenna (see www.trenitalia.com about 40 min.+ 30 min.), the

Attractions

	City centre location		River/harbour/lake nearby
	Hiking area		Main attractions nearby
	Swimming pool at or near hostel		Nightlife nearby
	Botanical gardens nearby		Horseriding at or near hostel
	Hostel with a difference		Leisure facilities nearby
	Beach at or near hostel		Mountainous/hilly area
	Meet other travellers! Read their tips for things to do in Lake Como, Menaggio - La Primula

Facilities

	Discounts and concessions available		Family rooms available
	Breakfast in price		Groups welcome
	Common room(s)		Sheets in price
	Laundry facilities		Cycle rental available at or near the hostel
	Internet access		Credit card accepted
	Café/Bar		Meals available
	Currency exchange at or near hostel		Individual traveller welcome
	Non smoking room/area		Garden
	Playground		Sports
	Rates include local tax		Cycle store at Hostel
	BBQ

Customer Reviews Lake Como, Menaggio - La Primula

28 Apr 2012 Jeff, Canada	87%	87%
Great hostel with helpful staff in a fantastic location. Needs some minor maintenance taken care of, but otherwise awesome.
29 Sep 2011 Ilia, Russia	100%	100%
have to know that last bus from Como to Menaggio is 20.00 after it is nearly impossible to get there!! So plan your trip from Milan, for example, in advance.
25 Sep 2011 Shepard, USA	87%	87%
I loved this place. It really is the perfect location right on the lake. The staff was fantastic and very welcoming and helfpful. I really felt at home during my stay. I made friends there immediately and the whole situation was geared for that. The food and alcohol was excellent and very reasonable. I could sit for hours at the indoor and outdoor tables just staring at the lake and hanging out. The only negative, and it is a small one, is that there are no large lockers for backpacks in the rooms, so it basically means you have to just find room on or next to, or under your bed for your belongings. The atmosphere IS one of trust at the hostel, and I have not heard of any theft problems, but if you are nervous about stuff like that there is not much in the way of security. However, the place is locked at night so it wasn't really much of a worry for me. I would definitely return to this beautiful area and this great hostel.
25 Aug 2011 Wendy, Australia	87%	87%
BEAUTIFUL spot! Staff a really fun varied team, with plenty of suggestions of stuff to do and activities on offer. Very reasonably priced kitchen serving up yummy home cooked dinners every night. STAY HERE - sure to be a highlight of any trip :D
04 Aug 2011 Karel, Czech Republic	57%	57%
Hostel was noisy during evening and night. Music from the bar played loudly till midnight (one speaker was placed just below the window of our room). Group of guests was allowed to be noisy till 2 p.m. So we decided to finish our stay after one night and leave this hostel. We have not been contacted yet by the staff of the hostel as we have to get back payment for two nights from prepayed reservation (payment was done by credit card).
04 Aug 2011 Cynthia, USA	93%	93%
a great time super friendly and helpful staff warm + cozy atmosphere location couldnt be better
18 Jul 2011 Andrea, USA	87%	87%
Enjoyed my stay in Mennaggio. I was pleasantly surprised how nice it was. I thought it was going to be a disappointment but there was as much to do as in Como. Excellent hiking nearby. The tourist office in town was a big help.
06 Jul 2011 Lou, Sweden	83%	83%
The last night we stayed there was crazy.. People were parting and screaming the whole night whithout any of the staff Said anything... It is not so nice to wake up having the door to your room open.. But exept this we had a good stay here!
15 Jun 2011 Beverley, Australia	87%	87%
Great I would like to come back sometime
13 Jun 2011 Peter, England & Wales	77%	77%
Slight hiccup over double booking but alternative accommodation provided and no big problems. Overpowering smell in the room does however need to be attended to.