Effortlessly elegant and ideally located in Piazza Guido Grimoldi – right in the heart of Como – this apartment is a treat for those looking for a comfortable, central stay.

From its glossy parquet floors to its double-height ceilings and pared-back contemporary decor, there’s a feeling of simple sophistication here that perfectly reflects the distinctly grand building in which this home is housed.

Open up the living room’s French doors to step out onto the private piazza-facing balcony – the ideal spot to enjoy an early morning espresso or an evening spritz at sundown. When it’s time for bed, both bedrooms wait to drift you into a peaceful night’s sleep, ensuring you feel rested and ready for another day of adventure upon waking.

Speaking of fun, ask your host to organise a boat tour of Lake Como or a local wine tasting and cooking class. Alternatively, head out to discover Como’s picturesque streets on foot, with Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta a two-minute walk away, Basilica di San Fedele a five-minute stroll and Tempio Voltiano walkable in ten.

Home truths:
*At capacity, two guests will be sleeping on the sofa bed in the living room
*This home is laid out over two floors with internal stairs leading up to the mezzanine bedroom
*The second bedroom on the mezzanine floor is open to the downstairs living area and doesn't provide as much privacy
*As you're in a wonderfully central location, you may hear some street noise with the windows open
*The kitchenette is compact and lacks an oven and a dishwasher – we think it's better suited to light meal-making
*There's a laptop-friendly workspace
*The home's entrance is shared with the other residents
*Como Lago train station is a seven-minute walk away
*Milan Malpensa International Airport is forty-five-minute drive away